In this episode, Sani and Kingsway sit down with Shadow Wudu for a real and inspiring conversation about his early life, his deep love for cooking, and how that passion grew into Shadow’s Kitchen. From humble beginnings to building something of his own in the Netherlands, Shadow shares the struggles, lessons, mindset, and motivation behind his journey.

The guys dive into everything — life in the Netherlands, personal growth, culture, business, and of course some fun trivia along the way. It’s honest, insightful, and full of flavour — just like the man himself.

Tune in for a story about resilience, passion, and turning dreams into something you can actually taste.

In this episode of The Amsterdam Connect, Sani sits down with Emmanuel Igwe, a Nigerian entrepreneur based in the Netherlands and the founder of BUILD DAILY, a fitness gear brand focused on discipline, consistency, and growth.

Emmanuel shares his journey from Nigeria to the Netherlands, opening up about his background, mindset, and the experiences that shaped him. We dive into the inspiration behind BUILD DAILY, how fitness plays a central role in his life, and the realities of building a brand while navigating life abroad.

This conversation touches on purpose, motivation, resilience, and what it truly means to show up and build—every single day.

🎙️ Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about fitness, entrepreneurship, and life in a new country.

They reflect on the recent YACN show at Melkweg, unpacking the energy of the night, behind-the-scenes moments, and its impact on the community. Sani also shares insights from his work as Production Lead at Breaking Sound Amsterdam, discussing live show production, growth, and creating real opportunities for emerging artists.

The conversation expands to cultural moments like Shadow Wudu’s Kitchen event, highlighting the importance of community-driven spaces that bring creatives together outside of music.

They also dive into Creative Trips—a global creative initiative orchestrated by Afro Papi, Visiion, and Kingsway, focused on connecting creatives around the world through music, travel, and shared experiences. From collaboration to cultural exchange, they discuss why initiatives like this matter now more than ever.

This episode is a laid-back yet insightful catch-up on music, production, community, and building creative ecosystems locally and globally.

🎙️ Tune in for real conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from the culture.