Kevin Eze (Xclusive Pikin) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and marketing strategist who has spent over 15 years building at the intersection of music, media, culture, and business.
From his early work in digital media to building platforms for African artists and cultural communities, his career has been defined by creating opportunities around African talent and creativity. He is the Founder and CEO of SounDisruptr, where he has helped support over 200 artists across 17 countries, contributing to more than 1 billion career streams.
Through SounDisruptr Academy, more than 5,000 artists have been trained in the business, marketing, and strategy behind sustainable music careers.
Kevin is also the founder of the African Food Network and the African Food and Drinks Festival, which has welcomed more than 50,000 attendees across festival editions and won the World Culinary Award for Africa’s Best Culinary Festival in 2024 and 2025. He is the author of 15 Hard Lessons from 15 Years of Building in Nigeria.
More about Kevin is available at kevineze.com.
