Warner Music Africa is proud to unveil a significant musical partnership with Lupita Nyong’o’s highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own. This collaboration merges the vibrant sounds of Warner Music Africa’s artists with insightful conversations that explore the personal narratives of African identity from the perspective of Africans in the diaspora.

The 10-part podcast series aims to inspire and provoke thought, offering listeners a unique perspective through a rich journey of diverse stories that reflect the complex and multi-faceted nature of African identity. The discussions touch on themes of family, creating authentic stories, culture shock, and the challenges of navigating life as an African all over the world. In addition to these compelling narratives, each episode will feature original music or instrumentals curated from Warner Music Africa’s roster, enhancing the immersive listener experience and showcasing the continent’s wealth of musical talent.

Temi Adeniji, Managing Director of Warner Music Africa, shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with Lupita Nyong’o, KQED’s Snap Studios, and Lemonada on the launch of Mind Your Own. This platform not only brings our artists’ voices into meaningful global conversations but also highlights the richness and diversity of African music in an innovative format. It is an exciting opportunity for our artists to reach new audiences and be part of discussions that resonate deeply within the African diaspora.”

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Listeners can expect an eclectic range of music from various genres, offering a distinctive soundtrack that aligns with the themes explored in each episode. From soulful rhythms to modern Afrobeats, the partnership adds a fresh and dynamic layer to the podcast, positioning African music firmly on the global stage. The collaboration reflects Warner Music Africa’s commitment to promoting African culture and identity through music and storytelling while supporting the growing visibility of African voices in mainstream media.

As the podcast invites audiences to reflect on questions of belonging, identity, and community, Warner Music Africa’s contribution ensures that the continent’s rich musical heritage plays an integral role in shaping the dialogue.

Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios with Lemonada Media overseeing ad sales, marketing and distribution.  KQED’s Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment radio show and podcast, as well as the Spooked podcast. Both shows can be heard on any podcast platform. Snap Studios has created immersive and emotive audio stories for over 14 years.

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Check out the following artists in the episodes out now:

  • Eps 1: The Sound Of Home; Show My Side – CKay ft. Amaarae
  • Eps 2: The Shadow Side; O.T.T – Rouge
  • Eps 3: Guilt Trips; Rolling Loud – Somadina
  • Eps 4: For You, Anything; Put It On Me – Layzee Ella ft. Majeek
  • Eps 5: Freedom Fathers;  I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept (Instrumental) – Somadina
  • Eps 6: Chains Of Possession; Small Paradise (feat. The Cavemen) – Somadina
  • Eps 7: Potential Energy; Haibo – Kiddo CSA; and I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept  (Instrumental ) – Somadina
  • Eps 8: Safe Passage; Color – Preyé
  • Eps 9: School Daze; Blessed – Kiddo CSA feat. Blaqbonez and Put It On Me (feat. The Majeek) – Layzee Ella (Instrumental)
  • Eps 10: I Lied To Me O; I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept – Somadina
Cover Artwork: Mind Your Own - Lupita Nyong’o
Cover Artwork: Mind Your Own – Lupita Nyong’o

Mind Your Own is available on all major podcast platforms. In addition, curated playlists featuring Warner Music Africa artists are available on popular streaming services, offering fans the opportunity to further explore the music that complements the themes and stories discussed throughout the podcast.