From the H'Art of Africa

From the H'Art of Africa

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Rwanda – Pt 2 (E8): Trailblazing and imposter syndrome
Rwanda’s first female saxophonist, Stella Tush, shares her experience of rising to prominence and battling self doubt. We also hear from artist David Mugire and multi-skilled poet Mvaknow. Special thanks to: Idabo Café Artists: David Mugire: https://www.instagram.com/studio_mugire__/ Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/ Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/ Host: Ann-Marie Weaver @h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ Sound Recordist: Guy Xavier
Rwanda – Pt 1 (E7): Returning home – the reverse American dream
Is moving abroad the key to happiness? Cynthia Umutoniwabo shares her story of journeying from setbacks abroad to unlocking success after returning home. We also hear from talented performers in Kigali’s creative scene – Stella Tushabe, Sheja Lau and Mvaknow. Timestamps: 2:18 - Mvaknow 6:55 - Cynthia Umutoniwabo 31:21 - Sheja Lau Venue: Idabo Café: Artists: Sheja Lau: https://www.instagram.com/shejalau/ Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/ Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/ Cynthia Umutoniwabo: https://www.instagram.com/umutoni_wabo Host: Ann-Marie Weaver @h.artofafricapodcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/⁠ Sound Recordist: Guy Xavier Nsengiyumva
Kenya – Pt 2 (E6): Facing your fears. Featuring Ogutu Muraya, Samaal, Osiro Musica
The second part of our live episode from Malindi, Kenya, features storytelling from Ogutu Muraya about facing your fears and more music from Samaal and Osiro Musica. Time stamps: 0: 32 – Samaal 3.25 – Ogutu Muraya 16:07 – Osiro Musica Venue: Retro and Co Bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/ Mwembe Resort: https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/ Artists: Samaal: https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/ Ogutu Muraya: https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/ Osiro Musica: https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/ Host: Ann-Marie Weaver @h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/
Kenya – Pt 1 (E5): Forging creative communities and creating impact. Featuring Ogutu Muraya, Jean Wamaitha Githinji, Nyambura Wamaitha, Osiro Musica, Samaal
We’re in the Kenya coastal town of Malindi for this episode where we’ll hear from Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha on how building creative communities can transform live. We’ll hear what to do when “life sucks” from Ogutu Muraya and listen to music from Osiro Musica and Samaal. Time stamps: 2:12 – Ogutu Muraya 7:11 – Osiro Musica 14:33 – Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha 39:02 - Samaal Venue: Retro and Co Bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/ Mwembe Resort: https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/ Artists: Ogutu Muraya: https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/ Jean Githinji: https://www.instagram.com/jeangithinji/ Nyambura Wamaitha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyambura-wamaitha-dignified-storytelling-for-lasting-impact/ Osiro Musica: https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/ Samaal: https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/
Tanzania – Pt 2 (E4): Frenemies to love or lust. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer , V.I.C and Ethan
In the second part of our Tanzania episode, we hear a story about a friendship turned sour, poetry about love and human nature , as well as some bongo flava music. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer, V.I.C and Ethan (a.k.a Boniface Dennis) Time Stamps: (00:31) – Faith Andrews (8:08) - Diana Gadson Laizer (26:10) – Ethan (32:56) – V.I.C Artists: Faith Andrews (@indecorous7): https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/ Diana Gadson Laizer: https://www.instagram.com/dianagadsonlaizer_/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/bonetheauthor_/ V.I.C: https://www.instagram.com/v.i.c_brown/ Thanks to: The Slow Leopard: https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/ Host: Ann-Marie Weaver @h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/
Tanzania – Pt 1 (E3): Pan-African Picassos and the power of a woman. Featuring Faith Andrews, Nazir Atul and Alamokha
We’re live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where we’ll hear from the founder of VAS Hub, Nazir Atul, about using street art for social impact. We’ll also hear from two talented female artists who are part of Dar es Salaam’s creative scene – singer Alamokha and poet Faith Andrews Time Stamps: (00:20) – Intro (2:05) – Faith Andrews (I am Woman) (4:39) – Alamokha (7:42) – The Slow Leopard (9:34) – Nazir Atul (30:35) – Alamokha Artists: Faith Andrews (@indecorous7): https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/ Nazir Atul (@iamstilesatar): https://www.instagram.com/iamstilesatar/ Alamokha (@alamokha_): https://www.instagram.com/alamokha_/ Thanks to: The Slow Leopard: https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/ Host: Ann-Marie Weaver @h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/
Uganda – Pt2: Carving out your own creative path. Featuring: Kashushu, Angel Kabera and Issac Nabwana
In the second part of this live podcast episode, we speak to the digital artist Kashushu and the founder of Uganda’s action-comedy film industry - Wakaliwood, plus music from Angel Kabera. Timestamps (00:40) – Kashushu (14:58) – Angel Kabera (25:20) – Issac Nabwana
Uganda – Part 1: Finding love and growing up. Featuring: Eli Maliki, Mitch Isabirye and Nathan Amaral
Recorded in front of a live audience in Kampala, Uganda, this episode includes spoken word poetry on growing up, music about love and a story about a reunited connection. Timestamps (00:48) – Intro (2:04) – Eli Maliki – My Wife (6:09) – Eli Maliki – Jichunguze (13:18) – Mitch Isabirye – I remember (17:49) – Mitch Isabirye – Look at us (23:00) – Zest restaurant (23:56) – Nathan Amaral – Words across the ocean Artists: Eli Maliki (@elimalikimusic): https://www.instagram.com/elimalikimusic/ Mitch Isabirye (@isabirye_mitch): https://www.instagram.com/isabirye_mitch/ Nathan Amaral (@fearlessmillionaire): https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessMillionaire Host: Ann-Marie Weaver @h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/