Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx

About 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.

Publisher

ISRAEL OLUWAFEMI MAKANJUOLA

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Mar 2021

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

96 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   The Generation That Must Dare with Aisha Yesufu

   What does the future of Nigeria look like for the generation that will live with its consequences? On this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, Femi Makx sits down with Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu for a wide ranging conversation about Nigerian youths, Nigeria at 66, activism, leadership, culture, civic participation and the future of Nigeria. Known for her outspoken advocacy and role in major civic movements in Nigeria, Aisha Yesufu shares her perspective on the generation coming of age in today’s Nigeria. She discusses why she believes Nigerian youths are doing more than they are often given credit for, the opportunities created by technology and social media, the challenges inherited from previous generations, and why young Nigerians must refuse to sell themselves short. The conversation also explores Nigeria’s political future and 2027, including youth participation, voting, protecting the vote, leadership and the responsibility of young Nigerians to play an active role in shaping the country they will spend their lives in. Aisha also reflects on #EndSARS, activism, generational divisions, tribalism, religion, identity and the need for young Nigerians to imagine and build a different Nigeria. But this is still The Artiste Hangout. Femi Makx takes the conversation beyond music to explore the culture, ideas, people and social forces shaping the world around us. Because music does not exist in isolation from the society that creates it, and the stories of the people shaping Nigeria deserve a space beyond the usual headlines. From Nigerian music and youth culture to activism, identity, leadership and social change, this episode asks a simple but important question: What happens when the generation that inherited Nigeria decides it must dare to build its own? The Generation That Must Dare with Aisha Yesufu. #AishaYesufu #TheArtisteHangout #FemiMakx #NigerianYouths #NigeriaAt66 #Nigeria2027 #NigerianYouth #Nigeria #Activism #EndSARS #YouthLeadership #NigerianPolitics #YouthCulture #NigerianMusic #SocialChange

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   SWAGGU BY SEYI VIBEZ & THE VOLUME OF HIS EVOLUTION

   Seyi Vibez is turning up the volume. On this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we take a closer look at SWAGGU, Seyi Vibez’s latest album and one of the biggest talking points in Nigerian music right now. Across 14 tracks, SWAGGU captures an artiste exploring ambition, success, love, faith, identity, street culture and a growing global reach. From the opening track VOLUME to ILOME, GTA, BACK 2 U, PANSA and the Quavo assisted title track SWAGUU, the project gives us different sides of Seyi Vibez while keeping his Nigerian identity firmly at the centre. We look beyond the headlines and streaming numbers to examine the music itself, Seyi Vibez’s evolution, the role of Burna Boy as executive producer, the significance of Quavo’s only feature on the album and the different sounds and ideas that shape SWAGGU. VOLUME also gives us an interesting starting point. The album opener has emerged as one of the project’s biggest early performers, while other songs including ILOME, GTA and BACK 2 U continue to make strong appearances across Nigeria’s streaming charts. And the numbers are difficult to ignore. SWAGGU crossed 50 million Spotify streams within six days of release, with every song on the album surpassing one million Spotify streams. The project has also placed multiple tracks high on Spotify Nigeria’s Top 50. (Album Talks (https://albumtalks.com/seyi-vibezs-swaguu-surpasses-50-million-spotify-streams/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) But this episode is not simply about numbers. It is about understanding why Seyi Vibez remains such an important part of the conversation around contemporary Nigerian music, how his sound continues to evolve and what SWAGGU tells us about the next stage of his career. And while we are having that conversation, The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx is growing too. We have now crossed 25,000 total plays on Spotify. From conversations around the biggest names and stories in African music to independent breakdowns of albums, artistes, culture and the ideas shaping the industry, The Artiste Hangout continues to build an audience across borders. The podcast has also recorded international chart appearances, including placements in the Music Interviews category across South Africa, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. (Rephonic (https://rephonic.com/podcasts/femi-makx?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) This is why we keep having these conversations. Not simply to tell you what to listen to, but to ask better questions about the music, the artistes behind it and the culture surrounding it. SWAGGU BY SEYI VIBEZ AND THE VOLUME OF HIS EVOLUTION Listen now and join the conversation. The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx Seyi Vibez
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3. 

   25 Aug 2026

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

   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 Baby stand out? In this episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we take a closer look at Ayra Starr and ZAYN’s unexpected musical pairing, the song’s emotional pull, its softer sound, the vulnerability in its lyrics, and why listeners appear to be connecting with it differently from some of the bigger, louder records around it. From Ayra Starr’s Afrobeats identity to ZAYN’s pop and R&B influence, “Heaven Baby” sits at an interesting intersection of African music and global pop. We also look at the song’s growing conversation across social media, its TikTok appeal, and why some songs do not need to be the loudest to leave the biggest impression. Is “Heaven Baby” an underrated Ayra Starr song? Is the Ayra Starr and ZAYN collaboration working because of its simplicity? And why does this particular song feel so personal to listeners? Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx goes beyond the lyrics and the vibes to explore the music, culture, ideas and conversations shaping today’s artists and the African music industry. Listen, share and join the conversation. #AyraStarr #ZAYN #HeavenBaby #AyraStarrZAYN #Starrgirl #Afrobeats #Afropop #AfrobeatsPodcast #MusicPodcast #MusicReview #NigerianMusic #ArtisteHangout #FemiMakx

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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