Send us a Text Message.In this episode with SOVA Samuel shares his experiences from his early days in art practice. Highlighting familial influences, a taste for experimentation, accessing opportunities through relevant networks, and earning a living as an artist. Support the Show. Follow @sovapodcast

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Ben speaks solo on "Grace" as a key factor in supporting our own development in our respective creative practice. Here's a nudge you need to grow through the good, bad, or ugly phases. Support the Show. Follow @sovapodcast

Send us a Text Message.Who goes from being a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine to a full-time artist? Luke Chidi Agada. This episode is for you if you're considering going for an MFA Program soon or simply switching from being in a lab to being in a studio or crossing both. You can hear from Luke's experience and take something to work with. Mentions: @kutanigeriaHost: Benita NnachortamGuest: Luke Agada Music: Focus Groove via PixabaySupport the Show. Follow @sovapodcast

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Ben reads out an interesting article by a Nigerian writer- Ucheoma Onwutuebe. In the article titled "TO A NIGERIAN WRITER CONSIDERING THE MFA" Ucheoma shares the motivations for her MFA study pursuit and the pros vs cons that come with it. Voice: Benita NnachortamMusic: Focus Groove via PixabaySupport the Show. Follow @sovapodcast

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Ben talks about why curiosity makes all the difference in creative practice. Support the Show. Follow @sovapodcast

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to SOVA! If you're a returning listener, it's great to have you here. We're picking it up from where we last stopped. In this new episode, Ben is answering the question "How can I reignite my creative passion?" or something like that. (Haha) Figure out as you listen and do give us a like, share, comment, or review. Let's go! Music by FreeGroove via PixabayCover Art by Ara DeindeHost: Benita NnachortamSupport the Show. Follow @sovapodcast

Send us a Text Message.If you've ever wondered "Are great pictures enough?" you'll find this to be a very resourceful conversation with the outstanding visual storyteller/journalist: Grace Ekpu. In this episode of SOVA, Grace pours out her truths about the inspiration behind her advocacy for Africans telling their own stories. A dynamic creative and BBC Senior Journalist, Grace also shares helpful tips, that aspiring and professional visual artists should consider as they progress in the indu...

If you've ever wondered "are great pictures enough?" you'll find this to be a very resourceful conversation with the outstanding visual storyteller/journalist: Grace Ekpu. In this episode of SOVA, Grace pours out her truths about the inspiration behind her advocacy for Africans telling their own stories. A dynamic creative and BBC Senior Journalist, Grace also shares helpful tips, aspiring and professional visual artists should consider as they progress in the industry. Highly recommended for emerging visual journalists and documentary photographers.

Send us a Text Message.What difference does it make to be empathetic in photojournalism? In his journey so far as a photographer, Tom has encountered life-changing experiences as he often comes face to face with difficult realities and victims of social menaces. In conversation with Ben, he reflects on the intersection of photography, empathy, kindness & mental health. You never expect such a vulnerable discussion from a celebrated Photographer like Tom. This episode is highly recommended...

Send us a Text Message.#Throwback episodeOlarinde Olayemi Ayanfeoluwa is a young visual artist who adopts photography as one of her mediums of visual expression and a side venture. In this episode of the School of Visual Arts Podcast on Photography, Ayanfe shares her struggles to sustain her practice as an artist and how photography is both profitable and experimental. This episode is highly recommended for young visual artists or student photographers.This episode was first published in 2020...