Yams & Yuca

Precious Adams joins us this week at our virtual table. She is one of the few world class black ballerinas in the world, and is currently a professional artist with the English National Ballet. We speak about how she thrives under pressure, whilst also being part of leading the way towards diversifying the classical arts. 

Connect with Precious at: @preciousagram

This week, hosts Heather and Kamara chat with international film director, Baff Akoto. Baff speaks about how he carved his own unique path via London, Accra, and beyond. We learn about how his choices shaped his life, leading to an award winning career. 

Learn about Baff's recent release 'Leave the Edges', that featured in the 2020 BFI International Film Festival here 

Connect with Baff at: @baff_akoto

We are excited to share David's incredible story about how he created a vision for his life that enabled him to pursue a longstanding career as an international performing artist, instructor and choreographer. With more than 20 years' experience in the entertainment industry appearing in commercials, TV shows, film and print, David is highly sought after in the industry. Currently, he is performing in Disney’s award-winning musical @thelionkinguk playing the role of ‘Banzai’. ⁠ ⁠ 

Connect with David at @Blake_artsuk

Jeroboam Bozeman, the multi-talented dance artist and Principal Dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, joins us at our virtual table. We learn about why giving back is so important to Jeroboam, and how he incorporates it into his life and career. 

Connect with Jeroboam at: @jeroboamb

This week, co-hosts Heather and Kamara chat with Mercy Nabirye, an accomplished consultant and leader in African Diaspora Arts. We discuss Mercy’s life and career, and learn how authenticity features throughout. 

Connect with Mercy at: @kaumaarts

Heather and Kamara sit down with international performer, choreographer and teacher Alesandra Seutin to discuss surviving through challenging times and how it impacts their careers as creatives.

Connect with Alesandra @alesandraseutin_mamavo 

Yams & Yuca explores the fabric of Black identities through culture, food, art, life experiences and more; sharing the stories of international creatives. Co-hosts Heather Benson & Kamara Gray bring their unique perspectives as Black Global Citizens living and working in the UK and beyond.

Close your eyes. Think about that signature dish that reminds you of home; you know the one that makes your eyes widen with excitement and fills your spirit from head to toe with just one bite. Mmmmmm…that feeling. Yams & Yuca is a space for creatives to share similar ancestral memories that shape the way they navigate life and careers as part of the growing African Diaspora that exists across the globe.

For more information on the show visit www.yamsandyucapodcast.com