In this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Michelle Atagana, Head of Communications and PR for Spotify Africa, takes us on an inspiring journey through her life and career. Michelle shares the moments that defined her path from her childhood in Nigeria to shaping global narratives in the music industry.

Reflecting on her days as a tech journalist and her transition into the corporate world, Michelle highlights the importance of storytelling, curiosity, and embracing change. “I’m happiest when I’m learning,” she reveals, offering a glimpse into her creative pursuits, including a fantasy novel she’s working on.

Michelle’s candid discussion touches on her blue-haired confidence, the challenges of leadership, and the transformative power of music and technology. She talks about her current role, highlighting the importance of amplifying African voices in the global music industry, saying, “It’s about helping African creators be heard.” She also reflects on her evolving career, from journalism to tech, and the lessons learned along the way.

Whether you’re a storyteller, a dreamer, or just curious, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight. So join Michelle and Kojo as they discuss her journey of self-discovery, overcoming challenges, and using technology to bring African talent to the world stage.

You can find the latest from Michelle ⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠or any of these social spaces⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X [formerly Twitter]⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

Listen to The Book Corner with Michelle Atangana For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave us a review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Editor: Jason Rademeyer Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Music: Kweku Baffoe Producer: Ayob Vania

In this week’s episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe speaks with Bianca Sibiya, founder of The Fixer Coalition and former Head of Africa Operations at TikTok. Bianca takes us through her incredible journey, from her early days on Bassiq—a groundbreaking show in African street culture—to leading high-impact digital strategies for brands across Africa. Bianca reflects on how her psychology studies shaped her approach to brand-building and shares insights into the importance of community-driven storytelling.

With experience spanning MTV Africa, Viacom, and the startup world, Bianca’s perspective is both powerful and inspiring. She emphasises the importance of “showing up” as Africans in global media spaces and navigating the challenges of today’s fast-paced digital environment.

Press Play now to hear Bianca’s story, her unique insights on brand and community building, and her passion for crafting authentic African narratives in the digital age.

You can find the latest from Bianca Sibiya on ⁠his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Editor: Jason Rademeyer

Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Music: Kweku 'Taygo' Baffoe

Producer: Ayob Vania

In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Munyaradzi Chanetsa, a trailblazing marketer and music industry executive. With a career dedicated to elevating voices and capturing the essence of African culture, Munyaradzi shares his journey from a passionate creator to a respected figure in the African Music landscape.

Known for his fearless approach, Munyaradzi takes us through the pivotal moments that led him to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge conventional views. Through this conversation, he offers insight into becoming a "Man Of The Industry" and establishing Masters Of The Industry as a movement to champion excellence, empower musicians and build legacy, reminding us that we can all drive real change.

Join us as we dive into the art of breaking barriers, going with the flow and bringing communities together. This episode promises to leave you inspired, with a renewed appreciation for the stories that shape who we are.

You can find the latest from Munya Chanetsa on ⁠his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠. You can learn more about MOTI ⁠here⁠.

For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Editor: Jason Rademeyer

Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Music: Kweku Baffoe

Producer: Ayob Vania