With over a decade of experience, Joey Akan is a distinguished music journalist, media consultant, and influential figure in the dynamic Afrobeats music landscape. Renowned for his adeptness in driving A&R and media projects for major labels, companies, and artists, Joey's expertise has left an indelible mark on the industry. As the founder of the award-winning podcast, Afrobeats Intelligence, boasting over a million downloads, Joey continues to shape conversations and insights within the music community.
Over the years, he has become a multi-award-winning writer and music journalist, leading a team of creatives as the Music Editor of Pulse Nigeria for over five years. His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The FADER, Quartz, The New Yorker, Mail & Guardian, DJBooth, Pulse, Guardian, OkayAfrica, Highsnobiety, CNN, and more.