Best Penina Acayo Laker Podcasts (2024)

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4.5. Solomon W Jagwe -Visual artist, Animator and Filmmaker - Uganda/USA 1:19:29

7M ago1:19:29

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When creativity blooms from the rich soil of heritage, stories that both enchant and educate take flight. Solomon W Jagwe, a remarkable visual artist, joins us to weave a tapestry of his life, colored by the landscapes of Uganda and the pursuit of his passion in the USA. The echoes of his childhood, marked by the inventiveness of toy-making and the…

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4.4. Cliff A. Moustache - Film director, Actor & Playwright - Seychelles/Norway 57:44

8M ago57:44

57:44

Cliff A. Moustache founded Nordic Black Theater in Oslo Norway together with Jarl Solberg in 1992. He is a Seycellois-Norwegian film director, actor, and playwright. In this episode, we reflect on his lifetime contributions to Norwegian society and his relentless dedication to promoting diverse perspectives in Norwegian theatre. As he navigates thr…

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4.3. Paul Matovu - Founder, Agripreneur & Innovator at Vertical and Micro Gardening(VMG) - Uganda 1:11:42

8M ago1:11:42

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Paul Matovu’s work with Vertical and Micro Gardening (VMG) in Uganda has been nothing short of transformative; his rural upbringing being the catalyst for his passion to improve food accessibility especially in urban contexts. In this episode, we dive into the world of vertical farming, the role of policymakers in this vital and innovative sector, …

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4.2. Jomo Tariku - Artist/Industrial designer/Data Scientist- Ethiopia/USA 1:18:00

9M ago1:18:00

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Jomo Tariku is an Ethiopian American Industrial designer, artist and data scientist. He was born in Kenya, raised in Ethiopia and currently lives and has his design practice in the USA. Jomo's work and research has been covered by many publications such as Architectural Digest, de zeen, Vogue, The Design Edit etc. His work is currently in the colle…

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4.1. Otie Pokua Yankyera - Architect/Researcher - Ghana 1:00:02

9M ago1:00:02

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Otie Pokua Yankyera is a young architect and researcher born and raised in Ghana. Research & Development , Traditional Architecture , Sustainability and Local Materials are at the core of her research and practice. In a design space where most young designers aspire towards western architecture, design aesthetics and practices, Otie's passion lies …

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3.5. Joshua Gwamwoiza- Landscape designer - Uganda 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

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Joshua Gwamoiza is the CEO and founder of ECO-MICE landscaping; a landscape design company with the heart to see sustainable and clean outdoor environments in Uganda. With a unique landscaping brand that emphasizes team execution, innovation, and systematic operations, the firm aims to offer environmental master planning, landscape design and lands…

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3.4. Evelyn Mugisha-Architect-Uganda/Australia 44:54

1+ y ago44:54

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Evelyn Mugisha´s architecture and design career journey is bold, daring, versatile and inspiring. She is an Architect and project management practitioner from Uganda. She moved to Australia in 2019 and currently works at Infrastructure Victoria, an independent infrastructure advisory body for the State of Victoria in Australia. Evelyn shares her fa…

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3.3. Fungi Dube- Brand and visual identity graphic designer-Zimbabwe 1:04:56

1+ y ago1:04:56

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Fungi Dube is a self-taught brand and visual identity graphic designer from Harare, Zimbabwe who has created a career for herself in design and visual storytelling. She describes her approach to design as being rooted in strategic, intentional and calculated sensibilities. Fungi is enthusiastic about designing from her African roots while being int…

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3.2. Kinam Konkan Konlan- African Food Enthusiast-Ghana/Norway 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

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Kinam Konlan is the founder of African Food Festival Norway (AFFN), the largest celebration of African culture, cuisine and heritage in the Nordics. She is from Ghana and moved to Norway with her family at the age of 2. She is passionate and enthusiastic about telling the African food story, sharing our collective African food heritage and highligh…

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3.1. Ibrahim Elhayawan- Architect- Egypt/Norway 53:22

1+ y ago53:22

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In this episode ,we talk to Ibrahim Elhayawan, an architect born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. He takes us through his career journey ; from his early days in Egypt , to his 12 years at SNØHETTA a prestigious Norwegian design office, and eventually to Various Architects. In 2008, he Co-founded Various Architects a "Norwegian architectural studio- a m…

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Reflections on Season 2_Eunice Nanzala Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

31:41

On this episode; co-hosts; Eunice N Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker start off this seasons recap on a high note and share highlights and lessons learned from an amazing group of practitioners this season: Architects (Tosin Oshinowa, Jesse Tukacungurwa), Graphic Designers and researchers and educators (Tapiwa Matsinde, Henry Mainsah) and revolutio…

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2.6. Henry Mainsah- Research Professor - (Cameroon/Norway) 1:07:49

2+ y ago1:07:49

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Henry Mainsah is a Research Professor, media and design scholar at the Institute for Consumption Research at the Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway (OsloMet) . He is originally from Cameroon and has lived, studied and worked in different African and European contexts. He obtained his PhD from the University of Oslo. He worked at the university …

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2.5. Tapiwa Matsinde- Author & African design curator- (Zimbabwe) 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

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Tapiwa Matsinde is an author, an independent curator, a content creator, a design consultant and design business mentor. Storytelling is at the heart of what she does. She draws a lot of inspiration from her Zimbabwean heritage and the rich and diverse cultural heritage from the African continent and African diaspora. Her practice is focused on shi…

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2.4. Ateh Nkem Atabong- Design thinking enthusiast (Cameroon) 1:02:07

3y ago1:02:07

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Ateh Atabong is a Pharmacist, a Business Strategist, a Business Development Manager, Mentor and design thinking enthusiast. He is the co-founder and CEO of SAWA, an agribusiness company based in Norway, that imports highly nutritional and high quality nutritional and medicinal ingredients from Africa to the European market. In this episode we will …

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2.3. Ateh Nkem Atabong- Design thinking enthusiast (Cameroon) 54:44

3y ago54:44

54:44

On this episode we talk to Ateh Atabong . He is originally from Cameroon but has been living in Norway since 1999. He has kept his connection to the African continent and has a passion for business and innovation in Africa. He is a pharmacist, Business Development Manager and mentor; with various qualifications in business development, leadership, …

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2.2. Jesse Tukacungurwa_Architect (Uganda) 39:14

3y ago39:14

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Architect Jesse Tukacungurwa is a Registered Architect, with over 15 years of experience in building projects design, project management and supervision. He is the director of design at ONCEPTi Architects in Kampala Uganda; a firm that he started 12 years ago. Jesse holds a Bachelor degree in Architecture from Makerere University in Kampala-Uganda …

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2.1. Tosin Oshinowo_Architect (Nigeria) 47:59

3y ago47:59

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Tosin Oshinowo is a Nigerian architect, Designer, Creative Entrepreneur, Culture Enthusiast, History Junkie & Mummy. Tosin holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Kingston University, a Masters in Urban Design from the Bartlett School of Architecture London and an Architecture Postgraduate Diploma from the Architecture Association, London. S…

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Reflections on Season 1_Eunice and Penina 23:47

3+ y ago23:47

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After such a rich first season, Eunice and Penina (co-hosts) sit down and reflect upon key themes such as: the role of identity and knowing ones heritage when designing in the African context; the value of telling our own stories, in our own African way and lens; and how our education system needs to stay relevant to meet the demands of today's lan…

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1.10. Jude Yaw Agboada - Graphic Designer (Ghana) - Part 2 1:11:02

3+ y ago1:11:02

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Jude Yaw Agboada is a visual communication designer, educator and branding expert from Ghana. He currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri and teaches communication design at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where he holds a position as the 2019-21 Louis D. Beaumont Artist-in-Residence. Thr…

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1.9. Jude Yaw Agboada - Graphic Designer (Ghana)- Part 1 44:04

3+ y ago44:04

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Jude Yaw Agboada is a visual communication designer, educator and branding expert from Ghana. He currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri and teaches communication design at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where he holds a position as the 2019-21 Louis D. Beaumont Artist-in-Residence. Thr…

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1.8. Doreen Adengo(RIP) - Architect (Uganda) 39:45

3+ y ago39:45

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Doreen Adengo is an Architect based in Kampala, Uganda where she runs an architectural firm called Adengo architecture. Much of Doreen’s work is focused on communicating the value of professional design services in African cities. In a context where non-designers often build their own homes, schools, and other structures, she believes that it’s cri…

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1.7. Abigail Turinayo - Architect (Uganda) - Part 2 51:15

3+ y ago51:15

51:15

Abigail thrives on Creativity! As a practicing fine artist, who then studied architecture from Makerere University in Kampala Uganda, worked and lived in both Europe and Africa, she is extremely passionate about the role design plays in innovatively creating order and solving many of the world's complexities. She currently serves as Head of Design …

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1.6. Abigail Turinayo - Architect (Uganda) - Part 1 41:36

3+ y ago41:36

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Abigail thrives on Creativity! As a practicing fine artist, who then studied architecture from Makerere University in Kampala Uganda, worked and lived in both Europe and Africa, she is extremely passionate about the role design plays in innovatively creating order and solving many of the world's complexities. She currently serves as Head of Design …

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1.5. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA- Industrial Designer (Kenya)- Part.2 33:08

3+ y ago33:08

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In this episode, Professor Mugendi reflects on his role as president of the World Design Organization and how that work continues to spark a desire for mentoring young African designers, especially having been inspired and mentored by one of the most celebrated African design heroes, Esther Mahlangu. Professor Mugendi also shares his thoughts on th…

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1.4. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA- Industrial Designer ( Kenya)- Part.1 38:52

3+ y ago38:52

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Prof. Mugendi K. M’Rithaa is a transdisciplinary industrial designer, consultant, educator and researcher with postgraduate qualifications in both Industrial Design and Universal Design. Professor Mugendi has taught in Kenya, Botswana, South Africa and Sweden and is passionate about various expressions of socially conscious design, including Design…

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1.3. Laverne Wyatt- Graphic Designer (South Africa) 1:08:54

3+ y ago1:08:54

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In this episode we chat with Laverne Wyatt, a graphic communications manager, author, social entrepreneur and African design enthusiast from Durban, South Africa. Laverne shares with us how growing up during apathied in South Africa opened her eyes to issues of inequality and exclusion from an early age—schools were segregated based on race and cla…

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1.2. Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere- Architect (Uganda)- Part 2 48:14

4y ago48:14

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In this episode Dr. Ken talks about transitioning from architecture school into professional architectural practice—being trusted to be the resident architect of Uganda’s new State House construction in Entebbe. His passion for education and research eventually saw the development of SASA Innovation Design Center, with a vision to transfer design k…

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1.1. Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere- Architect (Uganda)-Part 1 20:48

4y ago20:48

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In this episode; Eunice Nanzala Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker talk to Dr. Kenneth Ssemogerere; a Registered and Practicing Ugandan Architect, Educator, Project manager and Founder of SASA Innovation Design Center. He talks about his upbringing, educational background and how he arrived at architecture as a career path. He reflects on the challe…

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My African Aesthetic

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4.5. Solomon W Jagwe -Visual artist, Animator and Filmmaker - Uganda/USA 1:19:29

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4.4. Cliff A. Moustache - Film director, Actor & Playwright - Seychelles/Norway 57:44

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4.3. Paul Matovu - Founder, Agripreneur & Innovator at Vertical and Micro Gardening(VMG) - Uganda 1:11:42

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4.2. Jomo Tariku - Artist/Industrial designer/Data Scientist- Ethiopia/USA 1:18:00

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4.1. Otie Pokua Yankyera - Architect/Researcher - Ghana 1:00:02

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3.5. Joshua Gwamwoiza- Landscape designer - Uganda 40:17

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3.4. Evelyn Mugisha-Architect-Uganda/Australia 44:54

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3.3. Fungi Dube- Brand and visual identity graphic designer-Zimbabwe 1:04:56

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3.2. Kinam Konkan Konlan- African Food Enthusiast-Ghana/Norway 40:33

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3.1. Ibrahim Elhayawan- Architect- Egypt/Norway 53:22

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Reflections on Season 2_Eunice Nanzala Schumacher and Penina Acayo Laker 31:41

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2.6. Henry Mainsah- Research Professor - (Cameroon/Norway) 1:07:49

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2.5. Tapiwa Matsinde- Author & African design curator- (Zimbabwe) 54:11

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2.4. Ateh Nkem Atabong- Design thinking enthusiast (Cameroon) 1:02:07

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2.3. Ateh Nkem Atabong- Design thinking enthusiast (Cameroon) 54:44

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2.2. Jesse Tukacungurwa_Architect (Uganda) 39:14

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2.1. Tosin Oshinowo_Architect (Nigeria) 47:59

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Reflections on Season 1_Eunice and Penina 23:47

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1.10. Jude Yaw Agboada - Graphic Designer (Ghana) - Part 2 1:11:02

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1.9. Jude Yaw Agboada - Graphic Designer (Ghana)- Part 1 44:04

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1.8. Doreen Adengo(RIP) - Architect (Uganda) 39:45

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1.7. Abigail Turinayo - Architect (Uganda) - Part 2 51:15

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1.6. Abigail Turinayo - Architect (Uganda) - Part 1 41:36

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1.5. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA- Industrial Designer (Kenya)- Part.2 33:08

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1.4. Mugendi K. M'RITHAA- Industrial Designer ( Kenya)- Part.1 38:52

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1.3. Laverne Wyatt- Graphic Designer (South Africa) 1:08:54

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1.2. Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere- Architect (Uganda)- Part 2 48:14

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1.1. Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere- Architect (Uganda)-Part 1 20:48

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