Wahala Podcast
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| Wahala Podcast | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Josy Anne |
| Genre | Interview |
| Language | English |
| Length | 30–60 minutes |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 2025 – present |
Wahala Podcast[1] is an African cultural and entertainment podcast based in the United Kingdom, hosted by Josy Anne[2]. The show features interviews with artists, All Girls, events special and solo episodes. It covers topics such as relationships, pop culture, lifestyle, music, and identity[3]
History
Wahala Podcast was launched on 11 January 2025 and is hosted by Josy Anne.[4][5] The podcast hosted a live event in London January 2026.[6][7] The concept for the podcast was originally developed in 2024 but faced early production challenges, including the departure of a videographer and difficulty securing guests.[8]
In 2025, full production of the show began with assistance from a colleague, and early episodes featured guests such as Qing Madi and Guchi.[9]
The podcast[10][11] later moved into a dedicated podcast studio and expanded its format to include solo episodes titled Just Josy and a series known as All Girls Episodes which features co-hosts.[12]
It hosted a live podcast event[13] in London that included musical performances and panel discussions on cultural and relationship topics.[14][15]
Format
Wahala Podcast features four primary formats: interviews, Event Specials, All Girls Episodes and Solo Episodes named ‘Just Josy’.[3]
Interviews: The podcast features interviews with creatives like Qing Madi, Guchi, Seyi Shay and Spyro.[16][17] They explore personal journeys, motivations and challenges in the music industry.
All Girls Episodes: These episodes include a host and two co-hosts discussing women-centered societal issues like relationships, empowerment and contemporary cultural topics.[3]
Event Specials: The podcast produces themed or seasonal episodes, including special editions released during periods such as Christmas.
Solo Episodes: These episodes are hosted by Josy Anne[2] and focus on personal reflections, motivation, and life insights.
Nomination
Wahala Podcast[18] has been nominated for UK Top Influencer Award, London Community Excellence Awards under best podcast category.[3] It was also nominated for the Afriball Awards and stood out as podcast of the year. [19]
References
- ↑ "Wahala Podcast and the Growth of Diaspora-Led Digital Conversations – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Reporters, Our (2026-02-14). "Podcaster tasks creatives on cultural dialogue". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Nwafor (2026-02-20). "Wahala Podcast: Bridging African and UK audiences through cultural conversations". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Shojobi, Abisola (2026-03-03). "From Established Platforms To Emerging Voices: Changing Landscape Of UK–African Podcasting". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "How Josy Anne Is Turning Wahala Podcast Into a Culture Hub". Pulse Nigeria. 2026-02-02. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2026-01-19). "Wahala Podcast marks first anniversary with 'Classy Chaos' live event". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Josy Blinks #ABB – Welcome To Afriblinksblog". Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Nwafor (2026-02-20). "Wahala Podcast: Bridging African and UK audiences through cultural conversations". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "How Josy Anne Is Turning Wahala Podcast Into a Culture Hub". Pulse Nigeria. 2026-02-02. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ TheCable (2026-02-02). "How Josy Anne is turning Wahala Podcast into a cultural conversation platform". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Okonkwo, Amarachi (2026-02-01). "Josy Anne opens up on Wahala Podcast and power of honest conversations". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Nwafor (2026-02-20). "Wahala Podcast: Bridging African and UK audiences through cultural conversations". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Wahala Podcast marks first anniversary with 'Classy Chaos' live event". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2026-01-19. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ "Wahala Podcast Celebrates Anniversary with Live Show at Cocure Haus, Stratford". afriblinksblog.com. 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ Brooklyn, Armani (2025-11-07). "Wahala Podcast Is Making Waves in the UK — Rumoured to Feature Ghanaian Star Gyakie". GhPage. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ↑ "Qing Madi praises Wahala Podcast hosted by Josy Anne". pmnewsnigeria.com. 2025-11-29. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ Babalola, Seyi (2025-12-04). "Wahala Podcast hits major milestone as Spyro episode surpasses 100,000 views". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ Brooklyn, Armani (2025-11-07). "Wahala Podcast Is Making Waves in the UK — Rumoured to Feature Ghanaian Star Gyakie". GhPage. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "Vote 3 – AFRI-BALL". Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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