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Joey Akan
Music journalist and podcaster
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.
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Wale on the Cost of Fame, Plans for Nigeria, Afrobeats’ Breakthrough MomentAfrobeats IntelligenceMar 13, 20261:09:41HostSarz talks Global Success, Making Pop hits, and Cultural OwnershipAfrobeats IntelligenceFeb 27, 20261:19:21HostPeruzzi on Losing His Mom, Industry, Making “Assurance” & “Risky” w Davido | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJul 25, 202552:39HostDirector Pink On Creating Afrobeats’ Most Watched Music Videos | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJul 18, 20251:09:14HostLanre Masha on Global Deals, Artist Breakouts & Afrobeats Money | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJul 11, 20251:16:53HostRuger on Making Blown Boy Ru, Getting Co-Signed by Wizkid & His New Label | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJul 4, 20251:03:22HostYoung Jonn on Life After Grief, Building Hits, TikTok Charts & World Tours | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJun 27, 20251:02:01HostTiwa Savage on Motherhood, Nigerian Fame & Why Afrobeats Overlooks Women | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJun 20, 202559:57HostLojay on Making 'Billions", Crafting His Sound, and Starting A Legacy | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJun 13, 20251:19:01HostBella Shmurda on Losing Millions, Belief in Purpose & Knowing The Why | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceJun 6, 20251:03:26HostTems’ manager Donawon reveals how he built her career without clout, co-signs, or major label deals — just conviction, systems, and spirit.Afrobeats IntelligenceMay 30, 20251:12:29HostGyakie on Fan Pressure, Fame Fatigue & Finding Peace in the Chaos | Afrobeats IntelligenceAfrobeats IntelligenceMay 23, 202549:57HostJoeboy gets HONEST about FANS, DM's, and the REAL Music IndustryAfrobeats IntelligenceMay 9, 20251:09:11HostS3E16: Kiing Lu - How to Sell Great RecordsAfrobeats IntelligenceNov 27, 20241:01:43HostS3E15: Wizard Chan - The Big MasqueradeAfrobeats IntelligenceNov 18, 20241:28:59HostS3E11: Llona - How To Make ‘Homeless’ MusicAfrobeats IntelligenceSep 26, 20241:31:31HostS3E10: Qing Madi - Rising Rhythms, Guided by GraceAfrobeats IntelligenceSep 17, 202454:05HostS3E9: Louddaaa: Beats, Hits & Ayra StarAfrobeats IntelligenceSep 10, 20241:00:53HostS3E8: Bien-Aimé Baraza’s Solo Adventure: Exploring New Sounds and Old Roots with Alusa Why Are You Topless?Afrobeats IntelligenceSep 3, 20241:02:32HostS3E7: Harmony 'H-Money' Samuels - Crafting Global HitsAfrobeats IntelligenceAug 23, 20241:15:30Host