9 episodes

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 out of obscurity, each episode explores their lives under the spotlight. 
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Fishing For Fame Isshak Abdullai

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

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 out of obscurity, each episode explores their lives under the spotlight. 
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    Adekunle GOLD - From the King of Photoshop to the King of AfroPop

    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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    • 8 min
    Kwesi Arthur and Bigg Homie Flee - Stunna & Wayne with the same endin'

    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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    • 9 min
    Music Therapy with Omah Lay, Libianca and Qing Madi

    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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    • 11 min
    The Final 6.5 Hours of South African Rapper AKA

    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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    • 15 min
    Ebony Reigns Forever

    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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    • 9 min
    How TEMS changed Alternative Music

    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.
    Follow the host on social @StoryByIsshak


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    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

2 Ratings

ilidr3 ,

Great resource for the breakthrough stories of contemporary African music

Looking forward to the growth of this podcast. The content is concise, straight to the point and insightful. The breaktrhough stories of contemporary African music, has another home!

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