Overnight Success is a Culture Custodian TV original that sees lawyer, journalist and, media entrepreneur, Oluwamayowa Idowu sit down with some of the most impactful Nigerian creators and entrepreneurs for a deep exploration of the key moves they made to realize their careers and the impact of their ideas on our culture.
Anthony Azekwoh grew up as a child in love with stories — reading them, writing them, and losing himself in the worlds they created. At Covenant University, Anthony pushed back against what he experienced as a restrictive environment. Then, in December 2016, an unexpected setback changed everything: his laptop broke. Searching for a new outlet, […]
SGaWD is ringing in Valentine’s weekend her way — with TYS/All of Me, a fiery two-pack that proves she can dominate in any lane she chooses. Between the chest-thumping confidence of TYS and the sultry depth of All of Me, she reminds us exactly why she’s one of the most dynamic voices pushing Nigerian rap […]
SGaWD is ringing in Valentine’s weekend her way — with TYS/All of Me, a fiery two-pack that proves she can dominate in any lane she chooses. Between the chest-thumping confidence of TYS and the sultry depth of All of Me, she reminds us exactly why she’s one of the most dynamic voices pushing Nigerian rap […]
SGaWD is ringing in Valentine’s weekend her way — with TYS/All of Me, a fiery two-pack that proves she can dominate in any lane she chooses. Between the chest-thumping confidence of TYS and the sultry depth of All of Me, she reminds us exactly why she’s one of the most dynamic voices pushing Nigerian rap […]
SGaWD is ringing in Valentine’s weekend her way — with TYS/All of Me, a fiery two-pack that proves she can dominate in any lane she chooses. Between the chest-thumping confidence of TYS and the sultry depth of All of Me, she reminds us exactly why she’s one of the most dynamic voices pushing Nigerian rap […]
Anthony Azekwoh grew up as a child in love with stories — reading them, writing them, and losing himself in the worlds they created. At Covenant University, Anthony pushed back against what he experienced as a restrictive environment. Then, in December 2016, an unexpected setback changed everything: his laptop broke. Searching for a new outlet, […]
4 weeks ago
Growing up in Ibadan, Anita Ashiru always had an audience for her creativity. From running a blog she quickly turned into a business, to selling Ankara while in university, she was constantly finding new ways to express herself- and to earn from her ideas. After earning a degree in Journalism, Anita pivoted into marketing, honing […]
3 months ago
On this episode of Overnight Success, Oluwamayowa Idowu sits down with Wale “Tec” Davies — rapper, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and cultural force. As one-half of the rap group, Davies helped architect Nigeria’s alté movement, creating new space for artists to thrive outside the mainstream with iconic releases like “Clone Wars” and “Palmwine Music.” That said, […]
6 months ago
Tunde Onakoya grew up in Ikorodu, Lagos- a place where dreams often fade before they begin. But even as life closed in, Tunde dared to imagine something bigger: for himself, and for all the children society had left behind. He taught himself chess in a barber’s shop. In 2018, he turned that childhood game into […]
6 months ago
Ted Oladele grew up in Ikorodu- a community which would mint future stars like Zlatan Ibile and fashion entrepreneur, Yinka Ashogbon of Ashluxe. He would move on to study at the iconic Yaba College of Technology which naturally lent itself to his entry into the ascendant technological wave in the area in the early 2010s. […]
7 months ago
Growing up in Port Harcourt as the youngest of three children, Nissi Ogulu was immersed in a family environment that valued creativity, exploration, and ambition. Her parents encouraged her and her siblings to pursue their interests fearlessly — whether in the arts, sciences, or business. For Nissi, this nurturing ecosystem, paired with an insatiable curiosity […]
7 months ago
Chinasa Anukam first found internet notoriety in the pandemic for her satirical videos. Prior to that, Anukam who grew up in Abuja and attended the prestigious Loyola Jesuit College had been an academic genius of sorts who was torn between a potential career in Law and her creative interests. Driven by her passion for film […]
8 months ago
In this episode of Overnight Success, Oluwamayowa Idowu sits down with one of Afrobeats’ most influential yet understated producers — Chopstix. Known for crafting timeless records with artists like Burna Boy, Ice Prince, and Yung L, Chopstix takes us through the journey that shaped his sound and career. He reflects on his beginnings in Jos […]
9 months ago
