African Mirror

Kia ora! Karibu! Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL! In this episode our conversation with musician, actor and event manager Karima Madut continues. We go deeper to discuss her musical journey, creative process and upcoming releases, along with a special sneak preview of her latest song. Enjoy! Karima Madut: Sudanese-Kiwi actress Karima Madut known for her role as Clementine Dean on the popular NZ Soap Opera Shortland Street, moved to Australia 5 years ago. Having moved to New Zealand from Kenya aged 7, Karima is the second African actor to have stared on the soap and also an accomplished artist having performed at some high profile music festivals in NZ and Australia; Rhythm and Vines, Splore, Womad and Subsonic. Recently she has taken on a new enterprise as an event curator and producer. She currently runs two music events “Sounds of Garden of Eden” and “Sycamore Sessions” under the banner of her events business “Sycamore Entertainment.” Both events focus on promoting African talent in Australia while simultaneously building a melting pot artists’ community where musicians and audiences alike come together to collaborate and celebrate music and the creators in our Melbourne community. Actively broadening her artistic reach beyond her acting, she credits her explorations and interests in honing her understanding of people and deepening her understanding of art. Music by: Chillin’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirro... Instagram: african.mirror.podcast To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror​ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanMirror [email protected]

Welcome back to African Mirror with your Host DJ ORIKoL! This week we have a special Guest Karima Madut, to talk about music, performance and her experience coming to New Zealand Karima Madut: Sudanese-Kiwi actress Karima Madut known for her role as Clementine Dean on the popular NZ Soap Opera Shortland Street, moved to Australia 5 years ago. Having moved to New Zealand from Kenya aged 7, Karima is the second African actor to have stared on the soap and also an accomplished artist having performed at some high profile music festivals in NZ and Australia; Rhythm and Vines, Splore, Womad and Subsonic. Recently she has taken on a new enterprise as an event curator and producer. She currently runs two music events “Sounds of Garden of Eden” and “Sycamore Sessions” under the banner of her events business “Sycamore Entertainment.” Both events focus on promoting African talent in Australia while simultaneously building a melting pot artists’ community where musicians and audiences alike come together to collaborate and celebrate music and the creators in our Melbourne community. Actively broadening her artistic reach beyond her acting, she credits her explorations and interests in honing her understanding of people and deepening her understanding of art. Music by: Chillin’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirrorpodcast Instagram: african.mirror.podcast To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror​ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanMirror Email: [email protected]

Join ORIKoL on a tangent as she reflects on the physical journey we awaken into each day. It can be tough to feel grateful, and being up close to the idea of western decadence can be ugly, but we still find ways to celebrate our diversity. We can share experiences with our friends and grow together. It is possible to do whatever makes you happy & Sometimes that means new hair! Music by: Chillin’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirro...​ Instagram: african.mirror.podcast To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror​ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanMirror Email: [email protected]

Karibu! Our conversation about African roots through spirituality continues with Part 2 of 'Remembering & Reflecting', with our guests Janina & Makanaka. We go deep into our understanding, perspectives, and ways of seeing life through the spiritual African eye. How and when does one become? We don't know, but through sharing our experiences, we'll try to find out. If you haven't watched Part 1, check out Episode 5! Music by: Chillin’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirro...​ Instagram: african.mirror.podcast To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror​ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfricanMirror Email: [email protected]

Karibu! This week ORIKoL is joined by a fantastic duo of guests (Janina & Makanaka), for a conversation about reflecting on Africa's spiritual history, what has been lost due to western influence, and regaining the power of their own cultures. This is part one of a continuing series. Our guests: Janina Nana Yaa: A non-binary interdisciplinary artist based in Aotearoa. Their creations interweave deep ritualistic connection to their Ghanaian ancestry, fluid vocals and channeled movement, which manifests itself in performance art and music. Janina aims to cultivate spells and space that harvest a deeper relationship to ourselves as Ancestor and Land; demonstrating the fluid embrace between all things and the healing that can take place if we allow it. Janina's practice also manifests as Nyame Dua; a sharing of Tarot and Ancestral communication/affirmation using this tool of divination and guided intuition. They are particularly passionate about uplifting Black queer community and initiating connection with self and what this looks like individually and collectively Makanaka: A Nyanduri (Storyteller) and Herbalist who’s work meets at the intersections of community care, embodied self care and social justice. Since 2013, her work has spanned the realms of community development, marketing, public relations, event management and activating spaces; all fuelled by a desire to hear, hold and tell stories. Through her offerings she is on the journey of nurturing spaces where our wellbeing and wellness aren’t separate to the social justice action necessary in our societies. When she’s not infusing oils she can be found writing for publications providing commentary on culture and experiences of third culture kids. Makanaka is currently seeding Sesa Mathlo Apothecary and nurturing Afrodaze - a bi-monthly club night that centres African beats and sounds of the diaspora. Music by: Chillin’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirrorpodcast Instagram: african.mirror.podcast To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPeP8S2U6n6reblzgGhchw Email: [email protected]

Karibu! This week, DJ ORIKoL gives us a run down of her Mother Land Burundi. Talking about history, food, art, society and day to day life, we get an insight into the culture that ORIKoL grew up in. Not only is this a great chance to get to know our host better, but we want to share this to lay a foundation for conversations about decolonisation through spirituality. By understanding what it means to have your home’s culture shifted to a western influence, it’s brings up questions about what has been lost in the process. Much love, stay safe Source 1: http://www.burundiembassy-germany.de/index.php?en_culture Source 2: https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/burundi.htm#Culture Source 3: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13087604 Music by: Chillin’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirrorpodcast Instagram: african.mirror.podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPeP8S2U6n6reblzgGhchw To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror Email: [email protected]

Karibu! In this edition of African Mirror: DJ ORIKoL visits opening night of the African Film Festival (Auckland/Wellington, NZ). This is a volunteer run initiative with the mission to promote African culture through the medium of film, and a desire to provide an equal opportunity platform. Over the course of the evening we had a fantastic time getting to know the organisers, entertainers, and fans that make the festival possible. The Festival, now in its sixth year, continues to grow. With a particular interest in promoting female contribution to African film this year, it's community shares passionate insights into how the industry can positively uplift African artists and culture. Interviews: - 01:20 -Fellis McGuire (Black Sunday Drum Group) - 09:20 - Kube Jones-Neil (Founding Trustee, AFFNZ) & Dr Camille Nakhid (Associate Professor, AUT) - 19:10 - Dave Tomu (Founding Trustee, AFFNZ) - 23:30 - Nunu Sanussi (Filmmaker) & Adorate Mizero (Filmmaker) - 33:50 - Belinda (Attendee) - 36:40 - Muevumei-Jayawardene Sophie (Attendee) - 40:50 - Evelyn Park (PR & Event Management, AFFNZ) Much love and gratitude to everybody involved. https://africanfilmfestivalnz.org.nz/ The evening was hosted by Rialto Cinema New Market, Auckland, Aotearoa (26/11/2020) Theme by Chillin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirrorpodcast Instagram: african.mirror.podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPeP8S2U6n6reblzgGhchw To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror Email: [email protected]

Karibu! Welcome to Episode 2 of African Mirror, a show where our DJ Host ORIKoL talks about issues through the African eye. This week ORIKoL reflects on how love can be a powerful currency. Our communities have the power to enable us to live a good life outside of personal wealth, if we let it. Why then are we seeing the exploitation of resources and labour in DRC? Greed left over from colonisation, has left a frighting cobalt mining industry in the Congo. They are an objectively rich in resource country, so why are we seeing a culture of perverse child labour? It's difficult to accept the role consumer culture, that so many of us participate in, is playing in this part of Africa. It's also simply not good enough to blame the people of DR Congo. Maybe that new phone wasn't worth it after all... "It makes no sense for us to keep on enjoying life without us opening each others eyes." - ORIKoL #MyRichNeighbour Thank you for joining in. Featured content: https://youtu.be/B_EKsjRcqf4 https://youtu.be/mB6ewWN0iZ8 Music by Chillin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirrorpodcast Instagram: african.mirror.podcast To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror Email: [email protected]

Karibu! Welcome to Episode 1 of African Mirror, a show where our DJ Host ORIKoL talks about issues through the African eye. This week ORIKoL explores many misconceptions that the western world holds when viewing Africa from afar. Digging deep into the history of what it means to have countries branded as 'third world', how culture can be viewed as less developed, and how we are all really the same. It's impossible to dive into these topics without looking at the long term effects of colonisation. To help us shed some light on the situation we feature an excerpt of a speech by Dr Arikana Chihombori, an impressive figure in the community. Thank you for joining us Music by Chillin Featured Video: https://youtu.be/v4DGqlq5BDQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirro... To support future content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror Email: [email protected]

This is about Africa Kia Ora. Bonjour In our second trailer for African Mirror, host ORIKol takes a moment to ask the questions "why is Africa the third world continent"? How does the representation of Africa look to her coming from Burundi to Aotearoa? How do we support our community/tribe/clan? It becomes obvious that history has sided with a colonial viewpoint, and that it's become easy to be disconnected from many core issues. This is another taste of the topics we will shed some light on. We hope you enjoy your time with us as we prepare for Episode 1 Much love for the support Social: https://www.facebook.com/africanmirrorpodcast Email us at: [email protected] Help support us and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/africanmirror *Music used with permission and 100% owned by the artist - Thank you x