Podcasts about nigerian afro

On this week's Red Carpet, Nigerian Afro fusion superstar Burna Boy gears up to release his eighth studio album titled “No Sign of Weakness”. Plus, Danai Gurira, a renowned Zimbabwean-American actress leads the charge for the next generation of storytellers in the southern African nation with an inspiring arts initiative. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

Deremi, a Nigerian Afro-fusion artist and song writer, is a rising star in the music industry. Born 4th June 1998 in Ikare Lagos State.His music has been influenced by his audience in high school and university.He loves experimenting with sounds from different cultures, and his music is melodic and influenced by West Africa, East Africa, Middle West culture, and Northern America. Afro-fusionism characterized by the use of violin, bass, strings, keyboards, and trumpets in music.  His biggest turning point in his music career was performing at an event with Caribbean vibes, where he was the only one on stage, showcasing the love and passion in the crowd. He believes that the Nigerian music industry is doing well enough, but he believes there is work to be done to make it more of an African thing. He also believes that the global recognition and appreciation of Afro-fusion songs can help maintain its uniqueness and appeal.

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BNXN (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter. A master of melodies, his latest EP, "Bad Since 97," is a bouyant exercise in self-mythology, introspection and creative growth. For more: Subscribe to Afrobeats Intelligence Newsletter: https://afrobeatsintelligence.substack.com/Follow Afrobeats Intelligence: Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrobeatsintel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrobeatsintel/

Amara Abara talks about growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, moving to London at age 16, and Studying Abroad in Beijing at age 19. He reflects on the cultural diversity of London, including the African diaspora and the Afrobeats scene there today.  Amara then talks about his career trajectory, his path to entrepreneurship, and how he ultimately found his passion in the ecommerce space. He then explains the 4 pillars of revenue growth and offers tips on how to double your ecom revenue without increasing your ad spend. Next, Amara breaks down the most effective techniques for “Conversion Rate Optimization” (CRO) and explains how businesses can audit and improve their CRO for substantial increases in revenue.  He then talks about techniques for entrepreneurial mindset and productivity optimization, and how to remain productive while traveling the world.  Amara also shares some of his travel experiences, including sales lessons from a bazaar in Istanbul.  He also reflects on returning to Lagos as an adult, the Afrobeats scene there, and why people should visit Nigeria.   Finally, Amara talks about the impact travel had on him and what travel means to him today.  FULL SHOW NOTES AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

Pedal steel? Check! Stetsons? Check! Nudie suits? Check! Two dudes from garage-punk legends The Cavemen have gone country as Sin City, and their new record rules. We'll hear two tracks from that today, alongside some lovely shoegazing dream-pop from Christchurch's T.G. Shand and a Nigerian Afro-disco classic from The Funkees' Harry Mosco.

Enjoy with African Pop Star - LimoBlaze. He is a well known Nigerian Afro gospel, Afrobeat, and Hip-hop, gospel singer, songwriter, recording, and performing artist.

Enjoy with African Pop Star - LimoBlaze. He is a well known Nigerian Afro gospel, Afrobeat, and Hip-hop, gospel singer, songwriter, recording, and performing artist.

Over the last several years, American listeners have grown more and more attuned to the sounds of West African pop music—also known as Afrobeats–whether it’s the swaggering Nigerian Afro-fusion of Burna Boy, the playfully genre-bending anthems of Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae, or the enthusiastic dabbling of stateside superstars like Drake and Diplo. On this episode, Pitchfork Editor Puja Patel is joined by Nigerian journalist Joey Akan, publisher of the Afrobeats Intelligence newsletter, and Mankaprr Conteh, Pitchfork Editorial Operations Associate, for a discussion about the music’s global rise and the West’s complicated rush to embrace it, as well as the fraught nature of the term “Afrobeats” itself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nigerian Afro-jazz singer-songwriter, Nissi is a force to reckon with, as she details her strides in the creative art space of music and so much more. On My Not So Secret Diary, Nissi Ogulu discusses her music project IGNITE EP and how her fusion of sounds and creativity has been a medium of expression, future projects, Collaborations, as well as working along side her Brother the African Giant Burna Boy and lending a voice against Police Brutality and the Fire of the #Endsars protest with the coalition - Project Protect Follow @Nissination --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mynotsosecretdiary/message

Our guest this week is the exceptional Nigerian Afro-pop singer and songwriter Yemi Alade who chose two pivotal ages! The first is in 2009 when Yemi emerged as the winner of one of Nigeria's biggest talent shows Peak Talent. From this, Yemi realised her passion for music could become her career. She then shot to stardom when her song 'Johnny' was leaked in 2014 - kickstarting her career as a touring artist. Together Yemi and Pixie talk about everything from healthy social media consumption, to lending your platform to causes bigger than your own, to meeting and working with Beyonce (yes. Beyonce!). Dialling in from Nigeria, Yemi's warmth shines through this chat.

Dunnie is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, producer and songwriter based in Ondo State, Nigeria.Here is a Moto Moto Music review for her EP titled Four.

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Promo Movement Management Straight Outta BMG presents Legit Stormer Mix Vol.1 Hosted by Superstar DJ Brown. All rights reserved to the owner of the songs used in this mix. This mixtape has been carefully put together and strictly for entertainment purposes only. It’s a Nigerian Afro-pop/Dance Mixtape featuring A list Afro-pop Artists in Nigeria, UK & […]

Description Promo Movement Management Straight Outta BMG presents Legit Stormer Mix Vol.1 Hosted by Superstar DJ Brown. This mixtape has been carefully put together and strictly for entertainment purposes only. It’s a Nigerian Afro-pop/Dance Mixtape featuring A list Afro-pop Artists in Nigeria, UK & USA. Listen, Share and Download Tracklist 1. DJ BROWN – INTRO2. […]

Nemez and Ugo recount the shenanigans of Nigerian-Afro club culture. Over drinks, your favorite cousins rap about characters trying to live the “VIP-bottle-pop” life…without the bank accounts and wisdom to support it. ASK YOUR COUSINS—>http://www.cousinsinamerica.com/new-page/ FOLLOW US ! Nemeze: https://www.instagram.com/nemeze/ Ugo Omero: https://www.instagram.com/ugoomero/ Website: www.cousinsinamerica.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! For iTunes or Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1132783903 For SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cousins-in-america/sets/cousins-in-america Or search “Cousins in America” in your fav podcast app

She went from breaking dancing at her boarding school in Nigeria to becoming an Afrobeats choreographer and internet sensation! Izzy Odigie a Nigerian Afro-fusion dancer / choreographer started dancing at the age of 4 years old and slowly grew her skill and passion for dance. Izzy’s dedication to her craft has allowed her to gain recognition on the Afro-dance scene. Now she is using her platform to build a TRYBE of Afrobeat dancers. Moments we loved & learned My teammates parents or cousins would be in the crowd screaming, I would want that too…but being able to keep that moment of victory or loss as authentic as possible was important for me. In Afrobeats, there are really no rules… I have no excuse, I can do whatever I want! It takes a village / tribe to raise a child… I want to create a structure an all service agency for Afrobeats dancers Listen to find out Izzy's creative process and the strategies she used to gain visibility as an Afro-fusion dancer / choreographer. What is your creative process? What is one thing you must have in order to create your best work?    Izzy Odigie Instagram TRYBE Merch   She is Africa Podcast Follow Us on Instagram Join our Facebook Group