Is the Amapiano reign finally over? This week, we compare the Soulful sounds of 'Piano' with the high-octane energy of 'Lekompo.' We break down why the BPM is rising and what it means for the African club scene in 2026.

HOST

• James Mabinda

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Nollywood has entered its 'Billionaire Era.' This week, we analyze the massive box office success of 2025/2026, the rise of high-end VFX, and whether cinema tickets are becoming too expensive for the common man.

HOST

• James Mabinda

MUSIC & CREDITS

• Background Vibes: "Adding the Sun" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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In our episode, we dive into the 2026 Grammy nominations. Is Africa finally getting its due, or is the global industry ''watering down'' our sounds? We discuss Burna Boy's record-breaking year and why the ''African Ceiling'' cracking.

HOST

• James Mabinda

MUSIC & Credits

• Background Vibes: ''Kumasi Groove (plus flugelhorn)'' by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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African music went global—but global success raises new questions.

In Part Two of this AfroWay series, James Mabinda examines what happens after the breakthrough. Who gets paid? Who owns the rights? And how are governments and industries responding to Africa’s growing cultural and economic power?

This episode explores streaming royalties, copyright systems, government support, cross-border collaborations, and the future opportunities for African artists in film, gaming, live music, and global partnerships.

If African music is the sound of today, this conversation defines the business and power structures of tomorrow.

Over the last decade, African music has evolved from local stages to the center of global culture.

In this episode of AfroWay – Soul From The East, host James Mabinda explores how African artists broke through international barriers—without waiting for permission. From the rise of streaming platforms to the global explosion of Afrobeats and Amapiano, this episode tells the story of talent meeting technology, culture meeting opportunity, and sound crossing borders.

You’ll hear how artists rebuilt the music industry from the ground up, how fans became promoters, and why African music didn’t just get discovered—it arrived prepared.

This is the first part of a two-episode series on Africa’s musical rise and global influence.

Teni’s “Money”: Why the Afrobeats Star Is Questioning Wealth and Happiness

Butera Knowless—The Steady Heart of African Soul

Nviiri The Storyteller Unveils “Macho Tu,” a Soulful Reflection on Emotion and Vulnerability