Abi Babalola Shares Her Experiences as Afrobeats’ Top Touring Manager On Martell’s ‘Swift Conversations’ Babalola recalls working with multiple A-list Afrobeats artists over the years and her pedigree as someone who always delivers. podcasts November 24, 2025
Yemi Alade Talks Honoring Her Heritage and Navigating Afrobeats as a Woman on Martell’s ‘Swift Conversations’ The Nigerian singer explains the purpose of positivity in her music and the inspiring effect of performers like Beyoncé and Angelique Kidjo on her stage craft. podcasts November 17, 2025
Seun Kuti and Bro. Diallo Critique Capitalism on ‘Bird’s Eye View’ Kuti and Bro. Diallo dive into their gripes with the widely accepted economic system that runs the lives of billions all over the world. podcasts October 13, 2025
Seun Kuti and Bro. Diallo Tackle the Leadership Crisis Holding Africans Back on ‘Bird’s Eye View’ Kuti and Bro. Diallo delve into the conquest-driven mindset of African leaders and the global Black elite, and why it upholds the status quo. podcasts September 29, 2025
Seun Kuti and Bro. Diallo Expose Scammers Exploiting Pan-Africanism on ‘Bird’s Eye View’ Kuti and Bro. Diallo turn their critical gaze to Africa’s “flag independence,” dictators, scams within the Pan-African movement, misogynoir, and more, on the second episode of OkayAfrica’s ‘Bird’s Eye View.’ podcasts September 15, 2025
Seun Kuti and Bro. Diallo Challenge the Hype Around "First Blacks" on 'Bird's Eye View' With the first episode of OkayAfrica’s new podcast show ‘Bird’s Eye View,’ Kuti and Bro. Diallo set the tone for their platform as a place for critically nuanced, pan-African conversations. news September 1, 2025
Seun Kuti & Diallo Kenyatta Advocate for Pan-African Revolution on OkayAfrica’s New Podcast Show, ‘Bird’s Eye View’ The show explores the global Black experience, unpacking the social, economic, and political realities of being Black in today’s capitalist world. podcasts August 26, 2025
Nigerian Music Star Peruzzi on Why He’s Just Getting Started In the last episode of this season’s ‘Afrobeats Intelligence,’ presented by OkayAfrica, the singer reflects on early missteps, creative renewal, and why 2025 feels like the perfect time for his comeback. podcasts July 28, 2025
How Director Pink Visualizes the Imagery of Afrobeats On the latest episode ofAfrobeats Intelligence, the music video creator Director Pink discusses her roots in the scene and how she translates music into wholesome visual experiences. podcasts July 21, 2025
Afrobeats Intelligence: Lanre Masha on Authenticity and the Evolution of Nigerian Music The Orchard’s West Africa Director joins Joey Akan to talk about surviving the Alaba era, staying authentic, and how content now drives the industry. music July 14, 2025
Ruger Discusses The Process of an Afropop Mind on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’ On the latest episode of the podcast,the blownboy unpacks his genre-blending style, the writing process, and the requirements of a life in music with host Joey Akan. music July 7, 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. podcasts June 27, 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. music June 20, 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. editorial June 13, 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 video June 6, 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. music May 30, 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. video May 23, 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. editorial May 19, 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. news May 15, 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. video May 9, 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 April 23, 2025
Nigerian Influencers Justin UG and Ini Cash Want To Podcast Differently The duo of best friends is launching a fresh concept that blends sketch comedy with raw conversations, challenging the medium's controversial reputation. news March 19, 2025
Adelle Onyango Believes New Media is Liberating African Storytellers In creating a podcast that draws on her own experience, Kenyan entrepreneur Adelle Onyango has found a freedom she hopes others can share in. interview March 25, 2024
7 South African Podcasts to Watch Out for in 2023 Here are the best South African podcasts to get into in 2023, featuring shows from DJ Sbu, Mpoomy Ledwaba, and more. arts culture February 28, 2023
TEDXAccra Partners With 'The Change Africa Podcast' To Launch New Show The podcast will feature beyond-the-surface discussions about the impact of the “TEDxAccra Agents of Change” and the industries they influence. film tv February 9, 2023
8 Essential Queer African Podcasts Podcasts offer a space for intimate conversations to happen, and a place for people to connect where they may not have had a chance to before. We spotlight some of the African podcasts that have become known for creating a safe, welcoming community. arts culture February 7, 2023
6 South African Podcasts to Listen to During the Lockdown Here are six South African podcasts worth listening to. arts culture April 9, 2020
'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues 'The Spread' is the podcast dedicated to "decolonizing" the way Africans talk about sex and sexuality, say it's creator Karen Kaz Lucas. arts culture June 25, 2019
Listen to ‘Born To Kwaito’ Author Sihle Mthembu’s Interview with Cheeky Natives AuthorSihle Mthembudiscusses the erasure of women in kwaito, Arthur Mafokate's toxic masculinity and more. arts culture December 11, 2018
Listen to Panashe Chigumadzi’s Interview with The Cheeky Natives Podcast Plenty of gems are dropped here. literature November 13, 2018
