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In a country where guitar-driven indie and Kiwi hip hop have long dominated the soundscape, Afrobeats remains a genre bubbling just beneath the surface. But Joseph Pod is ready to change that.
Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, and proudly Ethiopian-bred, Joseph Pod is more than just a singer-songwriter. He is a cultural force in the making. Fusing the vibrant pulse of Afrobeats with the soul of R&B and Afrosoul, his music offers something fresh and unapologetic. It’s a sound that doesn’t just aim to fit in, it aims to stand out.
“Afrobeats isn’t big in New Zealand, yet,” Joseph says, “but I’m here to change that.” And he’s not just talking. With infectious rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and a voice that carries both grit and grace, Joseph is carving a lane where there previously was none. Drawing from his African heritage and New Zealand upbringing, he delivers raw emotion and energy that speak to love, resilience, identity and joy, resonating with a generation that’s hungry for representation and rhythm.
Off the mic, Joseph is also a speaker and influencer, using his platform to uplift, inspire, and connect. Whether he's advocating for young refugees or leading conversations in schools and communities, his mission is clear: to make good music, spread good vibes, and put Afrobeats on the map in Aotearoa.
Joseph Pod isn’t just part of the next wave, he’s starting it.
Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, and proudly Ethiopian-bred, Joseph Pod is more than just a singer-songwriter. He is a cultural force in the making. Fusing the vibrant pulse of Afrobeats with the soul of R&B and Afrosoul, his music offers something fresh and unapologetic. It’s a sound that doesn’t just aim to fit in, it aims to stand out.
“Afrobeats isn’t big in New Zealand, yet,” Joseph says, “but I’m here to change that.” And he’s not just talking. With infectious rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and a voice that carries both grit and grace, Joseph is carving a lane where there previously was none. Drawing from his African heritage and New Zealand upbringing, he delivers raw emotion and energy that speak to love, resilience, identity and joy, resonating with a generation that’s hungry for representation and rhythm.
Off the mic, Joseph is also a speaker and influencer, using his platform to uplift, inspire, and connect. Whether he's advocating for young refugees or leading conversations in schools and communities, his mission is clear: to make good music, spread good vibes, and put Afrobeats on the map in Aotearoa.
Joseph Pod isn’t just part of the next wave, he’s starting it.
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