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Story x StoryStory x Story #96: Behind The Story With Emilie Rinna (Video Game Art)This week, mayamada co-founder Nigel Twumasi welcomes freelance games concept artist Emilie Rinna. Emilie talks about her time growing up in France, how she discovered the role of a concept artist and the key role her mother played in her journey. She also provides young and aspiring artists with advice on getting started in the industry. Thank you to the French Institute in London for making this interview happen!
Show notes: https://mayamada.com/story-x-story-96-behind-the-story-with-emilie-rinna-video-game-art/2022-03-1057 min
#techlondonNigel Twumasi - Co-founder of MayamadaOn this episode, we hear from Nigel Twumasi ()Hosting for The TechLondon Podcast is Zara Djibouti from Urban MBA. A creative entrepreneur who used to be a software programmer. Nigel Twumasi is the co-founder of the manga brand MAYAMADA. They built a brand that includes comics, video games, and youth engagement, and I was named to the 2019 56 Black Men campaign.Nigel runs Mayamada's StoryBoard program in schools, colleges, and youth centers. He uses fun and engaging storytelling to spark young people's imaginations and creative potential.Nigel also runs GamePad, an industry-recognized community...2022-03-0830 min
Safe Space: The Video Games Mental Health PodcastDo I Look Like a Gamer with Nigel Twumasi (Season 1 Episode 12)In Episode 12 of the Safe Space Podcast, Rosie talks to Nigel Twumasi from Mayamada about his latest campaign: Do I Look Like a Gamer, and the importance of representation and diversity in games. We discuss the stigmatisation around the word "gamer" and the general associations with the word, and touch on how attitudes are changing around gaming and mental health.
Of course, we have to talk games, and I won't lie... a small (large) portion of the podcast may have focused around God of War and we have zero regrets. It's TOO GOOD.
Please go ch...2022-03-0446 min
Story x StoryStory x Story Rewind: Breaking Into Games Panel (Part 3 of 3)We're on a recording break over January, but you can enjoy this Rewind series of podcast episodes about breaking into the video games industry.
mayamada co-founder Nigel Twumasi speaks with Chris Sayers (Mediatonic Games), Saskia Bünte (The Chinese Room) and Matt Lawson-Hall (MADE BY TITANS) about how they found their way to working in games.
In Part 3, we talk about what our panellists enjoy most about working in video games plus what releases they are looking forward to most.
Stay tuned...we'll be back for Season 4 of Story x Story in February!2022-01-2743 min
Story x StoryStory x Story Rewind: Breaking Into Games Panel (Part 2 of 3)We're on a recording break over January, but you can enjoy this Rewind series of podcast episodes about breaking into the video games industry.
mayamada co-founder Nigel Twumasi speaks with Chris Sayers (Mediatonic Games), Saskia Bünte (The Chinese Room) and Matt Lawson-Hall (MADE BY TITANS) about how they found their way to working in games.
In Part 2, we talk in more detail about exactly what each panellist does as well as the perception versus the reality of those roles.
Stay tuned...we'll be back for Season 4 of Story x Story in February!2022-01-2031 min
Story x StoryStory x Story Rewind: Breaking Into Games Panel (Part 1 of 3)We're on a recording break over January, but you can enjoy this Rewind series of podcast episodes about breaking into the video games industry.
mayamada co-founder Nigel Twumasi speaks with Chris Sayers (Mediatonic Games), Saskia Bünte (The Chinese Room) and Matt Lawson-Hall (MADE BY TITANS) about how they found their way to work in games.
In Part 1, we look at each person's origin story, that is, what it took to make the switch from player to game developer
Stay tuned...we'll be back for Season 4 of Story x Story in February!2022-01-1329 min
Ace Comicals121: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- JACK KIRBY'S ETERNALSIn this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guests Nigel and Tazziii for the crackling epicentre of a universe shattering event! part of a crossover with the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast We are here to discuss Jack Kirby's ETERNALS.
In honor of the introduction of THE ETERNALS to the MCU we are going to be taking a look at The beginning of the Marvel Universe's Mythology, laid down by the king himself Jack Kirby. Riffing on the existence of gods, demons, monsters and heroes of ancient times. The genesis of man to modern day...2021-11-101h 51Ace Comicals110: "THUNDER THIGHS"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul special guest Nigel to discuss the following comics:
THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME #1
THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR #1
DEADLY CLASS
THE SWAMP THING #1-2
ORPHAN AND THE FIVE BEASTS #1
Adittionally, Leon gives us a brief review of the new MORTAL KOMBAT movie
-Nigel also gives a project update for his upcoming new manga SERIOUS: THROUGH THE FOG and talks a little bit about the process of creating a comic!
you can check out all the cool projects and things that our guests have...2021-04-282h 06
Woo Long Talks PodcastThe Christmas Special 2020!It's the Christmas Special! To do something different this year, we decided to Livestream this recording. Unfortunately we had some technical issues through out, but it was so much fun, we thought we'd share the audio with you all! We were joined by Jed Shepherd (Host) and Nigel Twumasi (Mayamada)to chat about our favourite movies, TV shows and comics of what has been a turbulent year for everyone.If you want to watch the livestream version, you can do so on our YouTube channel here; https://youtu.be/XMTlFa1YiAAYou can follow Jed on Twitter; https://twitter.com/JedshepherdFind...2020-12-251h 22
Geek To Me Radio193-Manga with Nigel Twumasi-Acting with Aaron Dalla Villa-"Butcher Queen” with Jim OusleyNigel Twumasi of Mayamada (https://twitter.com/mayamada) on their new manga “Serious: Through the Fog” (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages) Aaron Dalla Villa (https://twitter.com/aarondallavilla) on acting and his movie “Pledge” which is on HULU right now (https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/pledge) Jim Ousley (https://twitter.com/JimOusley) on the latest issues of the graphic novel “Butcher Queen” (https://twitter.com/butcherqcomic)
0:00 SEGMENT 1: Nigel Twumasi of Mayamada on their latest manga called “Serious: Through the Fog” and whether dealing with the pandemic is unavoidable when creating new projects
16:34 SEGMENT 2: Aaron Dalla Villa on ge...2020-10-0652 min
Geek To Me Radio193-Manga with Nigel Twumasi-Acting with Aaron Dalla Villa-"Butcher Queen” with Jim OusleyNigel Twumasi of Mayamada (https://twitter.com/mayamada) on their new manga “Serious: Through the Fog” (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages)
Aaron Dalla Villa (https://twitter.com/aarondallavilla) on acting and his movie “Pledge” which is on HULU right now (https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/pledge)
Jim Ousley (https://twitter.com/JimOusley) on the latest issues of the graphic novel
“Butcher Queen” (https://twitter.com/butcherqcomic)
0:00 SEGMENT 1: Nigel Twumasi of Mayamada on...2020-10-0600 min
Time for Cakes and AleHomebrew 8Welcome to Time for Cakes and Ale's 'Homebrew', our new podcast covering life under lockdown. In this episode we chat with Nigel Twumasi, co-founder of British Manga brand Mayamada. Nigel tells us about how their social gaming Gamepad events have evolved and the challenges of adapting their business model to an online-only format.Mayamada's latest Kickstarer for 'Serious - Through the Fog' is live until 5 October and can be found HERE. And check out their Story x Story podcast.Follow us on Twitter @TFCAALike us on FacebookVisit our...2020-09-1835 minAce Comicals096: "Wolverine - Weapon X"In this episode, Greg and Rahul are joined by special guests Nigel and Tazziii of the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast to discuss the incredible and essential WEAPON X comic. This story was originally serialised in the Marvel Comics Presents anthology book issues #72-84. it was part of Marvel presents vol 1 that ran for 175 issues between 1988-1995 biweekly. This book is the best there is at what it does, but what it does best isn't very nice... We examine the brutal and traumatic origin of Wolverine's adamantium skeleton and his savage forging in the fires of the mysterious Weapon...2020-09-161h 56Ace Comicals088: "Batman: The Long Halloween"In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guests Nigel and Tazziii of the Mayamada Story X Story Podcast to discuss BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN. Diving into the seminal 13 issue limited series this discussion centres on it's influence and impact on subsequent Batman stories especially Christopher Nolan's The Dark knight and It's influence as part of the overall Batman mythos.
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If you like...2020-05-201h 39Geek To Me Radio130-Susan Eisenberg on 'Justice League VS The Fatal Five' and Nigel Twumasi on 'Hot Lunch'Today we speak with Nigel Twumasi all about his latest Kickstarter project for his Manga project "Hot Lunch"! We then visit with Susan Eisenberg and discuss her work on the latest WB animated film - 'Justice League VS The Fatal Five'!
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Twit...2019-03-2743 minGeek To Me Radio95-Gabrielle Dennis on 'Luke Cage', Danielle DeNicola on Cosply, and Nigel Twumasi on 'Hot Lunch'We are joined by Mayamada co-founder Nigel Twumasi discussing his new Kickstarter for the Manga project "Hot Lunch". Then, Gabrielle Dennis talks with us about joining the cast of 'Luke Cage' for the upcoming 2nd season! Finally, professional cosplayer Danielle DeNicola calls in to talk about all things cosplay!
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Faceb...2018-06-2143 minTime for Cakes and AleEpisode 18 - Small Press Day specialWe're celebrating Small Press Day on 8 July by interviewing the people behind some of our favourite small press publishers. We spoke with Mark Toner, co-founder and art director of Shoreline of Infinity about running a genre magazine and putting on live sci-fi cabaret events. We met up with Ian Whates, founder and editor at NewCon Press to talk about how he went from publishing a single anthology to building a small press that plays a vital role in giving a voice to new talent. And we chatted with Nigel Twumasi, co-founder of British Manga brand Mayamada to hear how...2017-07-081h 11
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP40: Mayamada Co-Founder Nigel Twumasi—Entrepreneurial Learning LessonsIn episode 40 of Breaking Walls we sit down with UK-based Entrepreneur, Writer, and Creative Nigel Twumasi about his and his partner Lao’s experience creating and growing the anime-inspired comic book and clothing company Mayamada as well as the inspiration behind Mayamada’s #BeCreative2016 campaign.
Highlights
• Mayamada’s origins. How did two engineering students become comic book writers?
• How Nigel’s engineering background has helped him transition into a new creative field
• The importance of failure and having a good plan. Why patience is also so key
• Nigel’s different experiences with Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Patreon
• Samurai Chef: The origins behind this characte...2016-09-091h 00
The Comic Book Podcast | Talking ComicsSamurai Chef Creator InterviewStephanie talks to Nigel Twumasi of Mayamada, the company behind the Samurai Chef Kickstarter. Nigel talks about Mayamada, how the idea came into existence, what the book is all about and more so make sure to take a listen.
You can find out more about Mayamada by visiting their web site here. On their Twitter, Facebook or other social media outlets, all of which can be found on the site.
If you want to check out the Samurai Chef Kickstarter, you can do so by clicking here.2014-07-2913 min