Planet Afropop This new podcast from Afropop Worldwide hosted by Georges Collinet, Banning Eyre and Mukwae Wabei Siyolwe. While our radio programs provide a comprehensive history of African and African Diaspora music, Planet Afropop focuses on the present, the fast-moving, ever-changing, always thrilling developments for Afro music in the 21st century. Afropop Worldwide speaks to history; Planet Afropop speaks to the present!
Planet Afropop November 28, 2023
Mr. Eazi stands out among today’s Nigerian pop stars in several ways. For starters, in a world of musical dreamers and schemers, he never set out to be a musician. Now, the 29-year-old is among the most innovative and respected artists in the Afrobeats universe.
Planet Afropop November 14, 2023
Planet Afropop October 31, 2023
In this edition of Planet Afropop we focus on Brazil - especially with regard the the challenges facing indigenous people within the country.
Planet Afropop October 17, 2023
In this episode of Planet Afropop, Banning, Georges, and Mukwae explore the role of African musicians in the midst of political turmoil.
Planet Afropop October 3, 2023
In the latest episode of Planet Afropop, hosts Georges, Mukwae, and Banning catch up with Lagos-based correspondent Fay Fay for the latest buzz in the Afrobeats scene. Mukwae also engages in an uplifting yet serious conversation with Las Hijas del Rap, a groundbreaking all-female hip-hop group from Yucatan, Mexico.
Planet Afropop September 18, 2023
The first edition of the podcast Planet Afropop features an interview with Yemi Alade.
