The Joey Akan Experience
The Joey Akan Experience is a long-form conversation series hosted by Joey Akan, a Nigerian culture journalist and media personality. Each episode features a diverse range of guests including filmmakers, academics, religious leaders, and industry builders, engaging in deep, unhurried discussions about ideas and experiences shaping the world. New episodes are released bi-weekly.
Episodes
Omowunmi Dada: I'm a Terrible Actor in Real Life
Nollywood has no shortage of talent. What it lacks is the infrastructure to hold onto it. Joey Akan sits down with award-winning actress Omowunmi Dada for a conversation about identity, purpose, fame and the realities of building a life in Nigerian entertainment.Omowunmi reflects on her journey as an actress, the values that have shaped who she is, the emotional demands of inhabiting diff
Stan Nwosu: Is the Queen of Sheba in Ogun State?
What if one of the most famous stories from ancient history has a connection to Nigeria?In Episode 5 of The Joey Akan Experience, Joey Akan sits down with archaeologist Stan Nwosu to explore the stories, discoveries and questions surrounding Africa’s past — including the intriguing possibility of a connection between the Queen of Sheba and Osun State.From archaeology and ancient civilizat
Opeyemi Famakin: Nigerians Don't Know Their Food
Joey Akan sits down with food critic and cultural commentator Opeyemi Famakin for a conversation that goes far beyond restaurants and reviews.From his early days in journalism to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential food voices, Opeyemi reflects on the journey that transformed his career and reshaped how Nigerians think about food. He explains why many Nigerians have a limited under
Oreoluwa Adedoyin: Why Africa Needs to Go Back to Ifá Worship
Joey Akan sits down with Ifá and Èṣù priestess Oreoluwa in one of the most spiritually charged and historically rich conversations of the season.From Bible competitions and prayer warrior to becoming one of Nigeria’s most unapologetic voices in Yoruba traditional religion, Oreoluwa takes us on her powerful journey of spiritual awakening. She opens up about growing up deeply Christian in a
Jim Iyke: The Evolution of A Nollywood Bad Boy
Joey Akan sits down with Nollywood’s ultimate bad boy, Jim Iyke, for a raw and introspective dialogue about his journey from the streets into stardom, and the man he has become today.Jim opens up about growing up Igbo with parents who orchestrated his future, the heavy price of purpose over love, the unrelenting pressure of relevance, and why entertainment is where demons live. From learn
Layi Wasabi: The Business of Comedy in Africa
The Joey Akan Experience returns with a compelling first episode featuring one of Nigeria's most influential creators, Layi Wasabi.Joey Akan sits down with Layi Wasabi for an honest and insightful conversation about his journey from law school to becoming a household name. Together, they explore the realities of building a career in content creation, navigating public attention, managing
How Paul Onwuanibe Built a $1B Real Estate Empire
In this compelling episode of The Joey Akan Experience, Joey Akan engages in a rare, in-depth conversation with Paul Onwuanibe, the visionary British-Nigerian business magnate and Group CEO of Landmark Africa.Paul shares the remarkable story of how he transformed marshland into one of the continent’s most iconic real estate and leisure empires — building Landmark Africa into a multi-billi
How Kemen Built Africa’s Top Gym
In this powerful debut episode of The Joey Akan Experience, host Joey Akan sits down with Ekemini Ekerette, popularly known as Kemen — fitness entrepreneur, master trainer, and founder of Pure Fitness Africa, one of the continent’s most successful and premium gym brands.From his early days as a Big Brother Naija housemate to building a thriving fitness empire that includes state-of-the-ar
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