The Naija Nerds Podcast

Ofu Obekpa is a Nigerian-American actor, writer and director on a mission to make his own way into Hollywood. 

In this interview, he talks about going from growing up in Nigeria to being involved in Marvel productions as a production assistant, then as an actor plus directing the likes of Kevin Nash and Conphidance on his own project Klippers.

Adetokumboh M'Cormack (Battle: Los Angeles, Castlevania, Blood of Zeus) is a brilliant Sierra Leonean actor, voice-actor and director with a notable body of work. He joins us to talk about the evolution of his journey from television and film to animation and how his desire to tell impactful African stories led to him directing his short film, The German King.

Francis Y Brown (CEO of AnimaxFYB Studios) is an animator and director who is passionate about telling the African story. 

His rags to not-rags story of how he went from being a kid who would create art with mosquito blood and charcoal to being inspired by Walt Disney and Jeff Lew (Killer Bean) to become one of Ghana's notable animators is an inspiration.

We discuss his journey, his influences and his Amazon Prime Video deal for his kids show Mmofra.  

Zimbabwean actress Sibongile Mlambo (Siren, Lost in Space, Honey 3: Dare to Dance) joins us to talk about going from growing up in Zimbabwe to being an African actress in Hollywood with all its blessings and challenges - black hair issues ladies!

We dive into her time as one of the "Merms" on Freeform's 'Siren' and how she once received career advice from Chadwick Boseman who played her onscreen brother in 'Message from the King'.

It's time for part two of our conversations with Jide Martin (CEO) and Wale Awelenje (Head of Writing) of COMIC Republic. This time we discuss African influences on their work and how they honor the traditions and stories that came before us. 

You can find their work for free at https://www.TheComicRepublic.com

About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:
Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.

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The first of a three part conversation with Jide Martin (CEO) and Wale Awelenje (Head of Writing) of COMIC Republic about their long friendship, influences and the odyssey behind arguably the largest comic publisher in West Africa.

You can find their work for free at https://www.TheComicRepublic.com

About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:
Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.

FOLLOW US:
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Website: https://www.naijanerds.com

WATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:
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LISTEN:
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In this bonus episode, we take a break from our usual format to express our thoughts on the #EndSARS protests. This episode was recorded on Sunday the 18th of October, two days before the #LekkiMassacre. Our condolences to the families of those killed and otherwise affected.

We talk how "Girls get it done!" in The Boys vs how they did it in Avengers Endgame, how well the Boys transitioned from the comic book to TV. Also in this episode, we discuss the Invincible teaser trailer and Watchmen going from snubbed by the Golden Globes to racking up 11 Emmy wins.

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It's Marvel news roundup time! Kamala Khan and She-Hulk have been cast, Samuel L Jackson is getting a Nick Fury series that could tie into Agents of SHIELD and Jamie Foxx may have spoiled his return as Electro into the Spiderverse. Is Marvel going full multiverse with Sony?

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Who's enjoying the Boys Season 2? We're not. Or are we? 

Did The Boys jump the whale? Will Netflix learn to stop cancelling hit shows after two seasons? Who knows! But be sure to listen to the guys as they give a very late review of the first half of the hit Amazon tv series based on the Wildstorm/Dynamite Entertainment comic series. 

WARNING - There will be spoilers.

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