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Ismail Okafor

Ismail Okafor listens for the sound as well as the story, writing about artists, live performance and the business around music. He covers DJ craft and discovery routes, musical narrative technique, and the working economics of players and studios.

Senior Correspondent

Independent editorial contributor covering music, performance craft, artists and the music trade.

Articles by Ismail Okafor

What Is a CDJ, and Why Do Club DJs Still Swear By It?

What Is a CDJ, and Why Do Club DJs Still Swear By It?

Ismail Okafor

Infographic of a club sound system signal chain

How Club Sound Systems Work: A DJ's Guide

Ismail Okafor

Festival volunteer team sorting reusable cups at waste station

Electronic Festivals and Sustainability: The Green Push, Really Measured

Ismail Okafor

Two DJs sharing a booth during a back-to-back set

B2B DJ Sets Explained: Etiquette and Technique

Ismail Okafor

Speaker stacks in an empty nightclub under blue light

Why Clubs Keep Upgrading Their Sound Systems

Ismail Okafor

Infographic of how a streaming royalty pool splits

Streaming Playlists and Electronic Music: Who Gets Paid?

Ismail Okafor

Close-up of a worn club entrance door with a closing notice

Club Closures 2025: Corsica Studios Joins a Long List

Ismail Okafor

Crowd dancing at an open-air Ibiza pool party at golden hour

Ibiza Opening Season 2026: How the White Isle Wakes Up

Ismail Okafor

Beginner DJ learning channel faders on a club mixer

How to Read a DJ Mixer: A Beginner's Guide

Ismail Okafor