Behind every world-shifting idea, there’s a powerful partnership. Quincy Jones had Michael Jackson. Steve Jobs had Jony Ive. Beyoncé has her Parkwood team.

Collaboration isn’t just about working together. It’s about who you build with, why you build, and how you move through the tensions, the vision clashes, and the unspoken expectations.

In this episode of Crea8torium, we unpack what really makes collaboration work.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:39 Vibes vs Values vs Vision

08:35 Partnering With Friends vs Strangers

13:58 Building Trust With A Stranger

20:08 Handling Disagreements

26:03 How To Spot Red Flags

32:51 Do You Love Control?

39:20 Navigating Your Identity In Collaborations

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Today on Crea8torium, we have one of the most defining voices in African hip-hop. A storyteller who’s shaped sound, shifted culture, and stayed standing through every wave that tried to hit him.

With millions of fans, countless awards, and a career spanning over 15 years, M.I remains the most influential voice in African hip-hop. But beyond the bars, he’s shaping the future—mentoring the next wave of creators and building TASCK, a groundbreaking platform empowering African artists to own their stories and their careers. MI is redefining legacy, one powerful step at a time.

But today, we’re here to talk about more than the man behind the music. The thinker. The builder. The creator. The human who’s learnt to navigate fame, silence, pressure, and purpose all at the same time. This conversation is about passion, grounding your purpose, mental health, and building with longevity in mind. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to not just become great—but stay great, while also staying you—this one’s for you.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:07 Introversion vs Extroversion

00:04:37 Dealing With Anxiety

00:05:56 Origin of M.I.'s Creative Journey

00:07:19 Spontaneity vs Intentionality vs Emotions

00:11:02 Imposter Syndrome

00:14:52 Creating Without Inspiration

00:19:04 Building Resilience

00:22:26 Power of Prolificity

00:25:07 Staying Relevant

00:32:27 On Fame

00:34:26 Satisfying Your Inner Child

00:37:42 Handling Ego

00:45:26 On Disappearance

00:49:47 Shaping Culture

00:50:53 Talent vs Creator Economy

00:54:59 Mental Health & Therapy

00:59:08 Managing That Inner Voice

01:00:17 On Failure

01:03:15 Healing From Pain

01:06:49 Creative Process

01:09:51 Finishing What You Start

01:11:55 The God Gene

01:16:24 Silencing The Noise

01:19:30 Building Creative Talent

01:27:47 Managing Our Creator Ecosystem

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Welcome to Crea8torium! We're starting not just a podcast but a community of creators.

As fellow creators, we know what the journey is like – the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

So, we are creating a space where creators are seen, supported, and empowered to show up authentically. We're starting with this podcast where we answer the deep questions that keep you up at night.

So, if you're a creator, this is your invitation to join our community by subscribing now!

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