Fishing For Fame

Adekunle GOLD - From the King of Photoshop to the King of AfroPop

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:49:44 GMT

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

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:56:09 GMT

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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Music Therapy with Omah Lay, Libianca and Qing Madi

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:13:14 GMT

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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The Final 6.5 Hours of South African Rapper AKA

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:13:27 GMT

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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Ebony Reigns Forever

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:42:29 GMT

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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How TEMS changed Alternative Music

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 04:10:06 GMT

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.

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Sarkodie - From Tema to Trench Town

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:39:02 GMT

Isshak Abdullai explores how Sarkodie rose from the streets of Tema, a city built in 1960 as a man-made harbour to being on the same record as Bob Marley - a global music icon who moved to Trench Town when he was only 14 to start making music.

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Black Sherif - Applying Pressure

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:04:40 GMT

On this episode, Isshak Abdullai explores Black Sherif's rise from the streets of Konongo in Ghana to the main stages of International Festivals home and abroad. His rise has been so fast many artistes in his class are forced to play catch up.

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Fishing For Fame: Let's Start Here

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 03:29:15 GMT

Welcome to Fishing For fame! This podcast will measure the price African musicians pay to gain all the glitz and glamor. After using their voices and instruments as tools to dig themselves out of obscurity, each episode will explore their lives under the spotlight.

In each episode, host Isshak Abdullai (@StoryByIsshak) will look at how the musician started, where they are in their journey and how they balance everything as they zoom on the fast lane of fame.

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