Visual Artist, Activist, Designer and Author – Biodun Abudu

Nigerian-American, Visual Artist, Activist, Designer and Author Biodun Abudu calls in to The Junk and Jam Hour to share his remarkable journey of exploring his many creative endeavors – bravely going against the traditional gender roles that were set within the Nigerian culture.

Beginning with his purpose as an accomplished storyteller and author, Biodun talks about using his literature and platform to not just tell the untold stories of victims of sexual assault, but provide a safe space for them to begin overcoming their trauma and isolation, and heal from their past transgressions and abuse.

On topic are his novels, Tales of My Skin and Stolen Sanity, where he candidly reveals the unfortunate prevalence of sexual assault – and the challenges faced by both male and female victims when pitted against the often antiquated traditions and patriarchy of Nigerian culture, including distrust, ridicule and possibly more assault – leading to anguish and self-harm.

After Biodun happily talks about his dedication to elevating and celebrating the beauty and wisdom of the marginalized African and black woman through the crafting and designing of his culturally-unique, afro-centric artwork and fashion –

he then joins Christopher in an extensive dialog about the subjugation of African women, where abuse has been institutionalized.

Ever the writer, Biodun also talks about his latest, sex-positive, erotic poetry book – Forbidden Scriptures – an open and creative inscription on the topic of sex.

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