VIP ACCESS is a Music & Culture podcast by Anyiko Owoko spotlighting Africa’s most promising talent and creatives. This podcast grants you a front row pass into timeless interviews while providing a platform for rising as well as established artists across the continent. Since launching in 2018, Anyiko has interviewed over 80 African music stars.
Evajay is a dynamic and multi-talented Nigerian music artist from Port Harcourt. His skills range from singing, songwriting, music production and performance. From soulful ballads to upbeat dance tracks, his music is an eclectic blend of styles. His passion for music began at an early age, as he honed his craft as a bass player in his local church band. In this interview he takes me through the push and pull of dabbling in engineering and music. Following his graduation from the university, Evajay pursued a career as a petroleum engineer, but his love for music never faded. Drawing on his years of experience and self-taught skills, in 2023 Evajay decided to follow his heart and pursue music full-time. As he evolves, Evajay’s unique style and approach to music continues to gain him a loyal following. Check out his single & video “Kununu” via https://ingrv.es/kununu-nov-9 #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko #Evajay #Nigeria Season 4 Eps 21 Subscribe to VIP ACCESS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO Anyiko TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/ Anyiko TV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyikotv Anyiko TV on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv
Jess White is the director and founder of Akum Agency and also a very good friend of mine. He works as an Artist Manager, Booking Agent, Music Consultant and Creative Producer. Jess White is a creative and dynamic artist manager, booking agent, music consultant and event producer, providing a platform to music, the arts and creative expression in South Africa, the region and beyond. In 2014, he founded Akum Agency, an independent artist management, booking agency, music consultancy, event promotion and creative production company. Akum Agency represents a diverse roster of artists from South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Sudan, Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Cameroon/New Zealand, nurturing their respective talents and building their profile to national and international audiences. As an arts and music consultant White has vast experience in event and festival management, music export, event and festival programming, financial management, music video production, marketing, logistics, workshop facilitation, reporting writing to and music journalism. Past clients have included: Australasian Worldwide Music Expo, Apple Music, Azgo Festival, Beneath the Baobabs Festival, Blankets & Wine Festival, The British Council, Bushfire Festival, Concerts SA, First Floor Gallery, Igoda, IOMMa, JazzFest Berlin, Joburg Art Fair, Littlegig, Luju Festival, Music In Africa, Modzi Arts Gallery, Ongala Festival, OSISA, Platoon, Pro Helvetia, Nafasi Art Space, Sakifo Festival, Sauti za Busara Festival, Visa For Music, Zakifo Festival and more. #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko #JessWhite #Australia #SouthAfrica Season 4 Eps 20 Subscribe to VIP ACCESS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO Anyiko TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/ Anyiko TV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyikotv Anyiko TV on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv
Do2dtun aka Energy gAD is Nigeria’s biggest hype master with energy like no other. In fact, in this interview he expounds on how he managed to commercialize hype and energy throughout his notable career in the entertainment industry. He is also one of Nigeria's most respected media personalities and industry movers and shakers. He is an on-air media personality, an actor, a TV Host and media entrepreneur. He gained widespread recognition as a TV and Radio personality, hosting shows and concerts, after founding a dance group called Xtreme Dancers and appearing in popular music videos for songs. Do2dtun is well-versed with the African entertainment and music scene, having toured and traveled extensively, even sharing a stage with major stars like Ice Prince and Olamide. This, alongside his other passion of bringing out the hype in anything or at any event, has made him one of Africa's leading cultural influencers and one of Nigeria's most bankable event MCs. He has inspired a young generation of entertainers and creatives with his positive attitude, wonderful voice, proper words and charm. He is now entering an era of using his power and networks to connect creatives across Africa to share skills and knowledge so as to move Africa's entertainment industry forward. #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko #Do2dtun #Nigeria Season 4 Eps 19 Subscribe to VIP ACCESS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO Anyiko TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/ Anyiko TV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyikotv Anyiko TV on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv
Barak Jacuzzi is a Nairobi rapper raised in Kenya and the United States. He spent most of his life between Kenya and the US and this has influenced his general outlook and approach to pop culture. In this interview, Barak shares his love for his Nairobi lifestyle and desire to one day settle down and have kids or a baby mama. Over the years Barak has built a steady brand as an all rounded public figure. He says that people know him either as a socialite or their favourite rapper, radio personality, crush or sometimes the public figure some people don't like. And he's ok with all that. The self proclaimed coco master is an advocate for more vibes or "more juice" as he likes to put it. His discography includes 'The Juice Bar' (2017), 'The Juice Bar 2' (2019), 'The Juice Bar 3' (2022) and with an upcoming conceptual album featuring Silvertone Barz. Get ready for more juice because he says there hasn't been a Kenyan album with a concept this sick! #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko #BarakJacuzzi #Kenya Season 4 Eps 18 Subscribe to VIP ACCESS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO Anyiko TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/ Anyiko TV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyikotv Anyiko TV on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv
Kenyan singer-songwriter TheOnlyRosa's music is influenced by 90s Pop music. Her melodic style reflects her love for African Soul and R&B. A career in music was always on the horizon for her as she started writing songs at the age of 12 and everybody she met was struck by her vocals and encouraged her to take music as a profession. Her proficiency in languages was an advantage as she could also write songs in Swahili and Chinese. She is also a visual artist and loves painting and drawing just as much as singing. TheOnlyRosa is today one of Kenya's most distinct urban and pop artists. Her ability to tug her fans' heartstrings with her sweet vocals, witty storytelling and captivating performances has made her a household name. In this interview, we both discover that we share a first name (at least parts of it) and a very similar story on personal identity and how that either gives or takes away your self confidence. Rosa's discography includes 'Original Copy', 'Waves' EP (2020) and 'ROSA LAND' album (2022). Stream 'ROSA LAND' album here: https://platoon.lnk.to/rosa-land #VIPACCESSWithAnyiko #TheOnlyRosa #Kenya Season 4 Eps 17 Subscribe to VIP ACCESS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO Anyiko TV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyikotv/ Anyiko TV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyikotv Anyiko TV on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@anyikotv