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Ep 9 - Music That Raised Us
Ep. 9
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In this episode of the Man Like You Podcast, Mo Gilligan, Babatunde, and Eddie Kadi dive deep into the songs that shaped us, legendary cultural moments, and the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats to the global stage.
The boys bounce from Spice Girls and Will Smith to Bon Jovi, Motown classics, garage anthems, and grime. We also explore the pressures of radio playlists, African artists becoming global superstars, and why fashion is therapy and identity.
Grab a snack, put your feet up, and enjoy.
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