Africa Unfiltered

In this episode of “Africa Unfiltered,” Bizzle Osikoya — a powerhouse in Nigeria’s music industry and co-founder of The Plug Entertainment — breaks down how he helped shape the foundation of Afrobeats and what continues to fuel his journey. As an A&R, he has been instrumental in developing artists such as Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, and Naeto C, and he played a key role in bringing African music to global stages by helping launch the iconic One Africa Music Fest. Bizzle also reflects on how Don Jazzy inspired his start, why artist development in Nigeria still matters, and why he’s pushing back against the idea that Nigerian artists only make Afrobeats. We also dive into his latest chapter with WEBEK Studios — his new global film and TV company aiming to tell African stories.

Ghanaian artist and producer Quamina MP joins "Africa Unfiltered" to talk about the inspiration behind his debut album Love In The Club, how he walked away from school to chase his dream, juggling beats and bars, and why he always keeps it rooted in the streets. He even reveals his favorite Ghanaian dish and who pushed him the most on the album.

James BKS is a French-Cameroonian artist and producer whose music blends West African rhythms with hip-hop and Afro-pop. In this episode, he shares the story behind his latest single, "Waka Go," a song about loyalty and the quiet strength it takes to stay committed. He also opens up about growing up between Paris, the U.S., and Cameroon and how that shaped his sound.

We talk about the freedom that comes with being independent, why being seen as more than a producer matters to him, and what his upcoming EP See Us Rise means at this point in his journey. James also reflects on his work with artists like Idris Elba, Q-Tip, and will.i.am, and what collaboration means when it goes beyond music.

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