On episode 48 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Ycee calling Tinny Entertainment CEO
• Fans going berserk after Naira Marley was barred from performing at UNILAG
• Rapper PelePele reportedly commits suicide
• Stonebwoy calls Kelvyn Boy "ungrateful" and reveals ex-manager Blakk Cedi is now his agent
• South African government now considering spanking children to be physical assault
• Mr Eazi and Sarkodie being accused of copyright infringement by Zaaki Azzay
• Blaqbonez takes the streets of Lagos to declare he is the "Best rapper in Africa"
• and more...

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On episode 47 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Davido gets engaged & announces pregnancy of his fiancee
• 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations (Best International Flow)
• Burna Boy slams a fan for not being "live enough"
• Shatta Wale refuses to return VGMA awards
• MzVee officially leaves Lynx Entertainment
• Captain of Sierra Leone's National Football team pays heavy price for missing a penalty
• DJ Arafat's grave vandalised by overzealous fans
• and more...
  

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On episode 46 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Wave of Xenophobia attacks in South Africa
• Burna Boy, Ycee, M.I. Abaga & AKA in heated exchange over SA's xenophobia wave
• Mafikizolo cancelled in Zimbabwe because of Xenophobia attacks
• Zambian DJ allegedly beaten for playing South African music in nightclub
• Robert Mugabe dies at the age of 95
• Tiwa Savage new single & Listening Session
• Akon claiming to have signed Wizkid, Davido & P-Square in 2008
• Fancy Gadam reveals he almost quit music in 2018
• and more...
  

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On episode 45 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Carnival weekend 2019 - One Africa Music Fest, Koko Concert, Joor London Party & Shopsydoo & Friends
• Felabration UK
• Yemi Alade "Woman of Steel" album
• Trouble in BHIM Nation - Blakk Cedi reportedly ends working relationship with Stonebwoy
• Akesse Brempong urges churches to invest in gospel artistes
• and more...
  

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On episode 44 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• DJ Arafat's demise
• Basketball Africa League
• Big Brother Naija contestant Khafi's sex controversy
• Notjustok's Top10 Nigerian DJs list
• Tekno producing Swae Lee & Drake's new single "Won't be late"
• Emtee departing Ambitiouz Entertainment
• and more...

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On episode 43 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• AfroNation Festival 2019
• 2019 AFRIMMA Nommines
• AfroNation radio show's Top 100 Afrobeats artistes list
• Kenyan MP kicked out of parliament for bringing her baby to plenary session
• Bobi Wine chared to court for "intending to annoy" President Musenveni
• Tekno questioned by police over "Public Indecency" during "Agege" video shoot
• Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha announce "Bonnie & ClydeTour" - met with heavy criticism
• and more...

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On episode 42 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Lyor Cohen in Nigerian
• Youtube unveils partnership with Mr Eazi's emPawa initiative
• Yemi Alade hits 1m Youtube subscribers
• Burna Boy's controversial comments in Billbord Magazine interview
• "African Giant" album finally out
• Davido x Chris Brown new single "Blow My Mind"
• Diamond Platnumz' kicks off Wasafi Festival Tour 2019
• ex-BBA star Tayo Faniran arrested & released in South Africa
• and more...

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On episode 41 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Beyoncé assembles strong Afrobeats cast for "The Lion King: The Gift" album
• Shatta Wale rejects Sarkodie's congratulatory message
• East Africans complain about lack of representation on the album
• Fuse ODG closes out AFCON 2019 Tournament
• Fans troll Riky Rick for "taking instructions from his wife"
• Bobi Wine declares his intention to contest the Ugandan Presidency in 2023
• Stormzy declines to be interviewed for a documentary on South London Gangs
• and more...

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On episode 40 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Anthony Joshua visits Nigeria
• AKA accused of promoting xenophobia following comments on NGRvSA football match
• AKA's sophomore album   "Levels" certified 7x platinum
• MURIC petitions President Buhari to ban reality TV show - Big Brother Naija
• 9ice declares "rapist should be killed"
• Babes Wodumo drops all charges against Mampintsha / Warrants issued for arrest of both artistes, for failing to show up in court
• MzVee reaffirms commitment to Lynx Entertainment
• Kevin-Prince Boateng mocks Ghanaian football team following AFCON exit
• BET mistakes Strongman's photo as Sarkodie in birthday tweet
• ROK Studios acquired by Canal+
• Kidi "Sugar" movie screening
• and more...

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On episode 39 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• "SA hip-hop had the potential to be so huge in Africa but the ego has won the fight. Only a few will survive" - Cassper Nyovest
• NSG drops out of AfroNation lineup
• Becca addresses controversy with her mother
• Naira Marley concert in Dublin shut down by authorities
• Jose Chameleone apologies for taking part in Museveni campaign song
• Oluwaseun Lloyd (Sir Banko) takes over as GM Sony Music West Africa
• Wizkid, Davido & Tiwa Savage shut down OhMyFest, Amsterdam
• Yemi Alade shuts down Essence Fest
• Tiwa Savage & Maleek Berry performs in Wireless Festival 
• Kwesi Arthur performs sold out concert in London
• and more...

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On episode 38 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• DJ Fresh - Metro FM saga
• South African fans protesting against Kofi Olomide's performance in SA
• South African promoter threatens to pay artist' fees directly to their baby mams - if they owe child support
• BBC Africa's investigative report on the medical drugs racket involving Ugandan doctors
• Simi founds own company - Studio Brat
• Tiwa Savage calls out companies allegedly owing her millions
• Patapaa robbed & assaulted in Ghana
• Divine Oduduru named "US Men's Track Athlete of the Year"
• and more...

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On episode 37 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Peruzzi reportedly assaults Nigerian blogger
• Naira Marley released from prison
• Ruggedman physically ambushed in London restaurant / receives additional threats from South Africa
• Kwaw Kese shares thoughts on Stonebwoy-Shatta peace moves
• Rotimi in London
• Toronto Raptors winning the 2019 NBA Championship
• and more...

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On episode 36 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Midem 2019
• Anthony Joshua losses heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz Jr.
• Diamond Platnumz refutes claims that he is losing popularity to mentee Harmonize
• Akon signs J. Derobie to Konvict Muzik
• Cassper Nyovest in the news
• Beyhive goes wild again
• 50 Cent harassed by upcoming rapper NFL Dume
• and more...

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On episode 35 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Lyta / Olamide Controversy
• Shatta Wale & Stonebwoy sheath swords, make public call for peace
• Sporting champions Kofi Kingston (WWE) & Israel Adesanya (UFC) return home
• Kelly Khumalo questions why "Women are often blamed for crimes involving their partners"
• Naira Marley granted bail
• and more...

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On episode 34 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• VGMAs 2019 Winners
• Stonebwoy & Shatta Wale clash on stage at the VGMAs 2019; both stripped of VGMA awards & banned from future consideration
• Asamoah Gyan resigns as captain of the Black Stars & temporarily retires
• Runtown & Patoranking release new projects - "Wilmer" & "Tradition" respectively
• COSON Corruption Scandal
• BoomPlay to invest $1m in Kenya Music industry
• Nadia Nakai defends wearing wigs
• Ms Banks performs headline concert in London
• and more...

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On episode 33 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• BET 2019 Awards Nomination
• Alabama State senate bans abortion
• POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse) urges fans to support/embrace Babes Wodumo
• Naira Marley charged to court on 11 counts of intent to defraud
• Cassper Nyovest tweets "An L is always around the corner"
• AKA tweets that he no longer enjoys fame
• Samini & Shatta Wale lay claims to the VGMA 2019 "Artiste of the Decade Award"
• and more...

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On episode 32 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Naira Marley & Zlatan arrested in Lagos, Nigeria
• Kenyans protest lack of local airplay for Kenyan music
• South Africans react as Mampinstha's new single "Khona Iyngane Lay'Ndlini" hits #1 on local charts
• and more...

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On episode 31 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Tiwa Savage signs global deal with Universal Music Group
• Burna Boy under fire for comments on African artists international deals & relevance of streaming numbers
• Naira Marley ridicules Ruggedman on Instagram Live
• Bobi Wine released from prison
• IAAF's case against South African Olympian Caster Semeya
• Babes Wodumo telling followers to "mind their business"
• and more...

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On episode 30 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• 25th South African Music Awards nominations
• Diamond Platnumz alleges Mr P (Peter Okoye) had affair with his ex girlfriend & socialite Zari Hassan
• 9ice explains why musicians take drugs and smoke before making music
• Small Doctor praised for helping accident victims by roadside
• Stonebwoy blasted for allegedly feeding alcohol to "minors"
• Cassper Nyovest co-signs unknown rapper Mass The Difference on twitter.
• and much more...

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On episode 29 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;

• Bobi Wine arrested yet again
• Burna Boy hosts "African Giant" album listening party
• Easter in Lagos - Gidifest, Homecoming, Arise Fashion Week
• A-reece explains why he doesn't like interviews
• Naira Marley v Simi sparks debate on internet fraudsters
• Stefflon Don's soldout Hammersmith Apollo concert
• Thoughts on Beyonce's "Homecoming" documentary
• Stonebwoy expresses disappointment in ruling Ghanaian government
• and much more...

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