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Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I chat with multidisciplinary filmmaker, Emmanuel Afolabi, about his transition from photography to filmmaking, finding his niche and appreciation for humanity through storytelling, films that have changed his perspective and stuck with him, his pre-production and production process, and the messages he aimed to convey in his short film: “Bio: ‘Diaspora’”. Enjoy! If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Keep up with Emmanuel: https://www.instagram.com/emmanuel.fola/ Watch all of Emmanuel's films here: https://vimeo.com/emmanuelafolabi http://emmanuelafolabi.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Continuing the "Darling" series is the amazing Ore Okubajo of Didara. In this episode, we speak about the intention behind her brand, finding a sense of purpose in monotonous tasks, soul-searching, separating productivity from self-worth, seeking hope and individual essence in the unknown, and accepting the constancy of change. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Keep up with Didara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialdidara/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Titled after Matthew A. Cherry's short film, "Hair Love," today's episode is with one of my best friends, Ama-rachi Aliogo. She takes me through her hair journey starting from being inspired by her sister to go natural, to embracing her whole self through patience and consistency, and turning to blogging to share her experiences and lessons accumulated over the years with others. In this episode, she speaks on letting go of Western standards of beauty, overcoming insecurities, and the most rewarding parts of fully owning her kinky, coily 4b hair. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to share, subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Ama-rachi's socials: https://www.instagram.com/j_u_a_l_a/ https://www.instagram.com/juala_glam/ Check out Ama-rachi's latest blog post here: https://www.fulfilljewelry.com/2021/01/detoxifying-your-hair-bentonite-clay.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sit down with the founder of A Little Louder Project, Oyinkansola Sofela, to kick off the Darling series. We talk about the story behind her non-profit organization, her calling to amplify the voices of WOC and make space to reclaim joy, transitioning from the ethnic majority to minority, the importance of exposure to authentic experiences and stories, and living a life of impact. Enjoy! Make sure to sign up for the launch of "The Joy Room" next Sunday and join a community of amazing WOC here: https://www.alittlelouderproject.org/the-joy-room Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ ALL Project IG: https://www.instagram.com/alittlelouderproject/ ALL Project Website: https://www.alittlelouderproject.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I wanted to end the year with a reminder to always show up for yourself and embrace where you are currently so I sat down with Sinmi Adepoju a.k.a DJ Lolu to chat about what encouraged him to become a mental health advocate, living with seasonal affective disorder, finding power in vulnerability, and how the patriarchy contributed to the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and well-being amongst others things. Enjoy! If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Sinmi's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dj.lolu/ Sinmi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_L0lu Our POV: https://ourpov.org/ Our POV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourpov2019 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! My name is Chidera Orazulike and welcome to my podcast, Nyere, all about going behind the scenes with creatives and sharing life lessons. Join me fortnightly on Sundays to have candid conversations with my guests and dissect their passion projects. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, don't forget to subscribe, review, and leave a rating! You can keep up with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I hope you come back again to hear from me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

-- if you write a letter to your younger self, what would you say? -- today's episode is a little different because today marks a year of nyere. that's 1 year of meeting new people, having amazing conversations, laughing, learning and unlearning, healing, and exploring topics i'm passionate about which i couldn't have done without you guys. i want to say a massive thank you to everyone who made this episode possible and to anyone who has ever supported this podcast in any way, i truly appreciate every single one of you, thank you so much for coming on the journey! the whole point of this episode was to self-reflect and see our growth and how far we've come and i hope it achieved that for everyone who participated. nyere is going on a hiatus until further notice but i can't wait to see what the next year has in store

TW // This episode discusses rape and sexual assault. Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I sat down with 2/7 of the charity organization creating a safe space for sexual assault survivors, The Survivor Project. We talked about the weight of the word ‘survivor’, the empowerment and community the "Me Too" movement brings but also the reliving of traumatic events, victim-blaming and how it is internalized, the importance of consent, proper sex education and keeping the momentum and conversations alive and how messy but necessary healing is among other things. Stay safe and enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ The Survivor Project IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.survivor.project/ Donate to The Survivor Project here: https://tab.gladly.io/ Check out and donate to these anti-sexual violence organizations: Mirabel Centre: https://www.instagram.com/mirabelcentreng/ https://mirabelcentre.org/ Women At Risk Int. Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/warif_ng/ https://warifng.org/ Stand to End Rape Initiative: https://www.instagram.com/standtoendrape/ Hands Off Initiative: https://www.instagram.com/handsoffng/ It's Never Your Fault: https://www.instagram.com/itsneveryourfault/ Sign the petition to raise the age of consent in Nigeria from 11 to 18: https://www.change.org/p/it-s-never-your-fault-raise-the-age-of-consent-in-nigeria-from-11-to-18 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Today's episode is with fashion designer, artist, and podcaster, Whitney Madueke. We sat down to talk about how exploring your curiosity is tied to the journey of finding your purpose, letting go of expectations and taking control of your life, how she overcame the fear of launching her brand, the limits of manifestation, trusting your intuition and following your inner compass, and the importance of curating spaces to recharge and be mindful amongst other things. Stay safe and enjoy! Keep doing what you can to assist the BLM movement! The link below is to a Google Doc that contains links, petitions, resources, and places to donate: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Whitney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneymadueke/ Whitney's Art IG: https://www.instagram.com/whitneymillustrations/ Check out Whitney's shop here: https://whitneymadueke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whitneymaduekeshop/ Listen to Whitney's podcast here: https://anchor.fm/mylifesofarpodcast/episodes/30-FINDING--KNOWING-YOUR-PURPOSE--HOW-I-KEEP-FINDING-MINE-eg26b5 https://www.instagram.com/mylifesofarpodcast/  Whitney's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Leazzway --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Today's episode is with photographer, writer, and DJ, David Awoyinka. We sat down to talk about film as a medium, keeping focus and recentering yourself, believing in your art, the trap of external validation, the idea of home, the journey towards self-awareness, and unconsciously internalizing white supremacy amongst other things. Stay safe and enjoy! Keep doing what you can to assist the BLM movement! The link below is to a Google Doc that contains links, petitions, resources, and places to donate: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjtakesyourbabe/ Check out more of David's work here: https://davidawoyinka.myportfolio.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sit down with storyteller and artist, Anthony Azekwoh, to talk about the release of his new novel, 'Star', the different types of grief, generational trauma, how misrepresentation leads to misconceptions, and oppression Olympics. Stay safe and enjoy! Read 'Star' here: https://linktr.ee/AnthonyAzekwoh Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Check out more of Anthony's work here: https://linktr.ee/AnthonyAzekwohWork Anthony's IG: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyazekwoh/ Anthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyAzekwoh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Named after one of her latest collages, this episode is with storyteller, writer, and artist, Funmi Lijadu. We talk about bringing surrealist art to the forefront of creative expression, the importance of educating yourself and holding yourself accountable, systemic racism, the ‘strong black woman narrative’, and the patriarchal society & hypervisibility that comes with being a woman in Nigeria. Enjoy! Keep doing what you can to assist the BLM movement! The link below is to a Google Doc that contains links, petitions, resources, and places to donate: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic Say NO to rape: http://standtoendrape.org/ https://www.instagram.com/standtoendrape/ https://www.instagram.com/mirabelcentreng/ Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Funmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fumlij/ Read Funmi's articles here: https://thetab.com/author/funmilijadu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Happy pride month and thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sit down with content creator and Phonak hearing aid ambassador, Toyosi Alexis, to talk about her journey with self-love and acceptance. We chatted about the letter to her hearing loss that she published in January 2019 and how it changed her life, how she began to see her hearing disability as a gift, how she remained optimistic during the tough times, and how she is working on spreading awareness with her content and charity, the Amigo Charity. Enjoy! Keep doing what you can to help the BLM movement! The link below is to a Google Doc that contains links, petitions, resources, and places to donate: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic Let's connect!  https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Toyosi's Letter: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsio_iDArcL/ Toyosi's IG: https://www.instagram.com/toyosialexis/ Toyosi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToyosiAlexis Toyosi's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKi0ItOMtZtMN4yl2Ag9Thw Amigo Charity IG: https://www.instagram.com/amigocharity/ Wesley's School for the Hearing Impaired GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wesley039s-school-for-hearing-impaired-children?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Happy Mental Health Awareness Week and thank you so much for clicking on this episode. I am so grateful for this episode because I got to sit down with one of my favorite writers, Ash Alves, and having an amazing conversation about how she created a safe space to express herself and heal through journaling, the launch of her community organization, Warrior Reminder, how we’re dealing with the chaos and confusion surrounding the world currently & the importance being compassionate, patient and understanding with yourself and others during this period.  Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Ash's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashalves_/ Ash's blog: https://ashalvesblog.com/ Ash's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashalves__ Warrior Reminder IG: https://www.instagram.com/warriorreminder/ Warrior Reminder Twitter: https://twitter.com/warriorreminder --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Happy Mental Health Awareness Month and thank you so much for clicking on this episode. In this one, I'm talking with political activist and pop culture critic, Maro Anita Okiti, about 'diversity' in the beauty industry, internalized oppression, effects of the lack of representation in the media, the romanticizing of people of color suffering and so much more. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Maro's IG: https://www.instagram.com/p0liticalbaby/ Maro's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mao_0k Maro's Article on "Queen & Slim": https://medium.com/%C3%A0laf%C3%AD%C3%A0/queen-and-slim-nobodys-ride-or-die-85d74adbfe69 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thanks so much clicking on this episode. This one is with graphic designer and owner of Common Studios, Omimi Okere. We talked about his creative journey, the story behind Common, lessons he's learned thus far and art having no expiry date. He shared his advice on self-doubt and comparison, avoiding unnecessary exclusion, taking inspiration from shows like 'Dexter's Lab' and 'Jimmy Neutron' and reshaping challenges. Stay safe and enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Omimi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cs.omimi/ Omimi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/csOmimi Common Studios' IG: https://www.instagram.com/commonstudios.co/ Common Studios Website: https://linktr.ee/commonstudios.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Everyone all around the globe is going through a pretty rough period right now so with that in mind, this week's episode is all about the importance of self-care. While we are practicing social distancing, it's still important to be mindful and aware of ourselves and our environment which is why I spoke with lifestyle blogger, Joannah Ekoh, about how being alone and self-reflecting often has helped us tackle internal conflicts and stop overwhelming thoughts. We also talked about the importance of gratitude and how it is linked to happiness and finding yourself. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Joannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazandstuff/ Joannah's Blog: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturaleclub/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode. Happy women's history month!! This episode is a very special one to me because i got to sit down with my older sister, Urenna Orazulike, to talk about how she embraced and defined being a feminist, the start of feminism being linked to man-hating, how she handles being in male-dominated spaces, the unconscious internalization of patriarchy and masculinity, the importance of the freedom of choice and surrounding yourself with good people and much more. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes, enjoy! P.S. We recorded this episode a while ago so some of the references we make are pretty old. Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sat down with a jack of all trades, Abiola Renee. She is a cosmetic scientist, skincare expert, photographer, author and co-founder of Skincare Library UK. We talked about the origins of her company, the importance of listening and responding to consumer feedback and finally answered the question 'how important is genetics in having clear skin?' We debated on the safer option between predominantly natural vs. chemical skincare, how essential breaking down gender barriers in the beauty industry is and how to find your niche through forgetting fears and exploring new paths. Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Abiola’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abiolarenee/ Abiola’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/AbiolaRenee Skin Library’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinlibrary/ Check out their website! www.skinlibrary.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Certified nutrition coach and physical trainer, Loewi Monbaliu, schooled me in the importance of setting realistic expectations and goals, adopting a healthy lifestyle while maintaining balance and understanding what your body can and can't handle. We also talked about dealing with cravings, maintaining consistency, staying motivated and overcoming fear as a beginner in the gym. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Loewi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loewwi/ Loewi's website: https://www.loewi.fitness/ Loewi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoewiM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode and starting your decade off right by listening to my sitdown with self-love activist, confidence coach and inspirational speaker, Tiwalola Ogunlesi. We chatted about the birth of her brand, Confident & Killing It, how she overcame self-doubt and avoided comparison, words to her younger self, how she manages to build and maintain an empowering mindset and much more. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Tiwalola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/ C & K's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentandkillingit/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! The last episode of the year was filled with lots of laughs with the 3 veterans. We talked about the origin of the brand, their perfect state of mind to create, new garments to expect and the stories behind their most popular pieces. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ 3Veteran's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3veterans/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I sat down with online activist, Ife Oyedeji, to talk about her anxiety, her self-care and body positivity journey, lifestyle changes she made to avoid a negative mindset and background noise, and much more. She has such a unique perspective and gave wonderful insight, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Ife's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ife.oyedeji/ Ife's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifedotcom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I took a break from podcasting for a while but I'm back now and will try as much as possible to be consistent. Episodes will be uploaded fortnightly. In this episode I sat down with the 'industry lion' herself, Iretidee. We talked about how she manages to break boundaries while operating in a male-dominated industry and handling people who question her femininity. Make sure to save the date for the next Street Souk - 18/12/19. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Iretidee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iretidee99/ Street Souk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetsouk/ Iretidee's Twitter:https://twitter.com/Iretidee99 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! First of all, thank you so so so much for all the support and love that was sent my way after the first episode, it was overwhelming! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, I talked to the stunning girls of the Kyha Foundation - Iggie AIkhomu & Karimat Karim. They cleared up common misconceptions about sickle cell, shared their tips and tricks for handling critical situations, and spoke on their experiences with starting fundraisers and juggling their lives. I learnt a lot during this episode and I'm sure you will too. Enjoy! P.S. I apologize in advance for the poor audio quality, I recommend you listen with earphones. Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Kyha Foundation Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyhafoundation/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! For my very first episode, I sat down with the many named god - YCG - to talk about his tips for putting your work out there, managing your mental health when creating content, interpretation, his journey with music and his creative process. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ YCG's soundcloud: @yungclappedgod YCG's instagram: www.instagram.com/magicalskydaddy_/ YCG's twitter: twitter.com/ItsThatSamAgain --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nyere/message