In S 1 :E7, I start to unpack my definition of "success" as I continue telling the story of my unfolding decolonising journey. You might find the following links useful:TranscriptAnnotated TranscriptTo BeFelene Cayetanod’bi. young anita afrikasubmissions for letters to myselfBuki HannawayShakaraSpeaksGotKushTVPatreon Community (dive deeper)

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Do you celebrate the festive season in December of the Gregorian Calendar? Here's what I get up to as a decolonising 21st Century African; and here's how I am adapting my creative flow (including this podcast) to fit my new way of being. That's what this short and sweet storytelling session is all about.In terms of housekeeping, let's catch up again via podcast on Friday 8 January 2021. If that's too far away for you, we're on Patreon and social media with all the deeper insights and memes. All you need to do is follow this link: www.linktr.ee/sistazai Thanks so much for coming along for this journey. I look forward to going deeper with you all and much further in 2021!

So, I Lied About Your Present ... So What Happened Was ...

Fuelled by eclipse season insomnia and summer solstice excitement, the storytelling in episode five relays the experience of a search for self that meanders between individuality and the collective.For podcast deep dives, join the Patreon family at www.linktr.ee.com/sistazai

That Company You Keep IS The Secret Sauce!

In Episode Four of Season One, your host and curator, Sista Zai Zanda delves deeper into the big question, "What Does It Mean To Be African In The 21st Century?" This time, we focus on the question "What Does Liberation Look Like, Taste Like, Feel Like?" She reads her response to the prompt and plays you a Hip Hop that came through from family in Kampala Uganda from Dimitri & The Scarecrow, who is also considering the questions in focus. We wrap up with the fourth creative writing prompt.Connect With Sista Zai (Patreon and Socials): www.linktr.ee/sistazaiConnect With Dimitri & The Scarecrow: instagram.com/scarecrow_zw

Snatch Back Your Liberation

Hey my loves!It's time for a fresh episode. This third episode in our first series of "Life Seen Through A Sista's Eye Podcast" continues to as the critical question "What Does It Mean To Be African In The 21st Century?" In this episode, we look at what specific actions I take in order to make my vision of a 21st Century African a reality. As you listen to me wax lyrical and poetic, I hope you are inspired to journal along, using the weekly prompts to write your own story in your own words and on your own terms. What's my story about this week? Well, I'll share my own journal entry and give you a beautiful story about my grandfather's vision and how he took action to fulfil his purpose, leaving behind an incredible legacy.For all the sneak peeks and behind the scenes insights, become a member of the Patreon family, join the Instagram and listen to the podcast playlist. All links from linker.ee/sistazaiNext week's writing/collage/drawing prompt is one word: "liberation". Tune in to hear the first of an unfolding series of interviews with guests who join me in conversation about 21st Century African identity.

I Am A Product Of My Grandfather's Vision: Where Am I Taking It Next?

In this second episode of the first series, Sista Zai reads excerpts from her own Letter To Herself, her personal response to last week's letter writing prompt, "What Does It Mean To Be African In The 21st Century?". She then performs a poem,and gives you the next "Letter To Myself" writing prompt.For more guidance on the Letter To Myself writing activity, you can join the Instagram account @eyeofthesista.For more in-depth discussions about these podcasts, access to Sista Zai's letters in full and the live monthly podcast recording sessions where you can ask questions of Sista Zai and featured guests or watch the video replays, do join the Patreon community - patreon.com/sistazai.

Another Collective Visualisation: What Do I Need To Do To Realise My Vision?

My loves,In this first episode of season 1, I start with the critical question which lead me to a career as a storyteller after I graduated from law school. Namely, "what does it mean to be African in the 21st century?" I also give you an idea of how we can collectively make this podcast an interactive and visionary storytelling space. Note, I used the word, "collectively". If you're keen to do the work with me as the series unfolds, you'll love the mixtape I created for inspiration and you're also welcome to join the Patreon community. Here is the link for access to both (and some other treats): www.linktr.ee/sistazai. Catch you next week for episode 2 in this first series of Life Seen Through A Sista's Eye Podcast! Thanks for keeping me company.Much love,Sista Zai

A Collective Visualisation: What Does It Mean To Be "African" In The 21st Century?

Host and founder of Afro-literary performance platforms, Sista Zai calls up the legendary Mad Professor for some advice. He shares stories about his own experience of establishing and operating Ariwa Studios, London's longest running Black-owned recording studio. Ariwa just turned 40 years old and it has not always been the easiest journey but it has worked out. Listen in for some stellar insights. As a special treat for the listeners and fans, Mad Professor sent through pre-lease tracks from his upcoming annual Mad Professor/Ariwa Riddim Series, due for release on 31 January 2020. A special shout out to Sisters Akousmatica and Monah Arts Centre in Tasmania who commissioned this pilot episode as part of their pop up community radio station in Tasmania during December 2019. 

Pilot Episode: Mad Professor In Focus

"Life Seen Through A Sista’s Eye" is my audio memoir of my journey from law school graduate to storyteller, educator and curator of Australia’s first and leading pop-up matinee of afro-literary events, "The Pan Afrikan Poets Cafe" and "Afrikan High Tea". I interview creative Black-preneurs for insights, tips and advice on how to operate a creative business, discuss creative process with Afro-creatives from all over the world and showcase performances recorded live at the matinee events. Listen in and celebrate Africa’s rich literary legacy and diverse storytelling traditions while showing love and respect to First Nations on whose lands I create these live events and this podcast.

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