A real fake talk on Afrobeats in the Netherlands

From grassroots club nights in Amsterdam Southeast to main stages across the country, Afrobeats has transformed from a West African movement into an undeniable cornerstone of Dutch popular culture. Yet despite packed festivals and millions of streams, the genre remains overlooked by mainstream Dutch media - relegated to vague industry labels like ‘urban’ without dedicated radio charts, playlists, or formal recognition.

Bringing together both the OG pioneers who built the foundation and the new wave shaping its future, this podcast dives into the past, present, and direction of the Afrobeats movement in the Netherlands. It’s an insider look at a shared passion, exploring key cultural milestones while confronting the industry’s status quo: Why is Afrobeats still fighting for official acknowledgement in the Netherlands, and what will it take to finally claim its rightful space?