American stand-up comedian and actor, Lil Duval tweeted, “afrobeats might be the death of hip hop as we know it” creating a frenzy and Afrobeat vs. Hip Hop debate on Twitter. In episode 13 of Ijele Express: The Podcast – join host and your co-passenger, Nneka discusses the tweet plus a larger conversation on black music across the Diaspora.

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• Mentioned Tweet: https://twitter.com/lilduval/status/1627501387788451842
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Ijele Express: The Podcast is a production of Uru Music Collective.

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Do you consider yourself a global music ambassador? Our lives and musical influences no longer come from our immediate communities alone. From TikTok to Instagram Reel trends, we're always hearing new sounds, artists, genres, and even dance trends. What does this mean for music lovers, companies, and artists worldwide -- especially in African and Middle Eastern markets?

Join your host and co-passenger, Nneka Mogbo as she recaps her published article from the Music Business Journal: The Global-Local Approach to Growth in Africa at Large.

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• Show Notes: https://www.urucollective.co/media/12-global-local-approach-to-growth-in-africa-at-large
• Mentioned Article: http://www.thembj.org/2022/10/the-global-local-approach-to-growth-in-africa-at-large/
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Ijele Express: The Podcast is a production of Uru Music Collective.

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The Grammy Award timeline is indisputably the most prestigious award in music. From its inception, it's been offering an opportunity for great artists to showcase their talents on a global platform. While there have been glimmers of excellence, what has stood out consistently over the years is the 'Global Music' category. Is it time to switch things up? Was Burna Boy snubbed this year? Is it time for more categories?

Join host, Nneka Mogbo as she discusses the Global Music categories and breaks down big moments of the 2023 Grammys.

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Ijele Express: The Podcast is a production of Uru Music Collective.

Music by bigvee from Pixabay. Song Title: Buju inspired.