THE POLITICS OF FAME: SOWORE ON DAVIDO, OSUN & ARTISTES IN POLITICS

THE POLITICS OF FAME: SOWORE ON DAVIDO, OSUN & ARTISTES IN POLITICS

Author: ISRAEL OLUWAFEMI MAKANJUOLA August 22, 2026 Duration: 8:42



What happens when Nigeria’s biggest music stars, celebrity influence and the realities of politics collide?


In this compelling episode of The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, Abisola Omoyeni sits down with Omoyele Sowore for a thought-provoking conversation about Davido, the Osun election, Nigerian artistes in politics, celebrity influence, youth participation and the growing intersection between Afrobeats and Nigerian politics.


Abisola Omoyeni is a multi-talented Nigerian media professional known for her work across broadcast journalism, content production, digital storytelling and writing. A first-class graduate of the prestigious University of Ibadan, she brings a sharp, thoughtful and deeply engaging perspective to this conversation.


At the centre of the episode is the increasingly important question of artistes and politics in Nigeria.


What happens when millions of young Nigerians look to musicians not only for entertainment, but also for opinions on elections, leadership and society? How much political influence should celebrities wield? Can artistes use their platforms to encourage voter education, civic participation, political awareness and accountability? And where should the line be drawn between celebrity endorsement and informed political engagement?


Sowore also speaks on Davido and the Osun political conversation, opening up a wider debate about fame, influence, political power and the responsibility that comes with having one of the largest youth audiences in Nigeria.


This is more than a conversation about Davido or the Osun election. It is a conversation about Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Afrobeats, celebrity culture, Nigerian democracy, young voters and the political power of influence.


And The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx continues to take the conversation beyond Nigeria. The podcast is currently charting across 39 Apple Podcasts and iTunes charts internationally, with appearances across markets including Nigeria, Egypt, Malta, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, India, Qatar, New Zealand, Tanzania, Senegal, Greece, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and more.


From music and culture to the issues shaping the future of young Nigerians, The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx continues to create space for conversations that matter.


If you are interested in Davido, Omoyele Sowore, Abisola Omoyeni, Osun politics, Nigerian politics, artistes in politics, Afrobeats, celebrity influence, youth politics, Nigerian elections and the future of democracy in Nigeria, this is an episode you should not miss.


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Hosted by Femi Makx, with Abisola Omoyeni.


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At Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, the conversation starts where the music ends. Hosted by music journalist Femi Makx, this isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, meandering exploration of how the sounds we love are forged. Each episode is built on the premise that a song is never just a song-it's a product of identity, a response to power structures, a spark of creativity shaped by its time. You'll hear long-form, in-depth conversations that deliberately wander, connecting artistic choices to the wider currents of youth culture and social change. The podcast operates from a simple, powerful idea: to examine music not as a passive soundtrack, but as an active, living commentary. This means peeling back the layers of a hit record to find the personal and political stories underneath, or understanding how a specific creative scene reflects broader shifts in society. The analysis is thoughtful and the atmosphere is more like a candid backstage chat than a formal Q&A. It’s for anyone who listens to a track and wonders about the world that made it, who sees the artist as a citizen and their work as a cultural artifact. Tune in for a perspective that treats the creative landscape with the seriousness it deserves, making each episode a hangout that challenges how you hear everything.
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