Episodes - Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx

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2025.11.29 /5:21

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Why Nigerian Artistes Are Speaking Out on Insecurity and Kidnapping

Explore why Nigerian artistes such as Davido, Rema, Falz, and IllBliss are using social media to highlight insecurity across the country. This episode breaks down kidnappings, ransom trends, and the critical role of celebrity …

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2025.11.27 /4:29

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Rema, Young Jonn, Asake, Blue Disco: What to Expect

In this episode, we break down Young Jonn’s highly anticipated album Blue Disco and dive into the impact of having Rema and Asake featured on key tracks like Lalala. We explore how the album …

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2025.11.21 /5:12

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Tems New EP Love Is a Kingdom: First Reactions on the Artiste Hangout

On this episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we take a first look at Tems newly released EP titled Love Is a Kingdom. The project dropped as a surprise earlier today and the …

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2025.10.31 /4:01

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Mavo’s “Your Body Na Meatpie” and the Trouble With Today’s Lyrics

Mavo fans won’t like this but someone has to say it. In this episode of The Artiste Hangout Podcast with Femi Makx, we unpack the viral lyric “Your body na meatpie” from Mavo’s new …

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2025.10.04 /13:58

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The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift: Review & Reaction

Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl is here and it is already dominating global conversations. On this episode of The Artiste Hangout Podcast with Femi Makx, we unpack everything shaping …

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2025.09.20 /14:58

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Beyond Music: Power, Policy, and Youth Voices in Nigeria

An artiste can sing, sure. But in our world today, being an artiste goes beyond music. Anyone with a message of value has a song, and that song does not have to sound like …

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2025.08.28 /10:54

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Isaka II (6am) - Ciza, Tems,Omahlay,Thukuletha,Jazzworx on a Cross-Border Anthem

In this episode, we spotlight Isoka II (6AM), the collaboration bringing together Ciza, Tems, Omah Lay, Thukuthela, and Jazzworx. 🇿🇦 🇳🇬 Ciza, born Nkululeko Nciza, is proving he’s more than just music royalty. From …

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2025.08.28 /3:49

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This One Is Personal by Tiwa Savage Podcast Prediction

This one right here is personal……Tiwa Savage is about to drop her new album and I’ve got some thoughts. From the title alone you can already tell it’s not just music, it’s a statement. …

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2025.08.24 /15:27

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Why Gospel Music Feels Like Everything Else Now

In this episode, I sat with Toni and Kalhm to talk about something a lot of people have been noticing — gospel music is starting to sound like everything else.We talked about the pressure …

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2025.08.21 /7:51

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The Creator who Became a Spectator

In March 2021, I started The Artiste Hangout Podcast with Femi Makx with one goal — to give artistes and creatives a platform to be heard. My first episode barely got plays, but I …

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2025.07.10 /4:50

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BURNA BOY’s NO SIGN Of WEAKNESS: ALBUM TRACK-LIST Podcast Predictions

On The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx we’re breaking down Burna Boy’s upcoming album No Sign of Weakness, dropping July 11His post saying “The African Giant died. His own people killed him” stirred up …

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2025.07.10 /3:51

EMPTY CHAIRS BY BURNA BOY FT MICK JAGGER podcast prediction

I predicted it and it’s here. In this episode, I spotlight “Empty Chairs” by Burna Boy featuring Mick Jagger, the thrilling 11th track on his eighth studio album No Sign of Weakness, set to …

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