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Fishing For Fame

Fishing For Fame

Written by: Isshak Abdullai
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 Fishing For fame is a podcast measuring the price African musicians paid to gain all the glitz and glamour. After using their voices and instruments as tools to dig themselves out of obscurity, each episode explores their lives under the spotlight.

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Episodes
  • Adekunle GOLD - From the King of Photoshop to the King of AfroPop

    Adekunle GOLD - From the King of Photoshop to the King of AfroPop
    Mar 24 2023

    On today's show, Isshak Abdullai explores how Adekunle Gold moved from designing the logo of Olamide’s YBNL in the early 2010's to signing unto Def Jam Records in 2023.


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    9 mins
  • Kwesi Arthur and Bigg Homie Flee - Stunna & Wayne with the same endin'

    Kwesi Arthur and Bigg Homie Flee - Stunna & Wayne with the same endin'
    Mar 17 2023

    When the two started 7 years ago, Bigg Homie Flee believed they were "Stunna & Wayne with a better ending'... but here we are…

    And it’s not a bad thing to be honest. Because… As people grow, their perspective about life changes. This week, Isshak Abdullai explores the rise and fall of Ground UP Chale! - The music label...


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    10 mins
  • Music Therapy with Omah Lay, Libianca and Qing Madi

    Music Therapy with Omah Lay, Libianca and Qing Madi
    Feb 24 2023

    On this episode: Isshak Abdullai explores how the new generation of artistes are opening up to fans, embracing their mortality and encouraging everyone to do better.



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    11 mins
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