Elevated experiences celebrating the culture through dance and rhythm
Elevated experiences celebrating the culture through dance and rhythm
The traditional celebrity interview format has grown stale—polished PR responses, surface-level questions, and calculated answers designed to reveal nothing. But Nigerian filmmaker and storyteller Korty EO has cracked the code on something far more authentic. Her YouTube series Flow with Korty strips away the formality and creates intimate spaces where even the most guarded stars let their walls down. At just 27 years old, Eniola Olanrewaju (Korty EO) has built a platform with over 390,000 YouTube subscribers by simply asking better questions and creating environments where honest conversations can flourish. The results speak for themselves—several episodes have crossed the million-view mark, and she’s quickly becoming the go-to interviewer for Africa’s biggest names.
What makes Flow with Korty special isn’t gimmicks or controversy—it’s the human connection. There’s no studio pressure, no gotcha journalism, just two people talking in a way that feels organic and real. From billionaire entrepreneurs to Grammy-winning artists, Korty’s approach extracts the kind of vulnerability and truth that traditional media rarely captures. Here are five episodes that showcase exactly why this series has become essential viewing for anyone following Afrobeats and Nigerian culture.
When one of Africa’s most powerful businessmen sits down with a YouTuber and admits his success came down to luck, you know you’re watching something different. Tony Elumelu joined Korty in Abuja ahead of his foundation’s 2026 cohort announcement and delivered some surprisingly candid reflections on wealth and achievement. “I am here because of luck. At times, you don’t get successful because you are the best in class or because you are the fittest or most energetic. Sometimes, you need luck and I am a product of luck,” he told her. He also joked about Korty’s reported interview fees, quipping, “I am in the wrong profession.” The episode ignited massive conversations across Nigerian business circles and drove thousands of new viewers to her channel.
More documentary than interview, this episode captured Asake’s return to Nigeria after working on Lungu Boy in California. Korty filmed everything—his reunion with his mother, a traditional Eyo festival welcome, a visit to his alma mater Obafemi Awolowo University, and a meeting with the Ooni of Ife. The sit-down conversation, conducted largely in Yoruba, revealed deeper layers of the rising star’s story. Asake spoke about leaving home at 15 against his father’s wishes and his unwavering loyalty to Olamide: “Even if I become the President of America, Baddo will always remain Baddo to me.” He also didn’t shy away from discussing his relationship with money, stating plainly that he loves it because “it solves 80% of my problems.” The episode is heartfelt, funny, and deeply rooted in Nigerian culture.
Before the Grammy wins and Oscar nominations, Tems was an angry young woman trying to make sense of the world. This episode peeled back the carefully crafted public image to reveal someone still processing her journey. When Korty asked about romance, Tems dropped a revelation that resonated across social media—she had never been in love. It’s the kind of admission that only surfaces when an artist feels genuinely comfortable, and Korty created exactly that atmosphere. The conversation showed a side of Tems that her music hints at but rarely confirms outright, making it one of the series’ most emotionally honest installments.
The episode opens with Asa declaring, “I don’t know what it feels like to be heartbroken,” immediately signaling this would be a different kind of conversation. The veteran artist discussed how hunger and necessity fueled her early career, spoke openly about love and relationships, and revealed she wouldn’t change a single decision if she could rewrite her musical journey. Shot in an intimate backyard setting, the entire interview feels like receiving life advice from someone who has genuinely figured things out. Asa’s reflections carry the weight of experience, making this essential viewing for anyone interested in the longevity and evolution of African music.
Getting Olamide to truly open up is a near-impossible feat, which makes this episode all the more remarkable. The YBNL boss revealed he still gets nervous before performing, discussed losing both parents, and admitted that being overly business-focused can stifle creativity. When asked to describe himself in one word, he chose “peaceful”—a characterization that surprised many who know him primarily through his street anthems. The conversation also sparked internet debates when Olamide revealed his current food preferences lean toward broccoli, sea bass, and caviar rather than traditional Nigerian dishes like amala. As always, Korty simply let him speak his truth without judgment.
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