Not Just Nollywood

Episode 14 Welcome to Part 2 of this amazing interview with multi-talented Blitz the Ambassador. Award winning Visual Artist, Hip-hop artist, and Filmmaker. Blitz continues with knowledge transfer as he elaborates on his journey as a filmmaker, his support system and the intricacies of how he made the film "Burial of Kodjo". He talks about how Ava Duvernay supported him and his future filmmaking endeavors. Listen, laugh and learn as this citizen of the world who hails from  Ghana spreads the knowledge of "being intentional" as artists and staying true to ones self.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms.

Episode 13 Welcome to Part 1 of an amazing interview with multi-talented Blitz the Ambassador. Award winning Visual Artist, Hip-hop artist, and Filmmaker, Blitz takes us on his journey of growing up in the northern part of Ghana, to getting his film The Burial of Kojo on Netflix. Blitz the wordsmith was in full force and almost every other sentence from him is a moment to learn. Our Ghana brother is definitely on a journey to bring Africa to the world and we are here for that! Sit back, listen, laugh and learn! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms.  

Award-winning Jazz artist  Somi (Kabasomi Kakoma ) whose album Petite Afrique won Outstanding Jazz Album at the 49th NAACP Image Awards in 2018 graces us with her presence on the 12th episode  of Not just Nollywood. A TED Senior Fellow, vocalist &, songwriter, Somi takes us from her childhood in a small town in Illinois to her  being mentored by Hugh Masekela and writing an original jazz play called “Dreaming Zenzile” about legendary South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba where she makes her debut as an actress. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms       

Episode 11 Happy New Year! Happy New Episode! With 2020vision we welcome you to the 1st episode of a new decade with Pris & Moji bringing you something slightly different. We will be chatting with a Superfan, one of our listeners who keeps up with our episodes, gives us in-depth feedback and shares with her friends too. Meet Kemi Jolaoso, , Mother, Graphic Designer, Wife, Art lover...and a Superfan! She shares her views on the latest content out of Nollywood and beyond. Enjoy! Interested on being on an Ep? Email us! You're guaranteed to have fun! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms 

Episode 10 Pris & Moji are back with a true Boss Lady, Chichi Nwoko who conducted this interview packing for a trip the next day whilst catering to her kids! As the Executive Producer of Hey, What’s On , a New York-Lagos based Production company, her portfolio of work includes The Nigerian version of ‘Kids Say The Dardnest Things, Nigerian Idol and the Nollywood feature film Road to Yesterday  starring Genevieve Nnaji , which won her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards. She also produced Lionheart, the first Netflix original film from Nigeria. Tune in to hear about the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Lionheart from being considered for an Oscar which almost broke the internet. Lots to listen to!  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms 

Episode 9 Part 2 of the conversation with Afrobeats pioneer eLDee the don. In this episode Pris is still doing her darndest to get eLDee to come out of retirement from the music industry. You don't want to miss this.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms 

Episode 8 Pris and Moji are back and this time catch up with one of the pioneer's of Afrobeats - eLDee The Don. Whilst most of us in our teens were still chasing our tails, eLDee was involved in creating a new genre of music, performing live shows around university campuses in Nigeria and even set up a record label. eLDee gives us some personal insight into his journey from being a well known Nigerian rapper to now being an IT entrepreneur. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms   

Episode 7 Pris and Moji delve into the world of Film Festivals, their benefits and their own personal experiences of attending festivals like Sundance, Tribeca and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). We catch up with Tosin Coker, the Director of Lara and the Beat starring  Afrobeat diva Seyi Shay, as he attends the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) in LA with writer John-Arthur Ingram. Lara and the Beat won the Programmers award for Best Feature Narrative at PAFF and also stars Nigerian rapper Vector. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms     

Episode 6  Nneka Isaac-Moses one half of Goge Africa, a pan-African culture and travel program she co-anchors with her husband, Metche Isaac Moses, talks to us about their journey across Africa documenting the rich cultural heritage of the people that occupy the vast continent. Goge, which is a string instrument found all across Africa, symbolizes how this show celebrates Africa in all its beauty, creativity and splendor. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms   

Episode 5 From studying Geology to being one of Nollywood's leading men, Robert O. Peters, shares with Pris & Moji his journey of pursuing his dream of becoming a Film Director/Cinematographer and now being one of the most sought after Nigerian filmmakers living in the US. He has successfully bridged the gap between Nollywood and Black Hollywood with his block buster films such as 30 days in Atlanta featuring heavyweights from both sides of the “woods” [Vivica Fiox, Lyn Whitfield, Ramsey Nouah, Richard Mofe Damijo  (RMD) ] If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms   

Episode 4 Pris & Moji discuss the African Time phenomena as it relates to shows that feature African artists. Case study: Seun Kuti  in Atlanta, February 2019. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms   

Episode 3 Not just Nollywood chat with two prominent people of African descent in the Animation Industry. From Trinidad and Nigeria respectively, Camille Selvon Abrahams and Niyi Akinmolayan are breaking down barriers and creating content that reflects their respective regions. To their credit, Niyi runs the largest animation studio in Lagos, Nigeria whilst Camille founded the Animation Department at the University of Trinidad & Tobago and the Animae Caribe Animation and New Media Festival. Listen to hear more from these phenomenal two. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms       

Episode 2 In their fun and informative manner, Pris and Moji discuss the popularity of Afrobeats in the USA and its genesis in Nigeria. The discussion ranges from trailblazers in the industry with the likes of eLDee the don, Idris Abdul Kareem, JJC, and the high visibility of women in the industry with Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Niniola, Teni the entertainer, Seyi Shay being some of best selling artist's to collaborating with international acts like Drake & Wizkid, Techno & Ciara, to name a few.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms     

Episode 1 Pris and Moji introduce themselves in the pilot episode of Not just Nollywood and delve into its magical history. You want to have an idea of how the Nollywood industry got started? Have you seen the blockbuster film Wedding Party 2? Do you even know what Nollywood is? Tune in and hear what they have to say.   If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and subscribe to Not just Nollywood wherever you listen to podcasts. Contact us notjustnollywood@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms