Afrobeats Intelligence

No. of episodes: 79
Latest episode: 2026-10-23

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Created and hosted by award-winning Nigerian journalist Joey Akan, Afrobeats Intelligence is the podcast extension of the popular music newsletter, Afrobeats Intelligence. Presented by OkayAfrica and sponsored by premium cognac brand Martell, Afrobeats Intelligence explores the intersection of art, humanity, and the processes that give birth to African sonic excellence.

Through eclectic interviews that spotlight creativity from Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and beyond, Joey invites listeners every other Friday to take a snapshot into the soul of an industry pushing toward global greatness. Together, we examine the past, present, and future of African music, democratizing access to the ideas, people, and movements shaping its evolution.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Afrobeats Intelligence?

There are 79 episodes avaiable of Afrobeats Intelligence.

What is Afrobeats Intelligence about?

We have categorized Afrobeats Intelligence as:

Music
Music Interviews

Where can you listen to Afrobeats Intelligence?

Afrobeats Intelligence is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
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Google Podcasts

When did Afrobeats Intelligence start?

The first episode of Afrobeats Intelligence that we have available was released 16 March 2022.

Who creates the podcast Afrobeats Intelligence?

Afrobeats Intelligence is produced and created by Joey Akan/OkayAfrica.