EP 33 B-FELA : I have earned my stripes. Changing Afrobeats & more |KorakPodcast Ep33 ||Korak Podcast Ep33 | |The Korak Podcast|

Episode 33, Korak Podcast with Afrobeats superstar, B-FelaB-Fela - https://www.instagram.com/fela.1/🎤 Topics include: • Discovering Afrobeats • Growing up in Birmingham but keeping Nigerian roots • Changing afrobetas • The Big 4  & moreGet the best coffee can offer with Caribe Coffee - https://www.caribecoffeeco.com/collections/coffeeUse code MORETHINGS for 20% discount.B-Fela, an Afro-Fusion artist, is a trailblazing Rapper and singer who is redefiningAfrobeats with his unique transatlantic sound. As a British Nigerian, he blendsAfrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop/UK Rap, and Soul, reflecting his multicultural roots.With vibrant beats and insightful lyrics, B-Fela explores themes of identity, love, andresilience. His journey from the streets of Lagos ("Alagbole, Akute") and Birminghamto global success is a compelling rags-to-riches story, delivering raw, authenticnarratives of transformation that inspire listeners to dream big.Influenced by icons like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Wasiu Ayinde, 50 Cent, andMichael Jackson, B-Fela seamlessly fuses traditional and modern sounds,celebrating African heritage while breaking creative boundaries.Co-signed by Zlatan, BeatStars, Robert Bruce (BBC 1Xtra), and Theo Johnson (BBCIntroducing), B-Fela is rapidly rising in the music industry, showcasing his lyricaltalent and smooth flow in every track.00:00 Coming up on Episode01:03 Guest Introduction01:59 That first step into music04:31 Birmingham & musical influences11:40 Afrobeats & Nigeria15:57 I am more than a UK Afrobeats artist20:28 Earning my stripes musically22:09 Co-signed by Zlatan27:07 Changing Afrobeats32:14 Afrobeats substance & Changing the game34:29 The big 439:00 Love for Tems40:49 Misconception about Afrobeats41:42 Lyrical deep dive - Awa Lokan43:47 Most difficult time in music45:00 SuccessSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@korakeventsLISTEN TO OUR PODCASTShttps://open.spotify.com/show/57M9S1mwv17I2OLEXIp1GWAnd wherever you listen to your podcasts