Don't Alert The Stans is a music and pop-culture podcast with a marked focus on stan culture. Join your hosts Nic (@IAmNtyrell), Sope (@SopeSoetan) and Eden (@EedsMcKenzie) as they examine the trending topics of the week, new releases and mercilessly debate your favourite artists. Controversial and wild options aplenty, no artist is safe. This isn't for the faint-hearted or easily triggered. Get involved in the conversation at #DATSPOD

Welcome back to Don't Alert The Stans!

For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Joey Akan, one of the leading voices covering contemporary African music. A journalist, writer and media consultant, Joey is the Founder/CEO of Afrobeats Intelligence.

As there is no news agenda this week, the boys dedicate the lion share of this week’s episode to an in-depth interview with Joey where they discuss the milestones and watershed moments that led to Afrobeats current renaissance.

Elsewhere they muse on the influence and impact of US/UK artists borrowing from African music on African nations itself, the perception of lesser known and lesser acclaimed African genres like alte, gqom, highlife and juju and much more!

Please Note: This content may include explicit language and references which may not be suitable for young listeners.

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