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Sarkodie — The Weight of Legacy
Listen now (37 min) | In nearly 2 decades of Sarkodie's existence at the top African music, he's never felt the responsibility of leadership as he does now.
Joey Akan
Mar 16
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General Pype — Forever Born A Champion
Listen now (126 min) | The pioneering Nigerian raggae-dancehall artist walks us through his story. From Lagos to the glare of Hollywood.
Joey Akan
Feb 1
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Tekno — How To Not Lose Your Voice
Listen now (69 min) | How does a superstar return from losing his voice for over a year? How does a career performer navigate a winter of no singing?
Joey Akan
Jan 27
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AV — Benin Boy, Lagos Star
Listen now (66 min) | Straight from the ghetto of Aduwawa in Benin City, here's how a young man found his way to the bright lights.
Joey Akan
Jan 13
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Sound of Union: A New Way To Redefine Legacy
After over a century of existence, Union Bank is turning to music for next century. Here’s how they got it right.
Joey Akan
Dec 16, 2022
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Video: Don Jazzy — African Music Royalty
Listen now (126 min) | The legendary cultural entrepreneur seats with music journalist, Joey Akan, chopping it up for the greatest interview ever.
Joey Akan
Dec 9, 2022
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Wizkid – ‘More Love, Less Ego’ review: For Love, And Love Only
The Nigerian superstar expands his heart on album number five.
Joey Akan
Nov 24, 2022
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Larry Gaaga — Afrobeats Godfather
Listen now (92 min) | From hanging with the Plantashun Boiz in Lagos, to pushing for collaborations in L.A, Larry Gaaga has lived a life of reinvention.
Joey Akan
Oct 19, 2022
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