Grit Talk Podcast

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GRIT TALK Podcast, where we talk about the business of creativity with a focus on sharing tips and tricks for aspiring and accomplished professionals in the creative industry. We are coming to you with guests whose experience ranges from legal practice, talent management, to comedy writing and creative entrepreneurship. Ever wondered about the moves to make yourself a success in the Creative Business? GRIT TALK Pod is for you!

08/19/2025

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATIVITY ( EP 10 GRIT TALK FEAT OLUWATOBI "ICON" OREOLUWA)

Oluwatobi “Icon” Oreoluwa is a media entrepreneur and creative powerhouse known for his dynamic presence and bold projects. Describing himself as a “Gentleman of the street,” he juggles roles across iconic brands like Iconic Stuff Only, Street Church and Ashtag Team. Tobi is also actively engaged in Africa’s music and creative scene, having appeared on influential panels such as the “Artist Blueprint” at Make Music Lagos 2025. His content, ranging from street‑style visuals to behind‑the‑scenes of media and music events, echoes his tagline: “Just an Icon Living & Loving.” In 2023, he launched Iconic Stuff Entertainment, a “kingdom‑focused” full‑service record label and entertainment collective, inspired by his stint managing AnEndlessOcean. The label aims to propel African artists onto the global stage while prioritizing creative freedom, fair collaboration, and mutual profitability, guided by empathy and a refusal to cling to industry norms.

47 min
08/12/2025

REWRITING THE NARRATIVE: AI AND STORYTELLING ( EP 9 GRIT TALK FEAT MALIK AFEGBUA)

Malik Afegbua is a Nigerian filmmaker, artist, and creative technologist renowned for his innovative approach to the arts using AI technology. He’s the founder and CEO of Slickcity Media, a full‑stack media production company, blending film, VR, AI, and photography to craft immersive narratives. In January 2023, he gained global attention with "The Elder Series," a collection of AI-generated images depicting seniors in stylish, colourful attire on a fashion runway. The project garnered praise for its positive portrayal of elderly individuals while also sparking debate about AI's impact on human creativity in art. Malik’s approach emphasizes ethical, culturally rooted AI practice—utilizing tools like Midjourney, Photoshop, and Illustrator to co‑create artwork that preserves originality and challenges biased narratives in tech. Beyond "The Elder Series," Malik is building Africa’s first large‑language model, archiving Lagos in VR, curating youth‑empowerment initiatives with C.E.L.S., and preserving African heritage through VR documentaries via collaborations with Meta.

41 min
08/05/2025

WHAT BRANDING IS NOT ( EP 8 GRIT TALK FEAT OREOLUWA PETERS “MR ROLLOUT “)

Oreoluwa Peters (professionally known as Mr. Rollout) is a creative entrepreneur, brand strategist, and co‑founder of DSE Africa (formerly Doble Seis Entertainment), a 360° talent and event management agency. With over a decade of experience in advertising, technology, entertainment, and brand consulting, he has built iconic creative brands and launched major projects, working with top-tier Nigerian talents like Teni The Entertainer, Simi Drey, and Moet Abebe. As founder of the “Mr. Rollout” brand strategy arm under DSE Africa, Oreoluwa helps African creatives build and sustain globally recognized personal brands . A seasoned speaker and moderator at events like Music Marketing Conference Africa and The Working Circle, he emphasizes that “talent has never been the problem, presentation is,” highlighting his philosophy of powerful creative storytelling.  Oreoluwa's portfolio spans high-impact campaigns and luxury experiences, including the award-winning rollout of Teni’s WONDALAND, immersive fashion activations like GLAM X, and collaborations with global brands like Budweiser, Pepsi, Armani, Veuve Clicquot, Globacom, and Apple Music.

57 min
07/29/2025

IP FOR PEANUTS ( EP 7 GRIT TALK FEAT KOFOWOROLA EZE)

Kofoworola Eze is an entertainment lawyer specializing in music clearance, licensing, copyright, rights acquisition, and film legal affairs. She advises on contracts and rights management across music, film, and media industries. As a Legal Executive at EbonyLife Group, she oversees legal and business affairs for local and international productions, collaborating with record labels, publishers, production companies, and streaming platforms to ensure smooth rights negotiations. Kofoworola is experienced in cross-border transactions and contract negotiations, with projects involving Netflix, Sony, and Warner. She’s also passionate about educating creatives on their legal rights and securing fair, long-term deals.

40 min
07/22/2025

NIGHTLIFE IS NOT VIBES ( EP6 GRIT TALK FEAT ISAAC "KWAME" ATTIOGBE.

Kwame is a creative and cultural curator, a mastermind behind Love In the Boulevard, a space for R&B lovers and Paperbox, a food service for the late-night crowd. Kwame believes in trying things and working with authenticity in every venture.

44 min
07/15/2025

INSIDE NOLLYWOOD ( EP 5 GRIT TALK FEAT ONYINYE ODOKORO )

Onyinye Odokoro is a Nigerian actor, a rising star on the scene.From the early age of 13, Onyinye was already performing in high school stage plays but she didn’t pursue her passion in acting professionally until after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science from the University of Calabar. Then, in 2020, she moved to Lagos, the film hub of Nigeria’s Nollywood to begin her career in acting. Currently, Onyinye is one of the most sought after rising actors in the industry. Her best known works include Baby Farm as the titular lead, Adanna, Showmax’s Princess On A Hill as the lead, Zara, Sky’s TV series, Unwanted as Sophia, Ifeoma Chukwuogo’s Phoenix Fury as Nnenna, Africa Magic’s Dilemma as Rekiya and as Emuche in Dika Ofoma’s A Japa Tale amongst others. When she’s not in front of the camera or on stage, Onyinye loves to lounge with a book, or engage in volunteering work, lifting weights at the gym, or spending time with loved ones.

43 min
07/08/2025

M.I WAS MY FIRST CLIENT ( EP 4 GRIT TALK FEAT AGWU OBINNA)

Obinna Agwu is an accomplished A&R, music executive, and talent manager with over a decade of experience in the Nigerian music industry. His wealth of experience spans organisations like BoomPlay, Trybe Records, and Horus Media. Agwu’s knowledge of the industry and his grasp of the music business have allowed him to be a critical player on the scene. Notably, Agwu is the co-founder at Two Good Heads distro.

47 min
07/01/2025

A LAWYER WHO CARES ( EP 3 GRIT TALK FEAT VICTOR EKPO "BOBBY VIE" )

Bobby Vie, born Victor Ekpo, is an entertainment lawyer specialising in intellectual property, contract negotiation, and legal strategy for creatives and entrepreneurs. He serves as Senior Legal and Business Manager at Zaeda Oracle . Victor is at the helm of major deals in the Nigerian Entertainment space, advises startups, artists, and media companies, helping them protect assets and structure deals. A speaker at events like the Global Creative Legal Summit, he champions legal empowerment in Africa’s creative and business industries.

32 min
06/24/2025

COMEDY IS NO JOKE ( EP2 GRIT TALK FEAT DAMI ADEREMI)

Damilola Aderemi , in a story that can only be told by a man who knows the stage as well as Damilola. He runs A Billion Laughs, a comedy club and entertainment platform that offers live shows, comedy specials and virtual events. He is a prolific producer and creative project manager with a passion for virtue-driven business ventures.

37 min
06/17/2025

I LEARNT TO HANDLE BUSINESS ( EP 1 GRIT TALK FEAT LANRE LAWAL)

Lanre Lawal known as "The Consultant," is a seasoned creative entrepreneur and music business consultant based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the founder of The Bail Entertainment Company and has built a reputation for his expertise in talent management, music and brand development, strategic marketing, and partnership cultivation. He has worked with some of Nigeria’s biggest music talents, including 2Baba, Ruggedman, Banky W, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Brymo, and Terry Apala, among others. Guiding artists, building sustainable partnerships, and helping brands connect with audiences in meaningful ways has been the core of his work.

46 min

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GRIT TALK Podcast, where we talk about the business of creativity with a focus on sharing tips and tricks for aspiring and accomplished professionals in the creative industry. We are coming to you with guests whose experience ranges from legal practice, talent management, to comedy writing and creative entrepreneurship. Ever wondered about the moves to make yourself a success in the Creative Business? GRIT TALK Pod is for you!

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Grit Wurld
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10
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