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Addy Awofisayo Is the Storyteller Championing African Music

Music executive Addy Awofisayo began her career in finance before taking a risk to pursue her love for storytelling. That led her to Microsoft, and then to leading African music at YouTube.

Nelson C.J.

April 14, 2026

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