Skika Uncover
Skika Uncover tells the stories of African creatives who are pursuing creative careers despite the challenges faced in creative industries across Africa. In these conversations we uncover the truths and the lies associated with building creative careers and creating impact through art. Join us in season 1 as we uncover the stories on Kenyan creatives in music, theatre, film, fashion and the visual arts.
Episodes
Friday Dec 22, 2023
The Diasporan Filmaker - Chantelle Kaaria
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
In this episode Chantelle tells the tale of finding her identity as an African Artist living abroad. Join us as we explore her journey to accepting her complex identity and becoming an impact storyteller.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
The Creative Odyssey - industry guru Mugambi Nthiga
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode Mugambi walks us through his creative journey from playing the little drummer boy on a school stage to creating some of the most monumental pieces of cultural art in Kenya. Join us as we learn from one of the industry gurus as he unpacks the practicalities of building a creative career and what it takes to make art that takes a bold stand.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
The Sustainability Mavericks - NAD founders Jay (Junior Orina) and Trevor Randi
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode we get to know the Nairobi Apparel District founders Jay and Trevor. Join us as we explore the practices and ethics that drive their brand and how they became a go to for Nairobi’s fashion trend setters.
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
The Storyteller
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
In this episode we get to know Bryan Adagala, a filmmaker who is walking evidence of teamwork makes the dream work. Join us as he narrates his journey from having no camera and four roommates to running his own production company in an evolving film industry.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The Classic Pair - Chamber Music Kenya Founders Ken Mwiti and Rhoni Manji
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In this episode we explore the journey of the formation of Chamber Music Kenya. Join us as two friends tell the tale of falling in love with classical music to the extent that they wanted to create spaces for others to fall in love with it.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
The Dropout Artist
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In this episode we follow the journey of the pioneer visual artist Lindsay aka Ah this. Join us as she tells the story of finding success as an entrepreneurial artist after dropping out of university not once but twice, disrupting the narrative that formal education is the way to success.
Friday Nov 03, 2023
The Nomadic Musician
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Join us in episode 3 as we follow Ainé’s journey to becoming the kind of musician that plays 13 instruments. Witness how his multicultural upbringing informed the musician that he is and the way other musicians (including Sauti Sol, Nviiri, Fena Gitu, and King Kaka) grew to trust him with their art.
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
The Healing Songstress - Singer-songwriter Lisa Oduor-Noah
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
In the second episode of Skika Uncover, we explore the journey of singer song-writer Lisa Oduor-Noah from early childhood to global stages. Join us as she uncovers the stories that empower her as an agent of healing in a world in need of restoration of hope, love and joy.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The Acting Actuary
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In this episode we discuss Skika’s origin story and our CEO’s journey with creativity. We unpack the failures that motivated her, the things that drive her and the industry Skika hopes to contribute towards as a business.