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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.
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.
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...
#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. ...
#15: Jesse Jagz — Hip Hop's Rasta Emperor
Jesse Jagz is a Nigerian rapper, producer and songwriter. After joining Chocolate City in 2010, Jagz released his debut studio album, "Jag of All Tradez." in the same ...
#14: JAE5 — From London to Lagos
JAE5 is a British-Ghanaian record producer and mixing engineer from Plaistow, East London. He is a Grammy Award-winning producer and is signed to Black Butter Records....
#13: Whitemoney — From Barbershop to Stardom
Whitemoney is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and reality TV star. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 6. Prior to his mainstream attention, Whitemoney was entr...
#12: Brymo — Nigeria's Maverick Scientist
Brymo is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and author. With 12 studio albums, two live albums, EPs and a string of packed out shows, he’s regarded as one of Nigeria’s mos...
