Blacvolta Podcast | Africa's Creative Economy

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The BlacVolta Podcast is an audio-first platform dedicated to documenting, decoding, and accelerating the African creative economy. Built for creators, founders, cultural operators, and industry leaders, the podcast explores how creativity intersects with business, technology, media, fashion, music, nightlife, and policy across Africa and the diaspora.

  1. vor 1 Tag

    Most African DJs Never Make It International - Conversation with DJ Shagy

    Talent isn't enough to go global—you need leverage. In this episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, DJ Shaggy reveals the realities of building an international DJ career from Ghana. He breaks down the business of Accra's nightlife, the economic blueprint behind "Dirty December," and why today's DJs must operate as entrepreneurs and brand builders. From studying Psychology to getting featured on the FIFA soundtrack, DJ Shaggy offers actionable insights on strategy, networking, and scaling your creative business beyond borders.

  2. 13. Juli

    ⁠⁠Can Neo-Soul survive in an Afrobeats dominated Africa ? A Conversation with Ria Boss

    In this inspiring episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, we sit down with Ria Boss—singer-songwriter, community builder, and the beloved "Cat Mama"—to tackle the ultimate question facing modern African creators: how do you build a sustainable creative life without compromising who you are? Moving between London, Gabon, and Ghana during her childhood as the daughter of a trailblazing diplomat mother, Ria’s multicultural upbringing taught her to think big while staying fiercely rooted in her artistic truth. Ria pulls back the curtain on the business of being an independent artist, sharing a refreshingly honest perspective on acknowledging her own privilege and using it to create opportunities for others through her creative hub, Kitty Palace, and Black Girls Glow. She candidly discusses her decision to walk away from major labels that pressured her to change her personal style and genre, choosing instead a self-sustained path. She also breaks down how independent creators can survive and thrive by building strong professional networks, securing grants, and utilizing fully funded international artist residencies. We also dive deep into her personal healing journey, exploring how severe loss, grief, and heartbreak birthed her critically acclaimed, raw debut live album, Remember. Tune in to discover what it truly means to honor your journey and build a lasting, independent legacy in Africa's creative economy. #BlacVoltaPodcast #BlacVolta #RiaBoss #CatMama #GhanaianMusic #AfricanCreativeEconomy #IndependentArtist #NeoSoul #AlternativeMusic #AltéScene #BlackGirlsGlow #KittyPalace #CreativeSustainability #ArtistResidencies #CreativeFreedom #HumanErrorOverAI

  3. 8. Juli

    Has Gen Z taken over Africa's Entertainment industry - Michael Nichols

    In this episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, we sit down with Michael Nichols, widely known as the “Gen Z Godfather,” to explore how a new generation is reshaping the future of entertainment across the continent. From nightlife and events to influencer culture, Afrobeats, brand partnerships, and the creator economy, Michael shares why Gen Z has become the audience every brand wants to reach. Drawing from his experiences working across Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, Michael offers an insider’s perspective on youth culture, the evolution of African entertainment, and what the next decade could look like for creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and event organizers. In this episode, we discuss: •⁠ ⁠Has Gen Z officially taken over Africa’s entertainment industry? •⁠ ⁠How Gen Z is changing nightlife, events, and lifestyle culture. •⁠ ⁠Lessons from working across Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. •⁠ ⁠The future of entertainment in Africa. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, marketer, artist, event organizer, or simply interested in where African culture is heading, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to BlacVolta for conversations at the intersection of entertainment, business, nightlife, technology, and the African creator economy. #GenZ #Africa #AfricanEntertainment #Afrobeats #CreatorEconomy #Nightlife #Ghana #Nigeria #SouthAfrica #Podcast #BlacVolta #YouthCulture #EntertainmentIndustry

  4. 12. Juni

    800 Weddings later | How Eddy Acquah became Ghana’s Top Mc and Realtor

    What does it take to build two thriving careers in industries where most people can barely survive one? Eddy Acquah A.K.A. Happy Guy is one of Ghana's most sought-after MC and founder of Eddy Acquah Properties. He joins us for a conversation that is equal parts business masterclass and honest reflection on what it really means to build something meaningful in Accra. From MCing his father's 60th birthday with zero experience to hosting over 800 events at the Kempinski, Marriott, and Mövenpick, Eddy breaks down how he turned a side hustle into one of Ghana's most recognised personal brands. He talks about the business side of the mic invoicing, pricing, negotiation, staying relevant and why character and patience will outlast talent every single time. On the real estate side, Eddy gets candid about Ghana's property market, who it's really built for, why affordability is relative, the truth about diaspora investment, and how to do proper due diligence before you hand over your life savings for a plot of land you may never possess. He also unpacks the African Real Estate Festival and what it means to start keeping Africa's money inside Africa. This episode also goes deep on faith, personal branding, the 90-second elevator pitch, why social media is lying to your generation, and what legacy looks like when you refuse to be put in one box.

  5. 5. Mai

    The Filmmaker with no Film school, Meet Meekah Jagun , who now directs Tiwa Savage, Black Sherif etc

    From picking up a camera with zero film school experience to directing some of the most visually exciting music videos in Afrobeats, filmmaker Meekah Jagun is part of a new generation of African creatives redefining storytelling through visuals. In this episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, Meekah Jagun breaks down his unconventional journey into filmmaking, navigating the creator economy in Africa, and what it takes to build standout visuals for artists like Tiwa Savage, Black Sherif, KiDi, and King Promise. The conversation dives into: •⁠ ⁠Building a filmmaking career without film school •⁠ ⁠The rise of Africa’s creator economy •⁠ ⁠Directing music videos in the Afrobeats era •⁠ ⁠Creative pressure, storytelling, and visual identity •⁠ ⁠Working with major artists and pushing creative boundaries •⁠ ⁠How technology and AI are changing filmmaking in Africa •⁠ ⁠The future of African cinema and music visuals globally Meekah Jagun’s journey is proof that talent, vision, and consistency can open doors in Africa’s growing creative industry. From picking up a random camera to becoming one of the most talked-about young directors in Afrobeats, this episode is a deep dive into creativity, culture, ambition, and the future of African storytelling. Watch till the end and don’t forget to subscribe to BlacVolta for more conversations around entertainment, music, nightlife, fashion, film, and the African creator economy. #BlacVolta #MeekahJagun #Afrobeats #Filmmaking #CreatorEconomy #AfricanCinema #MusicVideos #TiwaSavage #BlackSherif #KiDi #KingPromise #AfricanCreators #CreativeEconomy #Videography #Director #Podcast #Entertainment #AfricanMusic #FilmDirector #Africa

  6. 20. Apr.

    She Books Burna Boy, Davido & Wizkid — Inside AfroFuture’s Talent Strategy | Khadijat El-Alawa

    She’s booked Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Rema, and Asake to one of Africa’s biggest festivals — AfroFuture. Today on the podcast, we sit down with Khadija El Alawa, the Head of Music and Talent at AfroFuture. With nearly a decade in the game, she breaks down her journey through leadership and entrepreneurship — from building in the music industry to running an FMCG business — and what it takes to navigate a male-dominated space at the highest level. Tune in.

  7. 9. Apr.

    70% of my Earnings is from Overseas – The Influencer Game in Ghana ft. Ellen Osabutey

    On this episode, we sit down with Ellen Osabutey, one of Ghana's biggest lifestyle and fashion influencers, to break down the uncomfortable economics of the creator scene. How much do brands actually pay? Where is the money really coming from? And is any of this lifestyle actually real? Ellen takes us through her journey, from a viral photo that got her over 10K new followers overnight, to brand deal , to the mental toll of always looking polished. She's honest about body privilege, the pressure on young women replicating influencer lifestyles, and why she'll preblock people without hesitation. This isn't about the aesthetics. It's about the business, the money, and what's really happening behind the posts.

  8. 17. März

    Creator Spotlight with Ameyaw Debrah, Ghana’s biggest Entertainment Journalist.

    Today’s guest is Ameyaw Debrah who has been at the center of Ghanaian entertainment media for over two decades. From blogging to breaking stories, interviews, and shaping how Ghanaian entertainment travels across Africa and the diaspora — he’s built one of the most recognizable voices in the industry. But today we’re not just talking headlines. We’re going deep into the man behind the media — his upbringing, the struggles of building a media brand from scratch, the artists, the controversies, the embarrassing moments, and what it really takes to survive Ghana’s entertainment industry.

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The BlacVolta Podcast is an audio-first platform dedicated to documenting, decoding, and accelerating the African creative economy. Built for creators, founders, cultural operators, and industry leaders, the podcast explores how creativity intersects with business, technology, media, fashion, music, nightlife, and policy across Africa and the diaspora.

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