Afropolitan

From Lagos Kitchens to Hollywood Tables: Chef Tolu Eros on Building Africa’s Culinary Future | Afropolitan Podcast They don’t call him The Billionaire Chef for nothing. From baking cookies in a shared apartment kitchen to shutting down Coachella with a 325-person jollof dinner, Chef Tolu Eros is building a food empire rooted in memory, movement, and cultural power. In this episode, Eros opens up a...

The Man Who Built Afrobeats' Visual Empire Just Revealed How Africa Can Own Its Future 🎬 Clarence Peters didn't just direct music videos—he architected the visual language that made Nigerian culture irresistible to the world. In this masterclass conversation, the legendary director behind Wizkid's "Holla at Your Boy," Davido's breakout hits, and Burna Boy's global ascension breaks down the real e...

The Future of African Investment: Olu Oyinsan on Betting Early & Building Bold | Afropolitan Podcast What does it take to spot a billion-dollar company before anyone else does? In this must-watch episode, we sit down with Olu Oyinsan, Managing Partner at Oui Capital and one of the most respected minds in African venture capital. From backing unicorns like Paystack and Moneypoint to pioneering a th...

Falz—artist, actor, lawyer, and cultural force—sits down with us for one of his most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. From being raised in a family of legal legends to becoming a voice for Nigeria’s youth, Falz has used humor, music, and radical truth-telling to challenge power and reimagine what freedom looks like. In this episode, we go beyond the “Bad Guy” persona to explore the real ma...

Ugo Mozie: The African Stylist Redefining Global Fashion | Afropolitan Podcast In this powerful, intimate conversation, global fashion innovator Ugo Mozie opens up like never before. From surviving a family massacre in Nigeria to styling icons like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber, Ugo shares the spiritual clarity, cultural pride, and emotional depth behind his extraordinary journey. We unpack the co...

What does it take to shape culture from behind the scenes, without chasing the spotlight? In this powerful episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Asa Asika—longtime manager to Davido, co-founder of The Plug, and one of the key architects behind Afrobeats' global rise. Asa opens up like never before about the emotional cost of success, what it really takes to build legacy in the music...

What happens when we stop centering shame in conversations about sex? In this deeply vulnerable and transformational episode, we sit down with Olawunmi Esan—one of Nigeria’s leading certified sex therapists and educators—to unpack the emotional, cultural, and psychological layers of sexuality that society rarely names. From her personal story of surviving sexual trauma to helping thousands heal th...

From Ikorodu to Times Square: Tunde Onakoya on Pain, Purpose & Breaking World Records Twice | Afropolitan Podcast What does it mean to turn pain into purpose—and purpose into global impact? In this unforgettable episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian chess master, movement builder, and two-time Guinness World Record breaker. From growing up in poverty in L...

How Breaking a World Record Led to a Million-Dollar Business In this powerful episode of the *Afropolitan Podcast*, DJ Obi opens up about the highs and lows of his journey through Nigeria’s entertainment scene—from breaking world records to battling personal loss. We explore: * The emotional cost of chasing dreams * His transition from DJ to cultural brand * Navigating grief, celibacy, and healing...

What does it take to build a culinary empire in Nigeria, from scratch? In this powerful episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Chef Fregz, one of Nigeria’s most beloved chefs and creative entrepreneurs, as he pulls back the curtain on his journey from a passion project to building a group of thriving food and lifestyle brands. From shutting down his business at the peak of success to...

How Gen Z Will Build the Next Billion-Dollar Companies Dayo Ayoade has quietly shaped the products, platforms, and cultural movements that define a generation. From leading WeChat’s West African expansion to producing 60,000+ capacity concerts for Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema, Dayo has lived at the intersection of tech, entertainment, and behavioral insight. In this powerful episode of The Afropolit...

How He Built a $350 Million Real Estate Empire Before 35 In this powerful episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, Olawale Ayilara founder of Landwey and the visionary behind Isimi Lagos—shares the untold story behind one of Africa’s most remarkable real estate empires. From walking away from a U.S. visa and marriage plan to betting everything on Lagos, Wale takes us behind the scenes of what it takes...

On this episode of @Afropolitan Podcast, media personality and filmmaker Bolanle Olukanni opens up like never before. She talks about how to rebrand your life You know her from Moments with Mo, red carpets, and some of Nigeria’s most beloved media projects, but this time, Bolanle gets deeply personal. She shares how she turned down her first acting gig (Before 30), why the Nigerian film industry i...

In this conversation, Arresa Ugwu, the bestselling author of 'The Smart Money Woman', shares her journey from writing a book to creating a successful TV series. She discusses the challenges of filmmaking in Nigeria, the importance of resilience in the face of rejection, and the dynamics of financial conversations among women. Arresa emphasizes the need for vulnerability in discussing mon...

Subscribe to  @Afropolitan   In this powerful episode of *The Afropolitan Podcast*, Gbenga Akinnagbe —best known as Chris Partlow from The Wire pulls back the curtain on what it *really* takes to survive Hollywood. From surviving the streets of D.C. to earning a wrestling scholarship that rerouted his life, Gbenga shares the raw truth about his journey: the odds of "making it," how only...

Subscribe  to @afropolitan for more powerful conversations on identity, legacy What if we told you that Afrobeats, Big Brother Nigeria, and one of the most powerful creative revolutions in Africa were all connected by one man? In this episode, we sit down with Obi Asika—media mogul, cultural architect, and one of the founding forces behind Nigeria’s rise as a global soft power. From launching game...

We know Nicole Chikwe as the confident beauty entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of The Mummy Summit. But in this deeply honest conversation, she opens up like never before. Nicole shares: What it really felt like to be married to a celebrity while quietly battling insecurity How she rebuilt her confidence as a wife, a mother, and a woman in her own right The truth about the influencer industry...

In this solo episode, Chika and Eche dive into one of the most uncomfortable but necessary conversations:   Is masculinity dying and what’s really going on with modern womanhood? They unpack why dating content is dominated by figures like Andrew Tate and Kevin Samuels, how male dating coaches often pander to women, and the growing disconnect between men and women today. They also reflect on the li...

What does it really mean to build a legacy—from billion-dollar companies to your own home? In this episode, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji opens up like never before. We talk about: Surviving the Sosoliso crash that claimed 60 of his classmates The pressure and cost of building billion-dollar companies Marriage, masculinity, and why “the feminists are shouting” Fatherhood, faith, and what legacy really means t...

Subscribe to  @Afropolitan for more podcasts like this What does it *really* take to reinvent your life especially when the world already thinks it knows who you are? In this raw and robust conversation, legendary Nigerian rapper and music executive M.I Abaga  sits down with us to unpack his journey of reinvention—from rap icon to record label head, husband, and purpose-driven leader. We talk abou...

Quote - “The spirit of Afropolitan, and why I'm so excited about the community that's being built, is to connect one of the most powerful forces in the world, which is human communities, to the fastest growing place in the world, which is the African continent.” The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace the unknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empower Af...

Quote: "Don't approach entrepreneurship from a position of desperation; instead, build and have leverage." The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace the unknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empower Africans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute to the development of a vibrant and progressive black community. In this ep...

Quote - “Founders need to realise that investors love founders that have failed before because it is in your failings, you learn the most.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progre...

Quote - “There is no joy to be found in playing small and dimming your lights.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community. Our guests will share their working f...

Quote - “This frail body will house the greatest spirit humanity will ever know.” The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community. Our guests will share their working...