AfriNext Talent
Talent Discovery & Artist Development
AfriNext Talent is an independent talent discovery and artist development platform focused on identifying exceptional African artists with the potential to reach global audiences. We discover emerging talent, support artistic and career development, and help create pathways to opportunities beyond borders.
Mission
Discovering Talent. Building Global Careers.
At AfriNext Talent, our mission is to discover exceptional African music talent and help artists develop the foundation needed for sustainable careers. We believe distinctive voices deserve the opportunity to grow, connect with wider audiences and compete on a global stage.
Our approach combines talent discovery, A&R, artist development and career strategy while encouraging artists to preserve the culture, creativity and individuality that make their music unique.
Team
Akintunde Fatile (AK)
Akintunde Akinola Fatile, professionally known as AK, is the founder of AfriNext Talent. With a passion for discovering emerging talent and connecting African creativity with global opportunities, AK established AfriNext Talent as a platform focused on identifying, developing and supporting the next generation of African music artists.
Tunde Ajayi
Tunde represents the type of A&R expertise AfriNext Talent plans to bring into its growing team, with a focus on scouting emerging talent, evaluating music, identifying potential, and helping artists develop their sound for broader audiences.
Amara Okafor
Amara represents AfriNext Talent's planned artist-development function, focused on helping emerging artists strengthen their creative identity, branding, career strategy, and readiness for new opportunities.