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Afrobeats Intelligence

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Recorded in NigeriaAbout AfricaEnglishMusicMusic InterviewsMusic History
Created and hosted by award-winning Nigerian journalist Joey Akan, Afrobeats Intelligence is the podcast extension of the popular music newsletter, Afrobeats Intelligence. Presented by OkayAfrica and sponsored by premium cognac brand Martell, Afrobeats Intelligence explores the intersection of art, humanity, and the processes that give birth to African sonic excellence. Through eclectic interviews that spotlight creativity from Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and beyond, Joey invites listeners every other Friday to take a snapshot into the soul of an industry pushing toward global greatness. Together, we examine the past, present, and future of African music, democratizing access to the ideas, people, and movements shaping its evolution. Follow Joey's Substack: https://afrobeatsintelligence.substack.com

Episodes — page 3

  1. Lost Files E1: Abdul Quam Tadese

    Abdul Quam Tadese is a multi-faceted musician, culture entrepreneur and philanthropist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac…

    01:00:53
  2. S3E6: Oxlade — How To Deal With Adversity

    Oxlade, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to Troniq Music, Epic Records in France, and Columbia Records in the UK. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t…

    42:25
  3. S3E5: Joeboy — How To Move On

    Joeboy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who was discovered by Mr Eazi and signed in 2017. After four projects and a world of hit records, he finally has his career in his hands.…

    01:03:46
  4. S3E4: Steve Stoute — Independent Afrobeats To The World

    Steve Stoute is an American businessman and record executive. The founder and CEO of the Translation, a marketing agency, and the author of The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Crea…

    31:44
  5. S3E3: Blaqbonez — Emeka Must Shine

    Blaqbonez, is a Nigerian rapper signed to Chocolate City. highly regarded for his distinct rap style as, well as his creative ingenuity, his latest album, "Emeka Must Shine," is ou…

    01:22:44
  6. S3E2: Mr Eazi — African Music Business Genius

    Mr Eazi is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chor…

    01:35:42
  7. S3E1: Shallipopi — How To Own An Afrobeats Planet (Pluto)

    Crown Uzama, known professionally as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He gained mainstream attention with the release of "Obapluto" in 2023. Shallipopi is s…

    01:10:53
  8. #S2E11: Tempoe — How To Make Global Afrobeats Hits

    Tempoe is a Nigerian record producer, DJ, singer and songwriter. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Tempoe is popularly known for the tag "MÄD!,"in all of his music productions. His productio…

    01:36:43
  9. #S2E10: Ayra Starr — Nigeria's Celestial Being

    Ayra Starr is a Beninese-born Nigerian singer signed to Mavin Records. After launching a fashion career at the age of 16, she pivoted to music, covering several songs by popular ar…

    01:00:53
  10. #S2E9: Sarkodie — The Weight of Legacy

    Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. Buoyed by a lifetime of groundbreaking success, he is also considered one of the major proponents of the Azon…

    39:11
  11. #S2E8: General Pype — Forever Born A Champion

    General Pype is a pioneering Nigerian reggae/dancehall artist and songwriter. He gained international prominence through his debut single, “Keep It Cool” in 2007, which featured on…

    02:11:12
  12. #S2E7: Tekno — How To Not Lose Your Voice

    Tekno (Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and music producer. In this episode, he seats with music journalist, Joey Akan, for a rare career intervi…

    01:08:50
  13. #S2E6: AV — Benin Boy, Lagos Star

    Adindu Victor, popularly known as AV, is a singer and songwriter who comes from a music and entertainment enthusiastic family, ‘the Adindu’s’. With a late guitarist father, and yea…

    01:05:51
  14. #S2E5: Don Jazzy — African Music Royalty

    Don Jazzy is a Nigerian record producer and cultural entrepreneur. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records, and was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label…

    02:12:16
  15. #S2E4: Larry Gaaga — Afrobeats Godfather

    Larry Gaaga is an Artist, producer, songwriter and record label executive from Nigeria. He is also Vice President, A&R, at Def Jam Africa, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG)…

    01:35:46
  16. #S2E3: CKay — Man, Music, Emotions

    CKay is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music South Africa, and Atlantic Records. Formerly signed to Chocolate City, his international hit single…

    01:46:17
  17. #S2E2: Erigga — The Lost Paper Boi

    Erigga is a Nigerian singer and rapper who has dedicated his career so far to the elevation of rap music in South-South Nigeria. After distinguishing himself in pidgin rap from his…

    01:57:57
  18. #S2E1: BNXN — Bad Since Forever

    BNXN (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter. A master of melodies, his latest EP, "Bad Since 97," is a bouyant exercise…

    01:59:01
  19. #17: Omah Lay — Embrace Your Demons

    Omah Lay is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer who consolidated his mainstream acceptance after his self-produced single, "Bad Influence," soundtracked the pandemic…

    02:00:22
  20. #16: Falz — Nigeria's Bahddest Creator

    Falz is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor who began his career while in secondary school, but has progressed to become accomplished in music, acting and comedy. He currently…

    01:24:37
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