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

Описание: 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.

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👀 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)

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