Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx

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 there actually more to the song than that?

In this episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, Femi Makx breaks down Rema’s latest release and asks whether listeners are sometimes guilty of expecting too much from artists they admire.

Because when it comes to Rema, every new song seems to invite a bigger conversation. Is this a new era? Is he making a statement? Is there a hidden meaning? Is he experimenting with a new sound?

But what if “TEA” is simply Rema having fun?

The song is direct and unapologetic, built around desire, confidence and a playful use of language. “Tea” becomes more than just a word for the woman Rema is describing. It also carries the familiar cultural meaning of something hot, something people want to talk about, something that catches attention.

And then there is the production.

“TEA” is produced by Mustard, bringing one of America’s most recognisable modern producers into Rema’s latest musical moment. That collaboration alone makes the record worth paying attention to, especially as Afrobeats continues to blur the boundaries between Nigerian pop and global sounds.

Femi Makx looks beyond the obvious and asks a bigger question:

Does every Rema song need to mean something profound?

Maybe “TEA” is not trying to change the culture.

Maybe it is not trying to redefine Rema.

Maybe it is simply a swagger record, a party record and a record designed to live in the moment.

And perhaps that is enough.

This is Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx.

A podcast where we go beyond the lyrics, beyond the vibes, and into the ideas, culture and conversations behind the music.

Listen to the full reaction and join the conversation.

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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, Ayra Starr got denied entry into South Africa, and a Nigerian senator called for visa retaliation against South African artists. Three separate headlines. One pattern. In this solo breakdown, Femi traces where this is actually heading, and why the artists caught in the middle might be the first casualties of a crisis they didn’t create.

Amapiano is in every Nigerian playlist. Afrobeats runs through South African clubs. That relationship is now on the clock.

🎙️ New episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx. Listen now.

I covered the Oyo State meth lab bust: billions in drugs, five suspects, a Mexican trafficking expert arrested. It got me thinking about a different side of Nigeria’s drug problem, one law enforcement can’t touch.

For most young Nigerians, drugs weren’t first understood on the streets. They were first heard in a song.

On this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, I sat down with Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, to talk about drugs, music, and Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

I asked him directly: Are artists responsible for glorifying drug use in their lyrics? Do celebrities get protected from arrest while smaller, independent artists take the fall? Can an artist battling addiction trust the NDLEA enough to ask for help without being exposed? And does using drugs actually make anyone more creative, or is that the biggest lie in the music industry?

His answers reveal a side of the NDLEA most Nigerians never hear about, including a confidential rehabilitation program that has treated Nigerian celebrities without their names ever going public.

This episode covers Afrobeats, addiction, fame, drug culture, youth influence, and the NDLEA’s real approach to Nigeria’s entertainment industry, straight from the agency’s own Director of Media and Advocacy.

Topics: NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, Afrobeats, drug addiction, Nigerian music industry, youth culture, rehabilitation, Femi Makx, The Artiste Hangout

The World Cup anthem conversation is already heating up and this time, it’s global superstar Shakira alongside Afrobeats giant Burna Boy at the center of it all.

In this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we break down the possibility of Burna Boy and Shakira delivering a FIFA anthem that could dominate the world stage ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Can any song ever match the energy and legacy of Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)? Is nostalgia making fans too harsh on newer World Cup songs? And why does Burna Boy’s involvement feel like another huge moment for Afrobeats globally?

From fan reactions to music expectations, global culture, football vibes, and what makes a World Cup anthem truly timeless, this episode dives deep into the conversation everyone is already talking about.

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Asake is set to release his fourth studio album M$NEY, and the anticipation across Afrobeats is already building.

In this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we break down everything to expect from the M$NEY album before it drops on May 1st, 2026. This is a full prediction episode focused on the sound, direction, and impact of Asake’s next move.

From the marble-inspired artwork to the 13-track lineup under Giran Republic with EMPIRE distribution, the rollout already signals intention. We take a closer look at key collaborations, including DJ Snake on “Worship,” Tiakola on “Badman Gangsta,” and Kabza De Small on “Asambe,” and what they could bring to the overall sound of the project.

The conversation dives into Asake’s signature Afrobeats style, from heavy percussion and Fuji influences to Yoruba elements and street pop energy. We also explore the likely themes behind M$NEY, including prosperity, hustle, faith, resilience, and legacy building, all of which have become central to his identity as an artiste.

Femi Makx shares clear predictions on standout tracks, chart performance, and viral potential, especially around “Worship,” and how this album could further define Asake’s position in the global Afrobeats conversation.

The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx continues to grow as a leading Afrobeats and Nigerian music podcast, charting in over 30 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The podcast has reached Top 10 in multiple regions and Top 30 in Nigeria’s Music Interviews category on Apple Podcasts, with strong performance on Spotify. It currently sits within the Top 1% of podcasts globally, reflecting its growing influence in African music conversations.

If you’re following Afrobeats, Nigerian artistes, or the business behind the music, this episode gives you a clear, grounded perspective before the album drops.