Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has never been one to hold back. The youngest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has built his career on music that challenges systems of oppression and amplifies Black liberation. Now, he’s expanding that mission beyond the stage with the launch of his new podcast, Bird’s Eye View; produced by OkayAfrica, the leading digital platform for African culture.
The podcast, which premiered in September 2025, is already generating buzz for its unapologetic take on some of the most pressing issues facing Africans and the diaspora today.
What Bird’s Eye View is About
Hosted by Seun Kuti and Bro Diallo a Chicago based Pan-Africanist activist with over two decades of community organizing experience, Bird’s Eye View talks about:
- Pan-Africanism and unity across the continent and diaspora
- Capitalism and colonial legacies affecting Black progress
- The global state of Black communities and liberation struggles.
Unlike polished political talk shows and some popular podcasts these days, Bird’s Eye View embraces raw honesty, history, humour, and resistance. It challenges Africans everywhere to rethink their beliefs, confront systemic oppression, and build solidarity that transcends borders.
“Bird’s Eye View sets itself apart with honest perspectives on topics often discussed only behind closed doors,” says the press release. “It serves as a mirror for Africans, pushing us to question which convictions truly serve our communities.”
Seun Kuti
For Seun Kuti, the podcast is a natural extension of his artistry and activism. Since releasing his debut album in 2008 and breaking through with From Africa with Fury: Rise (2011), Seun Kuti has used music as a vehicle for resistance. His latest album, Heavier Yet (Lays the Crownless Head), executive produced by Lenny Kravitz further cements his reputation as a revolutionary voice for Black liberation.
Now, through Bird’s Eye View, Seun Kuti is creating space for conversations that music alone cannot contain. By teaming up with Bro Diallo, he brings both cultural weight and grassroots activist perspective to the mic.
OkayAfrica’s Role in Amplifying African Voices
The launch of Bird’s Eye View also reflects OkayAfrica’s deep investment in African storytelling. Founded in 2011, OkayAfrica has grown into the largest digital platform dedicated to African culture, music, and politics.
Under the leadership of Isha Sesay, a former CNN journalist known for her fearless reporting during Nigeria’s Bring Back Our Girls movement, OkayAfrica has doubled down on empowering African voices.
This podcast follows the success of Afrobeats Intelligence presented by OkayAfrica, which has attracted a vast audience.
The enthusiastic response since its premiere shows that Bird’s Eye View is filling a gap in public discourse. In an era when social media dominates conversations, the podcast offers depth, historical perspective, and unfiltered truth and these are qualities often missing from fast-moving online debates.
For Africans at home and abroad, the show provides both reflection and direction. It encourages listeners to confront hard realities while inspiring collective solutions for liberation.
How to Watch Bird’s Eye View
Episodes of Bird’s Eye View are streaming now on YouTube via OkayAfrica’s official channel.
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With Bird’s Eye View, Seun Kuti and Bro Diallo aren’t just launching another podcast, they’re building a platform for Pan-African thought leadership and cultural resistance.