MESSENGERS with Oyiza

Africa-Related

'MESSENGERS: with Oyiza' is an engaging and interactive 30-minute interview TV/Podcast series about Africa’s peoples, places and issues. Hosted by Nigerian journalist/producer Oyiza Adaba, and produced by Africa-Related, season 3 features a wide array of selected guests including Demas Nwoko, Nmamdi Okonkwo, Dede Mabiaku, Felivian Ayariga, Gasali Adeyemo and Eedris Abdulkarim etc in riveting conversations aimed to bridge the divides, reverse misconceptions and open up positive discussions about Africa and Africans worldwide. The TV version airs on global networks.

  1. Nigerian-born Sculptor - Prince Albert GOGO ANYANWU

    Apr 13

    Nigerian-born Sculptor - Prince Albert GOGO ANYANWU

    Prince Albert GOGO ANYANWU a Nigerian-born sculptor was the Pioneer Graduate Sculptor, UNN of The  Department of Fine Arts, University of Nigeria Nsukka in 1965. The trained teacher and community art  activist aimed to leave some footprints for the new generation of nude sculptors and artists, and continued to teach until his death in April 2023.

    28 min
  2. Talking Drummer KOFO WONDER

    Apr 6

    Talking Drummer KOFO WONDER

    Revisiting the music KOFO WONDER and the Daylight Stars as they take us back to the good ol’ days where  jazz and soul were the bedrock of good African music. This iconic talking drummer criss crosses the Atlantic  with African music from the streets Lagos to New York.

    28 min
  3. King of Covers LEMI GHARIOKWU

    Mar 30

    King of Covers LEMI GHARIOKWU

    LEMI GHARIOKWU, a.k.a the “king of covers”, is a well-established visual and graphic artist famous for his  album covers for the late king of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti. His passion for his art and love for all things  graphic exude the depth of what art means to him.

    28 min
  4. Afrobeat's DEDE & The Kalafrika  Band

    Mar 23

    Afrobeat's DEDE & The Kalafrika  Band

    Who is DEDE? We spend time with Afrobeat saxophonist and Fela's “son”, DEDE & The Kalafrika  Band, as he shares tales of his time in life with Fela and his band. This trained theater artist and stage  performer has toured many stages with the legendary icon, paving a musical life around himself.

    28 min
  5. Textile Artist and Educator GASALI ADEYEMO

    Mar 16

    Textile Artist and Educator GASALI ADEYEMO

    Textile artist and educator GASALI ADEYEMO discusses the historical preservation of some of Nigeria’s  traditionally made textiles like Batik, Adire, Itinochi, Akwocha etc; his modest upbringing, his greatest influences and  the next generation.

    28 min
  6. Artist AMARACHI OKAFOR

    Mar 9

    Artist AMARACHI OKAFOR

    A special artistic case of the Abuja-based AMARACHI OKAFOR and her eccentric passion for telling cultural,  religious, gender-based, and historic stories with her creativity and art The Umuahia-born, Nsukka-trained  artist, curator and archivist has a BA in painting and an MFA in sculpting.

    28 min
  7. Nigerian Hip Hop Artist EEDRIS ABDULKAEEM

    Mar 2

    Nigerian Hip Hop Artist EEDRIS ABDULKAEEM

    Much-talked-about 'controversial' musician/rapper EEDRIS ABDULKAEEM, a Nigerian hip-hop artist,  songwriter, singer, and political critic, takes us through his life journey from his early beginnings in Kano to  The Remedies and dealing with his controversial lyrics in-between.

    28 min
  8. Filmmaker: ENOS NHLANE MANTHATA

    Feb 16

    Filmmaker: ENOS NHLANE MANTHATA

    A self-described 'mixed media artist invested in capturing our humanity', ENOS NHLANE MANTHATA takes  us through South Africa's cultural evolution in music and film, giving props to iconic genre creators like  the iconic Mandla Spikiri Mafokeng and the Kwaito and Amapiano genres in his upcoming film, Tana La.

    28 min
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About

'MESSENGERS: with Oyiza' is an engaging and interactive 30-minute interview TV/Podcast series about Africa’s peoples, places and issues. Hosted by Nigerian journalist/producer Oyiza Adaba, and produced by Africa-Related, season 3 features a wide array of selected guests including Demas Nwoko, Nmamdi Okonkwo, Dede Mabiaku, Felivian Ayariga, Gasali Adeyemo and Eedris Abdulkarim etc in riveting conversations aimed to bridge the divides, reverse misconceptions and open up positive discussions about Africa and Africans worldwide. The TV version airs on global networks.

Information

  • Creator
    Africa-Related
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Africa-Related
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