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Afrobeats Intelligence

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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

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  1. #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 year. He left…

    02:26:43
  2. #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. Jae5 is popu…

    45:11
  3. #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 entrepreneurial,…

    01:25:28
  4. #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 most talented mu…

    01:44:18
  5. #11: Godwin Tom — The Vice-Chancellor of Afrobeats

    Godwin Tom is a master talent manager, entrepreneur, elite music business tutor and founder of the Music Business Academy for Africa. Over the years, he has successfully worked wit…

    01:35:58
  6. #10: D'banj — Aging As A Legend

    D'banj is a Nigerian singer, rapper, businessman and the founder of the defunct Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has several music awards, including the awards for Best…

    01:56:26
  7. #9: Chidinma — Becoming God's Minister

    ​​Chidinma is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa. She’s gone on to dominate pop music…

    54:46
  8. #8: Foza Fawehinmi — The Law of Afrobeats

    Oyinkansola Foza Fawehinmi is an award-winning lawyer and entertainment business executive currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. She's the president of Digital Music Commerce and Exch…

    01:28:38
  9. #7: Zlatan Ibile - Ikorodu To The World

    Zlatan Ibile is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. Zlatan made his number on the African music industry when he pioneered and rode the Zanku subgenre into a cultural moment…

    02:55:14
  10. #6 Victony: Singing Through The Darkness

    Victony, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter who officially kicked off his music career in 2017 with the release of a mixtape onSoundCloud titled "The Outlaw King." He star…

    01:05:28
  11. #5 - Chike: Boo of the Booless, Nollywood, Self-Actualization

    Chike is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor. Best regarded for his critically and commercially acclaimed album, Boo Of The Booless, he first hit the mainstream via Nigerian re…

    01:12:38
  12. #4 - Osagie Osarenz: Wizkid, Artist Management, Service

    Osagie Osarenz is an African music industry professional. A famed talent manager, and acute operator in African sound culture and business, she's currently the Director of A&R and…

    01:32:25
  13. #3 - T.G Omori

    T.G Omori is Nigeria's most in-form music video director. The elite creative pushes the most expressive and progressive aesthetics in Afrobeats. He hs the heart and pulse of Afrobe…

    01:03:15
  14. #2 - Basketmouth & Duktor Sett

    Nigerian comic, Basketmouth's successful return to music has surprised Africans, with two chart-topping albums (Yabasi and Horoscopes) crowding the scoreboard with his wins. A pop…

    01:51:01
  15. #1 - Asa

    Asa is a superstar from Nigeria. Championed around the globe for her expansive approach to music, she’s Africa’s leading progressive artist, with a catalogue that runs through 5 al…

    01:10:48
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