Bizzle Osikoya on building Afrobeats, telling African stories with WEBEK Studios, embracing Muslim faith & why Africa's sound can’t be boxed in

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Africa Unfiltered

Oumou Media

8 episodes

1 week ago

Africa Unfiltered, hosted by Oumou Fofana, celebrates African creatives across music, fashion, food, and more while spotlighting the global rise of Afrobeats as one of the most influential music genres today. This podcast is a safe space where creatives can speak freely and authentically, offering a raw, unfiltered look at their journeys, experiences, perspectives, and passions in an open and authentic space.

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Bizzle Osikoya on building Afrobeats, telling African stories with WEBEK Studios, embracing Muslim faith & why Africa's sound can’t be boxed in

Africa Unfiltered

29 minutes 8 seconds

2 months ago

Bizzle Osikoya on building Afrobeats, telling African stories with WEBEK Studios, embracing Muslim faith & why Africa's sound can’t be boxed in

In this episode of “Africa Unfiltered,” Bizzle Osikoya — a powerhouse in Nigeria’s music industry and co-founder of The Plug Entertainment — breaks down how he helped shape the foundation of Afrobeats and what continues to fuel his journey. As an A&R, he has been instrumental in developing artists such as Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, and Naeto C, and he played a key role in bringing African music to global stages by helping launch the iconic One Africa Music Fest. Bizzle also reflects on how Don Jazzy inspired his start, why artist development in Nigeria still matters, and why he’s pushing back against the idea that Nigerian artists only make Afrobeats. We also dive into his latest chapter with WEBEK Studios — his new global film and TV company aiming to tell African stories.