Best Waithira Podcasts (2024)

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67 💯Keep It Moving | Wixx Mangutha 29:25

8M ago29:25

29:25

In today's episode, we're joined by a familiar face in the Kenyan social media scene, Wixx Mangutha. Wixx is a visual storyteller, utilizing anything within reach to craft her art. With accolades like the Best Animator award (WIFA) and the Pulse Art Influencer award, she boasts collaborations with major brands such as Coca-Cola and Safaricom. Wixx …

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66 🧠Free Mind Sessions | Nyacomba Githu & Lindsay Obath 38:22

8M ago38:22

38:22

In today's discussion, we engage with the visionaries behind Free Mind Sessions, a safe space for individuals to converge, exchange opinions, and share experiences in the pursuit of enlightenment. Our guests include Nyacomba Githu, the founder, and Lindsay Obath, the co-founder. They walk us through the evolution of their creative journey, culminat…

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65 🪡Sewing a Legacy | David Avido 35:32

8M ago35:32

35:32

This week, we delve into a narrative of perseverance, tenacity, and optimism. Our guest is David Avido, a seasoned professional in the fashion industry, excelling in tailoring, fashion styling, pattern making, teaching, and business consultancy. Beyond his role as a fashion expert, David is a community activist, public speaker, and mentor. He is th…

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64 🧝‍♀️Beyond the Costume | Ama Waithira 38:09

8M ago38:09

38:09

In this episode, Ama Waithira invites us into the realm of play as she explores the fascinating world of cosplay. A seasoned animator and lecturer at the Multimedia University of Kenya, she unravels the misconceptions surrounding cosplayers, debunking labels such as demonic often associated with this creative expression in Kenya. Ama delves into th…

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63 🧵Threads of Inclusion | Wanjiku Angela 33:12

9M ago33:12

33:12

In this episode, we sit down with Wanjiku, the visionary behind Hisi Studio, a groundbreaking lifestyle and fashion brand. Hisi Studio is dedicated to exploring inclusive design and revolutionizing fashion by considering the unique needs of visually impaired consumers. Wanjiku shares her journey, delving into the successes, setbacks, and invaluable…

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62 🍭Synesthesia: Where Senses Collide | Journey Through The Senses 58:45

9M ago58:45

58:45

In this episode, we embark on a sensory odyssey with your host, Adrian, a rare synesthete offering a unique insight into the world of synesthesia—where senses intertwine, transforming music into colors and words into tastes. Adrian's personal journey unfolds at the Venice Design Week, where he collaborates with experts to unravel the mysteries of s…

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61 🛖Archtivating African Heritage | Gabriella Okeno 29:45

9M ago29:45

29:45

In this episode, we introduce Gabriella Okeno, one of the founders of Archtivate Africa—an initiative dedicated to showcasing African architecture, with a particular focus on its vernacular expressions. Her organization aims to visually represent vernacular architecture, particularly from pre-colonial Africa, through the integration of AI technolog…

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60 👩‍🎨Brushing Against Stereotypes | Miora Acker 29:08

9M ago29:08

29:08

In this episode, we return to the captivating landscapes of Madagascar. Our guest is Miora Acker, a visual artist with a fervent curiosity for societal phenomena. Her muse is society itself: its inhabitants, their everyday experiences, the ecosystem they inhabit, and the intricacies of human psychology. Miora's mission is to challenge prevailing pe…

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59 🎥Behind The Scenes | Victor Gatonye 40:59

10M ago40:59

40:59

In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Victor Gatonye, who holds the role of Creative/Technical Director at Zamaradi Productions, boasting nearly two decades of experience in the realm of TV and Film production. Victor is widely acknowledged for his pivotal role in nurturing Kenya's Film industry, steering Zamaradi Productions to crea…

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58 🎯Design: A Solution to Every Challenge | Dr. Laura Glory 32:59

10M ago32:59

32:59

What Does Design Mean, and Can It Benefit Everyone? In this episode, we embark on a journey to unravel the vast concept of design. Our conversation is with Dr. Laura Glory, a medical doctor who also wears the hats of an artist and poet. Dr. Glory unveils how she seamlessly weaves design into her professional life, whether she's performing surgeries…

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57 🫂Crafting Cultural Narratives in Design | Chrissa Amuah 28:19

10M ago28:19

28:19

Chrissa Amuah, a versatile designer, serves as the Founder and Creative Director of AMWA Designs, a high-end homeware and interior decor brand infused with Adinkra symbolism. While her heritage spans Ghana, Benin, and Togo, her primary inspiration stems from Ghana. She delves into the Adinkra Symbols, emphasizing how they grant her designs enduring…

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[Bonus] 🎧Adrian talks with Wambui Chege | Hideout Podcast 1:04:38

10M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

We had a chance to be featured on the Hideout Podcast hosted by Wambui Chege. It was a fun conversation about Nairobi Design. You can check out the podcast as it has numerous interesting conversations featuring stories about people from different walks of life. Hideout Podcast Nairobi Design

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56 🖨️You Can’t 3D Print Everything | Mohammed Firozhusein 28:20

10M ago28:20

28:20

Is Kenya ready for large scale 3D printing? This week, we talk to Mohammed Firozhusein—Director at 3D Moguls Ltd. 3D Moguls provides 3D printing solutions for businesses, such as prototyping and low volume custom parts manufacturing. He breaks down the 3D printing processes and shows the practicality of this solution. He details various industries …

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55 🕴️Elevate Your Brand Game | Newton Chege 22:12

10M ago22:12

22:12

This week, we talk to Newton Chege—the Creative Director at Gallexia Kenya. Gallexia Kenya is a brand company whose work is focused on generating impactful and influential content, designs, and strategies that strengthen and elevate the brands. He highlights success stories that show how one needs to embrace current events, current technologies wit…

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54 🗣️The Digital Dental Shift | Melanie Walch 34:10

11M ago34:10

34:10

What’s the difference between a dentist and a dental technologist? It’s not their smile 🤣In this episode, we meet Melanie Walch—founder of Simba Smile Limited. She is a dental technologist with experience in several CAD CAM laboratories in Nairobi, where she extensively developed her capacity and expertise in CAD CAM systems. She shares her thought…

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53 👩‍🎨From Sketches to Global Reach | Nairobi Design Spaces ft Ladouce Nadabha 31:30

11M ago31:30

31:30

In this episode, we are joined by Ladouce Nadabha who is one of the co-founders of The Art Carte—which is a lifestyle brand that blends art and functionality to create unique stationery, greeting cards and home goods; inspired by nature and culture. She works with her sister Nadine.Ladouce tells us what it takes to go global. Are there specific too…

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52 🎼Nairobi's Encore: Yo-Yo Ma's Bach Project | Nairobi Design Spaces ft Peter Holmes à Court 23:37

11M ago23:37

23:37

36 days of action featuring 36 concerts in 6 continents with Yo-Yo Ma.In this episode, we discuss The Bach Project that featured the legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma— an event that would explore how culture connects us. Yo-Yo began this journey across the world in 2018, however, it was interrupted by the pandemic in 2020. We are joined by Peter Holmes à …

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51🚶🏿Trusting the Journey | Nyandia Kamawe 41:17

11M ago41:17

41:17

In this episode, we meet Nyandia Kamawe— a fine arts graduate with a specialty in graphic design. She is the founder of MokoMaya which deals with products that are hand-made. The name MokoMaya comes from kikuyu Moko: hands and Maya: these. So, ‘these hands.’She talks us through her journey from Kenya to Atlanta and back. The shares the different pe…

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50 📽️Stop.Motion.Magic | Inkspace Bureau 19:19

12M ago19:19

19:19

In this episode, we are joined by Gift Kyansimire and Derrick Kinyeki from Inkspace Bureau. They are the only Stop Motion studio in Kenya responsible for the film—The Big Sad Nairobi. The film is about a goat that personifies human interactions and emotions while trying to become a better person. This film was first showcase at the Nairobi Design F…

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49 🎨Teaching the Art of Possibility | Brian Omolo 37:40

12M ago37:40

37:40

“Do what you love and you never have to work a day in your life.”This week we meet Brian Omolo, a self-employed illustrator and artist who is determined to make design not feel like work. He walks us through his journey of how his work has evolved from just drawing and painting on paper but also his shift to digital where he was able to further dev…

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48 🍍Pineapple Into Textile | Nairobi Design Spaces ft Rethread Africa & Benjamin Barwa 45:27

12M ago45:27

45:27

How do you take your business idea to market?In this episode, we congratulate one of the winners of the What Design Can Do: Make it Circular challenge—Rethread Africa; who are developing the technology to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable textile fabric. In November 2022, a group of university students came together to change the world. Ch…

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47 ☮️ Symbols of Peace, Love, Design | Nairobi Design Spaces with Naitiemu & Adrian 22:33

1y ago22:33

22:33

Earth day, Woodstock concert, Vietnam war, Hippies…what do they have in common?The Peace Symbol.The infamous peace symbol is one of many. It was designed not for peace but for nuclear disarmament.This was after the devastation that the first and second world war brought upon the world especially in Europe. Many were tired of the conflict which neve…

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46 🚘 Driven by Design! | Jonathan Kasumba 42:35

1y ago42:35

42:35

This week, we are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Kasumba, an automotive designer, and the visionary behind the African Automotive Design Association. His mission is to shape the automotive design industry with a distinctive African identity. During our conversation, he delves into the intricate process that paves the way for a car to become a reality…

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45 🇺🇬 For The Love of Stationery | Rina Waligo 42:13

1y ago42:13

42:13

Rina Waligo leads us on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of making African wedding stationery and greetings cards, with a digital art twist, set against the backdrop of Uganda. In 2015, Rina embarked on her creative journey at Nairobi Design, and since then, she's been on a relentless pursuit to realize her dream of becoming the desi…

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44 🇰🇪 African Augmented Reality | Walid Kilonzi 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

Discover the world of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality!Join us as we sit down with Walid Kilonzi, the extended reality producer at Fallohide Africa—a cutting-edge creative studio revolutionizing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality solutions.Discover how AR, VR, and mixed reality transcend entertainment and find their real-wor…

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43 🇰🇪 The Art of Thriving | Lulu Kitololo 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

Creativity changes the world!Join us this week as we dive into the mind of Lulu Kitololo—an artist, illustrator, and designer extraordinaire behind the captivating murals of Nairobi Street Kitchen. Discover how she is reshaping the narrative from "starving artist" to one of prosperity and fulfillment. As the visionary founder of Shine, Lulu is dedi…

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42 🇰🇪 Green Building Revolution | Wekesa George 31:00

1y ago31:00

31:00

Mass Timber! Let’s talk.We speak with Wekesa, an architect at BuildX, a firm dedicated to human-centered design solutions that prioritize environmental performance and local resources. In this episode, he sheds light on the environmental impact of traditional construction materials like concrete and steel, which contribute significantly to carbon e…

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41 🇰🇪 Voices of Identity: A Name Collection [Special Episode] 17:22

1y ago17:22

17:22

What is the meaning or reason behind your name?Join us as we embark on a journey exploring the power of names. At the 2023 Nairobi Design Festival's Afrika Design booth, we invited our community to share the stories and meanings behind their names. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who took part. In this episode, expect a diverse array of name…

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40 🇳🇬 Artistic Fusion | Inatimi ’Nazquiat’ Nathus 24:19

1y ago24:19

24:19

Nazquiat gives Nigerian artifacts new life through his brilliant use of photography and digital art.Inatimi ‘Nazquiat’ Nathus is a digital artist and a prominent figure in the NFT space with his collections such as Afrotroves. Through his unique blend of photography and digital art, Nazquiat takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey, exploring…

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39 🇰🇪 Beyond Runway: Her Multifaceted Journey | Marynciana Adema 29:18

1y ago29:18

29:18

Her Mantra: Learn, learn, learn, and LEARN!In this episode, we meet Marynciana Adema, a multi-talented individual who defies stereotypes as a model, graphic designer, data analyst, and trained chef. Discover the unexpected steps she took to achieve success and her unique perspective on becoming a model.Marynciana also highlights the significance of…

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38 🇲🇦 Designing Africa’s Future | Hicham Lahlou 40:21

1y ago40:21

40:21

Why is it important to export Africa to the world?Hicham Lahlou is a brilliant Moroccan designer and artist who effortlessly combines tradition, modernity, and aesthetics in his mesmerizing works. He is the founder of Africa Design Award, Africa Design Days and Special Envoy & Regional Advisor for Mena Regions & Africa of the World Design Organizat…

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37 🇰🇪 Design’s Transformative Touch | Leanne M’Munyori 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

How does design affect our perceptions in daily life?In this captivating episode, we welcome Leanne, a service designer at MarathonXP. Leanne shares her insights on the powerful influence of design on our daily perceptions. Join us as we explore how even the smallest design choices shape our emotions, behaviors, and well-being.Leanne's background i…

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36 🇰🇪 Style and Sisterhood | Neema Walove 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

Discover what it takes to be successful in the fashion industry!Neema takes us into the world of fashion and her journey to the point where she launched her own company, Walove by Design. Her clothing line aims to empower women by assisting in the formation of a sisterhood centered on appreciation for women and their contributions.She draws attenti…

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35 🇰🇪 Renewed Cultural Wisdom | Sylvia Omina Otsieno 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

Sylvia walks us through the customs of the Luhya and explains how subtle rituals like naming are important for maintaining community harmony. She talks about her upbringing in the Marachi culture and her background. She emphasizes the necessity to return to earlier ways of doing things because they were sustainable by bringing up raw materials like…

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34 🇺🇬 Past Meets Present Design | Kenneth Kanaabi 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

The future is ancient, says Kenneth, emphasizing the significance of combining historical knowledge into contemporary design processes. He contends that ideas like sustainability are nothing new and have existed for a very long time.In this episode, Kenneth discusses his creative process, which began with his father making many of the items the you…

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33 🇰🇪 Developing Cultural Competence | Mathews Wakhungu 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

38:39

This is the third episode under the ‘Shifting Narratives’ program supported by the British Council SSA Arts.In this episode, we speak with Mathews Wakhungu, a researcher from the Bukusu community. He explains how cultural anthropology impacts our thoughts, actions, and design choices. We also learn about Kungu Labs, a research and design lab that u…

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32 🇪🇹 Legacy Lives On | Tsedaniya Delnessa 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

41:29

We hope you’re onboard as we continue our creative tour of Afrika! This will be the second episode under the ‘Shifting Narratives’ program supported by the British Council SSA Arts.In this episode, Tsedaniya Delnessa discusses the history of Manakristo Designs, a company devoted to using salvaged and recycled wood along with tried-and-true wood fin…

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31 🇰🇪 Enabling Through Arts | Sharon Zarita 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

31:09

We are back on the tour of Afrika! This will be the first episode under the ‘Shifting Narratives’ program supported by the British Council SSA Arts.In this episode, Sharon Zarita takes us through her journey of becoming an Arts & Culture consultant. We talk about the exchange of cultural knowledge and ideas. Sharon elaborates about how her company,…

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30 🇰🇪 Make It Circular! ♻️ feat. Esther Kute 52:33

1+ y ago52:33

52:33

This is a bonus episode of Afrika Design about circular design. It's in partnership with What Design Can Do and their 'make it circular' challenge. We discuss examples of design from all over the world and some specific ones from Kenya and Africa. There are examples of culture, nature, materials, storytelling, and even water preservation. We also d…

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29 🇺🇬 Mistakes Make Us | David Ogutu 43:35

2y ago43:35

43:35

In this episode, we're off to Uganda. We have a conversation with the co-founder of Kafunda Kreative, which is a platform that connects creatives with markets to further their creative career. We discuss the challenges that creatives in Africa face and the possible solutions/steps that can be taken to elevate freelancers and those in the creative i…

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28 🇿🇼 Don’t Forget About Yourself | Dillion S. Phiri 40:16

2y ago40:16

40:16

Welcome back to Afrika Design!We begin the next leg of our journey in Zimbabwe. This will be our first episode under the Shifting Narratives program supported by the British Council and in partnership with Kampala Design Week. In this episode, we talk with Dillion who is a social sculptor and the founder of Creative Nestlings; a design community co…

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27 🇰🇪 Why Afrika With a ’K’ | Mugendi M’Rithaa 31:25

2y ago31:25

31:25

Our next stop: Kenya. This episode took us in a nice full circle, with Prof. Mugendi K. M’Rithaa, who has been mentioned by several guests on the podcast. Prof. Mugendi K. M’Rithaa is a transdisciplinary industrial designer, consultant, educator, and researcher currently teaching at Machakos University, Kenya. He’s also the President Emeritus and C…

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26 🇳🇬 How Artists Get Spotted | Ifeoma Dike 41:51

2y ago41:51

41:51

Choo chooooo, all aboard! Next stop is Nigeria with Ifeoma Dike, an art advisor and curator as well as the founder and CEO of IDDUK. Ifeoma intensively travels across Africa and the world to identify new talents, underrepresented artists, and spot collecting and investment opportunities. In this episode, we talk about pricing art for artists on dif…

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25 🇲🇬 Sensible, Expressive, Unexpected | Fenoson Zafimahova 38:04

2y ago38:04

38:04

Welcome to Episode 25 of Afrika Design: a creative tour of Afrika.Our next stop: Madagascar. Fenoson Zafimahova, a Lead Concept Designer, led the design of JBL portable speakers such as JBL Xtreme, Flip3 and Pulse 2. We discuss the creative process, AI in design, Malagasy culture, and the knowledge locals have about design. We also discuss the futu…

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24 🇿🇼 Afrika - Love Letters | Osmond Tshuma 33:20

2y ago33:20

33:20

Welcome to Episode 24 of Afrika Design: a creative tour of Afrika.Our next stop: Zimbabwe. Osmond Tshuma takes us on a journey into language and how it can influence art within a culture. We also explore the 'Afrika - Love letters' project that celebrates African independence and uniqueness through typography. We dive deep into Zimbabwean languages…

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23 🇹🇿 Design For The Human Being | Juliet Kavishe 38:36

2y ago38:36

38:36

Welcome to Episode 23 of Afrika Design: a creative tour of Afrika. Our next stop: Tanzania. Juliet Kavishe brings with her a wealth of experience as a professional Interior Architect born in Tanzania and raised in four countries on two continents. Her personal Design Motto is that impactful design is achieved once you consider the complexities and …

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22 🇳🇦 Indigenous Knowledge In Design | Omagano Kankondi 33:03

2y ago33:03

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In this episode, we head off to Namibia to dive deep into its culture and indigenous knowledge. We examine how different communities approach life, done through a series of boot camps in the informal sector facilitated by UNDP and the Namibian Government. Omagano talks about the UNDP accelerator lab and how they work with market vendors to connect …

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21 🇸🇿 We Are Fulfilled | Senetisiwe Ginindza 28:53

2y ago28:53

28:53

In this episode, our creative tour takes us to Eswatini through the lens of Senetisiwe's poem "Casted Silhouettes". A story of love expressed through poetry and performance art. Along the way, we'll discover the beauty of Eswatini and its culture, and uncover what it's like to be queer. We'll battle challenges associated with LGBTQ+ and queer love.…

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20 🇧🇼 Culture Through Ergonomics | Richie Moalosi 33:02

2y ago33:02

33:02

Welcome to Season 2 of the Afrika Design Podcast.In this episode, Richie Moalosi, a professor in the Department of Industrial Design and Technology at the University of Botswana, takes us through the connection between culture and ergonomics in the design of products and services.We look at the impact that indigenous communities have in the creatio…

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19 🇰🇪 Into the Forest | Mutana Gakuru 42:02

2+ y ago42:02

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Mutana Gakuru is a Kenyan creative based between Paris and Nairobi, and is the founder and creative producer of the African Fiction Academy; a hub for artistic innovation inspired by African cultural heritage.In this podcast he talks about the 'Sounds of Freedom', an audio film series that captures the lives and personal experiences of the young me…

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