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EP16: “Creativity is what we owe Humanity” – Nkata with Ibe Ananaba

In this episode of Nkata Podcast: Art & Processes, host Emeka Okereke engages in a compelling conversation with Nigerian painter, designer, and multimedia artist Ibe Ananaba. A lifelong explorer of visual storytelling, Ananaba’s journey is one of relentless curiosity—one that traverses the bustling city of Aba, where he grew up, the creative crucible of Lagos,…

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EP23: On Following The Intangible – with Genevieve White

In this episode, we journey with Genevieve White, a seasoned artist and performer, as she shares her path from her multicultural roots in Canada to the vibrant art scene of New York City—recorded in the tranquil atmosphere of Berlin’s Grunewald Forest as a conversation with host and transdisciplinary artist Emeka Okereke. Genevieve’s story reveals the…

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EP22: “Pleasures in the confusions of boundaries”: Transdisciplinary Artistic Practices and Pedagogy – with Lukas Feireiss

In this episode of Dots of Thoughts, Emeka Okereke engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Berlin-based artist, producer, and scholar Lukas Freireiss. Renowned for his transdisciplinary approach, Lukas shares his practice of working in a “collage-like manner” that unites artists and cultural producers from diverse fields, transcending conventional boundaries. Lukas introduces Crossroads, his Berlin-based project,…

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EP15: “The garment of the present is always stitched by cloths and threads from a variety of elsewheres” – Nkata with John Akomfrah

In this thought-provoking episode, host Emeka Okereke sits down with the visionary Ghanaian-born British artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah. Akomfrah is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art and film, where his work poignantly explores themes of memory, post-colonialism, and the lived experiences of migrant diasporas across the globe. The conversation delves into Akomfrah’s…

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EP21: Dilemma of a New Age: Black Fathers, Resilence, Raising a Child in Berlin – with Alain Missala

Can the simple act of daily gratitude empower and transform your life? In this episode of Dots of Thoughts Podcast, recorded on-site at the Neue Berliner Kunstverein, host Emeka Okereke and guest, Alain Missala, explore the vibrant multicultural landscape of contemporary Berlin.

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EP20: How Can Photography Shape Political Discourse in the 21st Century? – with Jane Tormey

In this episode, I discuss the book, “Photography and Political Aesthetics” with the author, art critic and professor, Jane Tormey. Our enlightening conversation traverses the landscape where artistry intersects with political fervour, dissecting how photographs can sway social movements and mould public opinion. We navigate the evolution of politically motivated photography, from its historical roots…

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EP19: Polyrhythmic Weavings Across Countries, Continents, and Time – with Batila

This episode takes you on an auditory pilgrimage with the Berlin-based, musician, Batila,  weaving the essence of his Congolese and Angolan heritage into a rich narrative that dances between the notes of his latest album, “Tatamana.” As Batila unpacks his life’s journey from Germany to the cultural depths of his upbringing, we discover how a…

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EP18: Rooftop Encounters, and “Living Tangier.” – with Abdelmajid Hannoum

During a three-week residency in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and colleague, anthropologist Mathangi Krishnamurthy, and I, Emeka Okereke, had the privilege of meeting Abdelmajid Hannoum, whose book “Living Tangier” served as a springboard for our research and thought processes during our residency in the city, organized and supported by The Minority Globe. In this episode…

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EP17: Confronting Germany’s past through colonial relics of the Prussian Palaces – with Carolin Alff

This episode was inspired by my participation in the exhibition “Prussian Palaces. Colonial Histories”, taking place at the Schloss Charlottenburg Berlin. My guest, Carolin Alff, one of the exhibition’s curators, guides us through the thoughts that inform the exhibition’s making. We discuss the mystery of two statues, their damaged state, a testament to the inaccessible…

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EP16: Exploring Existential Complexity: A Dive into ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ with You Kim.

If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the labyrinth of existence or pondering the multiverse and the many layers of our identity, my recent chat with the talented filmmaker and fashion model You Kim is sure to resonate with you. We venture into a reflective analysis of the film, Everything Everywhere All At Once –…

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