Skika Uncover

The Diasporan Filmaker - Chantelle Kaaria

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.

The Creative Odyssey - industry guru Mugambi Nthiga

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.

The Sustainability Mavericks - NAD founders Jay (Junior Orina) and Trevor Randi

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.

The Storyteller

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.

The Classic Pair - Chamber Music Kenya Founders Ken Mwiti and Rhoni Manji

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.

The Dropout Artist

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.

The Nomadic Musician

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.

The Healing Songstress - Singer-songwriter Lisa Oduor-Noah

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.

The Acting Actuary

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.