Grit Talk Podcast

About Grit Talk Podcast

GRIT TALK Podcast, where we talk about the business of creativity with a focus on sharing tips and tricks for aspiring and accomplished professionals in the creative industry. We are coming to you with guests whose experience ranges from legal practice, talent management, to comedy writing and creative entrepreneurship. Ever wondered about the moves to make yourself a success in the Creative Business? GRIT TALK Pod is for you!

Publisher

Grit Wurld

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2025

Latest episode

19 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2025

   ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATIVITY ( EP 10 GRIT TALK FEAT OLUWATOBI "ICON" OREOLUWA)

   Oluwatobi “Icon” Oreoluwa is a media entrepreneur and creative powerhouse known for his dynamic presence and bold projects. Describing himself as a “Gentleman of the street,” he juggles roles across iconic brands like Iconic Stuff Only, Street Church and Ashtag Team. Tobi is also actively engaged in Africa’s music and creative scene, having appeared on influential panels such as the “Artist Blueprint” at Make Music Lagos 2025. His content, ranging from street‑style visuals to behind‑the‑scenes of media and music events, echoes his tagline: “Just an Icon Living & Loving.” In 2023, he launched Iconic Stuff Entertainment, a “kingdom‑focused” full‑service record label and entertainment collective, inspired by his stint managing AnEndlessOcean. The label aims to propel African artists onto the global stage while prioritizing creative freedom, fair collaboration, and mutual profitability, guided by empathy and a refusal to cling to industry norms.

2. 

   12 Aug 2025

   REWRITING THE NARRATIVE: AI AND STORYTELLING ( EP 9 GRIT TALK FEAT MALIK AFEGBUA)

   Malik Afegbua is a Nigerian filmmaker, artist, and creative technologist renowned for his innovative approach to the arts using AI technology. He’s the founder and CEO of Slickcity Media, a full‑stack media production company, blending film, VR, AI, and photography to craft immersive narratives. In January 2023, he gained global attention with "The Elder Series," a collection of AI-generated images depicting seniors in stylish, colourful attire on a fashion runway. The project garnered praise for its positive portrayal of elderly individuals while also sparking debate about AI's impact on human creativity in art. Malik’s approach emphasizes ethical, culturally rooted AI practice—utilizing tools like Midjourney, Photoshop, and Illustrator to co‑create artwork that preserves originality and challenges biased narratives in tech. Beyond "The Elder Series," Malik is building Africa’s first large‑language model, archiving Lagos in VR, curating youth‑empowerment initiatives with C.E.L.S., and preserving African heritage through VR documentaries via collaborations with Meta.

3. 

   5 Aug 2025

   WHAT BRANDING IS NOT ( EP 8 GRIT TALK FEAT OREOLUWA PETERS “MR ROLLOUT “)

   Oreoluwa Peters (professionally known as Mr. Rollout) is a creative entrepreneur, brand strategist, and co‑founder of DSE Africa (formerly Doble Seis Entertainment), a 360° talent and event management agency. With over a decade of experience in advertising, technology, entertainment, and brand consulting, he has built iconic creative brands and launched major projects, working with top-tier Nigerian talents like Teni The Entertainer, Simi Drey, and Moet Abebe. As founder of the “Mr. Rollout” brand strategy arm under DSE Africa, Oreoluwa helps African creatives build and sustain globally recognized personal brands . A seasoned speaker and moderator at events like Music Marketing Conference Africa and The Working Circle, he emphasizes that “talent has never been the problem, presentation is,” highlighting his philosophy of powerful creative storytelling. Oreoluwa's portfolio spans high-impact campaigns and luxury experiences, including the award-winning rollout of Teni’s WONDALAND, immersive fashion activations like GLAM X, and collaborations with global brands like Budweiser, Pepsi, Armani, Veuve Clicquot, Globacom, and Apple Music.

4. 

   29 Jul 2025

   IP FOR PEANUTS ( EP 7 GRIT TALK FEAT KOFOWOROLA EZE)

   Kofoworola Eze is an entertainment lawyer specializing in music clearance, licensing, copyright, rights acquisition, and film legal affairs. She advises on contracts and rights management across music, film, and media industries. As a Legal Executive at EbonyLife Group, she oversees legal and business affairs for local and international productions, collaborating with record labels, publishers, production companies, and streaming platforms to ensure smooth rights negotiations. Kofoworola is experienced in cross-border transactions and contract negotiations, with projects involving Netflix, Sony, and Warner. She’s also passionate about educating creatives on their legal rights and securing fair, long-term deals.

5. 

   22 Jul 2025

   NIGHTLIFE IS NOT VIBES ( EP6 GRIT TALK FEAT ISAAC "KWAME" ATTIOGBE.

   Kwame is a creative and cultural curator, a mastermind behind Love In the Boulevard, a space for R&B lovers and Paperbox, a food service for the late-night crowd. Kwame believes in trying things and working with authenticity in every venture.

6. 

   15 Jul 2025

   INSIDE NOLLYWOOD ( EP 5 GRIT TALK FEAT ONYINYE ODOKORO )

   Onyinye Odokoro is a Nigerian actor, a rising star on the scene.From the early age of 13, Onyinye was already performing in high school stage plays but she didn’t pursue her passion in acting professionally until after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science from the University of Calabar. Then, in 2020, she moved to Lagos, the film hub of Nigeria’s Nollywood to begin her career in acting. Currently, Onyinye is one of the most sought after rising actors in the industry. Her best known works include Baby Farm as the titular lead, Adanna, Showmax’s Princess On A Hill as the lead, Zara, Sky’s TV series, Unwanted as Sophia, Ifeoma Chukwuogo’s Phoenix Fury as Nnenna, Africa Magic’s Dilemma as Rekiya and as Emuche in Dika Ofoma’s A Japa Tale amongst others. When she’s not in front of the camera or on stage, Onyinye loves to lounge with a book, or engage in volunteering work, lifting weights at the gym, or spending time with loved ones.

7. 

   8 Jul 2025

   M.I WAS MY FIRST CLIENT ( EP 4 GRIT TALK FEAT AGWU OBINNA)

   Agwu Obinna, music executive, shares his experiences as an A&R, talent manager, and co-founder at Two Good Heads distro, highlighting his extensive career in the Nigerian music industry in this interview.

8. 

   1 Jul 2025

   A LAWYER WHO CARES ( EP 3 GRIT TALK FEAT VICTOR EKPO "BOBBY VIE" )

   Victor Ekpo, entertainment lawyer, discusses intellectual property and legal strategies for creatives, advising on asset protection and deal structuring in the Nigerian entertainment industry in an interview.

9. 

   24 Jun 2025

   COMEDY IS NO JOKE ( EP2 GRIT TALK FEAT DAMI ADEREMI)

   Damilola Aderemi shares his experiences running A Billion Laughs comedy club and producing live shows, comedy specials, and virtual events in this interview.

10. 

    17 Jun 2025

    I LEARNT TO HANDLE BUSINESS ( EP 1 GRIT TALK FEAT LANRE LAWAL)

    Creative entrepreneur Lanre Lawal discusses his experience in talent management and brand development in the Nigerian music industry, highlighting strategies for building sustainable partnerships in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Grit Talk Podcast

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• Agwu Obinna
• Victor Ekpo
• Damilola Aderemi
• Lanre Lawal

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