Judeslist Jude Brandford-Sackey

In this episode I speak with Stanley Lumax the Executive Brand Marketing Director at JP Morgan Chase, overseeing the strategic management of the brand’s prestigious Sapphire and Freedom Unlimited portfolios. Before his current role, Stanley co-founded Climate, an in-house agency at Complex Media Networks, to empower advertisers to leverage youth culture.Stanley has an extensive background working with iconic brands such as Nike (Basketball), the NBA, Converse, Beats By Dre', the Brooklyn Nets...

In this episode, I speak with London-based digital artist Asiko who uses traditional photography, AI, and digital techniques to create striking mixed-media art. Asiko’s work is deeply embedded in Yoruba culture, particularly through his series “Guardians” and “Of Myth and Legend,” where he brings to life the Òrìshàs—sacred beings with divine attributes revered in Yoruba culture. These deities hold a revered place in West Africa and across the diaspora in regions like the Caribbean and South A...

In this episode, I speak with Toluwani Obayan. A distinguished writer, director, and editor. Her notable works include the short film “Heart & Might,” and the acclaimed 2020 movie “This Lady Called Life,” which earned her the Best of Nollywood 2020 Award for Best Screenplay and an AMVCA nomination for Best Writer. She has also contributed to the award-winning documentary “Explore the World With Tindel,” celebrated with the ITFF Africa 2019 award for Best African Film. Beyond filmmaki...

In this episode I speak with Didintle Khunou a highly accomplished South African actor known for her extensive work in screen acting, theater, voice acting, and as a session vocalist. She’s gained significant recognition for playing Celie in "The Color Purple Musical," making history as the first African performer to lead in this role, for which she received a Broadway World Online and a Naledi Award for 'Best Lead Actress In a Musical'.Didintle shares her journey as an actor and musician, hi...

In this episode, I speak with Denisse a copywriter and photographer whose work revolves around words, people, and images. She crafts compelling narratives for brands through her lens as a photographer.She shares the importance of radical honesty and empathy in her work, and how she uses these values to connect with her subjects. She also explores self-reflection, acceptance, and the transformative power of making art. You can connect with Denisse at https://www.instagram.com/denisseaps?igsh=M...

In this episode I speak with Papa Versa a singer-songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, He has gained the respect and admiration as one of Ghana’s most versatile artists. Paapa has become known for thoughtful, sincere lyricism in genre-bending music. Born with a terrible stutter, music became his primary mode of expression. His greatest desire is to inspire people everywhere to harness their gifts and become bigger than the world they live in, for the world’s sake.He al...