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Afro Soul Stories
Afro Soul Stories, hosted by Sewor Okudzeto, shines a spotlight on artists of African heritage across the diaspora. Through the podcast, he explores the journeys, music, and cultural connections of these creators, celebrating their artistry and resilience. With a deep love for Afro Fusion Music, Sewor brings their stories to life, bridging African roots with a global audience. Full Video Episodes available on YouTube
Episodes
Afro Soul StoriesE34: Genevieve Namazzi — Ugandan Roots, South London Jazz
South London bassist, violist and composer Genevieve Namazzi joins Sewor Okudzeto on Afro Soul Stories to talk about the path from childhood violin lessons to…
Afro Soul StoriesE33: Anabel Rose — Bringing Pop to an Afrobeats City
Ghanaian-Filipino alt-pop artist Anabel Rose joins Afro Soul Stories to talk about bringing pop to an Afrobeats city, and the song that told her to quit her…
Afro Soul StoriesE32: Akadi Sankofa — What Does Afrofuturism Really Mean?
Artist Akadi Sankofa, who records as Trees with Roots, joins Sewor Okudzeto on Afro Soul Stories to talk Afrofuturism, hip-hop, funk and his new EP, Black to…
Afro Soul StoriesE31: Obase-Aboli — Where Is Home for a Diaspora Musician?
What does home mean when your music has carried you across three continents? Cameroonian balafonist, composer and music educator Obase-Aboli joins Sewor…
Afro Soul StoriesE30 Damoi Morgan
Steelpan artist, composer and educator Damoi Morgan joins Sewor Okudzeto on Afro Soul Stories to explore the remarkable history and evolution of the steel pan…
Afro Soul StoriesE29 Gbogboade
Gbogboade joins Sewor Okudzeto on Afro Soul Stories to discuss his journey from Nigeria to the UK and the evolution of his distinctive sound. Born in Port…
Afro Soul StoriesE28 Doye T.Agama
What if the music you love most — Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Afrobeats, Amapiano — all came from the same place? Ethnomusicologist and author Doye T. Agama joins…
Afro Soul StoriesE27 Kwame Yeboah
Kwame Yeboah is one of Ghana's most accomplished musicians, producers, arrangers and musical directors. From his roots in western Ghana, through studies in…
Afro Soul StoriesE26 Wanlov The Kubolor
Wanlov the Kubolor has spent nearly two decades making albums most artists wouldn't touch — one about illegal gold mining years before it became a national…
Afro Soul StoriesE25 Honouring Ebo Taylor | Kweku Aacht on EBOFEST 2026
In this special tribute episode, we honour the life and legacy of Ebo Taylor — Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and one of the founding architects of highlife and…
Afro Soul StoriesE24 Tempoe
From Lagos to the Grammys: Tempoe on Afrobeats, Global Hits & Creative Growth | E24 Grammy-nominated Afrobeats producer Tempoe joins Afro Soul Stories for an…
Afro Soul StoriesE23 Antonio Michael Downing
In this episode of Afro Soul Stories, I sit down with author and musician Antonio Michael Downing, also known as John Orpheus, to explore the story behind his…
Afro Soul StoriesE22 Lekan Babalola
In this episode of Afro Soul Stories, we speak with Nigerian percussionist and two-time Grammy Award winner Lekan Babalola. From growing up in Lagos and…
Afro Soul StoriesDavid Kayode: Artist Profile & Ep Launch
In this special episode of Afro Soul Stories, we speak with London-based saxophonist David Kayode about the release of his EP Ade Kayode. The conversation…
Afro Soul StoriesE21 Rijal Shakur
Afro Soul Stories returns with a powerful conversation and impromptu live session featuring Senegalese artist Rijal Chakur, a multi‑talented singer, guitarist…
Afro Soul StoriesE20 Razor
In this episode of Afro Soul Stories, UK artist Razor talks real life, creative growth, and what touring the UK has taught him. From new music to award wins…
Afro Soul StoriesE19 Ahnansé
Ahnansé (Steam Down) on Collective Consciousness & Global Music | Afro Soul Stories E19In this episode of Afro Soul Stories, host Sewor Okudzeto sits with…
Afro Soul StoriesE18 Nandi
Zimbabwean born Nandi is one of the freshest and most soulful artists to come out of the UK. Inspired by South African musical heroes such as Miriam “Mama…
Afro Soul StoriesE17 Mide Johnson
Mide Johnson, is both a musician and Human rights Lawyer from Nigeria , who spent time in Geneva and now resides in London where he is pursuing his PHD, in…
Afro Soul StoriesE16: Coco Mbassi — Cameroonian Roots, Jazz & Gospel Soul
Coco Mbassi was born in Paris and originates from Cameroon. Her music is a blend of African roots, classical music, jazz and gospel, with the feel of acoustic…
Afro Soul StoriesE15: Alizée Ndiaye — Griot, Heritage & Interdisciplinary Creativity
Alizee Ndiaye , Born in the south of France to Senegalese and Italian parents , is an Interdisciplinary creative whose work bridges cultures, disciplines, and…
Afro Soul StoriesE14: Donovan Haffner — Award-Winning Saxophonist & Debut Album Alleviate
Donovan Haffner, winner of the 'Jazz Newcomer' category at the Jazz Parliamentary Awards 2025 is a south-east London born and bred alto saxophonist. Donovan's…
Afro Soul StoriesE13: Boy Nash — Spoken Word & Rap Between London and Accra
Boy Nash is a creative writer and performer with Ghanaian heritage who grew up in both London and Accra, he specialises in the fusion of spoken word, rap, and…
Afro Soul StoriesE12: M3NSA — From Hiplife to Afrobeats
M3NSA ( born Bondzie Mensa Ansah ), producer, musician, performer, and filmmaker. Known for his recognizable sound and instinctual storytelling while still…
Afro Soul StoriesE11: Flame (Afolabi Lipede) — Afunja: African Funk Meets Jazz
Afolabi Lipede, also known as Flame, is a multifaceted artist, serving as a music producer, bass guitarist, singer, songwriter and founder of Afunja Music, a…
Afro Soul StoriesE10: MoYah — From Mozambique to Lisbon: Rap as Self-Expression
Born in Mozambique during a 16-year war, MoYah was forced to flee his country as a political refugee & move to Lisbon at a young age. Inspired by his parents…
Afro Soul StoriesE9: Gary Washington — The Urban Cellist
Gary Washington AKA “The Urban Cellist" is a Multi-disciplinary artist, whose roots come from playing professionally in New Orleans. Gary has created his own…
Afro Soul StoriesE8: Zamar Eden — Bass, Neo-Soul & the Sounds of the Diaspora
Zamar-Eden is a Jamaican/ Sierra Leonean Bassist, Singer, Producer and Composer born and raised in South-East London. Her sound is influenced mainly by…
Afro Soul StoriesE7: Love Itoya — Greek-Nigerian Pop, Afro & R&B
Love Itoya is a Greek-Nigerian singer-songwriter based in London, creating Pop, Afro and R&B music that blends soulful vocals with powerful storytelling. Her…
Afro Soul StoriesE6: David Kayode — British Jazz, Afrobeat & His New Album
David Kayode talks to Sewor Okudzeto on British Jazz/Afrobeat & his New album |Afro Soul Stories: E6 Full episode on YouTube
Afro Soul StoriesE5: 411 Silks — Casa Polo Club & Visual Identity
411 Silks talks to Sewor Okudzeto on Casa Polo Club & Visual Identity | Afro Soul Stories: E5 Full episode on YouTube
Afro Soul StoriesE4: Zoka The Author — Lyricism & Identity
Zoka The Author talks on lyricism & Identity to Sewor Okudzeto | Afro Soul Stories: E4 Full episode on YouTube
Afro Soul StoriesE3: Mack Jehu — Ghanaian Legends & UK Hip Hop
Mack Jehu & Sewor Okudzeto talk Ghanaian legends and UK Hip Hop |Afro Soul Stories:E3 Full episode on YouTube
Afro Soul StoriesE2: Lemzi — On Creative Connections
@LEMZITV talks with Sewor Okudzeto on Creative Connections | Afro Soul Stories E2 Full episode on YouTube
Afro Soul StoriesE1: Kofi Debrah — Sustainability, Music & the AsaBaako Festival
Kofi Debrah & Sewor Okudzeto on Sustainability & Music: OKO Forest & AsaBaako Music Festival | Afro Soul Stories E1 Full episode on YouTube