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African Album Review

323 episodesLatest May 22, 2026
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A podcast centered on music commentary, technical analysis and recommendations for African music albums and EPs across different countries and genres including the diaspora. Hosted by Zimbabwe's MJ Wemoto.

Episodes — page 14

  1. GuiltyBeatz – Different EP REVIEW GHANA

    GuiltyBeatz is no stranger to the African music industry having made a name for himself with some of the most memorable work including the hit Akwaaba. 2020 saw him drop the EP tit…

    07:19
  2. Mr Eazi – One Day You Will Understand EP REVIEW Nigeria

    The man who dreamt up emPawa Africa and made it happen is a force to be reckoned with. His name is Mr Eazi and he has been working hard in the last few years to make Afrobeats even…

    08:13
  3. Sauti Sol – Midnight Train ALBUM REVIEW Kenya

    Sauti Sol recently released their 5th studio album titled Midnight Train on June 5th 2020 to much anticipation and fanfare after dropping 3 singles: Suzanna, Brighter Days featurin…

    11:56
  4. Oxlade – Oxygene ALBUM REVIEW Nigeria

    Oxlade is an immense talent out of Nigeria who is only 22. Here is a review of his debut EP titled Oxygene which has many talking where Oxlade's career is headed - and it's promisi…

    07:15
  5. KP Illest – Faith & Favour ALBUM REVIEW Namibia

    KP Illest has been flying the Namibian Hip Hop flag for some years. He gave us the monster hit Okay Okay which featured on his debut album Price of Ambition. 2 years later he is ba…

    07:16
  6. Lioness: Wish You Were Here ALBUM REVIEW Namibia

    Namibia's Lioness has been on an upward trajectory since Day 1 in music. It's about a year and a half since she gave us her debut Pride of CilQ and she's back with her sophomore of…

    07:09
  7. Simi: Omo Charlie Champagne Vol 1 ALBUM REVIEW Nigeria

    Simi a.k.a Simisola Ogunleye is an award-winning Nigerian vocalist that has been in the industry for a while and caught her big break a few years back. She started her career as a…

    12:20
  8. Amalon: Yambi EP REVIEW Rwanda

    Amalon is a Rwandese singer that has a few singles under his belt and with a breakout hit from earlier in 2019! Here is a review for his last EP titled Yambi.

    07:48
  9. Sidiki Diabate: Beni EP Review Mali

    Review podcast for Sidiki Diabate's EP titled Beni

    08:03
  10. ShiiKANE: N.W.A EP REVIEW Nigeria

    You may know Shiikane from their monster hit Loke from 2016 which owned the airwaves when the Afrobeats revolution was taking its current shape. The trio comprises 3 sisters; Shay,…

    09:45
  11. Sha Sha: Blossom EP REVIEW Zimbabwe

    Charmaine Shamiso Mapimbiro otherwise popularly known as Sha Sha is a South Africa-based Zimbabwean vocalist and songwriter from Mutare. Some even call her the queen of Amapiano, a…

    10:29
  12. Fireboy DML: Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps ALBUM REVIEW Nigeria

    Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a 24 year old Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to YBNL Nation, an independent record label founded by Nige…

    10:00
  13. Lee McHoney: Sana ALBUM REVIEW Zimbabwe

    This review came about after Lee McHoney tweeted that people slept on her album. Of course she’s putting her money where her mouth is so this review comes with a lot at stake! Lind…

    10:29
  14. DJ Maphorisa x Kabza de Small: Scorpion Kings Live ALBUM REVIEW South Africa Amapiano

    I know when people say "so and so released 4 albums in 6 months" most of us think "probably wack albums!" BUT this is not the case here. You just have to listen to the works of DJ…

    10:53
  15. Diamantero: Lavish Life ALBUM REVIEW DR Congo

    Every once in a while I get the chance to review music from artists I have never heard of and are listening to for the very first time. This review is one such case and I am checki…

    10:52
  16. Ntate Stunna: Sesotho Fashioneng ALBUM REVIEW Lesotho

    Ntate Stunna otherwise known as MegaHertz is a Lesotho rapper that I first came across on the song “I’m not the one” which featured on the Moto Moto Podcast. He is one of the first…

    10:37
  17. Holly Rey: You EP REVIEW South Africa

    Holly Rey is easily one of South Africa's top musicians and has worked hard to prove she deserves to be there. The song Deeper really cemented her place as a quality artist that ma…

    08:59
  18. PDK: Grateful – ALBUM REVIEW Namibia

    This trio has been doing dangerous things for a while now – 13 years to be exact!

    13:27
  19. Gwamba: Mama Said God First | ALBUM REVIEW Malawi

    Gwamba is a name just about all Malawians know. His music has become a household sound with a lot of controversy courted but ultimately, he is a gospel artist that is maturing in a…

    12:23
  20. Gina Jeanz: Bloom | EP REVIEW Namibia

    Gina Jeanz is a name you probably know from something different to the next person; she's a model, she's a music producer, she's a graphic designer. Today it's about the music thou…

    09:10
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