Helping to unravel the intriguing world of music, arts and entertainment through insightful discussions with Nigerian artists, creatives, lawyers, music and business executives.

Hosted by Folashade Anozie.

A podcast helping to unravel the intriguing world of music, arts, and entertainment through insightful discussions with Nigerian artists, creatives, filmmakers, lawyers, music and business executives. 

Hosted by Folashade Anozie

The SNC Podcast

[Bonus] Lola Shoneyin on parenting, writing styles, and workshops

Here’s a bonus from our conversation with award-winning poet and author Lola Shoneyin on writing styles, workshops, and her parents nurturing her love of books.

Lola Shoneyin on Ouida Bookstore, Publishing, & Community Libraries

For our first episode of 2023, we are kicking things off with Lola Shoneyin, the award-winning British-Nigerian author, poet, and festival organizer. Our conversation with her covered writer's workshops, setting up a bookstore in Nigeria, evolution o...

Kunle Kuti on education, Fela, Kalakuta Museum, & creating a legacy

For our final episode of 2022, we're wapping things up with Kunle Anikulapo-Kuti, manager of Kalakuta Museum - former home of the legendary musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
We discussed his background, the infamous Kalakuta Republic raids,...

Ella Chikezie on Filmmaking, Climate Change, “Cross Line” and “Choke”

On this episode, we caught up with Ella Chikezie, an emerging, multi-award-winning filmmaker, writer, and creative producer based in Lagos, Nigeria.
We discussed her filmmaking journey, receiving validation from Michelle Dede, climate change, her lat...

Lawrence Meju on Mental Health, Art & Architecture, and Creativity

Lawrence Meju is a visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He draws inspiration from people around him, daily interactions that portray human connection, and his hunger to create unimagined worlds.
His works have been exhibited at the 2022 Adidas flag...

Rosalyn Aninyei on Africlassicalmusic, Lagos Opera House, & Exporting African Culture

Rosalyn Aninyei is a violinist and social entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the founder of Vesta Violins, Nigeria's first violin repair workshop, and The Vesta Orchestra, an independent Nigerian-based orchestra dedicated to the promotion o...

Music Contracts, Split sheets, Building Leverage and Legacy Planning with Temitope Salami

On this episode, I spoke with Temitope Salami, one of the leading entertainment lawyers in Nigeria, about music contracts, split sheets issues, and copyright battles across Africa’s music industry:
Nomcebo Zikode/Ntimela Chris Chauke/ vs Master KG (‘...

Chukwuka Osakwe | Navigating Nollywood, BTS Film Photography & Treatment of Film production crews in Nigeria

Pause and take a quick second to think about how you generally get to know about an upcoming film. Is it through the trailer or film still?
For a lot of people in Nigeria, their first exposure is most likely usually through the trailer. Film stills g...

Animation, Social Media Algorithms, African Narratives, & Funds with Israel Obasola

Israel Obasola is our guest on this episode. He's a self-taught animator and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Israel is committed to creating digital animated content on various topics and sharing them with a global audience. His skits on TikTok ...

Feso Adeniji on pole dancing & burlesque in Nigeria, stereotypes, and virtual reality fitness

Feso Adeniji is our guest for this episode. She is the Founder and Manager of Red Caramel Dance and Fitness, an exotic dance and fitness studio based in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily focused on pole dancing and burlesque.
We spoke to her about running a ...

JAJ Da Meccadon: A quick chat with one of Africa’s pioneering broadcasters

Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson, popularly known as JAJ DA MECCADON, is one of Africa’s most influential broadcasters.
He has been credited with launching the careers of many Nigerian artistes including 2face and Modenine, and is arguably your favorite Nigeri...

Dimeji Bash Eyiowuawi on monetizing his love of plantain through Dodo Gang

At one point in our lives, we’ve heard the advice “just because you’re good at something or passionate about something doesn’t mean you should monetize it.”
Dimeji 'Bash Aleee' Eyiowuawi doesn’t quite subscribe to that school of thought. He is a crea...

Nkiru Balonwu on Harnessing Africa’s Creative and Knowledge Industries

Nkiru Balonwu, one of Africa's leading strategic communication and stakeholder engagement experts, joined us to discuss communicating Africa forward, her time at Spinlet Group, The Africa Soft Power Project, networking tips, and more.

Fragile Dogubo: On poetry & preparing for your limelight

In celebration of Poetry Month, Nigerian spoken word poet, multiple poetry slam champion, and writer Fragile Dogubo joined us to discuss misconceptions about poetry, her stint as a rapper, earning a living as a poet in Nigeria, and more.

Olugbemiro Arinoso on Art Collection, Exhibitions & The Growth of NFT Art

Joining us on this episode is Olugbemiro Arinoso, Founder of Affinity Art Gallery. He is also an experienced African art collector and dealer.
We dove into a number of topics including the process of setting up his gallery in Lagos, Nigeria, curating...

DJ Klem: Music Producer, Sound Designer & Composer

Our first episode of the year is with Nigerian music producer, sound designer, and composer, DJ Klem.
He joined us to discuss a variety of topics including his journey into music production and sound design, the evolution of audio post-production in ...

2 hours with Mrs. Sandra Oyewole

On this episode, we spoke to the phenomenal and brilliant Mrs Sandra Oyewole, one of Nigeria's leading intellectual property and technology lawyers.
She's a partner at Olajide Oyewole LLP and heads the firm's intellectual property and technology prac...

Damilola Adika - Just Do What You Can

Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, and vocal coach, Damilola Adika joins us for our 2nd episode of the year.
We talked about her childhood, navigating the Nigerian music industry as an independent artist, honing her skills as a vocal coach, perf...

SugarMummyShine - To trademark or not?

Our first episode of 2021! Finally!! Forgive us. We have valid reasons. It has been quite the journey. 
Joining us to breakdown what in the world took us so long is Nigerian entertainment lawyer Akinyemi Ayinoluwa.
It's quite the tale.

Trailer: TheSNCPodcast with Folashade Anozie

Welcome to TheSNCPodcast, where we help to unravel the intriguing world of music, arts, and entertainment through insightful discussions with Nigerian artists, creatives, lawyers, music and business executives one show at a time.
Credits
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Radio Inc + Schullzz

Our final conversation of 2020 is with Sola Mogaji (Schullzz), a seasoned and influential Nigerian radio presenter, music curator, event host and businesswoman.
Over her 10 year broadcasting career and counting, Schullzz has interviewed various high ...

X-Men + 1 - Nigeria, Which way?

A lot has been going on in Nigeria. 
For those who are unaware, over the past couple of weeks, (beginning on the 3rd of October 2020) there were renewed #EndSARS protests calling for the end of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS,...

Beauty Chitchat with Jennifer Imevbore

Our 9th episode of the year is with Jennifer Imevbore, Founder and Creative Director of Rise & Glam Beauty based in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
COVID-19 has affected so many lives and industries and for people in the beauty industry, the need for safety, adapt...

Effective Communication with Aderinsola Adeyemi [Short Version]

This is the condensed version of our interview with Aderinsola Adeyemi, a Nigerian based diction coach, about diction, elocution, and best practices for communicating effectively.
Aderinsola graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with...

Effective Communication with Aderinsola Adeyemi [Full]

Effective communication is the topic of discussion on this episode.
Why effective communication?
With the increased visibility that Nigerian creatives, media and entertainment entrepreneurs, artist managers, and music executives continue to gain glob...

Oyinkansola Fawehinmi: A Noteworthy Conversation [Full]

On this episode, we're talking politics, strategy, value, copyright and more with Nigerian lawyer and music executive, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi.
Oyinkansola is a partner at Nigerian boutique law firm, Technolawgical Partners and business manager at Incu...

Oyinkansola Fawehinmi: A Noteworthy Conversation [Short version]

What role does leverage play when artists and labels decide to enter into a contract?
What should artists consider before signing a deal with a record company?
How did some Nigerian lawyers use the Nigerian Copyright Act to gain significant wins for ...

Edi Lawani: Live entertainment during a health pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the Nigerian live entertainment sector to a standstill.
With this present reality, how can artists, creatives, and technical experts pivot in response to this new normal?
What can the Nigerian government, as well, do...

Blaqbonez: Music, Marketing & Social Media

With the Coronavirus affecting major aspects of the entertainment industry, particularly the live sector, there's a steady glut of music and content being released by the second.
This new entertainment landscape makes it challenging for artists and c...

How should visual artists approach merchandising? [Bonus episode with Oliver Enwonwu]

We couldn't fit all Oliver Enwonwu said into one episode. 
So here's a bonus excerpt of him discussing the need for visual artists to be strategic when deciding to merchandise their work.

Oliver Enwonwu: Artist, Brand Strategist, & Curator [Short interview]

What's the state of visual arts and artists in Nigeria? What impact does forgery have on an artist's work? How does art valuation work?
Listen to Folashade Anozie speak with Oliver Enwonwu, a respected visual artist, brand strategist, and art adminis...

Oliver Enwonwu: Artist, Brand Strategist, & Curator [Full interview]

Branding & Advertisement in a COVID-19 world with Steve Babaeko

How should we approach advertising, marketing, and social media in a COVID-19 world?
Folashade Anozie spoke to Steve Babaeko, CEO of X3M Ideas, and he shared some insights and valuable tips for Nigerian ad agencies, creatives, musicians, and influenc...

Dayo Adeneye - A Nigerian Entertainment Luminary [Full Version]

Otunba Dayo Adeneye is our 3rd guest of the year. He is a broadcaster, investor, music executive, politician, and entertainment consultant.
Alongside Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye was instrumental in transforming the face of radio and TV in Nigeria. He...

Dayo Adeneye - A Nigerian Entertainment Luminary [Short Version]

Timzil: A go-getter!

Our 2nd episode of the year is with budding singer-songwriter, Timilehin Adeniyi who is better known as Timzil. Timzil's genre of music is R&B/Soul and he has been writing professionally for the past 6 years.
Our conversation with him covered his AMV...

A quick-fire chat with Chief Oladele Fajemirokun

Our first guest of 2020 is Chief(Dr.) Oladele Fajemirokun. Chief Fajemirokun is a Nigerian businessman, investor, and venture capitalist. He has more than 42 years of extensive experience in building businesses and creating wealth.

On the 15th of Ju...

Welcome to Season 4!

Olusola Adekola: Alaga 101

What does it mean to be an Alaga? Where did the concept of Alagas come from? Why do a good number of Nigerians have reservations about Alagas and some of the practices that they promote? 

Olusola Adekola, a seasoned Alaga, provides some answers to t...

Olalekan Ogunbanwo: A Broadcasting Maestro

For our 9th episode of the year, we dive into the world of broadcasting and journalism. Our guest for this episode is Olalekan Ogunbanwo, the former Permanent Secretary of Lagos Television, Eko FM, and Radio Lagos.

Our conversation covers his journe...

Oladele Ogunlana: Master of Ceremonies & Personal Development Coach

Mr Oladele Ogunlana is an experienced compere, consultant, and personal development coach based in Lagos Nigeria. 

He talks to us about his journey into the master of ceremonies space, tips for navigating the Nigerian compere industry, branding, and...

Japheth Omojuwa: Technology, Data, and the Music business

Japheth Omojuwa is a well known Nigerian public speaker, political commentator, and social media expert.

Using his book, Digital: The New Code of Wealth, as the starting point, he talks to host Folashade Anozie about how artists and/or others can ef...

Anwuli Roseline: Overcoming obstacles with fortitude

Summer 2019 is over and we kick things back up with budding music producer, songwriter, and sound designer Anwuli Roseline. Anwuli has a great life story.

Our conversation covered her journey into music, discovering she had a hearing disability, nav...

Femi Leye: Recording Artist, Music Producer, & Instrumentalist

Our final interview before we go on our summer break is with Nigerian recording artist, music producer, and instrumentalist, Femi Leye. Femi's creative exploits include his work with artists such as Youssou N'dour, Brymo, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, ...

Muna Martin: Digital distribution in Nigeria

On this episode of the pod we speak to Muna Martin, the General Manager at Freemedigital Ltd about digital distribution.

Gray Jones: The creative handyman

This episode features our chat with Gray Jones, a film composer, sound designer, music producer, and audio engineer.

Our conversation covered film/tv music, his musical journey, tips for breaking into the Nigerian film industry as a film/tv composer...

Oye Akideinde: The Music Man

We caught up with Oye Akideinde, the newly appointed Head of Over the Top (OTT) music services at MTN Group. Oye was also the former regional director of West Africa for Boomplay music.

The cross-section of topics discussed include: his journey into...

Ekellybeatz: Music producer and audio engineer

Renowned Nigerian music producer and audio engineer Ekellybeatz kicks off our third season. Our conversation covered music publishing, the need to be smart as a music producer, and more.
Do leave us a positive rating and comment about what you enjoye...

TheOfficialMaka: Soul-singer & Songwriter

Wrapping up Season 2 is our interview with Nigerian soul-singer and songwriter, Maka.

Coldflamesbeats: Music producer & Audio engineer

Our latest guest is Coldflamesbeats, a music producer and audio engineer. Coldflamesbeats is one of the few music producers in Nigeria artists turn to when searching for a producer that understands how to produce a rock record. We discuss his journey...

Only1Klem: Singer-Songwriter & Music Director

Our chit-chat is with Music Director and Singer-Songwriter, Nwamonye Ikemefuna, who is better known as Klem. Klem is a leading songwriter in Nigeria who has written for artists such as Seyi Shay, Yemi Alade, Emma Nyra, Davido, 9ice, and more.

DJ Coublon: Music Producer & Sound Engineer

Our 14th episode features music producer and sound engineer DJ Coublon. DJ Coublon gained major acclaim for his work on singer Iyanya's album 'Applaudise' and Tekno's hit single 'Duro'. He further became a household name as a result of his work on Ki...

SessBeats: Music producer

SessBeats, a music producer, songwriter, and artist discusses the creative process behind some of the seminal projects he has worked on and tips on how to handle your business as a music producer.

He also discusses stepping out as a music artist and...

Marqaimixx: Audio engineer

Marqaimixx is a leading audio engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. His work cuts across various sectors and industries: from corporations to Nigerian musicians such as Dammy Krane, 2Face Idibia, Falz, Niniola, Terry Apala, and Praiz.

Our conversation c...

Benie Macaulay: Music producer & Audio engineer

Back from our summer break, we kick things off with Benie Macaulay, a budding music producer and established Nigerian audio engineer. 

Our conversation with Benie covered his past and future music projects, his take on the critique of producer and e...

SizzlePRO: Music producer & songwriter

Music producer and songwriter, SizzlePRO shares his musical journey, the collaboration process behind some of his works, songwriting, navigating the discourse around music publishing in Nigeria, and much more.

Wilfresh Iguodala: A rising singer and songwriter

Rising Nigerian singer-songwriter, Wilfresh Iguodala is our latest guest. Wilfresh is behind the buzzworthy singles ‘I no like skul’ and ‘Love for you’.

Beatsbysarz: Music Producer

Our guest is Sarz. He discusses his journey into music, the creative process behind some of his biggest hits thus far, and the business of music.

Fiokee: Africa’s #1 Recording Guitarist

Fiokee, is a Nigerian guitarist, music producer, and music arranger who has been instrumental to the success of numerous Nigerian songs: D’Banj’s ‘Scapegoat’, Davido’s ‘Gobe’, Kiss Daniel’s ‘Woju’, Adekunle Gold’s ‘Orente', Yemi Alade’s ‘Kissing’, Te...

Tony Ross: Music Producer & Songwriter

We caught up with Nigerian music producer and songwriter, Tony Ross, at his home, to discuss his journey into music, his collaboration process with Cynthia Morgan, and music publishing.
Our sincere apologies for the audio quality.

Akinyemi Ayinoluwa: Contracts, Music, & ’Lawyering up in 2018.

We had that "oh so necessary" legal talk with Nigerian-based entertainment lawyer, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa. Akin talked to us about prevalent issues in the Nigerian music industry, strategies for music creatives not to get ripped off in 2018, and trends t...

Steve Babaeko: Music, Branding & more

Joining us is Steve Babaeko, CEO of X3M Music (a record label based in Lagos, Nigeria). He discussed his role as the CEO of X3M Music, music business journey, advice for successful artist and brand partnerships, contract partnerships, and more.

Terfa Gyado: Amplifying the Temple ethos

Terfa Tilley-Gyado is the Director of Communications for Temple Management Company.

He spoke to us about his work as Temple's Director of Communications, how Temple aims to change the talent, sports, and events management narrative in Nigeria/Africa...

DJ Jimmy Jatt: 43 minutes with the legend

Our 2nd episode is with the legend himself DJ Jimmy Jatt!

We discuss his journey into hiphop and deejaying, his popular ‘Road Block’ street party leading to numerous talent discoveries, the importance of transitions, the genesis of the Jump Off, & m...

Oscar Heman-Ackah: An unconventional music producer

To kick off season 2, we caught up with music producer and vocal instructor, Oscar Heman-Ackah.

Oscar discussed with us his foray into music production, collaborating with Darey, Simi, Adekunle Gold, music publishing, and more.

Jessica Bongos: A songbird broken to peace

We wrap up Season 1 with singer-songwriter, Jessica Bongos. 

She talks to us about her debut album 'Broken to Peace', being comfortable in her artistry, the possibility of a collaboration with her father, and more.

Efi Cruise: The Western-Southerner

On this episode we chat with budding 'Sound Boy' Efi Cruise.

Efi = A+ potential, dope voice, and an amazing story.

He chats with us about his genre of music/lack thereof, the music producer he wants to work with, how he balances his love for music ...

Sir Dauda: The Keeper of the Deepshop

Sir Dauda chats with us about 'jungle funk', 'Mohiri', record labels, 'judi-songwriting', and his upcoming EP 'Elements'.

Koch Okoye: The business of music, Nigerian music industry, and more

Koch Okoye, Director of Syncs at Immensum Music discusses music publishing, music synchronization, licensing, and what Nigerian producers are failing to pay attention to.

Tha Suspect: A legit person pikin

Tha Suspect opens up about a ton including his trying childhood, audio engineering, the genesis of his hit record 'I No Send You', and navigating the Nigerian music industry.
Songs played on the show:
1) Tha Suspect - 'I No Send You (Final) ft. All S...

Focusramon: A music producer & audio engineer

Focusramon opens up on changing his production moniker, his journey into music production and audio engineering, how the roles of a producer and audio engineer overlap, the uniqueness of Sir Dauda, and more.

Music played on the show: 

1) Eva Alordi...

DJ Teckzilla: Producer & renaissance man extraordinaire

DJ Teckzilla joins us on this episode to discuss Str8buttah's genesis, his next music tribute project: Hakeem Olajuwon, the importance of sweet spots when sampling, the uniqueness of Str8buttah acts, Phlow & Maka, and more.

Music heard on the pod:
1...

Tunde Adediran: Music & more with the auxiliary cord god

Our 11th episode is with Nigerian music critic and hip-hop head Olatunde Adediran. We discuss how McHammer influenced his love for hiphop, how the 2011 NBA lockout led to the creation of SYBT, the controversy that often came with his music reviews, t...

Efe Oraka: A cornucopia of depth & talent!

Our conversation with Efe Oraka covered artists interactions with their fans, what makes Abuja a great breeding ground for musicians, her life changing online moment with Jon Bellion, her love for the Yoruba language, and how the 'Sound of Music' inf...

Tomi Owo on keying into her chi

Tomi Owo speaks on the process of developing her music caterpillar into a butterfly, the background behind her LP, the soundtrack of her life, and what to expect from her in 2017.

Peeling back the layers with Myoa!

International singer-songwriter, Mayowa Sobamowo (Myoa) chats about her music and collaborative process, her experience at the Hollywood Musicians Institute, what led to her working relationship with Cobhams, attending the 2016 Grammys, her upcoming ...

A Food Music Session with Amaha

Amaha discusses her transition from an 'emo' child songwriter to a happier/more balanced songwriter, being recruited by the UN and the CIA, how Jeremiah Gyang was instrumental to her music, her encounter with Timbaland, and more.

Insights & perspective with Tha_XYZ!

Insights and perspective with Nigerian music producer, rapper, and video director, Tha_XYZ. 

Range: where he got his moniker from, what makes Unilag students special, his perspective on sampling, what it was like producing for ModeNine & IllBliss, h...

Good vibes with Pheelz!

Earlier in the year we got the opportunity to interview Pheelz at his studio. He discusses how he met Olamide, his Mr Producer Academy initiative, why ID Cabasa is his guardian angel, and why Nigerian producers do not get their dues.

Chopping it up with SeyiKeyz!

Seyi takes us through his musical background, the process of producing the 'Gold' album, the importance of collaboration as a producer, the importance of voice currency, and lots more!

The incomparable Tee-Y Mix!

We get to know more about the man behind the hits, why he relocated from Abuja to Lagos, the creative process behind some of his biggest hits, and lots more.

An abundance of awesomeness ft VTEK!

For our 2nd episode, popular Nigerian producer VTEK takes us through what it was like being Psquare's producer for three years, the ups and downs of the Nigerian music industry, and more. It's an interesting listen.

We Outchea! ft DJ Moe

For our very first episode, we chop it up with budding Nigerian music-producer DJ Moe at Soundbreed Studio. He talks to us about everything from his creative process, sampling, copyright, the current state of the Nigerian music industry, to his favor...

The SNC Podcast

Episodes

[Bonus] Lola Shoneyin on parenting, writing styles, and workshops

Lola Shoneyin on Ouida Bookstore, Publishing, & Community Libraries

Kunle Kuti on education, Fela, Kalakuta Museum, & creating a legacy

Ella Chikezie on Filmmaking, Climate Change, “Cross Line” and “Choke”

Lawrence Meju on Mental Health, Art & Architecture, and Creativity

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