Underground Unreleased
Okwuchi OkaaUnderground Unreleased is where raw sound meets real stories. Hosted by Wuchi aka The Chocolate Monster aka The African Wizard, this show shines a spotlight on the underground - from rising Afrobeats acts in Nigeria to untapped Black artists across the diaspora. Whether it’s rare unreleased tracks, deep cuts, or unfiltered conversations, we’re here to amplify the voices that deserve the world stag... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | ||||
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Latest Episodes
A lot of wars have started over food and this one is one of them. On the menu, we discuss Ghanaian restaurant staff attempting to take credit for egusi, break down Billboard calling Rema a one-hit wonder, Rolling Stone Africa publishing an AI article... more
This week on Underground Unreleased, we're going audio-only but still doing what we do best! First, we break down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and debate whether any Afrobeats artist right now could’ve done it better. We talk Davido losing anot... more
The guys give their review of Asake and Wizkid's collab EP, REAL, and discuss Dremo's "Man2Man" challenge.
Underground or Underground | Episode 13
First episode of 2026. First, we address the gap - Detty December, travel, and why it took a minute to get back behind the mic.
Recorded during Nigeria vs Morocco, this episode turns into a wider conversation... more
On the new episode, the guys discuss Asake's Red Bull Symphonic concert, Asake and Wizkid's upcoming "Real" EP, T-Pain's status in Nigeria, the state of Hip-Hop post-war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar and lots more!
In this episode, the guys break down Burna Boy’s canceled Chicago show and his so-called “apology,” debate AI’s growing influence in Afrobeats, and dive into whether the culture is truly ready for openly LGBT artistes. They also react to a music revi... more
The guys discuss the issues with attending Burna Boy concerts, beef between Rema and Wizkid, Mavins' new signing, Cupid, Gunna's place in Afrobeats and lots more!
Wuchi and Wale discuss whether Afrobeats needs a reset or not and what separates the underground scene from the mainstream. Also featuring an unreleased song from a dope underground artiste you should tap in with, so don't miss it!
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Love this podcast! I’ve been in search of sounds that are not mainstream and this podcast has helped me find a lot of gems. My favorite episode so far is the soul commute. I can’t wait for the pod to get the recognition it deserves
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Apple Podcasts | #105 |  South Africa/Music/Music Commentary |
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