Afro Soul Stories

Hosted by Sewor Okudzeto

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Afro Soul Stories, hosted by Sewor Okudzeto, shines a spotlight on artists of African heritage across the diaspora. Through the podcast, he explores the journeys, music, and cultural connections of these creators, celebrating their artistry and resilience. With a deep love for Afro Fusion Music, Sewor brings their stories to life, bridging African roots with a global audience. Full Video Episodes available on YouTube

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E20 Razor

In this episode of Afro Soul Stories, UK artist Razor talks real life, creative growth, and what touring the UK has taught him. From new music to award wins and staying consistent in the long game, this is an honest conversation about longevity and purpose.

47 min
12/18/2025

E19 Ahnansé

Ahnansé (Steam Down) on Collective Consciousness & Global Music | Afro Soul Stories E19In this episode of Afro Soul Stories, host Sewor Okudzeto sits with Ahnansé, founder of Steam Down, to unpack how music, community, and collective consciousness collide in London’s jazz and Afro-diasporic underground.Ahnansé explains the vision behind Steam Down — a live band, weekly London event, and cultural movement rooted in Afro-futurism, spiritual jazz, Afro-infinitism, and global rhythms. We explore how live music creates shared energy, builds community, and reconnects people beyond genre, race, and borders.

1h 16m
12/04/2025

E18 Nandi

Zimbabwean born Nandi is one of the freshest and most soulful artists to come out of the UK. Inspired by South African musical heroes such as Miriam “Mama Africa” Makeba and Hugh Masekela she began to write her own songs. Her dynamic and graceful voice is known to silence crowds, whilst gracing the stage of venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Roundhouse and The Southbank Centre. Performances have been acclaimed to be reminiscent of predecessors and her influences such as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Ella Fitzgerald. Nandi having worked with artists such as Jack Bruce (CREAM), Emeli Sande, NAO, Steam Down, Maverick Sabre, Orphy Robinson and Cormega has made her a prominent guest artist with emerging production duo 2fox as well as residencies at Venues such as Arts Club Mayfair, Soho House and The Ned. In 2018 Nandi appeared on ITV’s The Voice, mentored by Will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones. 2020 saw Nandi release her debut solo single “Your Love" which was played on the BBC Introducing London radio show by Jess Iszatt. Nandi's subsequent single release in 2023 "It Could've Been Anyone" gained traction being played on played on two shows on Soho Radio. The single campaign culminated with an interview with Mary Mandefield on BBC Radio London's "The Scene". 2024 will see Nandi continue to release new music and perform for corporate clients such as Mazda, Gala Bingo and Cabaret (The Musical).

38 min
11/28/2025

E17 Mide Johnson

Mide Johnson, is both a musician and Human rights Lawyer from Nigeria , who spent time in Geneva and now resides in London where he is pursuing his PHD, in this conversation we explore diaspora engagement, identity, and his path as both a human rights lawyer and creative.

55 min
11/19/2025

Coco Mbassi E16

Coco Mbassi was born in Paris and originates from Cameroon. Her music is a blend of African roots, classical music, jazz and gospel, with the feel of acoustic soul. A winner of several music awards including the Radio France Internationale Découvertes Contest in 1996, the German World Music CD Critics Award in 2001, she was one of the two finalists for the BBC World Music Awards in 2002. She toured internationally with her band for over two decades. Highlights include Live 8 at the Eden Project (invited by Peter Gabriel), Louisiana International Festival, Jazz Sous Les Pommiers, Festival d’Été in Montréal, Nuits d’Afrique in Québec, Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin, Afroprojekt in Würzburg, and Womad festivals across Europe, Asia and Australia. Her discography includes Sepia (2001), Sisea (2003), Coco Mbassi Tour (live DVD, 2005), Jóa (2014), Ashuka Series Vol. 1 (2020, African polyphony), a single, Palaba (2021), and her EP ELA in 2023.

1h 5m
11/12/2025

Alizee Ndiaye E15

Alizee Ndiaye , Born in the south of France to Senegalese and Italian parents , is an Interdisciplinary creative whose work bridges cultures, disciplines, and generations. After moving to London in 2016, she began her creative journey in 2019, driven by a desire to create space for underrepresented voices. That same year, Alizée founded DTMH (Don’t Touch My Heritage),a platform dedicated to uplifting and celebrating Black and Brown artists through collaboration, visibility, and storytelling. Her practice began with styling and costume design, her first loves, before evolving into creative direction, curation, and writing. A natural expansion of her curiosity and passion for narrative. In 2024, Alizée wrote Griot, born from a deep need to tell her diasporic Senegalese story and explore the complexity, pride, and poetry of belonging. Through her work, she continues to champion the legitimacy of interdisciplinary creation, proving that artistry is fluid, that one can move between forms while staying rooted in truth, heritage, and imagination.

50 min
11/03/2025

Donovan Haffner E14

Donovan Haffner, winner of the 'Jazz Newcomer' category at the Jazz Parliamentary Awards 2025 is a south-east London born and bred alto saxophonist. Donovan's debut album Alleviate is a vitally exciting contemporary jazz recording, that reflects Donovan Haffner's burgeoning talent in a glowing light. This essential body of work will undoubtedly position the young musician as a rising jazz star and one of 2025's breakthrough artists.

28 min
10/27/2025

Boy Nash E13

Boy Nash is a creative writer and performer with Ghanaian heritage who grew up in both London and Accra, he specialises in the fusion of spoken word, rap, and poetry. The purpose of Boy Nash's music is to inspire, motivate and help people achieve their goals and aspirations.

50 min

Afro Soul Stories, hosted by Sewor Okudzeto, shines a spotlight on artists of African heritage across the diaspora. Through the podcast, he explores the journeys, music, and cultural connections of these creators, celebrating their artistry and resilience. With a deep love for Afro Fusion Music, Sewor brings their stories to life, bridging African roots with a global audience. Full Video Episodes available on YouTube

Creator

Hosted by Sewor Okudzeto
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

20
Rating

Explicit
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Afro Soul Stories