Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I chat with multidisciplinary filmmaker, Emmanuel Afolabi, about his transition from photography to filmmaking, finding his niche and appreciation for humanity through storytelling, films that have changed his perspective and stuck with him, his pre-production and production process, and the messages he aimed to convey in his short film: “Bio: ‘Diaspora’”. Enjoy!  If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe,...

Continuing the "Darling" series is the amazing Ore Okubajo of Didara. In this episode, we speak about the intention behind her brand, finding a sense of purpose in monotonous tasks, soul-searching, separating productivity from self-worth, seeking hope and individual essence in the unknown, and accepting the constancy of change. Enjoy! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Keep up with Didara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialdidara/ --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

Titled after Matthew A. Cherry's short film, "Hair Love," today's episode is with one of my best friends, Ama-rachi Aliogo. She takes me through her hair journey starting from being inspired by her sister to go natural, to embracing her whole self through patience and consistency, and turning to blogging to share her experiences and lessons accumulated over the years with others. In this episode, she speaks on letting go of Western standards of beauty, overcoming insecurities, and the most...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sit down with the founder of A Little Louder Project, Oyinkansola Sofela, to kick off the Darling series. We talk about the story behind her non-profit organization, her calling to amplify the voices of WOC and make space to reclaim joy, transitioning from the ethnic majority to minority, the importance of exposure to authentic experiences and stories, and living a life of impact. Enjoy!  Make sure to sign up for the...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I wanted to end the year with a reminder to always show up for yourself and embrace where you are currently so I sat down with Sinmi Adepoju a.k.a DJ Lolu to chat about what encouraged him to become a mental health advocate, living with seasonal affective disorder, finding power in vulnerability, and how the patriarchy contributed to the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and well-being amongst others things. Enjoy!   If you...

Hi everyone! My name is Chidera Orazulike and welcome to my podcast, Nyere, all about going behind the scenes with creatives and sharing life lessons. Join me fortnightly on Sundays to have candid conversations with my guests and dissect their passion projects. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, don't forget to subscribe, review, and leave a rating! You can keep up with me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I hope you come...

-- if you write a letter to your younger self, what would you say? --  today's episode is a little different because today marks a year of nyere. that's 1 year of meeting new people, having amazing conversations, laughing, learning and unlearning, healing, and exploring topics i'm passionate about which i couldn't have done without you guys. i want to say a massive thank you to everyone who made this episode possible and to anyone who has ever supported this podcast in any way, i truly...

TW // This episode discusses rape and sexual assault. Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I sat down with 2/7 of the charity organization creating a safe space for sexual assault survivors, The Survivor Project. We talked about the weight of the word ‘survivor’, the empowerment and community the "Me Too" movement brings but also the reliving of traumatic events, victim-blaming and how it is internalized, the importance of consent, proper sex education and keeping the...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Today's episode is with fashion designer, artist, and podcaster, Whitney Madueke. We sat down to talk about how exploring your curiosity is tied to the journey of finding your purpose, letting go of expectations and taking control of your life, how she overcame the fear of launching her brand, the limits of manifestation, trusting your intuition and following your inner compass, and the importance of curating spaces to recharge and...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Today's episode is with photographer, writer, and DJ, David Awoyinka. We sat down to talk about film as a medium, keeping focus and recentering yourself, believing in your art, the trap of external validation, the idea of home, the journey towards self-awareness, and unconsciously internalizing white supremacy amongst other things. Stay safe and enjoy! Keep doing what you can to assist the BLM movement! The link below is to a Google...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sit down with storyteller and artist, Anthony Azekwoh, to talk about the release of his new novel, 'Star', the different types of grief, generational trauma, how misrepresentation leads to misconceptions, and oppression Olympics. Stay safe and enjoy! Read 'Star' here: https://linktr.ee/AnthonyAzekwoh Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Check out more of Anthony's work here:...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Named after one of her latest collages, this episode is with storyteller, writer, and artist, Funmi Lijadu. We talk about bringing surrealist art to the forefront of creative expression, the importance of educating yourself and holding yourself accountable, systemic racism, the ‘strong black woman narrative’, and the patriarchal society & hypervisibility that comes with being a woman in Nigeria. Enjoy!  Keep doing what you can...

Hi everyone! Happy pride month and thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sit down with content creator and Phonak hearing aid ambassador, Toyosi Alexis, to talk about her journey with self-love and acceptance. We chatted about the letter to her hearing loss that she published in January 2019 and how it changed her life, how she began to see her hearing disability as a gift, how she remained optimistic during the tough times, and how she is working on spreading...

Hi everyone! Happy Mental Health Awareness Week and thank you so much for clicking on this episode. I am so grateful for this episode because I got to sit down with one of my favorite writers, Ash Alves, and having an amazing conversation about how she created a safe space to express herself and heal through journaling, the launch of her community organization, Warrior Reminder, how we’re dealing with the chaos and confusion surrounding the world currently & the importance being...

Hi everyone! Happy Mental Health Awareness Month and thank you so much for clicking on this episode. In this one, I'm talking with political activist and pop culture critic, Maro Anita Okiti, about 'diversity' in the beauty industry, internalized oppression, effects of the lack of representation in the media, the romanticizing of people of color suffering and so much more. Enjoy! Let's connect! Let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/nyerepod/ Maro's IG:...

Hi everyone! Thanks so much clicking on this episode. This one is with graphic designer and owner of Common Studios, Omimi Okere. We talked about his creative journey, the story behind Common, lessons he's learned thus far and art having no expiry date. He shared his advice on self-doubt and comparison, avoiding unnecessary exclusion, taking inspiration from shows like 'Dexter's Lab' and 'Jimmy Neutron' and reshaping challenges. Stay safe and enjoy! Omimi's Instagram:...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Everyone all around the globe is going through a pretty rough period right now so with that in mind, this week's episode is all about the importance of self-care. While we are practicing social distancing, it's still important to be mindful and aware of ourselves and our environment which is why I spoke with lifestyle blogger, Joannah Ekoh, about how being alone and self-reflecting often has helped us tackle internal conflicts and...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode. Happy women's history month!! This episode is a very special one to me because i got to sit down with my older sister, Urenna Orazulike, to talk about how she embraced and defined being a feminist, the start of feminism being linked to man-hating, how she handles being in male-dominated spaces, the unconscious internalization of patriarchy and masculinity, the importance of the freedom of choice and surrounding yourself with good...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode. Happy women's history month!! This episode is a very special one to me because i got to sit down with my older sister, Urenna Orazulike, to talk about how she embraced and defined being a feminist, the start of feminism being linked to man-hating, how she handles being in male-dominated spaces, the unconscious internalization of patriarchy and masculinity, the importance of the freedom of choice and surrounding yourself with good...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! In this one, I sat down with a jack of all trades, Abiola Renee. She is a cosmetic scientist, skincare expert, photographer, author and co-founder of Skincare Library UK. We talked about the origins of her company, the importance of listening and responding to consumer feedback and finally answered the question 'how important is genetics in having clear skin?' We debated on the safer option between predominantly natural vs. chemical...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! Certified nutrition coach and physical trainer, Loewi Monbaliu, schooled me in the importance of setting realistic expectations and goals, adopting a healthy lifestyle while maintaining balance and understanding what your body can and can't handle. We also talked about dealing with cravings, maintaining consistency, staying motivated and overcoming fear as a beginner in the gym. Enjoy! Loewi's Instagram:...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode and starting your decade off right by listening to my sitdown with self-love activist, confidence coach and inspirational speaker, Tiwalola Ogunlesi. We chatted about the birth of her brand, Confident & Killing It, how she overcame self-doubt and avoided comparison, words to her younger self, how she manages to build and maintain an empowering mindset and much more. Enjoy! Tiwalola's Instagram:...

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! The last episode of the year was filled with lots of laughs with the 3 veterans. We talked about the origin of the brand, their perfect state of mind to create, new garments to expect and the stories behind their most popular pieces. Enjoy!  3Veteran's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3veterans/

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for clicking on this episode! I sat down with online activist, Ife Oyedeji, to talk about her anxiety, her self-care and body positivity journey, lifestyle changes she made to avoid a negative mindset and background noise, and much more. She has such a unique perspective and gave wonderful insight, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!  Ife's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ife.oyedeji/  Ife's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifedotcom