Fishing For Fame

By Isshak Abdullai

Fishing For fame is a podcast measuring the price African musicians paid to gain all the glitz and glamour. After using their voices and instruments as tools to dig themselves ou... more

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How many episodes does Fishing For Fame have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Fishing For Fame episodes:

March 24, 2023 Adekunle GOLD - From the King of Photoshop to the King of AfroPop
On today's show, Isshak Abdullai explores how Adekunle Gold moved from designing the logo of Olamide’s YBNL in the early 2010's to signing unto Def Jam Records in 2023.

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March 17, 2023 Kwesi Arthur and Bigg Homie Flee - Stunna & Wayne with the same endin'
When the two started 7 years ago, Bigg Homie Flee believed they were "Stunna & Wayne with a better ending'... but here we are…
And it’s not a bad thing to be honest. Because… As people grow, their perspective about life changes. This week, Isshak Abdullai explores the rise and fall of Ground UP Chale! - The music label...

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10min
February 24, 2023 Music Therapy with Omah Lay, Libianca and Qing Madi
On this episode: Isshak Abdullai explores how the new generation of artistes are opening up to fans, embracing their mortality and encouraging everyone to do better.

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12min
February 17, 2023 The Final 6.5 Hours of South African Rapper AKA
Isshak Abdullai explores the eventful Life and Legacy of South African Rapper AKA and the events that led to his last day with us. RIP SUPA MEGA #LongLiveAKA #LongLiveBHOVA
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16min
February 10, 2023 Ebony Reigns Forever
On this episode, Isshak Abdullai looks back at Ebony's Reign. She passed on to glory at age 21… 8 days away from her 22nd birthday which fell on 16th February 2018.
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10min
February 03, 2023 How TEMS changed Alternative Music
Isshak Abdullai explores how Tems, resigned her office job in 2018 to become the most sought after voice in the music industry around the world.

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9min
January 27, 2023 Sarkodie - From Tema to Trench Town
Isshak Abdullai explores how Sarkodie rose from the streets of Tema, a city built in 1960 as a man-made harbour to being on the same record as Bob Marley - a global music icon who moved to Trench Town when he was only 14 to start making music.

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11min
January 19, 2023 Black Sherif - Applying Pressure
On this episode, Isshak Abdullai explores Black Sherif's rise from the streets of Konongo in Ghana to the main stages of International Festivals home and abroad. His rise has been so fast many artistes in his class are forced to play catch up.

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18min
January 14, 2023 Fishing For Fame: Let's Start Here
Welcome to Fishing For fame! This podcast will measure the price African musicians pay to gain all the glitz and glamor. After using their voices and instruments as tools to dig themselves out of obscurity, each episode will explore their lives under the spotlight.

In each episode, host Isshak Abdullai (@StoryByIsshak) will look at how the musician started, where they are in their journey and how they balance everything as they zoom on the fast lane of fame.
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FAQs about Fishing For Fame:

How many episodes does Fishing For Fame have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.