by Lupita Nyong’o
<p>Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years? <br><br>Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy, intimate and joyous – that she wants to hear.<br><br>Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind. <br><br>Production by Snap Studios at KQED, ad sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.</p>
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December 17, 2024
Actress Lupita Nyong'o joins Trevor Noah and Christiana Mbakwe Medina on What Now? to discuss her inspiring stance on identity and the vibrant tales from the African diaspora.
November 14, 2024
<p dir="ltr"><em>Your body is your smoke detector.</em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">STORIES</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>“It’s in His Kiss”:</strong> 18-year-old Lupita falls for Juan, a handsome family friend. Just when she thinks he couldn’t be more perfect, they share their first kiss.</p> <p dir="ltr">Original score by <a href="https://linktr.ee/nkariuki_">Nyokabi Kariũki</a>, with additional production from <a href="https://www.clayxavier.games/">Clay Xavier</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mistaalu/">MR LU*</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>“Love and Marriage”:</strong> When Sirry graduates from college in Buea, Cameroon, all eyes are on her. Why is she still single? To deflect attention, she decides to take extreme measures.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>This story references violence and oppression of people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Please take care while listening.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Many thanks to <a href="https://sirryalang.com/">Sirry Alang</a> for sharing her story with Mind Your Own.</p> <p dir="ltr">Produced by <a href="https://www.davidexume.com/">David Exumé</a> with Sirry Alang. Original score by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iiPUUTrbJ4ObYjWgYoXfD?si=KT9oTLHhRjOXwrTeD65PKg&nd=1">Niecy Blues</a>. Additional music and production from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/araalexan/">Lauryn Newson</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA <a href="https://linktr.ee/sandundu">Sandu Ndu</a> x <a href="https://www.peachcurls.com/">Peachcurls</a> ft. <a href="https://www.ehiorobo.us/music">Ehiorobo</a>. This episode also featured the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gCdWD7dRR4">I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept</a> by Somadina.</p> <p dir="ltr">Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich<br>Managing Editor: Regina Bediako<br>Director of Production: Marisa Dodge<br>Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi<br>Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu<br>Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche<br>Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman<br>Engineering: Miles Lassi<br>Operations Manager: Florene Wiley<br>Story Consultant: John Fecile<br>Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh<br>Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole<br>Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and <a href="https://afripods.africa/">Afripods</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Episode transcripts can be found here.</p> <p dir="ltr">Mind Your Own<em> is a production of </em><a href="https://www.kqed.org/"><em>KQED</em></a><em>’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by </em><a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/"><em>Lemonada Media</em></a><em>. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. </em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Snap Studios is home to the </em><a href="https://snapjudgment.org/"><em>Snap Judgment</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://spookedpodcast.org/"><em>Spooked</em></a><em> podcasts.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
November 7, 2024
<p dir="ltr"><em>No one rules forever on the throne of time.</em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">STORIES</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>“The Black Ties”:</strong> In high school, Lupita pushes back against an archaic rule with a secret weapon.</p> <p dir="ltr">Original score by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/39U0kxznGu0lvDrwznXQAt?si=OP7VIdfoSnqWCUWjp7oS1g&nd=1">Cheflee</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>“The Holy Holies”:</strong> Odinaka departs Atlanta for boarding school in Nigeria, where he clashes with the upperclassmen. Enter divine intervention in the form of “The Catholic Executives.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/odinaka/">Odinaka Ezeokoli</a> for sharing your story, and <a href="https://linktr.ee/cyborgstuti">Stuti Sharma</a> for joining him in the studio!</p> <p dir="ltr">Written by Odinaka Ezeokoli and produced by <a href="https://www.jawnfuhseal.com/">John Fecile</a>. Original score by <a href="https://lnk.to/BlissStation">Ehiorobo</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA <a href="https://linktr.ee/sandundu">Sandu Ndu</a> x <a href="https://www.peachcurls.com/">Peachcurls</a> ft. <a href="https://www.ehiorobo.us/music">Ehiorobo</a>. This episode also featured the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBDrBAEVoho">Blessed</a> by Kiddo CSA ft. BlaqBonez.</p> <p dir="ltr">Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich<br>Managing Editor: Regina Bediako<br>Director of Production: Marisa Dodge<br>Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi<br>Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu<br>Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche<br>Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman<br>Engineering: Miles Lassi<br>Operations Manager: Florene Wiley<br>Story Consultant: John Fecile<br>Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh<br>Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole<br>Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and <a href="https://afripods.africa/">Afripods</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Episode transcripts can be found here.</p> <p dir="ltr">Mind Your Own<em> is a production of </em><a href="https://www.kqed.org/"><em>KQED</em></a><em>’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by </em><a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/"><em>Lemonada Media</em></a><em>. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. <br><br></em><em>Snap Studios is home to the </em><a href="https://snapjudgment.org/"><em>Snap Judgment</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://spookedpodcast.org/"><em>Spooked</em></a><em> podcasts.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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