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Jul 7
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184 Emeka Onwudiwe: How I Built a Record...

ANISHA PATEL
About this episode

This conversation explores the journey of Emeka Onwudiwe, a pharmacy student and talented entrepreneur who founded a record label and the lessons he learned along the way. He discusses the importance of humility, the therapeutic power of music, and the innovative approaches taken to stand out in the music industry. He emphasises the significance of building strong relationships with artists and how skills from a pharmacy career translate into entrepreneurial endeavours. The conversation concludes with reflections on personal growth and the future of his career.


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The music from this series has been created by a pharmacy student! BPSA’s president, Emeka Onwudiwe, is a talented student and incredible entrepreneur. I am so proud to share his music on my podcast. Go and check the music production company and the word that they do:⁠ Inplus Music⁠ 


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