Carnivores is a narrative podcast that explores the rivalries, conflicts, and cultural flashpoints that have shaped modern Nigerian society. Each episode unpacks one unforgettable beef—tracing its roots, players, and fallout. Through immersive storytelling, interviews, reenactments, and archival moments, Carnivores examines how these public feuds have impacted Nigerian Popular Culture.Insightful, entertaining, and unflinching, Carnivores goes beyond the headlines to reveal the stories behind the fights. Listen to other episodes of Carnivores on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.This episode reflects on the 2016 clash between two of Afrobeats' most revered kingmakers at the Headies Awards. The conflict started after Mavin Records’ Reekado Banks won the highly coveted “Next Rated” award over YBNL’s Lil Kesh—a decision Olamide felt was unjust. During his acceptance speech for another award, Olamide expressed his frustration with an expletive-laced outburst on stage.Don Jazzy responded minutes later during his own speech, telling Olamide to "come and collect the car" if the award meant that much to him—a reference to the SUV traditionally given to the Next Rated winner. The moment stunned viewers and quickly spilled onto Twitter, where both stars continued trading insults in now-deleted tweets.The feud was short-lived, though.Let us know in the comments: who was the ultimate winner?Listen to other episodes of Carnivores on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Let us know what you think by using the hastage #CarnivoresbyCC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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