Civilization

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Davido’s return to active politics following his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State, before examining Kano State’s ₦1.5 billion mass wedding programme and the wider debate around content monetization and Africa’s digital space. They also revisit the ongoing dispute between Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi, and Dapper Music, before discussing Davido’s sixth album, Oriadé, and Ayra Starr’s third album, Starr Girl.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
43:00 - Davido in active politics again as uncle wins re-election in Osun State 

• Davido served as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election campaign.
• He joined the Accord Party alongside his uncle ahead of the August 15, 2026, election.
• Governor Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat the APC challenger, Bola Oyebamiji, who received 444,815 votes.

01:03:40 -  Kano State spends N1.5B for mass wedding

01:30:00 - Content Monetization and The Hijack of Africa's Digital Space
02:18:00 - This week in History
02:24:37 - Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi call out Dapper Damm again for alleged contract rip-off

• Both artists, along with peers like T.I Blaze and Zerry DL, accused Dapper Music of hiding streaming revenues and failing to remit their earnings.
• ​​Shallipopi publicly alleged contract forgery and financial mismanagement, stating he took the matter to Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Dapper responds

Interview with Chux - A&R Director for CMG.

03:20:00 - Davido releases sixth album, 'Oriade'.
Press Release
Interview.

• Davido released his sixth album, 'Oriadé', on July 31, 2026, timed to mark 15 years since he began his professional music career.
• The 13-track project’s Yoruba title means “the crowned head” and centres on identity, destiny, legacy, faith, gratitude, and brotherhood.
• Oriadé includes collaborations with Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, and others; Davido has also announced an international supporting tour.

03:40:00 - Ayra Starr releases her third album, 'Starr Girl'.
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