VIP ACCESS

About VIP ACCESS

Anyiko Owoko is one of Africa’s leading music publicists, curators and tastemakers, celebrated for her impact on music, culture and the creative industries. With 20 years experience across broadcast, digital & print media as a writer, editor, reporter & TV host, she brings deep industry insight to her work. In 2018, she founded Anyiko Public Relations, an artist agency championing African talent to global audiences. She is also the creator and host of VIP ACCESS, a culture and industry-focused podcast that has over 100 artists and professionals shaping Kenya and Africa's creative economy.

Publisher

Anyiko Owoko

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2021

Latest episode

9 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

103 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2026

   The Future of Nairobi Nightlife — A Spotlight on The DJ Ecosystem Part 2 | S5: EP 22

   We are back with our finale episode of Season 5 of VIP ACCESS. On part 2 of or conversation spotlighting the role of DJs, we bring back Schwaz Isaboke (DJ, Producer & Music Lead at Capital FM), Coco Em (Multidisciplinary Artist & DJ) and Njerae (Performing Artist & Singer). This conversation explores what it takes to build a career that is both creatively fulfilling and commercially viable in today's rapidly evolving music industry. We are going deeper into the economics, ownership and long-term sustainability of the DJ ecosystem. From bookings, contracts and fees to branding, digital presence, partnerships and ownership, this is what you need to know if you're trying to navigate a career as a DJ. Key Takeaways from this Episode: 1. DJs are cultural curators and business builders. Today's DJs influence culture, break records, shape consumer experiences and create value for brands, venues and festivals. 2. Professionalism creates longevity. Sustainable careers are built on strong relationships, clear contracts, consistency, reliability and understanding your value within the marketplace. 3. Branding is just as important as talent. A strong personal brand, digital presence and clear identity can open doors to partnerships, endorsements, bookings and international opportunities. 4. Collaboration will shape the future of nightlife. The most successful ecosystems are built when artists, DJs, venues, promoters, brands and media work together to grow audiences and create meaningful experiences. While this marks the end of Season 5, VIP ACCESS isn't slowing down. We continue with podcast recordings, live conversations, events and workshops across the continent and beyond. Season 6 will arrive sooner than you think. FOR MORE: YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO) Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/) Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/industrytalks_ke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/industrytalks_ke/) TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv) Share Your Feedback:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://url-shortener.me/7GU7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://url-shortener.me/7GU7) #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko Season 5 Eps 22

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   The Future of Nairobi Nightlife — A Spotlight on The DJ Ecosystem Part 1 | S5: EP 21

   Nairobi’s nightlife is evolving and so is the business behind it. This week on the podcast, we present the first of a 2-part Season 5 finale, featuring Schwaz Isaboke (DJ, Producer & Music Lead at Capital FM), Coco Em (Multidisciplinary Artist & DJ) and Njerae (Performing Artist & Singer). From the evolution of DJ culture and music discovery to the growing influence of nightlife on the wider music ecosystem, our conversation will this week explore how DJs have become cultural curators, tastemakers and key drivers of both culture and commerce. We are discussing the changing role of DJs, the art of curation, crowd psychology, building communities through music and the opportunities emerging within the growing nightlife economy. As African music continues to command global attention, what role do DJs, artists and nightlife spaces play in shaping the future? NEXT UP: The Business of Nightlife, Ownership, Branding & Building Sustainable Careers Part 2 FOR MORE: YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO) Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/) Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/industrytalks_ke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/industrytalks_ke/) TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv) Share Your Feedback:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://url-shortener.me/7GU7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://url-shortener.me/7GU7) #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko Season 5 Eps 21

3. 

   26 May 2026

   The Rules For What an African Creator Can Build | S5: EPS 20

   Africa is moving forward, and so are we. This week on the podcast, we have Grammy Award-nominated global superstar Yemi Alade reflecting on her journey as one of Africa’s biggest music exports, Kenyan artist Coster Ojwang sharing his experiences navigating the industry as both a musician and visual artist and Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director at Equity Group, speaking on finance and opportunities available for creators. This week we are spotlighting the second edition of the Equity Creator Masterclass in Nairobi — an impactful session bringing together some of the brightest minds shaping Africa’s Creator Economy. Hosted by Arrival Africa alongside Equity Group in conjunction with the Africa Forward Summit, the conversation focused on creativity, business, finance, branding and building sustainable careers across the continent’s evolving creative industries. I joined the panel to speak on PR, media and branding — a conversation connected to both my professional journey and personal mission of helping creatives position themselves for opportunities, build visibility and create long-term value through their work. Our moderator Lotan made sure to explore how African creatives can move beyond visibility to build lasting careers, impactful brands and global influence. FOR MORE: YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/industrytalks_ke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Feedback:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://forms.gle/CcKKRAoxzfjJmQYg7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko Season 5 Eps 20

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings