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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 5

  1. Pheelz – Pheelz Good EP REVIEW Nigeria

    Lagos born and raised singer, songwriter and producer, Pheelz, drops an EP to mark 2023 as he made waves in 2022. Here is a review of Pheelz Good EP

    07:20
  2. Ajebutter22 – Soundtrack To The Good Life ALBUM REVIEW Nigeria

    Nigerian star, Ajebutter22, drops his much-anticipated album 'Soundtrack To The Good Life' which features a carefully selected cast of collaborations. Here's a review by MJ Wemoto

    07:29
  3. Irene Ntale – Think of me EP REVIEW Uganda

    Ugandan star Irene Ntale is back after a lengthy hiatus. Here is a review of her latest 2023 EP titled "Think of me" released on January 3rd.

    05:42
  4. Simi – To Be Honest (TBH) (Acoustic) EP REVIEW Nigeria

    Simi gives us a Christmas gift before 2022 ends in "To Be Honest (TBH) (Acoustic)"

    05:21
  5. Chef 187 – Broke Nolunkumbwa ALBUM REVIEW Zambia

    Chef 187 comes off the back of a sterling 2022, having been on that epic Black Panther Wakanda Forever trailer, by giving us a new 24-track album "Broke Nolunkumbwa". Here's my rev…

    13:10
  6. Fally Ipupa – Formule 7 ALBUM REVIEW DR Congo

    Fally Ipupa does the unthinkable by dropping his second album of 2022 with over 30 songs (again). Here's a review for Formule 7

    10:28
  7. Kady – Lumenara EP REVIEW Cabo Verde

    Cabo Verdean singer Kady, gives us her new 2022 EP titled Lumenara. She works closely with fellow star Djodje and lives in Portugal. Here's a review of Lumenara by Kady who hails f…

    07:41
  8. Hillzy – In The Building EP REVIEW Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwean Trap Soul star, Hillzy, gives us an 11-track EP, perfectly titled "In The Building" (which is his tagline BTW). Great way to end 2022? Here's my review

    10:26
  9. Johnny Drille – Home EP REVIEW Nigeria

    Johnny Drille is a Nigerian star with more than a great voice, his production is top notch and being under the Mavin camp allows him to really shine across the board. He gives us a…

    04:29
  10. Wendy Shay – Enigma EP REVIEW Ghana

    Ghanaian songstress, Wendy Shay, releases a new 2022 EP titled Enigma to follow up her 2 albums 'Shay On You' (2019) and 'Shayning Star' (2021) and of course her hit single Survivo…

    09:53
  11. Moliy – Honey Doom ALBUM REVIEW Ghana

    Ghanaian-American star, Moliy, drops her much-anticipated album "Honey Doom" to mark an amazing period of music over the last couple of years in her career. Heres a review of Moliy…

    04:13
  12. Sarkodie – JAMZ ALBUM REVIEW Ghana

    Ghanaian mega star, Sarkodie, drops his much anticipated album 'JAMZ' which he calls a 'playlist' and not a typical Sarkodie album. Let's hear how it sounds...

    10:51
  13. Nikita Kering’ – The Other Side EP REVIEW Kenya

    Nikita Kering' comes through with a new EP titled The Other Side containing 7 tracks. This project is much anticipated with a couple of singles already having dropped over the last…

    09:53
  14. Wizkid – More Love, Less Ego ALBUM REVIEW Nigeria

    Wizkid needs no introduction. After the immense success of his album Made In Lagos which birthed the smash worldwide hit 'Essence' with Tems and a remix that included Justin Beiber…

    12:20
  15. Blaqbonez – Young Preacher ALBUM REVIEW Nigeria

    Nigerian rapper and Afrobeatz star, Blaqbonez, dropped his 6th studio album in about 5 years - which is, frankly, impressive for the young man. It's called 'Young Preacher'

    03:53
  16. Octopizzo – Lamu Nights ALBUM REVIEW REVIEW Kenya

    Octopizzo has always been a unique artist on the Kenyan Hip Hop scene. You never really know what he'll give you. Here's a review on what his new album Lamu Nights sounds like…

    06:06
  17. Awa Gambia – Taking Over ALBUM REVIEW The Gambia

    The Gambia is a small country yet it unearths some of the best talent on the continent. Awa Gambia is one such example and she gives us her debut album, Taking Over. She was a runn…

    07:23
  18. Sir Trill – Ghost ALBUM REVIEW South Africa

    Amapiano star, Sir Trill, releases his much awaited debut album titled 'Ghost'. It boasts a solid 19 tracks and some killer features. Here is a review

    04:59
  19. JIVU & Magaa – Maji EP REVIEW Kenya

    Kenyan duo, JIVU, team up with Magaa to give us a sizzling 6-track EP titled Maji. Here is a review of the 6-track project.

    04:02
  20. Ethan Muziki – Ethanal Fire ALBUM REVIEW Kenya

    Kenya has this amazing ability to unearth great musical talent and I've found yet another star from there - Ethan Muziki. Here is a review of his latest album 'Ethanal Fire' releas…

    04:44
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