Archive - Afrobeats Intelligence presented by OkayAfrica

400k+ Views, Industry Shifts, and Stories Still Worth Telling.

Gyakie, Joeboy, Timaya — Now Donawon… And We’re Still Just Getting Started.

May 28 •

Welcome to Season 4: New Energy, New Platform, Same Mission

We’re Back. Season 4 Is Here. And This Is Just the Beginning.

May 15 •

RSVP: Attend The New Season Listening Session

Hey family, be the first to check out the new season, in-person!

May 8 •

The New Era of Afrobeats Intelligence

From the roots of storytelling to a movement shaping culture — Afrobeats Intelligence Season 3 marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of…

May 2 •

January 2025

Mabel: How to Make Pop Hits and Reinvent Magic

In Lagos, the UK star isn’t just passing through—she’s immersing herself in the sound, the culture, and the movement of Afrobeats.

Jan 31 •

Odumodublvck & Anti-World Gangstars on Brotherhood, Allegories, and "Nothing Changed"

Odumodublvck and the Anti World Gangstars: A Live Manifesto at Entertainment Week Lagos

Jan 24 •

December 2024

Odumodublvck, 1M+ Downloads, and 2024: A Year to Remember

Celebrating a monumental season of Afrobeats Intelligence, featuring over 1M+ downloads, iconic guests, and unforgettable moments. Here's to you, our…

Dec 31, 2024 •

S3E17: Tee-Y Mix - How To Break Street Artists The Dapper Way

In this episode, we sit down with Tee-Y Mix, legendary music producer turned Executive Vice President at Dapper Entertainment, for an in-depth…

Dec 28, 2024 •

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KWAM 1’s 100+ Live Albums: Why K1 De Ultimate’s Move Is a Game-Changer for Nigerian Music

When Sonic Archaeology Meets Cultural Preservation

Dec 13, 2024 •

November 2024

Nigeria's Next Wave of Hitmakers: GLMP x TSA 6-Day Discovery Camp

Where Beats Meet Business: Inside the Six-Day Camp That’s Shaping Nigeria’s Next Generation of Hitmakers

Nov 29, 2024 •

Kiing Lu: How to Sell Great Records

The Relentless Rise of Kiing Lu: How a Militant Mindset Built Afrobeats' Hidden Empire

Nov 28, 2024 •

S3E16: Kiing Lu - How to Sell Great Records

In this powerhouse episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with Lucas Emeodi, better known as Kiing Lu—a cultural entrepreneur with a…

Nov 27, 2024 •

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