Oct 23, 20261h 5mS5
Jeriq has built a career by staying deeply connected to where he comes from while finding his place in the mainstream. In this conversation with Joey Akan, Jeriq reflects on growing up in Enugu, the determination to...
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Afrobeats Intelligence
Hosted by Joey Akan/OkayAfrica · music · EN
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Created and hosted by award-winning Nigerian journalist Joey Akan , Afrobeats Intelligence is the podcast extension of the popular music newsletter, Afrobeats Intelligence. Presented by OkayAfrica and sponsored by premium cognac brand Martell , Afrobeats Intelligence explores the intersection of art, humanity, and the processes that give birth to African sonic excellence. Through eclectic interviews that spotlight creativity from Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and beyond, Joey invites listeners every
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What is Afrobeats Intelligence about?
Created and hosted by award-winning Nigerian journalist Joey Akan, Afrobeats Intelligence is the podcast extension of the popular music newsletter, Afrobeats Intelligence. Presented by OkayAfrica and sponsored by premium cognac brand Martell, Afrobeats Intelligence explores the intersection of art, humanity, and the processes that give birth to African sonic excellence.
Who hosts Afrobeats Intelligence?
Afrobeats Intelligence is hosted by Joey Akan/OkayAfrica. The show has published 79 episodes to date.
What has Afrobeats Intelligence covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Jeriq on Community, Culture and the Business of Music" (23 October 2026, 65 minutes), "Jyde Ajala on Visual Architecture, Working with Legends & Why Music Videos Still Matter" (9 October 2026, 65 minutes), and "FOLA on Locking In, From Betting Shop to Paid Crowds & Building ‘Catharsis’ on His Terms" (25 September 2026, 54 minutes).
How often does Afrobeats Intelligence publish?
Afrobeats Intelligence publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 79 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Afrobeats Intelligence?
Booking probability for Afrobeats Intelligence is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Afrobeats Intelligence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Afrobeats Intelligence's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Afrobeats Intelligence are Artists, Writers & Performers. Afrobeats Intelligence has a music audience.
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Joey Akan/OkayAfrica hosts Afrobeats Intelligence, a music podcast with 79 episodes published.
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Episode #16
Jyde Ajala on Visual Architecture, Working with Legends & Why Music Videos Still Matter
Oct 9, 20261h 5mS5Jyde Ajala is one of the most in-demand music video directors in Afrobeats. After studying film production at Full Sail University in Florida and working for over a decade in the United States, he returned to Nigeria...
Sep 25, 202654 minS5FOLA sits down with Joey Akan and goes all the way back; Ibadan, the betting shop, the pen and notepad days when nobody was watching. He talks about locking in early, the people who believed in him when the gap felt...
- Sep 11, 202642 minS5
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Winny sits down with Joey Akan for a conversation about finding her voice, trusting her instincts, and learning to create on her own terms. She reflects on growing up in Jos...
- Aug 28, 20261h 16mS5
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Alhaji Popping sits down with Joey Akan for a wide-ranging conversation about the principles that have shaped his career across entertainment, business, and culture. He...
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- Aug 14, 202656 minS5
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits with TG Omori, one of the most prolific and influential music video directors of his generation, for a raw conversation about creativity, ambition, and what it...
- Jul 31, 20261h 11mS5
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars, Shoday, to unpack the journey behind his breakout run. From the viral success of Purr and Hey Jago to the...
Afrobeats Intelligence
MAVO on Escaladizzy, Building His Own Lane & What It Means to Lead a New Generation
Jul 17, 20261h 4mIn this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with rising Afrobeats artist MAVO, the optometrist turned pop star who has quietly built one of the most distinctive creative identities in Nigerian music...
Jul 3, 20261h 19mS5In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with veteran artist and longtime friend of the show, Dr. Sid. Dr. Sid reflects on his journey, from choosing music over a ₦45k/month job in 2005, to finding...
- Jun 5, 20261h 21mS5
<p>In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Ladipoe , Mavin Records signee, Headies award-winning rapper, and one of the leading voices in Nigerian hip-hop and Afrobeats, reflects on the current state of the genre...
May 22, 20261h 16mS5<p>On this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with Wale Davies (Tec), one half of the revered rap duo Show Dem Camp, cultural architect of the Palmwine Music movement, and now acclaimed screenwriter...
- May 22, 20261h 16mS5
On this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with Wale Davies (Tec), one half of the revered rap duo Show Dem Camp, cultural architect of the Palmwine Music movement, and now acclaimed screenwriter...
May 8, 202657 minS5<p>In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence (powered by Martell 🥃), host Joey Akan sits down with Shallipopi, the Pluto originator who has rapidly become one of Afrobeats’ most distinctive and commercially dominant...
- May 8, 202657 minS5
In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence (powered by Martell 🥃), host Joey Akan sits down with Shallipopi, the Pluto originator who has rapidly become one of Afrobeats’ most distinctive and commercially dominant...
Apr 24, 20261h 12mS5<p>Uganda has always had the culture. Now it has the moment. Joshua Baraka is the Kampala-bred artist making a case for East Africa's place at the center of the global music conversation, not as a footnote to Afrobeats...
- Apr 24, 20261h 12mS5
Uganda has always had the culture. Now it has the moment. Joshua Baraka is the Kampala-bred artist making a case for East Africa's place at the center of the global music conversation, not as a footnote to Afrobeats...
Episode #4
Kcee on The Limpopo Anthem & Ojapiano
Apr 10, 20261h 11mS5<p>From the gritty streets of Ajegunle in Lagos, where he once dreamed of a football career, to winning the Star Quest talent show with his duo KC Presh in 2002, Kcee has spent over two decades shaping the sound of...
Episode #4
Kcee on The Limpopo Anthem & Ojapiano
Apr 10, 20261h 11mS5From the gritty streets of Ajegunle in Lagos, where he once dreamed of a football career, to winning the Star Quest talent show with his duo KC Presh in 2002, Kcee has spent over two decades shaping the sound of...
Mar 27, 20261h 9mS5In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with rising DJ and cultural curator Aniko, one of the key figures shaping Lagos’ growing electronic music and rave scene. Known for her bi-monthly Group...
- Mar 27, 20261h 9mS5
<p>In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Joey Akan sits down with rising DJ and cultural curator Aniko, one of the key figures shaping Lagos’ growing electronic music and rave scene. Known for her bi-monthly Group...
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