Fuse ODG
Fuse ODG talks about African identity, purpose and reshaping global perceptions of Africa.
Fuse ODG is widely recognised as an early adopter and global ambassador of the Afrobeats movement. Breakout hits like Azonto and Antenna helped bring African sounds to mainstream audiences worldwide.
In this podcast episode, Fuse ODG sits down with DJ Ed and talks about his new album S.O.N.A. 鈥� Spirit of New Africa - and the single 54 Countries, which he says is aimed at educating people about the diversity of the continent. He also talks about working with Ed Sheeren, and their shared Grammy award, and his thoughts on rejecting the Bob Gelof鈥檚 invitation feature on the re-release of the Band Aid song Do They Know It鈥檚 Christmas.
He reflects on struggling with his African Identity growing up between Ghana and the UK, his mission to reframe the narrative around Africa, the importance of empowering young Africans to tell their own stories, they discuss some of the challenges Africa is now facing, including war in Sudan, but also the opportunity that is there in terms of the continent soon having many more young people than most other parts of the world. He also talks his recently released children鈥檚 book 54 Countries, both aimed at teaching African history and inspiring confidence from an early age.
