EP. 04|| Ropo Akin: How Cokobar went from House Parties to selling out Burna Boy's 80k London shows скачать в хорошем качестве

EP. 04|| Ropo Akin: How Cokobar went from House Parties to selling out Burna Boy's 80k London shows

This week, we talk to Ropo Akin, legendary founder of Cokobar — the UK & Europe’s #1 Afrobeats ticketing platform and the man behind sold-out shows for Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido and more. 🎟️ Ropo drops industry gems on: • How to sell out concerts — from 200 to 80,000 seats • The biggest mistakes new promoters make • Building Cokobar from scratch • Why most artists fail at event marketing • How Afrobeats conquered Europe • The future of Black-owned event platforms This isn’t theory. This is street-smart strategy meets global execution. ⸻ 👀 WATCH IF YOU’RE A: • Music lover • Event promoter • Afrobeats fan • Artist trying to grow • Black entrepreneur chasing scale Timestamps: 00:00 – From Lagos to London: How Ropo Accidentally Entered the Nightlife Game 03:01 – The Uni Party That Sparked a Multi-Million Dollar Afrobeats Empire 06:40 – Fela to Wizkid: Curating a Legacy That Bridges Generations 🌍 11:18 – The $75K Party: Why One Night Nearly Broke the Bank 💸 15:45 – Bouncing Back After Losing ₦150 Million – No Plan B, Just Hustle 20:33 – “We Sold Out the Biggest Arena” – The Untold Truth About Afrobeats Shows 25:11 – Ropo’s Ticketing Platform That Disrupted the UK Event Industry 30:50 – Behind the Curtains: Burna, Wiz, Egos & Real Black Unity 35:18 – Not Everyone Will Clap – How He Handles Haters & Competition 40:00 – Lessons from the OG: Take Risks, Stay Low-Key, Keep Building 44:11 – Is Afrobeats Being Colonized or Capitalized On? Ropo Weighs In 47:02 – Why Building Institutions Will Outlive Chasing Fame or Followers 🎙️ Hosted by: Kenilola (@kenilola) 🎙️ Co-host: Noma Noms (@nomanomss) 👇 Drop your favourite live show ever in the comments — we’re building the dream concert guide! 🔔 Subscribe for raw Black success stories, culture-builders and business blueprints every week. #heroesdiary #ropoakin #cokobar #afrobeatsuk #eventsuccess #ticketingmasterclass #africanexcellence #burnaboyconcert #blackbusiness #afrobeatstotheworld #kenilola #podcastandchill