This episode is with the Nigerian American Journalist Chika Oduah. She is known for her fearless coverage of the 276 kidnapped Chibok girls by the Northern Nigeria terrorist group Boko Haram. What makes Chika remarkable is that she was down in the field by herself getting real-life coverage of the story. Her work has been covered on CNN, Aljazeera, BBC, MSNBS, National Geographic to name a few. Chika is currently working on a book and documentary about her encounter and findings in Chibok. The documentary premiered in Abuja in Dec 2018 and is scheduled for a release in late 2019. In this episode, she shares  Her coverage of Boko Haram and how she got the assignment The stories of some of the women who are married to the Boko Haram soldiers The face and state of religion in Africa    Be sure to connect with Chika Website – Chika Oduah Instagram – chika_the_explorer Twitter – @chikaoduah Boko Haram Report   Let’s Hang Out! Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks Website - www.thoseafricanchicks.com  Edited & Produced – Podcast Maven Music - Nice To You - YT Audio Library  

EP 51: Fearless Journalism : Boko Haram & Chibok

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@iamyetunde is an Author,  Professor of Global Affairs and the owner a quite a few business ventures. In her latest book Balance, Yetunde tackles the complexities of the concept of balance and it's application as we move through the different phases of our lives. In this Episode we discuss:  The personal framing and application of balance in ways that is devoid of external influences  Some of the key indicators that signal to us that we are out of balance in areas of our lives     The secret sauce to being more balanced in relationships    Patience Understanding Empathy    Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review  HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you! Some resource mentioned :  Esther Perel, Relationship Expert  TD Jakes  Les Brown    Purchase Balanace on  Amazon or Dr.Yetunde.com . Be sure the connect with @iamyetunde on socials. She also offers leadership development services from her Consulting Firm. On the fashion front, you can catch a glimpse of the children's shoe line here Amadin Shoes.   Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library Subscribe  -  Apple Podcast  &  Stitcher 

EP 75: Balance - Author , Dr. Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede

@Adulphina is a young home grown artist whose paintings frequent the Nigerian and dare I say the West African art scene. Her signature lays emphasis "on the human head as a cradle of conscious , unconscious and subconscious thought processes inhered  in every sing person holding spirituality and perceptions of  the physical and metaphysical". What I love about her work, is that each pieec seems to carry an untold story or even mystery in their eyes as if the have lived many lives and have something poignant to say  Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review  HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you! In this episode, Adulphina shares her journey as a home grown and home based Nigerian artists. We talk about :  The challenges , opportunities and limitations of being an artists in Nigeria How she was developed her unique of the big head and almond eyes  The influences the collective Nigerian culture has on the types of work she produces  Be sure to check out Adulphina's pieces and support her on Patreon.   Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library Subscribe  -  Apple Podcast  &  Stitcher 

EP 74: Developing a Style Through Life and Lived Experience - Visual Artist, Adulphina Imuede

@UzoArt is a contemporary artist whose work took off due to a Rick and Morty Twitter meme that went viral. Uzo who has been building body of work inspired by her modern designs and her Nigerian culture , leaned into the opportunity and started creating digital prints , making her work accessible. Not  only is her work aesthetically pleasing, it is one that has a cause, portions of their profits are used for a charitable cause. Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review  HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you! In this episode, Uzo takes us behind the scenes of her rising business and journey from Statistics to creating art with a cause. What makes her journey even more interesting is that during the pandemic when business where sunsetting, Uzo Art enterprised flourished. During our conversation, Uzo shares:  The different ways in which we should consider and think about Art and Artistry The  importance of understanding the difference between creating and running a business Why her business model focuses on in-house distribution of all sales and merchandise  Be sure to purchase one of Uzo pieces at Uzo Art and go hang out with her @UzoArt Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library Subscribe  -  Apple Podcast  &  Stitcher 

EP 73: Creating Accessible and Meaningful Contemporary Modern Art

 @Aderonke is a writer, filmmaker and director, her 2018 documentary Awani Film was screened at over 15 film festivals around the world and won the UNESCO prize from the Belgium UNESCO Commission    In this Episode we discuss:   The traditional organization system utilized by African women to inspire political action through movements like the Aba Women's Riot of 1929   The impact of colonial on gender inequality in Nigeria  Colonial cultural inheritance versus cultural values systems that are authentically African  In the invasion of Arabs before European presence and the lasting effects both foreign presence left on Northern Nigerian      Enjoyed this Episode? Kindly please leave a review  HERE; the simplest of phrases counts, thank you!     Notable Nigerian figures mentioned  Queen Amina of Zaria - Queen Warrior 16th Century Nigeria   Fumilayo Ransome-Kuti - Suffragist & Political Activist (mother of Fela Kuti)   Stella McIntosh - First Nigerian Women to receive an MBA in the US - 1953   Margret Ekpo - Political Activist in Colonial Nigeria       Awani was not only captivating but answered questions I did not even realized I had as an African, Nigerian and Yoruba woman. Be sure to connect with Aderonke and catch a clip of Awani Film     Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks     Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library  Subscribe  -  Apple Podcast  &  Stitcher 

Ep 72: Awani Film, Aderonke Adeola - Interrogating Pre-Colonial African Female Identity

@Onebolafun is a writer, filmmaker and director. You mostly likely consume or have come in contact with her work without realizing. Amongst her own creations Water Phoenix & Are We Good Parents, she is also known for directing OWNs Queen Sugar, FXs Lucifer, Legacies and most recently SXX for Disney +. As you will hear or have heard during the conversation, the road that led to these destinations were very topys turvy and fraught with uncertainty In This Episode We Discuss:  Being selected by Ava DuVernay to direct Queen Sugar Her leap of Faith from taking a break from school to pursue a career in TV The importance of relationship building with peers and getting rid of the idea of "networking up" Being inspired by our personal stories when creating impactful work. The role that grit, perseverance and scrappiness plays in the initial building phases  Enjoyed this Episode, please leave us a review HERE, even the simplest of phrases counts, thank you! What stood out to me the most during the conversation with @onebolafun was the absence of ego. I go the sense that she was more focused on effecting change as opposed to the superflous goals we often see for aspiring Hollywood aspirants. Hold on to your edges people, I think  we are seeing the beginning of someone who will become a notable figures in Hollywood. Resources Bola Ogun Films Youtube  Bola Ogun Films  California Institute of the Arts  Ikorodu Bois Recreation of Extraction  Be sure to connect with @onebolafun on Twitter and check out her work Bola Ogun Films.  Also, let’s hangout on Instagram - @thoseafricanchicks   Edited & Produced by Mude Productions Music - Nice To You, YT Audio Library Subscribe  -  Apple Podcast  &  Stitcher 

EP 51: Fearless Journalism : Boko Haram & Chibok

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