In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with poet, playwright, anthropologist, historian and artist Dr JC Niala. She is the Head of Research, Teaching and Collections at Oxford University. In this conversation we explore what women have to contain, the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection, entertaining new viewpoints and choosing which parts of our cultures serve us.

JC referenced Francis B. Nyamnjoh from whom comes the title of this episode.

Find out more about JC at https://www.jcniala.com/

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In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with artist, designer, educator and founder of Kokrobitey Institute, Ghana, Renée Neblett, affectionately known as 'Auntie Renée'. This conversation explores what it means/what it looks like to be a person of principle and to be honest, this conversation scratches the surface of the stories and the wisdom that Auntie Renée has to offer. Do check out the links below to learn more about this powerhouse of a woman is nothing short of inspirational.

Also if you are an artist, they have a beautiful residency space next to the ocean, so you might want to check that out.

Links:

• Kokrobitey Institiute
• Vogue Article
• A Lesson in Development & Literacy - Building Kokrobitey (video conversation)

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In Today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with poet, educator, psychotherapist and authour of poetry collection Inheritance, Jasmine Cooray. This expansive conversation delves into unlearning silence as goodness in womnahood, alopecia, learning to own yourself, and what it means to choose life on a daily basis. And Yes, I do get Jasmine to read one of her poems.

You can and should buy yourself a copy of her book here:

Inheritance

Follow her work on social media: Instagram

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