CreativiTea Pod

Tea is served ☕✨ Dammy Twitch didn’t start out as a “known director.” He started with learning visuals from photography, then moving into music video. We sit with Dammy Twitch today, as a director whose visual language has helped define moments in Nigerian music and pop culture.  His work has shaped how stories are seen, felt, and remembered across screens and stages. In this episode, we ex...

Tea is served!✨ This episode of CreativiTea with Lynda features Sola Oyebade, aka the Gen z Papi, a show producer, fashion guru, and industry figure whose work has shaped how runway shows are created and experienced in Nigeria. As the founder of Mahogany International, the production company behind GTCO Fashion Weekend, he has played a key role in delivering some of the most recognized fashion ex...

Tea is served! ☕✨ On this episode of CreativiTEA, we sit down with Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube and YouTube Music, for a refreshing conversation about the evolving relationship between African music, creators, and the digital world. From championing artists across the continent to helping shape how African music is discovered globally, Addy shares insights on t...

Tea was spilled! ☕✨ In this special episode of CreativiTEA, we take you inside the African Creators Summit, where Africa’s brightest creative minds came together for real conversations beyond the highlight reels. From candid moments with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Folagade Banks, Ify’s Kitchen, Craze Clown, Emmanuella, Nancy Umeh, MC Edo Pikin, and more, this episode captures the truths creators do...

Tea is served! On this episode of CreativiTEA, we sit with Apollo (Oladapo “OJ” Adewunmi), convener of the African Creator’s Summit to unpack what African creators truly need to win beyond the hype: structure, community, systems, and sustainability. This one is for creators thinking long-term, not just trending. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea is served! On this CreativiTEA Christmas Special, Emmanuella joins us for a refreshing conversation about growing up in the spotlight, staying grounded, creativity, and finding her voice beyond the laughs. From viral moments to real-life lessons, this episode reminds us that age doesn’t limit impact; clarity, consistency, and confidence do the work. Sweet, thoughtful, and inspiring, this is Em...

CreativiTEA hits the Red Carpet! For the first time ever, we brought the podcast live to The Future Awards Africa, delivering a full Red-Carpet Experience on TFAA’s iconic Black Carpet, complete with our signature CreativiTEA teacup booth. In this special episode, Lynda chats with guests like Broda Shaggi, Obi Asika, Nasboi, Omawunmi Dada, Mike Afolarin & more, capturing the fashion, energy, l...

Tea is served! ☕️✨ Some people tell jokes. MC Monica builds worlds with them. The bold comedian and creative mind behind Starch Ur Teeth has turned stand-up into a storytelling tool, one that entertains, educates, and evolves culture. From viral skits to music-laced performances and sold-out shows, Monica has mastered the art of blending humour with hustle, building a brand that resonates far be...

*CreativiTEA Season 2, Episode 20* *Title: | CreativiTEA Poscast* *Guest: Johnny Drille* Tea is served! ☕️✨ Every era has its storytellers and Johnny Drille is one of ours. The Mavin Records artist has turned emotion into a strategy, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the most creative rollouts and visuals in Nigerian music. From How Are You My Friend to Before We Fall Asleep, Johnny’s w...

This week on CreativiTEA, the spotlight is on Leye Makanjuola, the founder of Intense, a marketing agency that’s spent the last decade proving creativity doesn’t have to be guesswork. Leye has built a business where strategy, data, and storytelling work hand in hand. From executing campaigns that turned budget challenges into viral cultural moments, to scaling ideas that cut through crowded market...

Tea is served! In this episode of CreativiTEA, we sit with Bayanni, Mavin Records’ rising star and one of Afrobeats’ freshest voices shaping the future of the sound. From a boy in the choir chasing harmony to joining the legendary Mavin family, Bayanni’s journey is one of discipline, discovery, and daring to dream. With Ta Ta Ta, the viral TikTok anthem turned global love song, he proved that melo...

This week on CreativiTEA, the spotlight is on Oluwadolarz - comedian, creator, and one of the sharpest minds shaping Nigeria’s skit culture. From viral family skits to redefining digital comedy, he’s shown us that skits aren’t just entertainment, they’re business.  We dive into the hustle behind the humor: how he stays consistent, reinvents himself, and turns chaos into laughter. So grab your...

This week on CreativiTEA, we’re sitting down with a creative force whose work you’ve definitely seen, even if you didn’t know his name. Felix Crown isn’t just a photographer and director; he’s a visual storyteller who’s shaped the way brands, celebrities, and entire movements present themselves to the world. From iconic portraits that feel like they breathe, to campaigns that dominated timelines,...

On this episode of CreativiTEA, we’re going behind the camera with the visionary shaping some of Nigeria’s most talked-about music videos - UAX. From Tems to Omalay, Rema, Burna Boy, and more, UAX has directed visuals that are bold, cinematic, and undeniably fresh. But what does it really take to direct for top Nigerian celebrities? In this episode, we unpack: The creative process behind celebrity...

On this episode of CreativiTEA, I sit with a true creative chameleon - rapper, producer, talent discoverer, and now filmmaker, the one and only JJC Skillz. From dominating the mic as an award-winning rapper, to discovering icons like Don Jazzy and D’banj, to stepping into the world of filmmaking with a new movie dropping this Friday, JJC has lived many lives in one creative career. In this convers...

On this episode of CreativiTEA, I sit with one of Nigeria’s most respected creative powerhouses the rapper, storyteller, cultural curator and Oga Boss himself, Illbliss. From co-creating behind the scenes to shaping culture on stage and screen, Illbliss has done it all and done it with intention. In this conversation, we go beyond the bars. We talk branding, legacy, creative evolution, and what it...

This episode isn’t just another conversation, it’s a creative brainstorm, a crossfire of bold ideas, real experiences, and unfiltered perspectives. I’m joined by a group of young passionate creatives from different backgrounds: writers, strategists, designers, content wizards..  Today, they’re not just behind the scenes. They’re front and center. What happens when they all step into one room?...

This week on CreativiTEA, we sat down with the hitmaker himself - Reekado Banks! From topping charts with Katapot to shaking up the game with Ozumba Mbadiwe, Reekado has proven time and time again that he’s more than just a voice - he’s a force. But in this episode, he pulls the curtain back. We talk about the grind behind the music, the business behind the brand, and the inspiration behind his ne...

Tea is served! This week on #CreativiTEA, my guest is a man whose voice sounds like velvet and whose brand is all intentional. From serenading us with hits like “Gentleman” and “Thunder Fire You,” to redefining what R&B sounds and looks like in Africa, he’s built a career on emotion, elegance, and excellence. A former economics graduate turned soul star, he’s not just a singer, he’s a storytel...

Tea is served! This week on #CreativiTEA, we're joined by the visionary behind some of Afrobeats' biggest stars - Bizzle Osikoya. As the co-founder of The Plug Entertainment and a renowned A&R executive, Bizzle has been instrumental in shaping the careers of artists like Davido, Oxlade, and Tems. From his early days at Storm Records and Mavin Records to co-founding The Plug, Bizzle shares his...

Get ready for an insightful episode with Fisayo Fosudo, Nigeria's leading tech YouTuber and visual storyteller! With over 700,000 subscribers and 100 million+ views, Fisayo shares insights into building a personal brand, the challenges of content creation in Nigeria, and his passion for storytelling. ​ Discover how Fisayo turned his passion into a thriving career and what it takes to succeed in th...

On this episode of #CreativiTEA, we sit with a true master of media, meaning, and mental strength — Chude Jideonwo. From shaping national elections to shaping hearts, Chude’s 25-year journey across media, politics, and purpose is nothing short of extraordinary. Get ready for an unfiltered conversation on joy, healing, and the power of storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

In this episode, we shared tea with the man saving lives, one post at a time! From the hospital wards to your social media feeds, Dr. Egemba Chinonso Fidelis, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has redefined healthcare advocacy in Nigeria. A trained medical doctor turned digital health educator, he has spent years breaking down complex medical information into engaging, accessible content that empo...

On this episode of CreativiTEA, we shared tea with Nelson Elemi. As the CEO of Rinehooke Investment Ltd., he’s at the intersection of tech, investment, and creativity, driving projects that redefine industries.   We dive into his bold vision, from terraforming economies to transforming Tinapa into a thriving tech hub. If you’re curious about the future of business, tech, and investment i...

This episode is a blockbuster because we’re sitting down with two Nollywood powerhouses - award-winning actor Timini Egbuson and visionary director Kayode Kasum! These two have shaped the industry in incredible ways, from starring in hit films to directing some of Nigeria’s biggest box office successes. They’ve mastered the art of collaboration, and their latest project, Reel Love, proves that mag...