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2Baba's New Challenge: Philanthropy
After decades of leading African music, Innocent Idibia has done it all in music. And now, a new chapter unfolds for the Nigerian legend.
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Joey Akan
June 2023
Dear Grammys, Africa Didn't Ask For This
The Grammys granting an entire continent a category appears to be an antidote for representation, but this isn't the progress we asked for.
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Joey Akan
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May 2023
Timi Dakolo: The Wedding Whisperer
After a lifetime of chasing impact via music, Timi Dakolo has become synonymous with vows, rings, and the symbolism of holy matrimony.
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Joey Akan
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Tempoe — How To Make Global Afrobeats Hits
Listen now (93 mins) | As Afrobeats continues its march to global domination. Here's the man soundtracking the movement and how he does it.
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Joey Akan
Ayra Starr — Nigeria's Celestial Being
Listen now (61 mins) | How does a teenager pivot from fashion to music at the highest levels? How do you go from prayer hopeful to being Africa's…
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Joey Akan
March 2023
Johnnie Walker: How To Win With Culture
One of Afrobeats most underreported realities has been one of a partnership between brand and culture, with Johnnie Walker leading the pack.
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Joey Akan
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Sarkodie — The Weight of Legacy
Listen now (37 mins) | In nearly 2 decades of Sarkodie's existence at the top African music, he's never felt the responsibility of leadership as he does…
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Joey Akan
February 2023
General Pype — Forever Born A Champion
Listen now (126 mins) | The pioneering Nigerian raggae-dancehall artist walks us through his story. From Lagos to the glare of Hollywood.
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Joey Akan
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January 2023
Tekno — How To Not Lose Your Voice
Listen now (69 mins) | How does a superstar return from losing his voice for over a year? How does a career performer navigate a winter of no singing?
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Joey Akan
AV — Benin Boy, Lagos Star
Listen now (66 mins) | Straight from the ghetto of Aduwawa in Benin City, here's how a young man found his way to the bright lights.
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Joey Akan
December 2022
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.
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Joey Akan
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Video: Don Jazzy — African Music Royalty
Listen now (126 mins) | The legendary cultural entrepreneur seats with music journalist, Joey Akan, chopping it up for the greatest interview ever.
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Joey Akan
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