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How Motolani Alake Rose To The Peak of Music Journalism

Motolani Alake’s formative years were spent in Akure, inspiring a sense of contentment. Trained as a lawyer, Alake’s varied career path has seen him work as a: Music Producer, Palm Kernel Cake marketer, and tech entrepreneur before culminating in success as a music writer at Pulse Nigeria.

While there, he found notoriety for his hard-hitting critiques and resurrection of Osagie Alonge’s Facts Only franchise. He would become editor-in-chief of the platform before pivoting to the music business. Today, he co-hosts the successful Zero Conditions podcast.

On this episode of Overnight Success, Motolani takes us through his interesting life journey, highlighting the audacity and ability that go into gaining cultural currency.

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