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Disrupting The African Music Industry - Asa Asika

Afropolitan
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Today, we chat with Asa Asika, a Nigerian entertainment consultant. He is the manager of the popular Nigerian musician, Davido; Guinness World Record holder DJ Obi and co-founder of the artiste management company, The Plug. He founded an artiste management company called Stargaze and managed talents like Ayojay, Bojonthemicrophone. Asa Asika is the cousin of Naeto C and nephew of Nigerian Entertainment business mogul, Obi Asika. In this episode, Asa Asika tells us the story of his journey, his evolution and reinvention. Now let's head over to Asa.

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