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The David Oyuke PodcastThe coolest creative room in Africa? It just might be.How do you react when a project you made in the room and botched peaks on number 2 on I tunes... close to John Legend... So close you can smell the cologne his song is wearing. I speak with musician and producer Rigga on his musical journey and his recording house, Chumbani (Kiswahili for room)
Other conversation here speak on the legendary Hip Hop Outfit Kalamashaka,
artists Wendy Kay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI7Z-a4TiQyu_VPJrnL4l6g
Lisa Oduor Noah: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANR4fKrcR8...
2021-01-1851 minThe David Oyuke PodcastTHE COST OF DREAMING. A conversation with the Mun Gai (Not Neil Armstrong, but close) (Episode 6)Is fighting for your dreams truly worth it? Who determines the value of our dreams?
In this episode, I speak with an impeccable writer, Baraza Media Lab curator and 2018 Niemann Fellow at Harvard, Christine Mungai. She shares her own journey of battling for her dreams, what she learned from the 2020 film Softie by Boniface Mwangi as well as how close she came to throwing all of her dreams away.
Additionally, she sheds light on the power of having someone believe in you and how such belief can alter the trajectory of ones life.
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2020-12-241h 02The David Oyuke PodcastAn update on the David Oyuke Podcast and the recent silence.Hi, thank you so much for your constant support for the podcast. Do feel free to send me your views on the conversations via the messages option. I have been on a 2 week break but will share a new episode this Saturday and next featuring two Kenyan creatives with work beyond their borders. Listen in to hear a snippet of what to expect.
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2020-11-1007 minThe David Oyuke PodcastLet's talk about challenging ourselves. (Episode 5)In this episode, I look through a few ways to challenge ourselves creatively including doing what SCARES YOU! I also talk about how I got to be a Kiswahili voice over artist after an experience at my former radio station :-D
Find a few links below on ways to challenge yourself creatively and feed your creative tank. Not all ideas will apply and you can also share a few ideas with me.
https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/9-ways-to-dramatically-improve-your-creativity.html
https://www.brit.co/15-ways-to-creatively-challenge-yourself-every-day/
http://plaidfuzz.com/5-ways-to-challenge-yourself-creatively/
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2020-10-2416 minThe David Oyuke PodcastLet's talk about self care (Episode 4)In this episode, we see just how important self care is, not just for the creative, but for all people.
I speak on my struggles learning how to express self care and the strides I've made. As always, find helpful tips that helped me. I know they will be of help to you too.
Links:
Vitabu Vyetu: https://vitabuvyetu.co.ke/
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2020-10-1731 minThe David Oyuke PodcastConquering these 3 giant creative fears (Episode 3)I share what I learned after watching Illustrator Christoph Niemann share about 3 creative fears. This episode has tips, many questions and a lot of introspection. Hopefully after this episode, you'll be stronger in the face of the obstacles you face as a creative.
Christoph's full talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG-ZXiYtLy8&ab_channel=99U
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2020-10-1021 minThe David Oyuke PodcastDunia Ni YA FESI: Unmasking Kenyan actor and Comedian Yafesi Musoke. (Episode 2)We get to hear what Kenyan actor, comedian and TV writer Yafesi Musoke shares about his creative journey. There's a lot of laughs, a lot of wisdom and a lot of heart. Dunia ni ya nani? Ni YA FESI
Yafesi Musoke Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUTwd7mNLoCd3EJyjcDnoQ
Briefcase Inc: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=briefcase+inc
BYSS Improv Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcyXYVUlICd2L2B9ruQ_Ag
Kenyan comedy Vitimbi: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vitimbi
Kenyan comedy Vioja Mahakamani: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vioja+mahakamani
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2020-10-031h 13The David Oyuke PodcastDear Insecurities, Happy International Podcast Day (Bonus Episode)Can you name the insecurities hindering your creativity or just pulling you back from where you know you are meant to be? Listen to this bonus episode as we celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay as I name the insecurities I had and help you kick them to the curb so as to start living boldly.
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2020-09-3005 minThe David Oyuke PodcastThe Language of Fear.In the first episode of this podcast, I get to have a short Zoom conversation with Kenyan educator and fellow creative Dr. Wandia Njoya as we discuss how to break free from creative fear as well as how to identify and name the spaces and environments that propagate fear into our lives.
Do you have that thing you've wanted to give to the world but you just keep overthinking or doubting yourself? Well, this episode is for you. The context, inasmuch as it speaks heavily on Kenyan creatives, fully applies to creatives all over the world.
2020-09-2634 min
The David Oyuke PodcastA guide for the recovering creative :DAfter years of living in the fear of "not being good enough," - something that cripples many people, limiting them from living out fully and purposefully, I'm finally putting fear aside to start this podcast.
A little bit about me: I am from Nairobi, Kenya. I love Poetry, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae and Jazz music. Other than those, I'm pretty eclectic.
I'm an ambivert afraid of heights whose wife threatens him with the gruesome thought of sky diving so if one day you hear I'm missing, I'm probably hiding out somewhere to avoid...
2020-09-1900 min