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Made It Here Podcast
by Kelo Okeke
Discussions with creative entrepreneurs and business people about the journey.
Episodes
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S03 EP03 - Sindiso Nyoni
Sindiso Nyoni, also known as R!OT; is a Zimbabwean graphic artist based in South Africa. On this episode, he takes us through his amazing journey from a kid growing up in Bulawayo to being one of the few designers who’s first name has become a brand. Sindiso’s story is truly inspiring and it's...
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S03 EP02 - Desola Falomo
Desola Falomo is the creative director and founder of Twenty Six, a fashion brand she started after she borrowed her cousin’s sewing machine and taught herself to sew. Having seen her parents thrive at entrepreneurship, it was only a matter of time before she took a shot at it herself but this…
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S03 EP01 - Rotimi Fernandez Dawodu
On the first episode of this rather short new season, I speak to Rotimi Fernandez Dawodu, founder of Majestic Management Company and he shares his very interesting journey to being a sports intermediary. Rotimi’s story is one of grit, perseverance and the bravery to make the tough calls at…
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S02 EP07 - Naeto C
Naeto C needs little to no introduction as he’s moved the culture over the course of his career, but very little is known about the man behind the music and his journey. I spent time with Naeto recently and this episode is a result of our conversations, recorded over a period of time and…
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S02EP06 - Damie Idowu (Míe)
Damie Idowu always had a passion for fashion, even before she had a terminology for it and this love for fashion has taken her on a most interesting journey which culminated in her creating Míe, a conscious brand with sustainability as a key part of their ethos.
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S02EP05 - Piriye Isokrari (Aristokrat Group)
Piriye Isokrari or Peedi Picasso, as he is popularly known, built the Aristokrat Group from the ground up. Starting from humble beginnings in Port Harcourt, Nigeria 10 years ago, to the power house it currently is today and on this episode, he talks us through his journey and shares from his…
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S02EP04 - Mide Ayeni (Ghost)
Mide Ayeni, popularly known as “Ghost” and one half of the rap Duo, Show Dem Camp, grants us very rare access to his world and we talk about everything from, life and family, to music and business plus all that’s made his journey what it is.
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S02EP03 - Ese (Allen and Fifth)
Ese is largely behind the scenes but you’ve probably heard of or worn something from her clothing brand called Allen and Fifth. On this episode, we talk about her journey; making and learning from your mistakes, choosing your battles, mental health, legacy and so much more. I particularly love…
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S02EP02 - Sam Lambert
Also known as “The Black Gypsie”, Sam Lambert learnt how to create his own world as a kid growing up in Angola, with whatever he had and this ability has led him on a most interesting journey through what seems like different lives. Every step in his journey prepared him for the next and Sam’s...
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S02E01 - Modé Aderinokun
Modé Aderinokun had always communicated through her art for as long as she can remember and grew as an artist with the support and nurture from her parents, especially her mum who would file away and preserve art that Mode created as a kid. Her parents also played a role in her choice of what to...
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Episode 15 - Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
It’s hard to describe Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in a few words or a sentence. Where would you start? Architect? Creative? Business man? Activist? Politician? It’s impossible to put Gbadebo in a box. On this episode, GRV as he’s popularly called, talks us through his journey which saw him leaving...
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Episode 14 - Nick Bower
Nick Bower’s journey started with him leaving apartheid South Africa as a kid to study art in London, mainly because he didn’t see himself wearing a suit and tie to work everyday and this marked the beginning of a journey that would see him working with fashion legends like Valentino and Versace…
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Episode 13 - Zainab Imichi Alhassan
On this episode we speak with Zainab Imichi Alhassan, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Pop Communications. Zainab talks us through her journey of growing up in Kaduna and having to break out of the sheltered bubble of her childhood. This led to her striking out on an adventure to pursue a...
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Episode 12 - Lanre Masha
How Lanre Masha went from navigating the tough streets of Chicago as a kid to being a culture architect, building platforms and bridges that connect cultures, genres and movements. On this episode, Lanre talks to us about his journey, spirituality, the duality of being African American and...
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Episode 11 - Camillo Doregos
Camillo Doregos is someone who is largely behind the scenes but is responsible for some of the giant strides being made by African music globally. Popularly known as a talent manager who’s largely responsible for charting the course for the meteoric rise of Mr. Eazi, he also wears a number of…
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Episode X - Recap
On this episode, we have decided to pause and take stock of episodes 1 - 9 and to do this, I have conscripted my very good friend, Chianugo Onyenekwe aka GreenEyedDante to talk through the episodes with me. I’d also like to use this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken…
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Episode 9 - Tolu Akinpeloye
Tolu or Luto as he is popularly called, is one of the biggest indigenous entrepreneurs in the urban fashion space out of Nigeria and Africa. For over a decade, he has built his brand; NACK from the ground up, brick by brick into the force it is today. Luto’s journey is truly inspiring and his…
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Episode 8 - Sasha P
Also known as The First Lady of Nigerian Hip Hop, Sasha is a true pioneer and her journey has been one of perseverance, versatility and sacrifice as she’s slowly morphed into wearing various hats all at once in the course of her career; rapper, entertainer, business woman, lawyer, music exec… the...
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Episode 7 - Abuchi Ugwu
On this episode of the podcast, we speak to Abuchi Ugwu. A blueprint for getting up and getting it, Abuchi has through sheer grit and hard work, gone from sweeping a studio in Jos - Nigeria (just so he could learn the rudiments of sound engineering) to being an integral part of a structure that...
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Episode 6 - Tayo Eyitayo
On this episode, we speak with Tayo Eyitayo; founder and creative director for the 24 Apparel fashion brand. Arguably one of the most innovative fashion entrepreneurs out of Nigeria, Tayo has over the years through different iterations and collections, defined what’s possible in the Nigerian…
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Episode 5 - Asa Asika
On this episode, we speak with the super talented entertainment mastermind; Asa Asika. Asa has been a instrumental player in the Nigerian entertainment industry for more than a decade and he talks us through his journey from throwing parties in secondary school to being a top global music executive.
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Episode 4 - Ebun Olaloye
On this episode, we talk to Ebun Olaloye, founder and creative director of the premier US soccer apparel brand; Live Breathe Futbol. Ebun talks us through the journey of turning his passion for the beautiful game in to a thriving business with almost a decade of experience behind it, in an…
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Episode 3 - Wale Davies
Wale Davies, popularly known as Tec and also one half of the rap duo, Show Dem Camp; opens up in this conversation and shows a side to him very few know. He takes us through growing up in Lagos, schooling in Dublin and the UK, moving to Amsterdam and coming back to Nigeria and doing music. This...
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Episode 2 - Karo Akpokiere
Renowned artist, Karo Akpokiere talks us through his journey of growing up with a creative mind in Nigeria and constantly needing to break out of the box society has tried to put him in. Karo’s portfolio is every artist’s dream, from exhibitions all over the world to commissioned projects with…
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Episode 1 - Femi Clay
Femi Clay is the quintessential business man with a nose to sniff out opportunity and the ability to see past current trends and obstacles. In this episode, he talks us through his journey and how he started Flossy Shoes Nigeria and DAPMOD.
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Discussions with creative entrepreneurs and business people about the journey.
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Made It Here Podcast is created and hosted by Kelo Okeke.
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