{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c7f6d99445f7a951b25721/68ff99d55dc0dd8a3b236e5f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ladders Podcast EP. 7 | Adesope Olajide | The Climb to Greatness","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68c7f6d99445f7a951b25721/1761579225139-e6e5401b-ad9d-4753-85d7-3288f6e01980.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From Ibadan, Nigeria 🇳🇬 &nbsp;to the world. Adesope’s journey is the definition of growth, grit, and grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Starting at N-Power Radio, building Factory 78 TV, hosting global stages like Afro Nation, and leading the culture through The Afrobeats Podcast — he’s been a voice and force for Afrobeats long before it hit the global charts.</p><p><br></p><p>Now an Afrobeats and Martell Ambassador, founder of Energy Gawd&nbsp;⚡️, and a proud family man, Adesope stands as a true cultural icon and a Nigerian man who carried the sound of home across the world.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Tune into The Ladders Podcast and hear the story behind one of Afrobeats’ biggest champions.</p><p><br></p><p>Time stamp:</p><p>01:30 - Intro, Adesope's upbringing in Ibadan, the response from his family when they discovered he wanted to be in this industry</p><p>05:00 - What inspired Adesope and N-power radio station</p><p>09:00 - Adesope's obsession in promoting African culture and celebrating African voices, representing your true culture.</p><p>17:00 - The beginning of Afro Nation, artists still have to push their publicity to succeed at festivals.</p><p>21:00 - Festivals and how to maintain interest and success within them. Is Afro Nation helping to put artists on the map?</p><p>32:00 - The impact of Afro Nation on Afrobeats and the future of Afrobeats</p><p>39:30 - Adesope's first broadcasting rejection and how he bounced back</p><p>43:50 - Does Adesope think that artists value the platform that he has given to a number of them?</p><p>45:15 - When does Adesope think his impact is bigger than his name?</p><p>47:50 - Adesope on what his ladder is built on today</p><p>48:40 - Adesope on his energy drink, Energy Gawd and other partnerships/branding</p><p>53:20 - Where Adesope would put himself on the ladder, his future endevaours and where he wants to help take Afrobeats</p><p><br></p><p>📌  Subscribe &amp; turn on notifications to join us every week as we climb with creators, entrepreneurs, and legends in the making.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗&nbsp;Follow The Ladders Podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://linktr.ee/theladderspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/theladderspodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>💬 &nbsp;What’s one lesson from your own climb that keeps you moving forward?</p><p><br></p><p>#TheLaddersPodcast #Adesope #Afrobeats #EnergyGawd #CultureBuilder #Nigerian #KeepClimbing #AfroNation</p>","author_name":"Crown Ape and Multiple Productions"}