Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx ™
By ISRAEL OLUWAFEMI MAKANJUOLA
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
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
Latest episode
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Dai Dai by Shakira x Burna Boy | Can This FIFA 2026 Anthem Beat Waka Waka?
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 … -
Asake M$NEY Album Predictions
Asake is set to release his fourth studio album M$NEY, and the anticipation across Afrobeats is already building.In this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we break down everything … -
ACL 2.0: Blaqbonez VIOLATED Odumodublvck Again – The Diss That Refused To Die
ACL 2.0 just landed and the streets are on fire.Blaqbonez didn’t just reply — he VIOLATED Odumodublvck again.After Odumodu allegedly bought the b… -
Formation Adekunle Gold & Olamide Finally Link Up
Adekunle Gold and Olamide finally link up on Formation, one of the most talked-about Afrobeats releases of 2026.In this episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we break down Formation, t… -
Clarity of Mind by Omah Lay: Album Prediction
Tomorrow, April 3, 2026, Omah Lay drops his sophomore album Clarity of Mind. In this prediction episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we explore the 12-track project, its themes of emotional clarity, vulnerability, and growth, and what … -
Iris by Goo Goo Dolls: What Makes It Evergreen and Why Nigerian Artistes Should Care
Why do some songs vanish after a few weeks while others quietly define generations?In this masterclass episode of The Artiste Hangout Podcast with Femi Makx, we dissect the DNA of the 1998 masterpiece “Iris” by Goo Goo Dol… -
Asake – “Praise Be to God” (Alhamdulillahi) & Viral Mecca Umrah Moment
Asake is trending globally after viral clips emerged of him performing Umrah in Mecca during Ramadan. In the videos, the Afrobeats superstar navigates massive crowds around the Kaaba, touches the Black Stone, and spends deeply personal momen… -
Is Culture Africa’s Most Powerful Export?
For decades, Africa’s global story has been defined by commodities such as oil, gold, cocoa, and minerals.But today another force is reshaping the narrative. Culture. -
Artiste Hangout Featuring MsJorji
On this episode of Artiste Hangout, Femi Makx sits down with Ms Jorji for an open and engaging conversation about music, creativity, and building a career in today’s entertainment space.Ms Jorj… -
Grammys 2026: Nigeria Snubbed? Tyla Wins, Fela Honored & Trevor Noah Roasts Trump & Nicki
Welcome to The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, Abuja’s pulse on music, culture, and creative hustle. In this episode, we break down the 68th Annual Grammys with a fresh Nigerian perspective, spotlighting wins, snubs, and historic moments tha…