CreativiTea Pod

Tea is served! On this episode of CreativiTEA, we sit with Apollo (Oladapo “OJ” Adewunmi), convener of the African Creator’s Summit to unpack what African creators truly need to win beyond the hype:structure, community, systems, and sustainability.This one is for creators thinking long-term, not just trending. Enjoy!

Tea is served!On this CreativiTEA Christmas Special, Emmanuella joins us for a refreshing conversation about growing up in the spotlight, staying grounded, creativity, and finding her voice beyond the laughs.From viral moments to real-life lessons, this episode reminds us that age doesn’t limit impact; clarity, consistency, and confidence do the work.Sweet, thoughtful, and inspiring, this is Emmanuella like you’ve never seen her before.Enjoy

CreativiTEA hits the Red Carpet!For the first time ever, we brought the podcast live to The Future Awards Africa, delivering a full Red-Carpet Experience on TFAA’s iconic Black Carpet, complete with our signature CreativiTEA teacup booth.In this special episode, Lynda chats with guests like Broda Shaggi, Obi Asika, Nasboi, Omawunmi Dada, Mike Afolarin & more, capturing the fashion, energy, laughter, and all the unfiltered tea from Africa’s biggest night celebrating young changemakers.It’s vibrant, honest, and filled with the moments you never get to see on TV.Step into the teacup and enjoy the conversations shaping the future of creativity in Africa.

Tea is served! ☕️✨Some people tell jokes. MC Monica builds worlds with them. The bold comedian and creative mind behind Starch Ur Teeth has turned stand-up into a storytelling tool, one that entertains, educates, and evolves culture.From viral skits to music-laced performances and sold-out shows, Monica has mastered the art of blending humour with hustle, building a brand that resonates far beyond the stage.In this episode of CreativiTEA, he unpacks the craft, the courage, and the creative strategy behind transforming comedy into community and laughter into movement.Plug in, pour up, and enjoy this one, it’s sharp, funny, and full of heart. And when you’re done listening, tell us your favourite MC Monica moment in the comments, we’re taking notes.

*CreativiTEA Season 2, Episode 20**Title: | CreativiTEA Poscast**Guest: Johnny Drille*Tea is served! ☕️✨Every era has its storytellers and Johnny Drille is one of ours. The Mavin Records artist has turned emotion into a strategy, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the most creative rollouts and visuals in Nigerian music.From How Are You My Friend to Before We Fall Asleep, Johnny’s work reminds us that connection is a craft. He doesn’t just release songs; he builds worlds around them intimate, intentional, and deeply human.In this episode of CreativiTEA, he takes us behind the music, the storytelling, the marketing, and the magic that keeps his audience coming back for more.Plug in, pour up, and enjoy the sound of soul meeting strategy.

This week on CreativiTEA, the spotlight is on Leye Makanjuola, the founder of Intense, a marketing agency that’s spent the last decade proving creativity doesn’t have to be guesswork.Leye has built a business where strategy, data, and storytelling work hand in hand. From executing campaigns that turned budget challenges into viral cultural moments, to scaling ideas that cut through crowded markets, he’s shown how data-driven creativity delivers results that last.In this episode, he breaks down the realities of running a creative agency, the wins, the setbacks, and the discipline it takes to thrive in an industry that changes overnight.