Joey Akan

Music journalist and podcaster

New York City, USA

About Joey

Joey Akan is a music journalist and podcaster who focuses on Afrobeats and African music. He has written for various publications and has interviewed numerous artists. Akan is also the host of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast. He is based in New York City.

Associated Podcasts

Afrobeats Intelligence

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Recent Appearances

Wale on the Cost of Fame, Plans for Nigeria, Afrobeats’ Breakthrough Moment

Afrobeats Intelligence•Mar 13, 2026•1:08:11•host

Sarz talks Global Success, Making Pop hits, and Cultural Ownership

Afrobeats Intelligence•Feb 27, 2026•1:16:51•host

Joey Akan

About Joey

Associated Podcasts

Afrobeats Intelligence

Connect

Recent Appearances

Wale on the Cost of Fame, Plans for Nigeria, Afrobeats’ Breakthrough Moment

Sarz talks Global Success, Making Pop hits, and Cultural Ownership

Key Topics

Peruzzi on Losing His Mom, Industry, Making “Assurance” & “Risky” w Davido | Afrobeats Intelligence

Director Pink On Creating Afrobeats’ Most Watched Music Videos | Afrobeats Intelligence

Lanre Masha on Global Deals, Artist Breakouts & Afrobeats Money | Afrobeats Intelligence

Ruger on Making Blown Boy Ru, Getting Co-Signed by Wizkid & His New Label | Afrobeats Intelligence

Young Jonn on Life After Grief, Building Hits, TikTok Charts & World Tours | Afrobeats Intelligence

Tiwa Savage on Motherhood, Nigerian Fame & Why Afrobeats Overlooks Women | Afrobeats Intelligence

Lojay on Making 'Billions", Crafting His Sound, and Starting A Legacy | Afrobeats Intelligence

Bella Shmurda on Losing Millions, Belief in Purpose & Knowing The Why | Afrobeats Intelligence

Tems’ manager Donawon reveals how he built her career without clout, co-signs, or major label deals — just conviction, systems, and spirit.

Gyakie on Fan Pressure, Fame Fatigue & Finding Peace in the Chaos | Afrobeats Intelligence

Joeboy gets HONEST about FANS, DM's, and the REAL Music Industry

S3E16: Kiing Lu - How to Sell Great Records

S3E15: Wizard Chan - The Big Masquerade

S3E11: Llona - How To Make ‘Homeless’ Music

S3E10: Qing Madi - Rising Rhythms, Guided by Grace

S3E9: Louddaaa: Beats, Hits & Ayra Star

S3E8: Bien-Aimé Baraza’s Solo Adventure: Exploring New Sounds and Old Roots with Alusa Why Are You Topless?

S3E7: Harmony 'H-Money' Samuels - Crafting Global Hits