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This episode takes us on an extraordinary journey through Africa's cultural landscape with Obi Asika, the visionary behind Storm 360 and current Director-General of Nigeria's National Council for Arts and Culture. Born during Nigeria's Civil War, Asika has spent three decades at the forefront of Africa's entertainment revolution, from pioneering Afrobeats' global rise to bringing formats like Big Brother and The Voice to the continent.

Far more than an industry conversation, this episode weaves together cultural history, personal revelation, and is a passionate call to action. Asika takes us on a history lesson that touches on everything from Egypt to the connections between African ceremony and modern Black American music, while challenging us to reclaim our narrative power through authentic storytelling.

Key Insights:

• How being born during Nigeria's Civil War shaped Asika's perspective on cultural preservation
• The connections between African ceremonial traditions and American music
• His history with legendary musical figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Lyor Cohen
• How Afrobeats is the fuel for Nigerian innovation and global recognition
• The business ecosystem of entertainment, from value chains to stakeholder development
• Africa's historical position as an originator rather than imitator in global culture
• The crucial importance of IP ownership and infrastructure building for Africa's future

For creators, entrepreneurs, historians, and anyone invested in Africa's cultural renaissance, this episode offers both wisdom from the past and a roadmap for the future. Join us for this powerful exploration of how building Africa's entertainment industry is, brick by brick, an act of cultural reclamation and economic transformation.

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Obi's Omniverse: https://theomniverse.africa/

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This episode marks a meaningful shift in our Brick by Brick journey as we explore the foundation of all building: the self. Join us for an intimate conversation with Kunbi, founder of Legally Set, lawyer, and a dedicated mother of two, as she courageously shares her experience growing up in a polygamous Nigerian family.

Kunbi is well known in the Nigerian American community for being the queen of celebrations. Perfête, which she has since sold, was a platform centered around the art of celebrating. She is also known for sharing her IVF journey at a time when people declined to speak openly about it. While previous episodes focused on building businesses and careers, Kunbi reminds us that the most profound construction project is often the construction of ourselves. With remarkable vulnerability, she reveals how childhood coping mechanisms shaped her adult relationships and the deliberate work required to break generational patterns.

Key Insights:

• The complex emotional landscape of growing up in a polygamous home
• How childhood survival strategies become adult limitations
• The intentional teamwork required to build a healthy marriage
• Navigating the profound challenges of IVF as both a woman and a couple
• The delicate balance of honoring cultural heritage while rejecting harmful patterns
• Creating a family environment that serves as a container for legacy
• Finding purpose in healing and breaking cycles

For anyone who has ever felt the weight of their upbringing in their current relationships, Kunbi's story offers both validation and hope. Join us for this powerful exploration of personal reconstruction – because building a beautiful life always begins with rebuilding ourselves.

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Kunbi's Website: kunbiesq.com

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