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Joey Akan
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Writer, Afrobeats Intelligence Newsletter, Freelance
Lagos
Beats
cultureMusic arts
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By Joey Akan| PRS M Magazine@ Amid the flurry of flashing cameras, sold-out arena crowds and international jet-setting that currently define her life, Ayra Starr is keeping herself grounded. But then the Nigerian sensation isn’t your typical artist. She’s a firecracker, a hustler and a purveyor of sound who’s on a mission to build a legacy — not just for herself but for every girl growing up in Lagos with dreams too big for the boxes they’re told to fit them into.
By Joey Akan| Afrobeats Intelligence@ Jazzhole’s recent partnership with Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM is a testament to its role as a cultural beacon in Lagos’s music landscape. For decades, Jazzhole has championed grassroots music in Nigeria, offering an eclectic space for artists, audiophiles, and music explorers to converge. With this partnership, Monkey Shoulder has awarded Jazzhole a £10,000 grant, underscoring their commitment to preserving Nigeria's musical heritage.
By Joey Akan| PRS M Magazine@ Amid the flurry of flashing cameras, sold-out arena crowds and international jet-setting that currently define her life, Ayra Starr is keeping herself grounded. But then the Nigerian sensation isn’t your typical artist. She’s a firecracker, a hustler and a purveyor of sound who’s on a mission to build a legacy — not just for herself but for every girl growing up in Lagos with dreams too big for the boxes they’re told to fit them into.
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Freelance
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