4 August 2022
Journey of the Beats Episode 7: Spotify companion playlist
Journey of the Beats tells a once-in-a-lifetime story that explores the origin and evolution of Afrobeats and black music. Each episode is complemented by a Spotify playlist.
Episode Seven: Afrobeat vs Afrobeats
Curated by: Ed Keazor
Number of songs: 100
Listen time: 8 hrs, 49 mins
Journey of the Beats is a 10-part documentary series produced by creative entrepreneur and the creator of Storm Records, Obi Asika.
Watch the trailer for Journey of the Beats
Each episode of Journey of the Beats is told through the lens of music historians and some of Nigeria’s most prominent artists, like 2Baba, P-Square, Onyeka Onwenu, Daddy Showkey, Flavour, and D’Banj. The series goes behind the scenes to shed light on the Afrobeats movement that has taken the world by storm.
New episodes of the music documentary drop every Friday exclusively on Showmax. Afrobeats fans, documentary lovers, and anyone who appreciates music will love it.
Youngins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
More Mzansi gold
5 shocking scenes from Themba: My Inked World S2
Reality series Themba: My Inked World takes us back into the chaos that follows every move made by tattoo artist, musician and ex-Big Brother star Themba Broly.
Made in South Africa
Rising star Joshwin Dyson is hunting for ghosts in Spooksoeker
Rising star Joshwin Dyson talks about starring in his first Showmax Original series, Spooksoeker, coming to Showmax on 5 December 2024.
South African
Helen Zille on her drag transformation on Showmax
Helen Zille takes on a quickfire round, offering insights into her time in drag on Die Tollie & Manila Show. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Rising star Katleho Mabote on Youngins’ tearjerker start
Rising star Katleho Mabote talks about his role as Tokollo in the new season of Youngins, his third Showmax Original role. New episodes land every Friday!
South African