We Them

In this special episode of We Them Niggas, I sit down with my brother JED XO, a talented performing artist from Edo State, Nigeria. I first met JED through music NFTs, which he has discussed on the podcast before. This conversation comes at the end of my first trip to Nigeria, where we traveled across the country, exploring new terrains both literally and figuratively. JED shares how our journey together inspired him to push beyond his limits, from visiting the point of no return in Badagry to discovering more about my African American roots.

JED discusses his vision for using his platform as a deliberate artist, with a focus on addressing hunger in Nigeria through initiatives like food banks. We dive deep into his exploration of blockchain technology—from minting his first NFT on Manifold to exploring Cardano, Ethereum, and DeFi. Plus, hear about his time with the Creative Alchemy team and meeting Daniel and PressTK, his producer.

This episode is filled with powerful insights on innovation, community-building, and being a pioneer for positive change. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about art, technology, and making a meaningful impact.

In Episode 33 of We Them Niggas, Patience Otokpa shares why she’s starting her own podcast—and what’s missing from the platforms young people turn to today.

We talk about what it means to be a guide without being a guru, how to hold space for vulnerability without sacrificing your own boundaries, and the real work of making space for others to be seen.

Patience also shares how she first got into Web3 and how Creative Alchemy helped shape her thinking and approach to storytelling, trust, and intentional community.

🎥 Shot live at the Creative Hangout in partnership with Creative Alchemy
🎬 Creative Direction: Superbio
📽️ Executive Producer: C.Y. Lee
💸 Supporting Patrons: Donna Dalton & Aja Davis
🎙️ Hosted by Maceo Whatley, founder of We Them Media

In this episode, we sit down with Danny to reflect on his experience working with We Them Media and his vision for our evolution into a DAO. We talk about our two weeks together in Nigeria, how the support of the community helped him grow, and what it meant to transition from a digital network to an in-person connection rooted in trust and shared goals. We dive into our first community event in Abuja, the ongoing development of Web3 in Nigeria, and the broader movement toward tech and cultural empowerment across Africa.

Credits:

Executive Producer – C.Y. Lee

Supporting Patrons – Aja Davis & Donna Dalton

Creative Director – Superbio

Founder – Maceo Whatley

In this episode of We Them Niggas, hosted by Maceo Whatley, Anesi—the pioneering mind behind Creative Alchemy—explains how her Abuja-based initiative nurtures a supportive environment for artists, technologists, and innovators through blockchain technology. She recounts her evolution from a local musician to a global community builder, revealing Creative Alchemy’s mission to bring one billion creatives onchain. Anesi also shares the story behind her first track, Trapiano—a striking fusion of Trap and Amapiano brimming with infectious rhythms, melodies, and lyrics—showcasing her boundless versatility. A true jack of all trades, Anesi embodies the spirit of collaboration, and this episode reflects the pride We Them Niggas takes in connecting with Creative Alchemy as they work toward a new frontier for Web3 art and culture.CreditsFilmed in July 2024 in Lifecamp, AbujaPost-production by Zed and KosbaarCreative Direction by SuperBioExecutive Producer: C.Y. LeeSupporting Patrons: Donna Dalton and Aja Davis

Sirsu is the founder of esports team Blvckhvnd, onchain tournament organization Project Stadium, meme coin $crash, and many other innovative projects. As a graphic designer and brand strategist he’s worked to become a world-class cultural tastemaker. Our approach to filming this piece of content was unscripted and in real time, at the Proof of Vibes closing party for ETH Denver. Sirsu highlights how this conference has excelled in comparison to others, across the board.

X: https://x.com/sirsuhayb
Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/sirsu

In this episode, Maceo sits down with Sirsu, the visionary founder of Blackhvnd—a groundbreaking esports project dedicated to bringing competitive gaming into the Web3 space. We delve into Sirsu's insights on the future of esports onchain and the journey of turning this vision into reality. The discussion also touches on his innovative project, Stadium, which aims to revolutionize the esports industry by leveraging blockchain technology. This interview was recorded live at the inaugural Oasis Onchain conference, a consumer crypto event organized by Stefen Delevaux. Blackhvnd is focused on creating a decentralized gaming ecosystem, while Stadium offers a new platform for hosting and streaming esports events, redefining how players and fans engage in the community.

Forefront is an experimental onchain product studio primarily focused primarily on media and social graphing in web3. Founder Carlos Gomes hails from Cape Verde yet is based in NYC. This interview dives into the aspects of communities going from URL to IRL and how social tokenization has evolved over the years. Carlos has also played a critical role in one of the first social token incubators, Seed Club.

Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/carlos

X: https://x.com/carlosecgomes

Join us in this episode as we dive into a fascinating conversation with Stonez The Organic, a Philadelphia-based cultural anthropologist and partner at Forbidden Fruit, a creative wellness club founded by Typerspectives. Stonez shares his excitement about seeing culture finally being funded and valued on-chain. With his academic background in cultural anthropology, he emphasizes the importance of culture in driving motivation and fostering a common goal beyond just financial gain.

As culture takes center stage in the Web3 space, Stonez believes it broadens our vision of what is important and necessary to push the space in new directions. This cultural shift is crucial for expanding the appeal of Web3 to new audiences who are unfamiliar with the vast opportunities on-chain. Tune in to learn more about Stonez’s journey in Web3 and his insights on the intersection of culture and blockchain technology.

4bidden 4ruit: https://www.4bidden4ruit.com/

X: https://x.com/4bidden4ruit4

Founders:

https://x.com/tyspectives

https://x.com/OrganicStonez

Gabrielle is an unstoppable new force to the We Them Media Team. After graduating from Smith College with a Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology, Gabrielle is currently an incoming first-year student at Meharry Medical College, a SheFi graduate, and recently joined Athena DAO’s Research and Dealflow Team which has been a great segway bringing her background and interest in women’s health clinical research into the Web3 space.

Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/gabrielle

Fournier is a writer, art curator, and marketing/business development consultant. From ghostwriting, to copywriting, and content, his portfolio has range. As a client manager at PubDAO and investor relations consultant, services have been provided for clients across the globe from Hong Kong to London.