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S3E15: Wizard Chan - The Big Masquerade
In this special episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with the enigmatic Wizard Chan, the Afro-Teme and reggae sensation whose soulful sound has captu...
S3E14: CKay's EMOTIONS – Love, Loss, and Highlife
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey sits down with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar CKay as he takes us through the journey behind his new album, EMOTIONS. Pop...
S3E13: Smada - The Redemption Party
In Episode 13 of Season 3 of Afrobeats Intelligence, Smada, the 22-year-old artist and creative force, shares his remarkable journey in a candid conversation. At just ...
S3E12: Kold AF - From Law School to Afrofrusion
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Kold AF, one of the most exciting new voices in the AfroFusion scene, takes center stage. Known for her unique blend of Afro...
S3E11: Llona - How To Make ‘Homeless’ Music
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan chats with Llona, the rising artist whose music feels like a mushy hug on a sour day. Llona opens up about his evo...
S3E10: Qing Madi - Rising Rhythms, Guided by Grace
On this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Qing Madi steps into the spotlight with a fresh perspective that’s turning heads in the Afrobeats scene. At just 17, she mad...
S3E9: Louddaaa: Beats, Hits & Ayra Star
Step into the studio with Louddaaa, the producer behind some of Afrobeats’ biggest tracks, on this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence. Louddaaa joins Joey Akan, sponsor...
S3E8: Bien-Aimé Baraza’s Solo Adventure: Exploring New Sounds and Old Roots with Alusa Why Are You Topless?
Bien-Aimé 'Bien' Baraza the celebrated Sauti Sol frontman turned solo artist, graces Afrobeats Intelligence with his latest project, Alusa Why Are You Topless?. In thi...
S3E7: Harmony 'H-Money' Samuels - Crafting Global Hits
From the streets of London to the palm-lined avenues of California, Harmony ‘H-Money’ Samuels has lived a life in sound. He’s a man who has seen it all: a Grammy-nomin...
Lost Files E04: NSG
NSG is a British afroswing collective from Hackney East London. The group consists of Six members: OGD, Kruddz, Mojo, Dope, Papii Abz, and Mxjib. Their latest album, "...
Lost Files E03: Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007. Accompanying his victory was ...
Lost Files E1: Abdul Quam Tadese
Abdul Quam Tadese is a multi-faceted musician, culture entrepreneur and philanthropist._____Subscribe to Afrobeats Intelligence Newsletter:https://t.co/brjUmSwWWaListe...
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._____Subscribe to Afrobeats Intelligence New...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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. Sh...
#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. ...
#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 ...
#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 proponent...
#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, whic...
#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 c...
#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 ...
#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...
#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 Musi...
#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 internationa...
#S2E2: Erigga — The Lost Paper Boi
Erigga is a Nigerian singer and rapper who has dedicated his career so far to the elevation of music in South-South Nigeria. After distinguishing himself in pidgin rap...
#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 bouy...
#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...
