Osikoya Speaks
By Osikoya Omowonuola
Osikoya SpeaksApr 12, 2024
Gen Next S2: EP2 | Elmah, The New Girl In Town
The new episode of season 2 features Elmah; a unique voice of the new vanguard of Afropop stars. Although Elmah was first discovered through Tiktok, after she release a freestyle and garnered reception from listeners and fans, the singer, songwriter and performer has always had a deep interest for music.
On this episode, we discuss her early love for music, growing up, the power of music for her, forthcoming plans +
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Production House: TWO Studios
Producer: Wonu Osikoya
Asst. producer: Dinma Beke
Gen Next S2: EP1 | There Can Only Be One Wizard Chan
The first episode of season 2 features Wizard Chan; a unique musical artist who curates a sound born out of love, pain, darkness and struggles. Along with the singer, songwriter and record producer from Okrika, Rivers State, we discuss growing up in Port Harcourt, creating a name for himself as well as becoming Wizard Chan + more.
Production House: TWO Studios
Producer: Wonu Osikoya
Asst. producer: Dinma Beke
Editor: Heskie Doe
Coloring: Heskie
S4: EP8 | Ajebo Hustlers, the dynamic duo
S4: EP7 | 44db, The Producer Collective Redefining Nigerian Music
44db have gained momentum in the Nigerian music scene. The collective of 11-producers are responsible for some of the biggest records across the continent including records such as “Declan Rice,” “Feel A Way” and more. On this episode, Wonu chops it up with Johnson IP, KD and Tobi Fads of the creative collective.
S4: EP6 | Wonu’s POV 1
S4: EP5 | Afrobeats Hall of Fame ft Titanium, Crayvelli & Nino
S4: EP4 | Taves Is Affirming His Place in Afropop
Osikoya Speaks special: Chapter 3
S4: EP2 | Hot Takes with Tolu Daniels
S4: EP1 | Victony vs Victony
Production: TWO Studios
EP 30 - In Loving Memory of Mohbad ft Wale (Special Tribute Episode)
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Production: TWO Studios
Audio Editor: Dan Akins
S3: EP10 | Filling The Gaps ft KD, Adeayo & Dolapo
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S3: EP9 | Ktizo Are Taking Music Production To Another World
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S3: EP8 | Who Even Is Shallipopi?
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S3: EP7 | Azanti Has Come Full Circle
On the brand new episode of the podcast, Wonu sits with Apex Village signee Azanti as they pick up from they left off two seasons ago. On this episode, they discuss Azanti’s current footing in the industry, the journey so far, signing with Def Jam Records + more. This episode is sponsored by Go Money - the digital bank with its core focus on simplifying banking. Get the Go Money app here https://gomoney.onelink.me/Gvlj/OSIKOYA and use my referral code Wonu99 Follow us on socials: Twitter: @Osikoyaspeaks Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks Tiktok: @Osikoyaspeaks
S3: EP6 | Legal Methods 101: The Artist vs Label Episode ft Ifeyinwa & Sanmi
On the new episode of the podcast, our host and anchor sits with entertainment lawyers Sanmi and Ifeyinwa to battle out cases which artists and labels may face in the music industry. Ifeyinwa defends the label as she is the Head of Legal Affairs at Chocolate City while Sanmi represents the artist as he works closely with artists. These scenarios may or may not be modelled after real life cases.
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Gen Next: EP5| Bloody Civilian Wants To Conquer The World
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S3: EP5 | The Evolution Of Film Soundtracks in Nollywood ft Stanley Okorie
On this week’s episode of Osikoya Speaks, Wonu sits with Nollywood composer, singer songwriter and record producer, Stanley Okorie to discuss the evolution of film soundtracks in nollywood, creating records such as “Billionaire” and “Mumu” at the time + more. This episode is sponsored by Go Money - the digital bank with its core focus on simplifying banking. Get the Go Money app here https://gomoney.onelink.me/Gvlj/OSIKOYA and use my referral code Wonu99 Production: ArrowHouse Studios (@arrowhhousestudios) Follow us on socials: Twitter: @Osikoyaspeaks Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks Tiktok: @Osikoyaspeaks
S3: EP4 | Afropop Uncensored ft. Feyikemi & Simi Badiru
On the brand new crossover episode of the Osikoya Speaks podcast, our host Wonu Osikoya is joined by the hosts of the F&S Uncensored, Feyikemi and Simi Badiru. They go through new music, afropop and its current position + more. _____________ Production: ArrowHouse Studios (@arrowhhousestudios) Follow our guests: Simi Badiru (@SimiBadiru) Feyikemi (@Feyyabb) Follow us on socials: Twitter: @Osikoyaspeaks Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks Tiktok: @Osikoyaspeaks
Gen Next: EP4 | The Rise Of Majeeed
On the fourth episode of Gen Next, Wonu sits with the talented Majeeed to touch on the past, present and the future of the artist. Through this episode, they discuss the rise of Majeeed, hustling his way to his current achievements, the power of determination and focus. Production: ArrowHouse Studios Follow our guest: Majeeedofficial Follow us on socials: Twitter: @Osikoyaspeaks Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks Tiktok: @Osikoyaspeaks
Gen Next: EP3 | Its A Kold World And We're Just Living In It
On the brand new episode of Gen Next, our host Wonu Osikoya sits with the talented Kold AF and they discuss the come up of Kold, becoming an icon in the industry + more Production: @arrow-house
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S3: EP3 | Apex Village — The Creative Collective Building Their Own Narrative
On the new episode of Osikoya Speaks, our host Wonu Osikoya chops it up with Apex Village founders and music creatives, PsychoYP and ThrillMax. They discuss the origin of Apex Village, its growth over the years as well as what's to come. ________ Production: ArrowHouse Studios Follow our guests: ThrillMax (@Thrillxmax) PsychoYP (@PsychoYP) Follow us on socials: Twitter: @Osikoyaspeaks Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks Tiktok: @Osikoyaspeaks
Gen Next: EP2 | TARIQ, The Son Of The Moon
On the new segment 'Gen Next' setup with the agenda to spotlight fast riding creatives, our host Wonu Osikoya sits with singer, songwriter and performer TARIQ, to discuss the journey so far, being a young artist on the come up, preparing for what's next and new music Production: ArrowHouse Studios Guest: TARIQ
Gen Next: EP1 | Oladapo Wants To Make Priceless Music
On the new segment 'Gen Next' setup with the agenda to spotlight fast riding creatives, our host Wonu Osikoya sits with singer, songwriter and performer Oladapo to talk through is journey as a music creative on the rise, where he's currently at in his career, his forthcoming album and more. Production: ArrowHouse Studios
S3: EP2 | Andre Vibez, The New School Hitmaker
On the brand new episode of Osikoya Speaks, Wonu sits with Mavin record producer and songwriter Andre Vibez, to discuss growing up in musical family, signing with Mavin Records, making hits, the successful of "Calm Down" + more Production: ArrowHouse Studios
S3: EP1 - Not So Afrobeats
On the brand new episode of the new season of Osikoya Speaks, Culture journalist Motolani Alake and Creative consultant and talent manager Excel Joab sit with Wonu to discuss all things afropop, predictions for the new music year and more.
Production: Arrow House Studios
Full Team Credits: Levi Adewunmi - Producer
Dinma Beke - Social Strategist
Obed Duruoha - Graphics Designer
EP8: It’s A Wrap pt. 2: Top Albums, 2022 ft Kulupsy, Folu, Igho & Mayokun
On the final episode of Osikoya Speaks: Season 2, Music executives Kulupsy, Igho Major, Mayokun and Foluade sit with our host Wonu Osikoya to discuss and debate their Top 5 albums of the year, 2022
EP8 | It’s A Wrap: Top Songs, 2022 ft Kulupsy, Folu, Igho & Mayokun
On the final episode of Osikoya Speaks: Season 2, Music executives Kulupsy, Igho Major, Mayokun and Foluade sit with our host Wonu Osikoya to discuss and debate their Top 5 songs of the year, 2022
S2: EP7 | Hot Takes ft Submaroach
In conversation with the hosts of Submarine & A Roach podcast, KOJ and Tmt. On all new episode of Osikoya Speaks, we discussed afropop and its hottest takes, rap culture and its development, new music + more
S2: EP6 | Fashion & its relevance to Afropop ft 777 boys
On all brand new episode of Osikoya Speaks, our host Wonu Osikoya sits with Twizei and Benson to discuss fashion and style in Afropop, its evolution and the shape shift in Nigerian afropop space + more, tap in.
Production: ArrowHouse Studios
Igbòrò: EP1 | Mohbad, the Ikorodu-born star
On the new segment of Osikoya Speaks Igbòrò, Wonu Osikoya and her co-host Wale Oloworekende sit with Mohbad Imole to discuss growing up in Ikorodu, Street pop as a movement and its roots Production: [@Arrowhousestudios]
S2: EP5 - Signed, Joeboy
[Production: @Arrowhousestudios]
S2: EP4 - The "Perfect Rollout"
S2: EP3 - A Doze of Foza
On the brand new episode of Osikoya Speaks, Wonu Osikoya sits with legal practitioner and award-winning entertainment lawyer Foza Fawehinmi (@Fozadoza) to discuss royalties, splits, contracts and the realities of the music industry + more.
Production: @arrowhousestudios
Podcast: @Osikoyaspeaks
S2: EP2 - The "God Complex" Episode with Deola Jaiyesimi
On the new episode of Osikoya Speaks, our host Wonu Osikoya sits down with Senior label manager, The Orchard, West Africa Adeola Jaiyesimi (@TheAhmed__) to discuss The 'God Complex' within the Nigerian music industry, show culture in Nigeria, new music + more.
Production: Arrowhouse Studios (@arrowhousestudios)
Instagram: @Osikoyaspeaks
S2: EP1 - Doing Things Right
On the new episode of the new season of Osikoya Speaks '"Doing Things Right," Wonu Osikoya talks us through the reason for the long break and the ides behind the new season. She also weighs in on issues faced in the music industry as well as how she believes this can be avoided. TAP IN.
Full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XWtslvnODbk
Production: Arrowhouse Studios (@arrowhousestudios)
Ep10 - Music Heads
On the final episode of the season, I sat with a couple of my friends and we talked music! We talked about issues we face as behind the scenes creatives and just industry issues in general. Tolu Daniels; Playlist curator, A&R and Music Enthusiast, Feyi; Music PR and Curator (The49thStreet), ThrillMax; A&R and Producer (Apex Village).
Music credits:
Rendezvous - Loti & KD ft. Hyphen
Yuu - Zilla Oaks
Red Wine - Jay Cliff
Right back - Skaa ft. Buju
Degrees - Jake Doe
With you - Nu baby
Ep9 - Champagne Talks With AL Ghalib
Ghalib and I bond over a glass of champagne, talking music and other fun stuff. Ghalib explains why he took a long break off creating and making music. We talk new projects, when to expect it and what to expect! Tap in!
Stream The Ghalibonawave EP Vol. 1 on
Apple music ==> https://t.co/5tua4FsBXy?amp=1
Spotify ==> https://t.co/RRbHsZ31kr?amp=1
Ep8 - It's Dami Oniru.
R&B Singer Songwriter, Dami Oniru speaks to me about what creating music is about for her. We talk about her Debut EP 'Bri's Lounge' and we look into old Dami Oniru music as well.
Stream Bri's Lounge on
Apple music ==> https://t.co/uqqsDAhxBc?amp=1
Spotify ==> https://t.co/uLA1HWob03?amp=1
Ep7 - Presenting P.Priime
All you need to know about P.Priime. P.Priime speaks to me about what it's like balancing life, dealing with the music industry pressure and still staying consistent with music! The multi-genre producer explains how being young has no way stopped him from getting what he wants when he wants it. Listen to P.Priime and i talk music!
I also speak on music that dropped this month, my favourites and my Song of the month!
Ep6 - Moments with Marv
This week, I'm joined by the highly-rated Marv OTM- rapper and audio engineer signed to Apex Village. Marv touches on some of his influences, Migos and Kanye West, and the roles they’ve played in shaping his sound. He also explains the processes involved in creating music and the secret behind the use of “North” on his projects. Marv helps us to understand the evolution of his music so far. There is a quick fire questions segment at the end of the episode. Some Interesting responses too
Link to some of his projects =>>
Apple music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/marv-otm/1308341624
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6d8xfrC9LQGafSliHHxEZq?si=jMV_FwDsQquQ6SKTXn736A
Ep5 - Small talk with SmallzTheDJ
Best conversation with SmallzTheDJ. He takes us throw what it's like being a DJ and also what making mixes are about for him. Link to his mixes on soundcloud ==> https://t.co/X3cpTpu8ae?amp=1
Ep4 - FebruaryFavorites
This episode highlights my favorite songs of the month! The delivery by some of these artistes this in the last month was insane. I've made a playlist of my favorite records and hopefully you enjoy these songs as much as i do.
Apple Music ==> https://t.co/YQwkTxoFnx?amp=1
Spotify ==> https://t.co/fiXdFOBEbP?amp=1
Ep3 - Vol. 1 with Azanti
Azanti takes us through the details of his sound- the R&B, Afro, HipHop elements of his music. Fresh off getting signing a deal, he immediately followed up with dropping an album, “YP & Azanti, Vol 1” with fellow Apex Village artist, PsychoYP and he briefly takes us through the creative processes and some challenges faced while making of this masterpiece. Azanti defines his sound as ‘R&B Fusion’. Tune in to hear some of his interesting responses to my quick fire questions! Stream his debut album here https://jamdistro.digital/YP_Azanti
Ep2 - Remy-niscing
On this episode, we get into conversation with the multi-talented Producer, Singer, Songwriter Remy Baggings. Remy discusses the origins of his sound and how his career began. He describes his very interesting creative process and gives us a hint on when to expect new music/project from him. Remy gives his take on some artists/producers to watch out for in the Nigerian music scene. Tune in too hear some exclusive Remy music, from several years ago till now!
Here's a link to all of Remy's projects =>> https://t.co/fW4zhTgl9k?amp=1
Ep1 - The Intro.
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