International Label Seductions. |ATTW Space Ep. 102

International Label Seductions. |ATTW Space Ep. 102

Author: Emmanuel Owoniyi April 28, 2026 Duration: 3:27:48

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the Fat Joe vs BNXN situation, giving context to the viral clash. After Fat Joe claimed on a podcast that he influenced BNXN’s name change from Buju and suggested Afrobeats has Jamaican roots, BNXN fired back, calling out the comments and defending both his rebrand and African music culture. We also touch on GoodGirl LA’s VMF exit, the Qing Madi and Jton Music situation, and the reality of foreign labels targeting African artists. We also get into new music, from Fola’s “Fine Ting” to Bella Shmurda’s “Ara” with Olamide and more.


00:00:00 - Intro 

00:04:22 - Turntable Chart Top 10

00:19:03 - Artistes you want to see collaborate 

00:49:13 - Fat Joe VS BNXN 

01:04:32 - Good Girl LA Leaves VMF 

01:17:14 - Qing Madi VS Jton Music 

01:34:50 - Foreign labels will seduce your artiste 

02:18:18 - New Music :Fola Fine ting

02:26:36 - Fine $hit or no Fine $hit 

02:38:34 - New Music , Bells Shmurda, Teni, Smur Lee.

02:54:33 - AI infiltrates afrobeats


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Every Monday night, a vibrant community gathers in a digital space to map the explosive journey of Afrobeats. Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW], hosted by Emmanuel Owoniyi and Belema Iyo, serves as a living archive and a lively town hall for the genre. This isn't a scripted lecture; it's a dynamic conversation recorded live with music professionals, artists, and passionate fans, all contributing their voices to document how this sound conquered the global stage. Tuning in, you’ll hear unfiltered discussions on the industry's inner workings, the cultural impact of specific rhythms and lyrics, and the stories behind the artists shaping the movement. The podcast captures the raw, immediate reactions and insights from the very people driving Afrobeats forward, offering listeners a front-row seat to the ongoing dialogue that fuels the music's prominence. It’s where the genre’s past, present, and future are debated and celebrated in real time, making each episode a unique snapshot of a constantly evolving phenomenon. For anyone curious about the forces and figures propelling African music worldwide, this series provides an essential, community-powered perspective you won't find anywhere else.
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