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 s

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

Jul 31st, 2023 1h 5m

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 Creat

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

Jun 12th, 2023 55m 40s

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

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

May 15th, 2023 51m 32s

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

Kayode Onimole on the journey from architecture and advertising to illustration

Mar 27th, 2023 35m 54s

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 brand

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

Mar 6th, 2023 44m 14s

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

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

Jan 30th, 2023 18m 12s

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

Jan 16th, 2023 51m 42s

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, evolu

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

Dec 20th, 2022 30m 47s

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

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

Nov 21st, 2022 41m 25s

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, h

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

Oct 17th, 2022 39m 14s

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 Adida

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

Oct 3rd, 2022 49m 1s

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 promo

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

Sep 12th, 2022 56m 13s

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

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

Aug 22nd, 2022 1h 2m

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 st

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

Aug 8th, 2022 1h 3m

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 T

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

Jul 25th, 2022 47m 56s

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 runn

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

Jul 4th, 2022 40m 3s

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

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

Jun 13th, 2022 51m 20s

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

Nkiru Balonwu on Harnessing Africa’s Creative and Knowledge Industries

May 16th, 2022 1h

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

Apr 29th, 2022 52m 40s

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

Apr 11th, 2022 43m 56s

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, cu

DJ Klem: Music Producer, Sound Designer & Composer

Mar 28th, 2022 1h 4m

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-producti

2 hours with Mrs. Sandra Oyewole

May 31st, 2021 1h 50m

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 technolog

Damilola Adika - Just Do What You Can

Apr 5th, 2021 51m 50s

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

SugarMummyShine - To trademark or not?

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 19m

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.