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.
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, […]
By Joseph Dike Abiagom TMXO builds music the way an architect designs a structure -with balance, precision, and purpose. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle or hype; it relies on craft. On Adekunle Gold’s Fuji, that craft takes center stage. Each record on the project feels engineered, not just produced -a deliberate alignment of rhythm, […]
By Joseph Dike Abiagom TMXO builds music the way an architect designs a structure -with balance, precision, and purpose. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle or hype; it relies on craft. On Adekunle Gold’s Fuji, that craft takes center stage. Each record on the project feels engineered, not just produced -a deliberate alignment of rhythm, […]
By Joseph Dike Abiagom TMXO builds music the way an architect designs a structure -with balance, precision, and purpose. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle or hype; it relies on craft. On Adekunle Gold’s Fuji, that craft takes center stage. Each record on the project feels engineered, not just produced -a deliberate alignment of rhythm, […]
By Joseph Dike Abiagom TMXO builds music the way an architect designs a structure -with balance, precision, and purpose. His work doesn’t rely on spectacle or hype; it relies on craft. On Adekunle Gold’s Fuji, that craft takes center stage. Each record on the project feels engineered, not just produced -a deliberate alignment of rhythm, […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
3 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 […]
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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 […]
4 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 […]
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Oyinkan Dada grew up as the youngest of ten siblings in a polygamous household — an experience she fondly compares to the iconic comedy series Fuji House of Commotion. As a form of escape, she developed a deep love for reading. Dada’s background is particularly unique: although economically privileged, she attended a more modest school […]
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Born Inioluwa Owotade, “Ini Cash” has the internet eating from his palms. Growing up in Akure, his interest in his civil servant’s mum’s side quest as an alaga would lead to a wider interest in hosting events and entertaining audiences. This would come to the fore with a viral series of parties styled after Nigerian […]
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