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.
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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.
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.
News
17 April 2025
Hana Baba’s Folktales Tell a Different Story About Sudan
In her new podcast, the Sudanese American radio journalist shares the stories she grew up hearing in Sudan with a global audience.
Arts + Culture
20 September 2024
With New Podcast, Lupita Nyong'o Finds “Sense of Purpose” in Amplifying African Stories
In an exclusive interview with OkayAfrica, Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o discusses merging her artistic vision with her African identity in her new podcast, ‘Mind Your Own.’
News
05 September 2024
Lupita Nyong’o Is Spotlighting African Diaspora Stories With New Podcast ‘Mind Your Own’
The podcast will tell "more of our nuanced, intimate stories," says the Oscar-winning Kenyan actress.
Film + TV
18 October 2023
Spotify Unveils Highly Anticipated Original Podcast 'What Now? with Trevor Noah'
Spotify's highly-anticipated original podcast What Now? with Trevor Noah set to premiere on November 9th.
News
02 February 2022
South Africa's MacG Apologies To Ari Lennox For Crass Interview
The podcast host and media personality set the internet alight after the inappropriate, juvenile questions he shot at the American R&B singer last month.
Music
18 June 2021
Interview: Tecla Ciolfi On The Journey To Starting Her Popular Podcast ‘Texx Talks’
South African music journalist Tecla Ciolfi launched her podcast 'Texx Talks' at the height of lockdown in 2020. Since then, it has become one of the most notable music platforms in the country.
Music
12 March 2021
DJ Juba's ‘Assurance’ Podcast Focuses On Female DJs in the Global South
The project is a follow-up to her documentary which follows the experiences of female DJs in Nigeria.
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