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Afro Banta BeatsOBO aka Nigerian Superstar, Davido is Back: Timeless Album Review!On this episode, I review Davido's recent album "Timeless." You can read the review by going to afrobanta.com
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2023-04-2133 min
Afro Banta BeatsRemembering South African Artist Costa TitchOn this short episode, I read my tribute of the late South African Artist Costa Titch. You can read the article on afrobanta.com
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2023-03-1907 min
Afro Banta BeatsA Look Back At 2022: A Year In African MusicThis episodes is an audio version of my article on my review of African music in 2022 which can be found on Afrobanta.com. I discuss the top African artist, album, songs, DJs of 2022 and more.
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2023-01-0245 min
Afro Banta BeatsDid Wizkid Lose His Focus On “More Love, Less Ego” Album?This episode is a recorded reading of my article where I review Wizkid's recent album "More Love, Less Ego." Please subscribe to my new blog site, Afrobanta.com to catch up on old articles as well as receive notifications on new releases.
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2022-11-2413 min
Afro Banta BeatsAya Nakamura: A New Era of Global French MusicThis episode is a recorded reading of my article discussing the amazing talent that is French-Malian Pop/RnB artist, Aya Nakamura. Please subscribe to my new blog site, Afrobanta.com to catch up on old articles as well as receive notifications on new releases.
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2022-11-0711 min
Afro Banta BeatsThe Four Giants of African Music: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Francophone, and Bongo Flava!This episode is an audio version of my medium blog article that discusses the major four music categories out of Africa representing four different regions of the continent. Feel free to read along with this audio and please share the article with friends and family!
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2022-10-1913 min
Afro Banta BeatsWho Owns African Music with Kakazi KacyiraOn this episode, I am joined by a dear friend of mine Kakazi Kacyira straight from Accra, Ghana.
We discuss the rising afro-fusion genre of Afropiano (Afrobeats infused with Amapiano) and the implications it is having on South African artists
Impact of western acts jumping on afrobeats tracks
Who owns, benefits and has a right to the different music genres in Africa
The current state of the Ghanian music scene in Accra and globally.
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2022-10-1457 min
Afro Banta BeatsSad Romance by CKay Album ReviewOn this episode, I offer my take on CKay's third album "Sad Romance."
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2022-10-0730 min
Afro Banta BeatsAfrican Artists Getting Their Bag
I discuss about starting my first video podcast
African artist's demands for international performances
Calm Down by Rema w/ Selena Gomez review
Asake's high ticket prices for his US tour
Wizkid coming to MSG and more!
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2022-09-2649 min
Afro Banta BeatsLove, Damini Album Review ft. Amanda Nyang'oroOn this episode I am joined by Amanda Nyang'oro to discuss our thoughts on the African Giant Burna Boy's new album; Love, Damini.
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2022-07-2954 min
Afro Banta BeatsUnprovoked Promises ft. Blackboy Infinity & Abe the KidOn this episode, I am joined by artist Blackboy Infinity to talked about his new Album "Unprovoked Promises" which features Abe the Kid; who also produced and mixed a great deal of the album.
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2022-06-241h 02
Afro Banta BeatsListening to Music for the Sounds feat. DJ HavokOn this episode, I am joined by DJ Havok to talk about his start as a DJ, interest in Afrobeats and overall inspiration to create memorable experiences for audiences.
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2022-04-1541 min
Afro Banta BeatsEast African Music feat. Amanda Nyang'oroOn this episode, I am joined by Amanda Nyang'oro and we discuss the current state of East African music.
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2022-04-0853 min
Afro Banta Beats"I Don't Try to Finish the Beat Before I Record" w/Tobias.wavOn this episode, I am joined by up and coming Artist Tobias.wav who originates from Nigeria. We discuss his music and producing journey from making beats in boarding school to four projects later.
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2022-04-0141 min
Afro Banta Beats"Working with Teni" w/DJ 30-04On this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite Afrobeats DJs based in the DMV Area, DJ 30-04. We talk about his start in DJ work, touring and working with Afrobeats artists Teni, Flavour, Korede Bello and more.
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2022-03-2519 min
Afro Banta BeatsAfrican Music Deserves a SpaceOn this episode, I dive into the various conversations surrounding Afrobeats/African music at-large that listeners can expect to hear.
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2022-03-1721 min
Afro Banta BeatsAfro Banta Beats Podcast TrailerEnjoy Bobby's take, interviews and banter on all matters surrounding Afrobeats; the African genre dominating the global music scene.
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2022-03-1500 min
Afro Banta BeatsAll Matters Cryptocurrency w/Love VictorOn this episode, I am joined by Love Victor who is an undergraduate Senior in the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business studying Operations and Information Management. We discuss all matters cryptocurrency, Jack Dorsey’s criticism of Web3, the role of the financial sector in the underlying business model of crypto platforms and more!
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2021-12-3147 min
Afro Banta BeatsNursing During Tense Times w/Leslie MeyerOn this episode, I have a conversation with Leslie Meyer who has been in the nursing field for almost three decades. We discuss various topics involving the medical field and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her work as a school nurse in New Jersey.
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2021-12-1836 minAfro Banta BeatsHave You Bought Your Digital Land?On this episode, I will be discussing the generational differences when responding to social strife, plumber discovering loads of cash and checks behind a toilet. Then I dive into the current state of metaverse and the purchasing of digital land.
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2021-12-1024 minAfro Banta BeatsWho Can Still Afford To Live In The City? ReviewOn this episode, I discuss about how my Thanksgiving break went, Omicron COVID variant, and do a review of a DW Documentary called, "Who Can Still Afford To Live In The City?"
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2021-12-0332 minAfro Banta BeatsBlack Hollywood: They've Gotta Have Us ReviewOn this episode, I talk about what I am grateful for and do a review of the three-part Netflix docuseries called Black Hollywood: They've Gotta Have Us.
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2021-11-2635 minAfro Banta BeatsRed Notice ReviewOn this episode, I am joined by my great friend, Kai Isaia. We talk about her background of growing up in Oregon, her time at Georgetown and how her lived experience intersects with her studies. We also dive into a conversation on the role that the media plays in the portrayal of violence and criminality in this country, while touching on the Julius Jones case. Then we do a review of Red Notice.
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2021-11-2040 minAfro Banta BeatsDune ReviewOn this episode, I am joined by my good friend Anaya Adeyola. We discuss the Ye interview on Drink Champs, Travis Scott Astroworld Festival Tragedy and review Dune.
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2021-11-1236 minAfro Banta BeatsThe Harder They Fall ReviewIn this episode, I discuss about our relationship to history, how we understand the past and the way if affects how we relate to each other. Then I dive into a BBC Culture article on how Period Series are reshaping the way we view History and a review of Netflix's The Harder They Fall.
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2021-11-0536 minAfro Banta BeatsMahalia ReviewOn this episode, I feature new music, "Forgiveness" By Abe The Kid. I discuss about a lost Colorado man who doesn't answer rescuer's calls and do a review of Lifetime's Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia on the life of legendary Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson.
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2021-10-3038 minAfro Banta BeatsSquid Game Review Part TwoIn this episode, I am once again joined by Special Guest, Dajourn Anuku. I discuss about DW's Documentary on Surveillance in China, Dave Chappelle open to meeting w/ Netflix Trans Employees. Then Dajourn and I continue with part two of our Netflix's Squid Game Review, and Dajourn gives us a freestyle at the end.
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2021-10-2358 minAfro Banta BeatsSquid Game Review Part OneOn this episode, I am joined by Dajourn Anuku. We talk about Raiders Coach Fired Over Bigoted Emails, Dave Chappelle's "The Closer" Netflix Special, Global Supply Chain Issues and Netflix's Squid Game Review.
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2021-10-1555 minAfro Banta BeatsA Buck Wild WeekOn this episode, I discuss a wide range of topics from the super bowl 2022 halftime show line-up, facebook outage, hungry photographer deletes weeding photos, Lt. Gov of Idaho gone buck wild, Stanley Tucci's New Memoir, and a review of Amazon Original One Night in Miami.
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2021-10-0836 minAfro Banta BeatsShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ReviewAs the first episode of season two, Bobby discusses the new overview of the podcast. He gives his take on Nicki Minaj & NBA Players' Vaccine Comments, Fugees 2021 international tour, Ellen Pompeo & Denzel Washington, 2020 Tokyo Olympics and gives a review of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!
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2021-10-0234 min
Afro Banta BeatsSeason One Self-Reflection Wrap-Up!On this bonus episode, I reflect on the various take-aways I have gotten from Bobby X Friends. It has been an incredible journey that I intend to continue with you all. Thank you for listening to season one of Bobby X Friends!
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2021-05-0207 minAfro Banta BeatsFrom Mississippi to Harvard University's First Elected Black Male Student Body President with Noah HarrisOn this final interview episode of season one, I am joined by my friend Noah Harris who is a junior at Harvard University studying Government. We talk about his experience of having recently been elected as the first black male student body president at Harvard. We also dive into his Mississippi upbringing, the time we spent together in the United States Senate Youth Program and more.
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2021-04-2735 minAfro Banta BeatsFrom Nigeria to D.C with Alero OyinlolaOn this episode, I am joined by my friend Alero Oyinlola who's a junior at Georgetown University studying Economics and French. We start this episode by reacting to the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd case. We then proceed to discuss at length about Alero's experience of living and going to school in both Nigeria and the U.S. and more about our shared Georgetown experience.
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2021-04-2129 minAfro Banta BeatsFrom France, Belgium and Turkey to D.C with Elliot MackOn this episode, I am joined by my friend Elliot Mack, a junior at Georgetown University Studying Regional Comparative Studies: Middle East & Africa (Economics - International Development) in the School of Foreign Service. This episode dives into his various experiences as a French American living in France, Belgium and Turkey to his recent few years in D.C. We also discuss at length about the rise of Islamophobia in France and more.
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2021-04-1338 minAfro Banta BeatsMy Family Had The Name Before The Movies with James BondOn this episode, I am joined by my college roommate James Bond, a junior at Georgetown University studying Science, Technology and International Affairs in the School of Foreign Service. We discuss about James' iconic name and growing up in Oklahoma. We also talk about his Georgetown experience and interest in technology's impact on society.
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2021-04-0629 minAfro Banta BeatsGeorgetown's First Black Woman Student Body President W/ Nile BlassOn this episode I am joined by my friend, Nile Blass, a Junior at Georgetown University majoring in Government, and double minoring in African American Studies and Sociology. She will discuss about being the first black woman to be elected student body president at Georgetown, her work in pushing the university to deal with its past involvement in slavery and more about growing up in the DMV area.
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2021-03-2333 minAfro Banta BeatsTeaching Politics to Improve the Human Experience w/ Anthony C. ArendOn this episode, I am joined by Professor and Chair of the Government Department at Georgetown University, Dr. Anthony (Tony) C. Arend. My guest talks about his experience of growing up in Baltimore, going to school at Georgetown, the values that he brings to his job as chair of the government department and more.
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2021-03-1640 minAfro Banta BeatsFrom Brooklyn to D.C. with Dajourn AnukuOn this episode, I am joined by my friend Dajourn Anuku, a Junior at Georgetown University studying African American studies and sociology. We delve into his experience of growing up in Brooklyn, NY and the parallels between going to University in D.C. We also chat at length about his work at the African American Policy Forum and more.
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2021-03-0940 minAfro Banta BeatsGoing To School In Different D.C. Neighborhoods with Ryon HendersonOn this episode, I am joined by my friend Ryon Henderson, a Junior at Georgetown University studying Marketing. We discuss his experience of growing up in D.C. and attending schools in different neighborhoods around the city and DMV area. We also talk about his involvements at Georgetown as well as some of our shared memories and more.
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2021-03-0244 minAfro Banta BeatsExploring The History of D.C. Music Culture with Grace WagnerOn this episode, I am joined by my friend Grace Wagner, who is a Junior attending a dual-degree program between Columbia University and the French University, Sciences Po. She is a D.C. native and will be discussing about her year long research on D.C's Music Culture. We will also be talking about her experience of growing up in D.C. and the different changes that have taken place in the city, and of course as well as the fun stuff that happens in the city.
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2021-02-2331 minAfro Banta BeatsFighting Discriminatory Dress Codes In D.C. Schools with Sam O'SullivanI am joined by my friend Sam O'Sullivan who's a Junior at Harvard University. She is a D.C. native, and in this episode she talks about her experience of growing up in D.C. and the work that she has done to fight discriminatory dress codes in D.C. schools. You will also hear about what she's currently up to and her take on life in the nation's capital.
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2021-02-1635 min