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.
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.
18 Apr 2025
Quamina MP Talks Debut Album ‘Love In The Club,’ Music Saving Him & Producing His Own Sound
Ghanaian artist and producer Quamina MP joins Africa Unfiltered to talk about the inspiration behind his debut album Love In The Club, how he walked away from school to chase his dream, juggling beats and bars, and why he always keeps it rooted in the streets. He even reveals his favorite Ghanaian dish and who pushed him the most on the album.
25 Mar 2025
James BKS: From Beats to Voice—Stepping Into His Own as an Artist
James BKS is a French-Cameroonian artist and producer whose music blends West African rhythms with hip-hop and Afro-pop. In this episode, he shares the story behind his latest single, "Waka Go," a song about loyalty and the quiet strength it takes to stay committed. He also opens up about growing up between Paris, the U.S., and Cameroon and how that shaped his sound.
We talk about the freedom that comes with being independent, why being seen as more than a producer matters to him, and what his upcoming EP See Us Rise means at this point in his journey. James also reflects on his work with artists like Idris Elba, Q-Tip, and will.i.am, and what collaboration means when it goes beyond music.
James BKS is the son of legendary Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango.
21 Dec 2024
Sidiki Diabaté talks performing in NYC after nearly 10 years, dreams of working with Ed Sheeran, new music + more
07/04/2024 - Oumou Fofana sits down with Sidiki Diabaté for an exclusive ahead of his headlining concert at NYC's Palladium Times Square.
21 Dec 2024
King Promise on why new album 'True To Self' is his best body of work, success of "Terminator," creative process + more
06/13/2024 - King Promise joins Oumou Fofana for an exclusive interview before the release of his third studio album, 'True To Self.'
21 Dec 2024
Odumodublvck on his relationship with Shallipopi, "Nigeria's Most Wanted Tour," his famous red hat, upcoming projects + more
05/06/2024 - Odumodublvck sits down with Oumou Fofana ahead of the second night of his sold out concert in NYC's Irving Plaza.
21 Dec 2024
Ayox talks inspiration behind debut EP, Afro-depression, success of "Walking Dead," upcoming tour + more
11/22/2023 - Ayox joins Oumou Fofana for an exclusive interview live from Nigeria!
21 Dec 2024
Stonebwoy on his new album, Def Jam deal, Ghana + how he got his Caribbean accent
03/10/2023 - Stonebwoy joins Oumou Fofana for an exclusive interview!
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