...into words with Sola

Oluwasola Kehinde Olowo-Ake
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Performing Arts

...into words with Sola is a space for storytelling.

  1. 12/02/2023

    Between Somewhere and Nowhere is the Sky- a gift

    'Between Somewhere and Nowhere is the Sky- a gift' is a piece that was inspired by my Christmas trip to my home, Nigeria, in 2022.The poem is a reflection on time spent with family (both nuclear and extended) but also a documentation of my way finding in life outside of home. The poem explores the subject of belonging to a place or a people and navigating 'belonging' in a new country that is not my home. Somehow, I am yet to find that in the current place I am in.'Somewhere' a place where I feel belonging. 'Nowhere' a place where I do not.And belonging is not felt because at the core of belonging, for me is being connected physically to my family- the people I am from but have now left behind as I live as an immigrant in a place I feel I can never call home.The water reminds me in its coming and going of myself and my current experience of wayfinding in my life. 'Between Somewhere and Nowhere is the Sky- a gift' is a celebration of family and the bonds that I have formed with them. It is a call to remember where I am from and a reminder that I am loved fully. As the water flows back and forth, so do our memories, bringing calmness and peace. We rely on them to flow to us and meet us again and again, to remind us that we belong 'Somewhere' and one day, we will meet there again. Instagram: @kehindeolowoake

    Between Somewhere and Nowhere is the Sky- a gift

  2. 10/06/2023

    Loving from a distance (as told by Theresa)

    Theresa Imegi is a story lover, youtuber, planner and a foodie 😃 (a.k.a friend) Instagram: @chatswitht

    Loving from a distance (as told by Theresa)

  3. 09/22/2023

    Quando Quando Quando (as told by Hector)

    Hector Amiwero is an actor, performer, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur. (a.k.a friend) Instagram: hectoramiwero

    Quando Quando Quando (as told by Hector)

  4. 09/08/2023

    Her: for times when you doubt (as told by Sola)

    Sola Olowo-Ake is a storyteller, designer, design researcher and a poet (a.k.a me) Instagram: @kehindeolowoake Image taken by Ariella Horvath

    Her: for times when you doubt (as told by Sola)

  5. 08/25/2023

    Olúwatóyìn (as told by Toyin)

    Toyin Olowo-Ake is a retired banker, lover of community and an amazing host. (a.k.a mum) Instagram: @toyino.a

    Olúwatóyìn (as told by Toyin)

  6. 08/11/2023

    'on the delimits of grids' (as told by Hélène)

    Hélène Day Fraser (HDF) is a designer + researcher, thinking-making with companions (a.k.a friend & colleague) Instagram: @helenedayfraser

    'on the delimits of grids' (as told by Hélène)

  7. 07/28/2023

    A Collection of Covers (as told by Seun)

    Seun is a writer, producer, fangirl and lover of all the arts (a.k.a older sister) Instagram: @seun.olowoake

  8. 07/14/2023

    작은 새: little bird (as told by Jihyun)

    Jihyun Park is a designer, maker, visualizer and a fun-lover (a.k.a friend & colleague) This poem is from Jihyun's poetry book, '해와별의 노래' (Songs of the Sky and the Star) Instagram: @jihyun_joha ... (read the poem in Hangul with English Translations below) 작은 새- 지현 박Little bird- Jihyun Park 내 마음의 작은 새야My little bird in my heart 높이 날지 않아도 괜찮아You don't have to fly high낮은 곳에도 별을 담을 곳이 있어Stars also exist in low places내 마음의 작은 새야My little bird in my heart  네가 날고 있는 낮은 곳에도You can fly in low places 사랑과 자유의 별들을 만들게I will make love and freedom among the stars [here] 새야, 새야Bird, bird높이 날려고 강해지지 않아도 괜찮아 You don’t have to become strong to fly high 높은 곳은 너무 추워The high places are very cold네가 날고 있는 낮은 곳에도 In low places you are flying따뚯한 구름의 하늘을 만들게 I will make a sky with warm clouds for you 새야, 새야Bird, bird내 마음의 작고 이쁜 새야My pretty little bird of my heart  너는 그저You are just사랑처럼, 자유처럼, 따뚯한 햇살처럼like love, like freedom, like warm sunshine날갯짓하는when you're flapping내 마음의 작고 이쁜 새야My pretty little bird of my heart

    작은 새: little bird (as told by Jihyun)
See All (47)

About

...into words with Sola is a space for storytelling.

Information

  • Creator
    Oluwasola Kehinde Olowo-Ake
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oluwasola Kehinde Olowo-Ake
  • Show Website
    ...into words with Sola