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Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx

The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx is a culture focused podcast that examines music not merely as entertainment, but as a reflection of society. Hosted by music journalist Femi Makx, the podcast explores the stories, ideas, and social forces shaping today’s music and creative landscape. Through in depth conversations and thoughtful analysis, each episode situates music within broader discussions on identity, youth culture, power, creativity, and everyday life in contemporary society. The Artiste Hangout offers listeners clarity and context, helping them understand what the music reveals abou

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AYRA STARR & ZAYN HEAVEN BABY: Why This Collaboration Hits Differently | Artiste Hangout

August 25, 2026 4:12 No. 21

Ayra Starr and ZAYN come together on “Heaven Baby,” a collaboration that is quietly becoming one of the most talked-about songs from Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl era.But what exactly makes Heaven …

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TEA BY REMA & FEMI MAKX’s REACTION

Rema is back with “TEA”, and this time, he isn’t trying to tell you a complicated story.He’s flirting. He’s flexing. He’s talking about attraction. And he keeps coming back to one word: TEA.But is …

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Tyla’s Lagos Show Was Never Just a Concert

Everyone’s arguing about whether Tyla should’ve cancelled her Lagos show. Femi Makx aka Oluwafemi Makanjuola is asking a different question: what happens when this becomes the new normal?In one week, Tyla’s Nigeria concert disappeared, …

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