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A podcast featuring conversations with some of Nigeria's budding and established music producers, audio engineers, singer-songwriters, music creatives, and music executives. We get to know more about them as individuals and discuss the creative process. We also discuss the Nigerian music industry at…

Folashade Anozie


    • Aug 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Mimi Bartels on paying it forward, storytelling, remakes, and the business of filmmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 50:37


    Joining us to discuss the business of filmmaking is Mimi Bartels, General Manager at FilmOne Studios (part of the Filmhouse Group), the largest premium film distribution/production company in West Africa. Mimi has over 14 years' experience in story development, film production, media, brand management and alternative investments.  She has produced over 30 commercially successful films and titles released under her reign have spent at least 2 weeks minimum on the Netflix top 10. We spoke to her about paying it forward, storytelling, remakes and more.

    Ojoma Ochai on The British Council, CcHUB, Infrastructure, Bitcoin & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 65:39


    Our guest on this episode is Ojoma Ochai, Managing Partner of The Creative Economy Practice at the Co-Creation Hub. She joined us to discuss her professional journey with the British council, work as Co-founder and Managing Partner of the Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB, creative industries mapping, the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa, bitcoin, tips for creatives applying for grants/looking for capital, and more.

    Angela Anukam on Content Rights Negotiation, Talent Agreements, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 55:40


    Powerhouse media, entertainment, and business lawyer, Angela Anukam is our guest on this episode. Angela provides legal, compliance, and advisory services to businesses within the African broadcast media & content market. She is also the Legal Manager at ROK Studios Limited and Canal+ Advertising Nigeria Limited. She joined us to discuss her professional journey, taking up space as a woman, content rights negotiation, talent agreements, and the updated Nigerian Copyright Act 2023.

    Amanda Uzoagba on Film Contracts, Story Rights, & the Dance Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 51:32


    We're discussing television and film contracts, story rights, & the dance industry with Amanda Uzoagba. She's an entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, creative business consusltant, educator, and a senior legal executive at EbonyLife Limited.

    Kayode Onimole on the journey from architecture and advertising to illustration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 35:54


    We're discussing illustration. Our guest is Kayode Animole, a self-taught illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. He shares his journey to illustration, the growth of animation on the African continent, burnout, evolving workspaces, Nigerian brands, and the power of storytelling. #illustration #africancreative #thesncpodcast Enjoy this podcast? Kindly rate us on your favorite podcast platform! Check out the podcast on Instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast

    Adeola Akinmola on beans, African food culture, entrepreneurship & Corporate Ewa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 44:14


    Adeola Akinmola is our guest on this episode. She is a food entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. At the age of 19, she dropped out of university to start her business Corporate Ewa, an in-demand virtual restaurant focused on refining beans and showcasing its versatility. She joined us to discuss running a successful business, choosing the right customers, promoting African food culture, and food logistics in Lagos, Nigeria. #foodentrepreneur #africanfoods #thesncpodcast Enjoy this podcast? Kindly rate us on your favorite podcast platform! Check out the podcast on Instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Adeola Akinmola and Corporate Ewa, check out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/corporateewa Twitter: https://twitter.com/corporateewa

    [Bonus] Lola Shoneyin on parenting, writing styles, and workshops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 18:12


    Here's a bonus from our conversation with award-winning poet and author Lola Shoneyin on writing styles, workshops, and her parents nurturing her love of books.

    Lola Shoneyin on Ouida Bookstore, Publishing, & Community Libraries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 51:42


    For our first episode of 2023, we are kicking things off with Lola Shoneyin, the award-winning British-Nigerian author, poet, and festival organizer. Our conversation with her covered writer's workshops, setting up a bookstore in Nigeria, evolution of book publishing, the importance of book imprints and more. #bookpublishing #Bookstore #thesncpodcast Enjoy this podcast? Kindly rate us on your favorite podcast platform! Check out the podcast on Instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Lola Shoneyin, check out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lolashoneyin Twitter: www.twitter.com/lolashoneyin

    Kunle Kuti on education, Fela, Kalakuta Museum, & creating a legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 30:47


    For our final episode of 2022, we're wapping things up with Kunle Anikulapo-Kuti, manager of Kalakuta Museum - former home of the legendary musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. We discussed his background, the infamous Kalakuta Republic raids, the intersection of education, politics, and history in Nigeria, and the importance (or not) of wills. Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on Instagram and Twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Kunle Kuti, check out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kunle.a.kuti

    Ella Chikezie on Filmmaking, Climate Change, “Cross Line” and “Choke”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 41:25


    On this episode, we caught up with Ella Chikezie, an emerging, multi-award-winning filmmaker, writer, and creative producer based in Lagos, Nigeria. We discussed her filmmaking journey, receiving validation from Michelle Dede, climate change, her latest movie “Choke”, and tips for people on the continent looking to become filmmakers. This episode is sponsored by Notam Expertus Nigeria. Check them out on Instagram and Facebook. #filmmaker #nollywood #thesncpodcast Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on Instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Ella Chikezie, check out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ellachikezie Twitter: www.twitter.com/ellachikezie

    Lawrence Meju on Mental Health, Art & Architecture, and Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 39:14


    Lawrence Meju is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He draws inspiration from people around him, daily interactions that portray human connection, and his hunger to create unimagined worlds. His works have been exhibited at the 2022 Adidas flagship London with Creative Debuts, “The Ties that bind us” a virtual group exhibition with The Cowrie Culture, and recently at the “Desire Lines” exhibition with Affinity Art Gallery. We spoke to him about his journey to becoming a visual artist, telling stories through various mediums, mental health, and his recent work "An Ode to Self". #africanartist #visualartist #thesncpodcast This episode is sponsored by Notam Expertus Nigeria. Check them out on Instagram and Facebook. Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Lawrence Meju: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrence_koby Twitter: https://twitter.com/koby_kolly

    Rosalyn Aninyei on Africlassicalmusic, Lagos Opera House, & Exporting African Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 49:01


    Rosalyn Aninyei is a violinist and social entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the founder of Vesta Violins, Nigeria's first violin repair workshop, and The Vesta Orchestra, an independent Nigerian-based orchestra dedicated to the promotion of music by classical composers of African descent. She joined us to discuss the journey to setting up The Vesta Orchestra, getting fired from the bank of Brazil, music education in Nigeria, Africlassical music, exporting African culture, and setting up an opera house in Lagos. #africlassicalmusic #LagosOperaHouse #Africanculture #sncpodcast This episode is sponsored by Notam Expertus Nigeria. Check them out on Instagram and Facebook. Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about The Vesta Orchestra, check out: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevestaorchestra Twitter: https://twitter.com/vestaorchestra

    Music Contracts, Split sheets, Building Leverage and Legacy Planning with Temitope Salami

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 56:13


    On this episode, I spoke with Temitope Salami, one of the leading entertainment lawyers in Nigeria, about music contracts, split sheets issues, and copyright battles across Africa's music industry: Nomcebo Zikode/Ntimela Chris Chauke/ vs Master KG (‘Jerusalema' copyright battle) Portable and Poco Lee ( ‘Zazu Zeh') Carter Efe vs Berry Tiga and Producer X (‘Machala') Our conversation also covered building a legacy through wills and estate planning as well as Tope's efforts to empower African artists and creatives through his creative firms The Creative Yard, and The Y, The X. #musicbusiness #thesncpodcast #africamusicindustry #sncpodcast -- Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Temitope Salami, check him out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtopesalami Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtopesalami Article mentioned: ‘I just want what's owed to me' — producer in copyright battle over global hit song ‘Jerusalema'

    Chukwuka Osakwe | Navigating Nollywood, BTS Film Photography & Treatment of Film production crews in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 62:34


    Pause and take a quick second to think about how you generally get to know about an upcoming film. Is it through the trailer or film still? For a lot of people in Nigeria, their first exposure is most likely usually through the trailer. Film stills generally come second or even third. Why is that? Chukwuka Osakwe, an emerging Photographer, filmmaker and director based in Lagos, Nigeria, joins us to explain the need for more unit photographers in Nollywood movies and why stills are critical to the success of a film.   He is also passionate about the treatment of film production crews in Nigeria. "If you hold people's money back for that long, 2 months, after the hard work that they've done, for how ever long we were on set for, I think it's just very unfair," Chukwuka says.  We hope you enjoy the conversation! Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Chukwuka, follow him on his social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuxosakwe Twitter: https://twitter.com/chuxosakwe Check out Camroll Pictures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camrollpictures Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMu8ACC1kD3_CxIeWfR_Obg/about

    Animation, Social Media Algorithms, African Narratives, & Funds with Israel Obasola

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 63:36


    Israel Obasola is our guest on this episode. He's a self-taught animator and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. Israel is committed to creating digital animated content on various topics and sharing them with a global audience. His skits on TikTok currently have 60.4 million views and 4 million likes. His goal is to help dispel negative stereotypes about the continent and introduce imaginative, authentic African stories to an international audience. Our conversation included African narratives, understanding social media algorithms, a sprinkle of politics, and tips for young people on the African continent looking to become animators. Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Israel, follow him on his social media platforms: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israelobasola Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israelobasola Twitter: https://twitter.com/israel_obasola Check out Israel's animated series 'Orisa': Click here

    Feso Adeniji on pole dancing & burlesque in Nigeria, stereotypes, and virtual reality fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 47:56


    Feso Adeniji is our guest for this episode. She is the Founder and Manager of Red Caramel Dance and Fitness, an exotic dance and fitness studio based in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily focused on pole dancing and burlesque. We spoke to her about running a dance and fitness studio, misconceptions and stereotypes, as well as the evolving nature of virtual reality fitness. Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter: @thesncpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Red Caramel Dance & Fitness, check them out on all their social media platforms via @redcaramelng Instagram: www.instagram.com/redcaramelng Facebook: www.web.facebook.com/redcaramelng Twitter: www.twitter.com/redcaramelng Link to the Vox article referenced in the show: Click here

    JAJ Da Meccadon: A quick chat with one of Africa's pioneering broadcasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 40:03


    Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson, popularly known as JAJ DA MECCADON, is one of Africa's most influential broadcasters. He has been credited with launching the careers of many Nigerian artistes including 2face and Modenine, and is arguably your favorite Nigerian OAP's, favorite OAP.  He is Chief Creative Officer at Silverbird Group and host of the music countdown show, “Top 7 Jams at 7 with JAJ The Mecca Don”, which airs on Rhythm 93.7 FM. We had a quick chat about the evolution of music countdown shows, growing as a voiceover artist and radio presenter, and career transitions.

    Dimeji Bash Eyiowuawi on monetizing his love of plantain through Dodo Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 51:20


    At one point in our lives, we've heard the advice “just because you're good at something or passionate about something doesn't mean you should monetize it.” Dimeji 'Bash Aleee' Eyiowuawi doesn't quite subscribe to that school of thought. He is a creative entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria and the CEO of Dodo Gang, a platform he uses to express his creativity and unite plantain lovers through food, fashion, art, and events. He spoke to us about his journey as an entrepreneur, World Plantain Day, Caller Ring Back Tunes, and turning his love of fried plantain into a business.

    Nkiru Balonwu on Harnessing Africa's Creative and Knowledge Industries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 60:27


    Nkiru Balonwu, one of Africa's leading strategic communication and stakeholder engagement experts, joined us to discuss communicating Africa forward, her time at Spinlet Group, The Africa Soft Power Project, networking tips, and more.

    Fragile Dogubo: On poetry & preparing for your limelight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 52:40


    In celebration of Poetry Month, Nigerian spoken word poet, multiple poetry slam champion, and writer Fragile Dogubo joined us to discuss misconceptions about poetry, her stint as a rapper, earning a living as a poet in Nigeria, and more.

    Olugbemiro Arinoso on Art Collection, Exhibitions & The Growth of NFT Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 43:56


    Joining us on this episode is Olugbemiro Arinoso, Founder of Affinity Art Gallery. He is also an experienced African art collector and dealer. We dove into a number of topics including the process of setting up his gallery in Lagos, Nigeria, curating exhibitions, tips for emerging visual artists on the African continent, and the growth of NFT art.

    DJ Klem: Music Producer, Sound Designer & Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 64:21 Transcription Available


    Our first episode of the year is with Nigerian music producer, sound designer, and composer, DJ Klem. He joined us to discuss a variety of topics including his journey into music production and sound design, the evolution of audio post-production in Nollywood, as well as his approach to scoring tv shows.

    2 hours with Mrs. Sandra Oyewole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 110:36


    On this episode, we spoke to the phenomenal and brilliant Mrs Sandra Oyewole, one of Nigeria's leading intellectual property and technology lawyers. She's a partner at Olajide Oyewole LLP and heads the firm's intellectual property and technology practice and co-leads the firm's employment and global mobility practice. The discussion covered a range of topics including her background, the JUSUN strike, estate planning, intellectual property, violence in the workplace, and a whole lot more.

    Damilola Adika - Just Do What You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 51:50


    Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, and vocal coach, Damilola Adika joins us for our 2nd episode of the year. We talked about her childhood, navigating the Nigerian music industry as an independent artist, honing her skills as a vocal coach, performing at the 2021 GRAMMYs alongside Nigeria superstar, Burnaboy and more.

    SugarMummyShine - To trademark or not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 79:10


    Our first episode of 2021! Finally!! Forgive us. We have valid reasons. It has been quite the journey.  Joining us to breakdown what in the world took us so long is Nigerian entertainment lawyer Akinyemi Ayinoluwa. It's quite the tale.

    Trailer: TheSNCPodcast with Folashade Anozie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 1:32


    Welcome to TheSNCPodcast, where we help to unravel the intriguing world of music, arts, and entertainment through insightful discussions with Nigerian artists, creatives, lawyers, music and business executives one show at a time. Credits Hosted and Produced by Folashade Anozie Co-produced by Imoudu Ayonote Theme song for the show: John Akinola

    Radio Inc + Schullzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 54:39


    Our final conversation of 2020 is with Sola Mogaji (Schullzz), a seasoned and influential Nigerian radio presenter, music curator, event host and businesswoman. Over her 10 year broadcasting career and counting, Schullzz has interviewed various high profile celebrities and dignitaries, worked with various leading companies and anchored numerous high-profile events. She joined us to discuss working as a radio presenter in a covid-19 world, finding your voice on radio, the current state of Nigerian music, why curiosity is important and a lot more.

    X-Men + 1 - Nigeria, Which way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 73:23


    A lot has been going on in Nigeria. For those who are unaware, over the past couple of weeks, (beginning on the 3rd of October 2020) there were renewed #EndSARS protests calling for the end of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS, which has been implicated in numerous extrajudicial killings, extortion, rape, torture and abuse of Nigerians. Lots of Nigerians, from various walks of life, inside and outside the country, young and old, supported the #EndSARS protests. Unfortunately, on the 20th of October 2020, a number of unarmed and peaceful protesters demonstrating at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos were killed and injured by some members of the Nigerian Armed forces after the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, imposed a curfew to address the issue of people with sinister motives disrupting the protests, causing chaos and destruction in the city. Nigerians continue to demand for justice and accountability. Joining us to discuss the youth-led #EndSARS protests, artist activism, mental health and more is Nigerian music and advertising creative Dusten Anyasie, popularly known as D-Truce.

    Beauty Chitchat with Jennifer Imevbore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 36:09


    Our 9th episode of the year is with Jennifer Imevbore, Founder and Creative Director of Rise & Glam Beauty based in Lagos, Nigeria.   COVID-19 has affected so many lives and industries and for people in the beauty industry, the need for safety, adapting to customer behavior and keeping their businesses afloat has been quite the balancing act. Our conversation with Jennifer covered navigating entrepreneurship, cosmetic preferences and safety in a "new normal."

    Effective Communication with Aderinsola Adeyemi [Short Version]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 27:26


    This is the condensed version of our interview with Aderinsola Adeyemi, a Nigerian based diction coach, about diction, elocution, and best practices for communicating effectively. Aderinsola graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with a degree in English Language. She's also a presenter, voice over artist, content developer, and face model. She is passionate about using her gifts and talents through the media to not only help people speak better but also inspire and effect positive change in society.

    Effective Communication with Aderinsola Adeyemi [Full]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 57:32


    Effective communication is the topic of discussion on this episode. Why effective communication? With the increased visibility that Nigerian creatives, media and entertainment entrepreneurs, artist managers, and music executives continue to gain globally, effective communication must be a vital part of our communication repertoire as we strive to achieve success in and with our various careers and endeavors. Enter Aderinsola Adeyemi, a diction and elocution coach based in Lagos, Nigeria. She joined us to break down diction, elocution, and best practices for communicating effectively. Aderinsola graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with a degree in English Language. She's also a presenter, voice over artist, content developer, and face model. She is passionate about using her gifts and talents through the media to not only help people speak better but also inspire and effect positive change in society.

    Oyinkansola Fawehinmi: A Noteworthy Conversation [Full]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 103:40


    On this episode, we're talking politics, strategy, value, copyright and more with Nigerian lawyer and music executive, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi. Oyinkansola is a partner at Nigerian boutique law firm, Technolawgical Partners and business manager at Incubation Factory Entertainment Ltd, a talent and label services agency in Lagos, Nigeria. She broke down the role that leverage plays when artists and labels enter into an agreement, the importance of accountability, and how she and a team of Nigerian lawyers used the Nigerian Copyright Act to achieve significant wins for Nigerian music producers. It's an insightful listen.

    Oyinkansola Fawehinmi: A Noteworthy Conversation [Short version]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 40:47


    What role does leverage play when artists and labels decide to enter into a contract? What should artists consider before signing a deal with a record company? How did some Nigerian lawyers use the Nigerian Copyright Act to gain significant wins for Nigerian music producers? We discuss all these and more with Nigerian lawyer and music executive, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi. Oyinkansola is a partner at Nigerian boutique law firm, Technolawgical Partners and business manager at Incubation Factory Entertainment Ltd, a talent and label services agency in Lagos, Nigeria.

    Edi Lawani: Live entertainment during a health pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 38:53


    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the Nigerian live entertainment sector to a standstill. With this present reality, how can artists, creatives, and technical experts pivot in response to this new normal? What can the Nigerian government, as well, do to help the entertainment industry? We spoke to Edi Lawani, a well-known Nigerian show promoter, consultant, and special events producer about these and more.

    Blaqbonez: Music, Marketing & Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 28:54


    With the Coronavirus affecting major aspects of the entertainment industry, particularly the live sector, there's a steady glut of music and content being released by the second. This new entertainment landscape makes it challenging for artists and creatives alike to stay relevant. But Blaqbonez, a Nigerian rapper, seems to understand how to market and thrive in this new normal. We spoke to him to get some insights.

    How should visual artists approach merchandising? [Bonus episode with Oliver Enwonwu]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 5:21


    We couldn't fit all Oliver Enwonwu said into one episode. So here's a bonus excerpt of him discussing the need for visual artists to be strategic when deciding to merchandise their work.

    Oliver Enwonwu: Artist, Brand Strategist, & Curator [Short interview]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 30:23


    What's the state of visual arts and artists in Nigeria? What impact does forgery have on an artist's work? How does art valuation work? Listen to Folashade Anozie speak with Oliver Enwonwu, a respected visual artist, brand strategist, and art administrator based in Lagos, Nigeria about all these and more.

    Oliver Enwonwu: Artist, Brand Strategist, & Curator [Full interview]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 59:28


    What's the state of visual arts and artists in Nigeria? What impact does forgery have on an artist's work? How does art valuation work? Listen to Folashade Anozie speak with Oliver Enwonwu, a respected visual artist, brand strategist, and art administrator based in Lagos, Nigeria about all these and more.

    Branding & Advertisement in a COVID-19 world with Steve Babaeko

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 40:55


    How should we approach advertising, marketing, and social media in a COVID-19 world? Folashade Anozie spoke to Steve Babaeko, CEO of X3M Ideas, and he shared some insights and valuable tips for Nigerian ad agencies, creatives, musicians, and influencers.

    Dayo Adeneye - A Nigerian Entertainment Luminary [Full Version]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 55:33


    Otunba Dayo Adeneye is our 3rd guest of the year. He is a broadcaster, investor, music executive, politician, and entertainment consultant. Alongside Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye was instrumental in transforming the face of radio and TV in Nigeria. He also contributed immense value to the Nigerian music and entertainment industry at large. Our conversation with him covered his journey into politics, the Grammys, artist and label disputes, and lots more. 

    Dayo Adeneye - A Nigerian Entertainment Luminary [Short Version]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 21:44


    Otunba Dayo Adeneye is our 3rd guest of the year. He is a broadcaster, investor, music executive, politician, and entertainment consultant. Alongside Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye was instrumental in transforming the face of radio and TV in Nigeria. He also contributed immense value to the Nigerian music and entertainment industry at large. Our conversation with him covered his journey into politics, the Grammys, artist and label disputes, and lots more. 

    Timzil: A go-getter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 32:34


    Our 2nd episode of the year is with budding singer-songwriter, Timilehin Adeniyi who is better known as Timzil. Timzil's genre of music is R&B/Soul and he has been writing professionally for the past 6 years. Our conversation with him covered his AMVCA nomination for Best Soundtrack in a movie/series, the need for upcoming artists to pay attention to his mental health, and the Nigerian music producer that he would kill to work with.

    A quick-fire chat with Chief Oladele Fajemirokun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 25:44


    Our first guest of 2020 is Chief(Dr.) Oladele Fajemirokun. Chief Fajemirokun is a Nigerian businessman, investor, and venture capitalist. He has more than 42 years of extensive experience in building businesses and creating wealth. On the 15th of July 2019, he released his book "The Making of Me: My Odyssey in Business", which chronicles his life, his business war stories, and strategies for growing his companies and achieving success. Our discussion revolved around applying his business principles and philosophies to the Nigerian music industry and life in general.

    Welcome to Season 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 0:56


    Welcome to Season 4!

    Olusola Adekola: Alaga 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 59:21


    What does it mean to be an Alaga? Where did the concept of Alagas come from? Why do a good number of Nigerians have reservations about Alagas and some of the practices that they promote? Olusola Adekola, a seasoned Alaga, provides some answers to these questions as we take a deep dive into the world of Alagas and wrap up our final interview for the year.

    Olalekan Ogunbanwo: A Broadcasting Maestro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 55:30


    For our 9th episode of the year, we dive into the world of broadcasting and journalism. Our guest for this episode is Olalekan Ogunbanwo, the former Permanent Secretary of Lagos Television, Eko FM, and Radio Lagos. Our conversation covers his journey into broadcasting, the current state of Nigeria's broadcasting sector, advice for budding radio and TV presenters, and more.

    Oladele Ogunlana: Master of Ceremonies & Personal Development Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 54:04


    Mr Oladele Ogunlana is an experienced compere, consultant, and personal development coach based in Lagos Nigeria. He talks to us about his journey into the master of ceremonies space, tips for navigating the Nigerian compere industry, branding, and public speaking.

    Japheth Omojuwa: Technology, Data, and the Music business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 49:16


    Japheth Omojuwa is a well known Nigerian public speaker, political commentator, and social media expert. Using his book, Digital: The New Code of Wealth, as the starting point, he talks to host Folashade Anozie about how artists and/or others can effectively use social media to achieve success. Japheth also talks about the importance of artists understanding how to use data and managing the often murky world of social media.

    Anwuli Roseline: Overcoming obstacles with fortitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 41:53


    Summer 2019 is over and we kick things back up with budding music producer, songwriter, and sound designer Anwuli Roseline. Anwuli has a great life story. Our conversation covered her journey into music, discovering she had a hearing disability, navigating the ins & outs of the Nigerian music industry, and more.

    Femi Leye: Recording Artist, Music Producer, & Instrumentalist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 47:52


    Our final interview before we go on our summer break is with Nigerian recording artist, music producer, and instrumentalist, Femi Leye. Femi's creative exploits include his work with artists such as Youssou N'dour, Brymo, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Reminisce, and Simi. Our chat covers his sophomore album, spreading his creative tentacles, his musical journey, and more.

    Muna Martin: Digital distribution in Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 46:12


    On this episode of the pod we speak to Muna Martin, the General Manager at Freemedigital Ltd about digital distribution.

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