Black German Identity, Music And We Need To Reconnect With Africa | Y'akoto | CWBG Podcast
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In this episode, P.Y sits down with Y’akoto, singer, songwriter, author and co-founder of AFROSON1C X, for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, music, creativity, Black Germany, Ghana, freedom and building cultural bridges.We talk about her journey from Hamburg to Ghana, London and beyond, how her sound has evolved over the years, why she refuses to be placed in one box, and what it means to create from a place of love, curiosity and freedom.
Y’akoto also shares her thoughts on Black German music, African identity, the global rise of African sounds, the challenges of the music industry, streaming, artist development and why artists need more sustainable systems around them.Since recording this episode, Y’akoto has released her debut non-fiction book, The World Needs More Love, and has completed the first edition of AFROSON1C X in Accra, a platform created to connect West African talent, culture and creative industry voices with the world.
