Born to Nigerian parents and from Peckham, Jenn Nkiru grew up obsessed with music (she would wake up early on weekends and play records from her dad’s collection aged 4). Jenn is a director signed to Iconoclast and she is the cover star for Pitch New Talent (which is out now). In this #PitchPodcast episode Pitch guest editor and cofounder of Utopia Nadya Powell interviews Jenn about her childhood, going to Howard University and the musician Pharoah Sanders, the significance of sound in her work and creative process. They talk futures, the importance of women and black people in her work; and the significance of having her film REBIRTH IS NECESSARY screened at the preview premiere of the Black Panther film at the BFI ahead of a Q&A with director Ryan Coogler. Her final message: Hold on to the childlike aspects of yourselves, be constantly excited, take opportunity and don’t impede yourself by overthinking.

Watch Jenn's film REBIRTH IS NECESSARY here https://www.nowness.com/series/black-star/rebirth-is-necessary-jenn-nkiru

 

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