Creative In Accra

Rania Odaymat
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Come meet creatives in Accra and beyond, as they talk about their process and the relationships and collaborations that have helped them grow.

  1. "Who are you?" with Irene Donati

    02/16/2021

    "Who are you?" with Irene Donati

    What's in a name; the privilege of introspection; collaborating with M3nsa: starting with a song and ending up with a movement; the gift of unlearning; launching a Kickstarter campaign and becoming part of a community; the colour of 2020; authenticity and storytelling as drivers of good media strategy, great event management, personal style and yoga; balancing perfectionism; emotional honesty with regards to conflict; the trap of 'extreme positivism'; embracing difference... @irenedonati @m3nsa https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mensaansah/bondzie-speak-up

    39 min
  2. How do you deal with uncertainty? with Ama Asantewa Diaka aka Poetra Asantewa

    12/08/2020

    How do you deal with uncertainty? with Ama Asantewa Diaka aka Poetra Asantewa

    On being an avid planner; building the community you want to live in; 'Woman Eat Me Whole' - the trials and tribulations of getting your poetry published and on not being "The Unicorn"; the city of Accra as the main character in a book of short stories; the politics and commercial approach to poetry; the importance of nurturing local, public and accessible platforms and spaces for creatives; the impact of workshops on self-awareness and growth; an exciting line-up for Tampered Press' upcoming workshop in January; the evolutionary nature of inspiration and creating systems that breed continuity; Toni Morrison as president... Twitter and Instagram @poetra_asantewa ; poetraasantewa.com ; blackgirlsglow.org ; tamperedpress.com ; Poetra Asantewa on all music/ audio platforms

    33 min
  3. Peekaboo?

    11/25/2020

    Peekaboo?

    What's up? I've been busy curating and creating with my tribe @thebeyondcollective . Sometimes, my different incarnations are going to interfere with my podcasting. I apologise for that, and I humbly ask you to bear with me. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes...

    2 min
  4. How relevant is a biog?

    10/06/2020

    How relevant is a biog?

    Thoughts on biogs; losing "mom" and embarking on the journey of becoming your best Self; TAC as a platform for biographical conversation and the reclaiming of narrative; time traveling to "The Source"... @omonblanks @tacorg ; photo credit Cate Lartey

    26 min
  5. "Where do you find all that fortitude?"

    09/17/2020

    "Where do you find all that fortitude?"

    How to commit murder; self exploration; adversity and standing up to bullies; taking ownership of your difference; the interconnectedness between different forms of creative expression; joy, aliveness, and creativity; what it takes to be a great press attachée to an artist- ie Prof Emeritus El Anastsui; Frida Kahlo on fortitude and resilience, with Bee Arthur @annabetya

    32 min
  6. "Do you like my socks?"

    09/08/2020

    "Do you like my socks?"

    When spontaneity is a symptom of control; the creative space to make errors; simplicity as a communication tool; Disney and the agenda driven methodology; fake-ness in mainstream media; boosting creativity through escaping the system; humour as a creative medium; talking to dogs; a political party named 'Giggles'; building comedy clubs, with James Finney - Father Finney's The Best A Man Can Get #podcast

    47 min
  7. "Is a transformer the product of a miracle?"

    08/27/2020

    "Is a transformer the product of a miracle?"

    The Darryl Chappell Grant and making amends; Feminism and allyship from the perspective of a "hunter and a sympathiser"; the birth of 'Africashowboy'- digital performance and "flaunting the continent"; storytelling and marrying the visual with the narrative, with the thought as the source and the visual as the "bait"; the other side of vulnerability; teaching responsibility, with Nana Kofi Acquah @africashowboy www.nkacquah.com www.nanakofiacquah.com

    33 min
  8. Wanna talk?

    08/20/2020

    Wanna talk?

    Reflection on the meaning and purpose of good #conversation ...

    2 min
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Come meet creatives in Accra and beyond, as they talk about their process and the relationships and collaborations that have helped them grow.

Information

  • Creator
    Rania Odaymat
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rania Odaymat
  • Show Website
    Creative In Accra