The Joey Akan Experience

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  Stan Nwosu: Is the Queen of Sheba in Ogun State? 18.08.2026 1h 13min

  What if one of the most famous stories from ancient history has a connection to Nigeria?In Episode 5 of The Joey Akan Experience, Joey Akan sits down with archaeologist Stan Nwosu to explore the stories, discoveries and questions surrounding Africa’s past — including the intriguing possibility of a connection between the Queen of Sheba and Osun State.From archaeology and ancient civilizations to the histories we inherited and the ones still waiting to be uncovered, Stan offers a different way of looking at what we think we know about our past.Watch the full conversation and tell us what you think.This season is brought to you by Andray Financce. For Finance solutions, visit visit https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you!Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society.Follow The Joey Akan ExperienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperienceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperienceX: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.comWebsite: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experienceFollow Joey AkanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyakanX: https://x.com/joeyakanFollow Stan NwosuIG: https://www.instagram.com/mr_osinachiThe Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.  
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  Opeyemi Famakin: Nigerians Don't Know Their Food 03.08.2026 1h 9min

  Joey Akan sits down with food critic and cultural commentator Opeyemi Famakin for a conversation that goes far beyond restaurants and reviews.From his early days in journalism to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential food voices, Opeyemi reflects on the journey that transformed his career and reshaped how Nigerians think about food. He explains why many Nigerians have a limited understanding of their own culinary heritage, how poverty influences food choices, and why documenting regional cuisines has become more important than ever.Opeyemi also shares stories from his travels across Nigeria and 16 countries, exploring the diversity of local dishes, the cultural differences that define Nigerian food, and the overlooked traditions that deserve greater recognition. He opens up about the realities of being a food critic, the impact of social media on local businesses, and why criticism, when done right, can preserve culture as much as it shapes public taste.This is a thoughtful conversation about food, identity, storytelling, culture, and the responsibility of documenting one of Nigeria’s richest but least understood cultural assets.This season is brought to you by Andray Finance. For finance solutions, visit https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you!Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society.Follow The Joey Akan ExperienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperienceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperienceX: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.comWebsite: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experienceFollow Joey AkanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyakanX: https://x.com/joeyakanFollow Opeyemi FamakinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/opeyemifamakinX: https://x.com/opeyemifamkinThe Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.
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  Oreoluwa Adedoyin: Why Africa Needs to Go Back to Ifá Worship 20.07.2026 1h 21min

  Joey Akan sits down with Ifá and Èṣù priestess Oreoluwa in one of the most spiritually charged and historically rich conversations of the season.From Bible competitions and prayer warrior to becoming one of Nigeria’s most unapologetic voices in Yoruba traditional religion, Oreoluwa takes us on her powerful journey of spiritual awakening. She opens up about growing up deeply Christian in a traditional Yoruba family, the church experiences that shattered her faith, and how a Facebook group during the 2020 lockdown led her into a life-changing rabbit hole.Oreoluwa breaks down the deliberate mistranslation of Èṣù as Satan, the role of Christian missionaries in the transatlantic slave trade, the erased legacy of the Yoruba slave who invented the smallpox vaccine, and why White people are now flying to Nigeria to learn the very spiritual system Nigerians were taught to fear and abandon.This is a bold conversation on African identity, ancestral power, decolonizing spirituality, and why Africa must return to Ifá worship to reclaim its medicine, power, and future.This season is brought to you by Andray Finance. For finance solutions go to https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society.Follow The Joey Akan ExperienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperienceTikTok: tiktok.com/thejoeyakanexperienceX: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.comWebsite: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experienceFollow Joey AkanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyakanX: https://x.com/joeyakanFollow Oreoluwa AdedoyinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oreoluwa_adedoyinThe Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.
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  Jim Iyke: The Evolution of A Nollywood Bad Boy 06.07.2026 1h 24min

  Joey Akan sits down with Nollywood’s ultimate bad boy, Jim Iyke, for a raw and introspective dialogue about his journey from the streets into stardom, and the man he has become today.Jim opens up about growing up Igbo with parents who orchestrated his future, the heavy price of purpose over love, the unrelenting pressure of relevance, and why entertainment is where demons live. From learning softness and sacrificing for Plan A, to navigating mental archives, and informal life lessons this episode is a masterclass in evolution and self-awareness.This season is brought to you by Andray Finance. For finance solutions go to https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you!Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society.Follow The Joey Akan ExperienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience  TikTok: tiktok.com/thejoeyakanexperience  X: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.comWebsite: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experienceFollow Joey AkanInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyakan  X: https://x.com/joeyakanFollow Jim IykeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.iyke/?hl=enX: https://x.com/jimiykeofficial?lang=enThe Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.
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  Layi Wasabi: The Business of Comedy in Africa 22.06.2026 1h 17min

  The Joey Akan Experience returns with a compelling first episode featuring one of Nigeria's most influential creators, Layi Wasabi.Joey Akan sits down with Layi Wasabi for an honest and insightful conversation about his journey from law school to becoming a household name. Together, they explore the realities of building a career in content creation, navigating public attention, managing success, and understanding the business behind being a creator in today's digital economy.This season is brought to you by Andray Finance. For finance solutions go to https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you!Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society.Follow The Joey Akan ExperienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperienceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperienceX: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.comWebsite: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experienceFollow Joey AkanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyakanX: https://x.com/joeyakanFollow Layi WasabiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/layiwasabiX: https://x.com/layiwasabiThe Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.
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  How Paul Onwuanibe Built a $1B Real Estate Empire 27.08.2025 1h 9min

  In this compelling episode of The Joey Akan Experience, Joey Akan engages in a rare, in-depth conversation with Paul Onwuanibe, the visionary British-Nigerian business magnate and Group CEO of Landmark Africa.Paul shares the remarkable story of how he transformed marshland into one of the continent’s most iconic real estate and leisure empires — building Landmark Africa into a multi-billion-dollar “live, work, and play” destination across several African cities. From his early career at Regus, successfully selling a major serviced office business for over $20 million, to raising hundreds of millions in funding and pursuing a bold pan-African vision, this episode explores the mindset of a true empire builder. Listeners will gain powerful lessons on long-term thinking, calculated risk-taking, leadership at scale, legacy creation, and navigating the complexities of doing big business in Africa.This is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, investors, and anyone fascinated by African ambition and large-scale development.#TJAXPODCAST____Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperienceX: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.com
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  How Kemen Built Africa’s Top Gym 21.08.2025 1h 16min

  In this powerful debut episode of The Joey Akan Experience, host Joey Akan sits down with Ekemini Ekerette, popularly known as Kemen — fitness entrepreneur, master trainer, and founder of Pure Fitness Africa, one of the continent’s most successful and premium gym brands.From his early days as a Big Brother Naija housemate to building a thriving fitness empire that includes state-of-the-art facilities and massive group training sessions, this conversation dives deep into the raw realities of entrepreneurship in Africa. Kemen opens up about the discipline, mental resilience, setbacks, failures, and unwavering commitment required to create a fitness brand that stands out in a highly competitive market.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, or someone looking for real motivation to build something meaningful, this episode delivers honest and practical insights on mindset, leadership, perseverance, and creating lasting impact through wellness.Tune in for an inspiring, no-filter discussion on what it really takes to build one of Africa’s top gym experiences.#TJAXPODCAST____Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperienceX: https://x.com/joeyakanxpEmail: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.com