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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.
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27 May 2025
The Best West African Songs Right Now
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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