Akinseye: Sound Café, Belonging & Beats Across Borders

From Nigeria to Sheffield, Akinseye has built a cultural platform that blends music, storytelling and community. Through Sound Café, he curates spaces where DJs, poets and live musicians converge, shaping a shared sense of belonging.

In this interview, he reflects on his transnational journey, the origins of Sound Café, Sheffield’s creative landscape, and his vision for archiving cultural stories for the future. He also speaks about collaboration, standout moments from past events, and his ambitions for Sound Café Fest Ltd. Watch more stories from cultural innovators and community builders on African Voices Platform. Available on Freeview 7, Virgin 159 and africanvoicesplatform.org

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