Afrobeats Intelligence (@afrobeatsintelligence)

“People left the End SARS protest and were coming to me, carrying me up, hugging me. That was when I knew.” — Jeriq For Jeriq, the moment his music connected with the streets became impossible to miss. From the support of his peers to the love he received during the End SARS protests, he recalls…

“I had just lost my mum when I met Davido. We bonded on a true brotherly level, so it wasn’t music at all.” — Peruzzi Throwing it back to Season 4 of Afrobeats Intelligence with Peruzzi. A bond that went beyond music, and became part of the story behind the music they made together. Brought to you…

Peruzzi, Zlatan and Shoday link up on “INFERNO.” 🔥 The new single is out now. Have you heard it yet? #Afrobeats #Peruzzi #Zlatan #Shoday

“I was begging God for $10K. That was what I was begging for.” — Jeriq On Hood Boy Dreams, Jeriq rapped about the dreams he was chasing. Now, some of those dreams have become reality. So, what comes next? Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio. Brought to you by @martellofficial #Jeriq…

“I make music for the streets. I need to experience the streets so that it won’t be a façade. It will be real.” — Jeriq Jeriq’s music comes from lived experience, but as he grows, his sound must evolve without losing touch with the streets that shaped him. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link…

Peruzzi teases a new song, “Inferno.” 👀🔥 He says he made it for the mandem, and it’s dropping soon. Are you feeling this one? #Peruzzi #Inferno #Afrobeats #AfricanMusic

“If I stick to staying true to my art only, it will be excellent for me… but you don’t come to a fight of guns with a knife.” — Jeriq Jeriq wants to stay true to his roots, but he also recognises that growth requires him to step outside his comfort zone. After experiencing different sounds while…

“If you feel too comfortable and start relaxing because you did it… that’s the beginning of falling off.” — Shallipopi For Shallipopi, family is what keeps him grounded, but success is no reason to lose the hunger that got him there. There must always be something pushing you to keep going…

Olamide drops “Burukutu,” the lead single off his upcoming album Time & Space, arriving November 16. 👀 How’s it sounding? Brought to you by @martellofficial #Olamide #Burukutu #Afrobeats #AfricanMusic

Olamide is taking over The O2 Arena in London. 🇬🇧 The Afrobeats icon is set to headline the venue on March 25, 2027, marking the biggest London headline show of his career. Presented by Hera Touring in association with YBNL Entertainment. #Olamide #Afrobeats #AfricanMusic

“We need to go to the movies and watch a movie where it's just one character the entire time, and that movie will go to number one.” — Jyde Ajala Is Nollywood ready to bet on stories that don't follow the usual formula? The full episode is out now on YouTube. Link in bio. Brought to you by…

Fireboy DML drops the official music video for “One Man Regiment” off his new album, ZUKO! 🔥 Have you watched it yet? #Afrobeats #FireboyDML #OneManRegiment #ZUKO

“Numbers is what keeps you relevant.” — Jyde Ajala If an artist’s most creative work doesn’t sell, should they keep making it or give the audience what it wants? Jyde Ajala weighs in on the tension between creative freedom and commercial success, drawing on his experience working with Tems on…

“I’m connecting with people on their most basic needs. They can’t deny it. This is what they really, really like.” — Blaqbonez Throwing it back to Season 3 of Afrobeats Intelligence, where Blaqbonez spoke about understanding what people want and making music that connects with them. Watch the full…

Blaqbonez has a new one on the way. 👀 The rapper previews a new snippet titled “Cash Out,” set to drop this Friday. How’s it sounding? 🔥 #Afrobeats #Blaqbonez #CashOut

“Once you shoot and hand it over, you don't have royalties or residuals.” — Jyde Ajala Jyde Ajala questions why music video directors don't earn from the success of the videos they create. He suggests a model where directors can earn a percentage of streams or views, but that also means sharing…

“Music video is not just about shooting the video and getting the numbers now. It's also your legacy.” — Jyde Ajala Jyde Ajala weighs in on why music videos still matter, even as visualizers pull more views. For him, it’s about more than numbers today. It’s about how future generations will…

The new track samples 2Baba’s classic “If Love Is a Crime” and is set to drop this Friday. What are we expecting from this one? #Afrobeats #Fola #2Baba #Crime

“I knew for a fact that I didn’t want to wear a suit and tie. I knew, man. I just knew the 9–5 wasn’t for me.” — Fola Watch the full episode now on YouTube. Link in bio. Brought to you by @martellofficial #Afrobeats #Fola #AfrobeatsIntelligence

“It’s not normal to be famous. You have to lose something to gain that.” — Ladipoe Throwing it back to Season 5 of Afrobeats Intelligence, where Ladipoe spoke about the cost of fame, the isolation that can come with it, and the balance between protecting yourself and staying connected enough to…

Blaqbonez announces “Ikebe 3000,” out this Friday. 👀 Are you ready for this one? #Afrobeats #Blaqbonez #Ikebe3000

“I just want to be remembered for doing much for Afrobeats.” — Fola The full episode is out now on YouTube. Link in bio. Brought to you by @martellofficial #Afrobeats #Fola #AfrobeatsIntelligence

“I’m such a big fan of myself. Before anyone believes in you, you really have to believe in yourself.” — Fola Fola on trusting yourself before waiting for anyone else’s validation and how spending more time in the studio has helped him discover what he’s capable of. The full episode is out now on…

“I didn’t even have a phone. I used to see people opening their laptops like, ‘Hey, laptop.’ There was no way to do music. It was so hard.” — Fola Fola reflects on the early struggles behind his journey and how those moments shaped his appreciation for where he is today. The full episode is out…

“‘Lego’ was a very beautiful mess because we didn’t know what we were doing. We were just vibing, experimenting with new sounds and having fun.” — Winny Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio. #Afrobeats #Winny #AfricanMusic

“People are making songs on their phones. They don’t need producers like you anymore. They can go to an AI and say, ‘Make a beat’ — just be specific about what you want.” — Joshua Baraka Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio. #Afrobeats #JB #AfricanMusic #AI

“I’m a dreamer too. I saw it in the dream — ‘your next song should be a street song.’ I dropped another song just to be sure of what I saw. The song didn’t go well, with like $40,000 spent on promotion. Then I dropped the actual song, and I didn’t even spend up to ₦20 million. The song was number…

“I was just like, I can’t sit down with this gift. I need to do something with it. I recorded my first single, and when it came out, everyone went crazy.” — Winny Winny on the moment her first single, “Abracadabra,” changed everything. The full episode is out now on YouTube. Link in bio.

“Everybody can sing, but not everybody can be an artist.” — Winny Winny on the freedom she needs to create..... shutting out the noise, letting herself float, and trusting the process instead of overthinking the outcome. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio. #Afrobeats #Winny

“I saw Wizkid jamming my song. I felt like crying because it hasn’t been easy.” Winny reflects on the moment Wizkid connected with her music, a moment that reminded her that the work is reaching people. New episode out now on YouTube. link in bio Brought to you by @martellofficial #Afrobeats…