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27 June 2025
Young Jonn Talks About The Journey From Behind the Boards to Center Stage
Joey Akan gets the man of few words to talk about beats, breakthroughs, and becoming his own kind of artist.
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20 June 2025
Tiwa Savage Talks Legacy, Motherhood and the Demands of Inspiration on Afrobeats Intelligence
The Afrobeats megastar holds one of her most candid conversations ever, unpacking what has gone into her powerful sound and image.
Editorial
13 June 2025
Lojay Talks Growth, Fame, and the Cost of Creativity
In a free-flowing conversation, the Nigerian star opens up about his creative process, emotional truth, and how fame has reshaped his relationships.
Video
06 June 2025
Bella Shmurda: The Formation of Afropop’s Most Spiritual Man
In this riveting episode, Bella Shmurda unpeels his life’s journey, discussing how emotional resonance and spirituality influence his craft
Music
30 May 2025
Donawon on Building With Tems: “It Can’t Break”
From trade secrets to tough lessons, Donawon reflects on the journey that shaped Tems’ global rise.
Video
23 May 2025
Gyakie Expresses the Struggles & Success of a Life in Music on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’
The Ghanaian singer talks to Joey Akan about the pressures of family legacy, the evolution of her music, and what it means to be a lover girl in a world where selfishness triumphs.
Editorial
19 May 2025
Timaya Reflects on Legacy, Hustle, and Afrobeats’ Early Days on 'Afrobeats Intelligence'
The Nigerian music OG opens up to Joey Akan starting out, betting on himself with no Plan B, and longevity in the game.
News
15 May 2025
Five Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast Episodes to Catch up On
As the new season of Afrobeats Intelligence – presented by OkayAfrica – unfolds, here are some essential episodes to check out from its earlier archive.
Video
09 May 2025
Joeboy: From Star Signee to Budding Label Boss
The Nigerian music star sits down with media personality and journalist Joey Akan for a candid conversation in the Season 4 premiere of ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’ podcast, presented by OkayAfrica.
News
23 April 2025
Four New Podcasts Are Coming to OkayAfrica and Okayplayer
The shows cover diverse topics ranging from music to in-depth explorations of global Black consciousness.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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