The Joey Akan Experience

Jim Iyke: The Evolution of A Nollywood Bad Boy | S1E2

Joey Akan sits down with Nollywood’s ultimate bad boy, Jim Iyke, for a raw and introspective dialogue about his journey from the streets into stardom, and the man he has become today. Jim opens up about growing up Igbo with parents who orchestrated his future, the heavy price of purpose over love, the unrelenting pressure of relevance, and why entertainment is where demons live. From learning softness and sacrificing for Plan A, to navigating mental archives, and informal life lessons this episode is a masterclass in evolution and self-awareness. This season is brought to you by Andray Finance. For finance solutions go to https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you! Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society. Follow The Joey Akan Experience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience  TikTok: tiktok.com/thejoeyakanexperience  X: https://x.com/joeyakanxp Email: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.com Website: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experience Follow Joey Akan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyakan  X: https://x.com/joeyakan Follow Jim Iyke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.iyke/?hl=en X: https://x.com/jimiykeofficial?lang=en The Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.

Layi Wasabi: The Business of Comedy in Africa | S1E1

The Joey Akan Experience returns with a compelling first episode featuring one of Nigeria's most influential creators, Layi Wasabi. Joey Akan sits down with Layi Wasabi for an honest and insightful conversation about his journey from law school to becoming a household name. Together, they explore the realities of building a career in content creation, navigating public attention, managing success, and understanding the business behind being a creator in today's digital economy. This season is brought to you by Andray Finance. For finance solutions go to https://andrayfinance.com and tell them Joey sent you! Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping creativity, business, and society. Follow The Joey Akan Experience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperience X: https://x.com/joeyakanxp Email: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.com Website: urucollective.co/the-joey-akan-experience Follow Joey Akan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyakan X: https://x.com/joeyakan Follow Layi Wasabi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layiwasabi X: https://x.com/layiwasabi The Joey Akan Experience is an Úrú Collective production.

How Paul Onwuanibe Built a $1B Real Estate Empire

In this compelling episode of The Joey Akan Experience, Joey Akan engages in a rare, in-depth conversation with Paul Onwuanibe, the visionary British-Nigerian business magnate and Group CEO of Landmark Africa. Paul shares the remarkable story of how he transformed marshland into one of the continent’s most iconic real estate and leisure empires — building Landmark Africa into a multi-billion-dollar “live, work, and play” destination across several African cities. From his early career at Regus, successfully selling a major serviced office business for over $20 million, to raising hundreds of millions in funding and pursuing a bold pan-African vision, this episode explores the mindset of a true empire builder. Listeners will gain powerful lessons on long-term thinking, calculated risk-taking, leadership at scale, legacy creation, and navigating the complexities of doing big business in Africa. This is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, investors, and anyone fascinated by African ambition and large-scale development. #TJAXPODCAST ____ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperience X: https://x.com/joeyakanxp Email: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.com

How Kemen Built Africa’s Top Gym

In this powerful debut episode of The Joey Akan Experience, host Joey Akan sits down with Ekemini Ekerette, popularly known as Kemen — fitness entrepreneur, master trainer, and founder of Pure Fitness Africa, one of the continent’s most successful and premium gym brands. From his early days as a Big Brother Naija housemate to building a thriving fitness empire that includes state-of-the-art facilities and massive group training sessions, this conversation dives deep into the raw realities of entrepreneurship in Africa. Kemen opens up about the discipline, mental resilience, setbacks, failures, and unwavering commitment required to create a fitness brand that stands out in a highly competitive market. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, or someone looking for real motivation to build something meaningful, this episode delivers honest and practical insights on mindset, leadership, perseverance, and creating lasting impact through wellness.Tune in for an inspiring, no-filter discussion on what it really takes to build one of Africa’s top gym experiences. #TJAXPODCAST ____ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeyakanexperience/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeyakanexperience X: https://x.com/joeyakanxp Email: thejoeyakanexperience[at]gmail.com