Indigo Tongues: An exciting new interview series featuring trailblazers from Africa and the diaspora.
Indigo Tongues is an interview series that brings the inspiring voices of dynamic people from Africa and the diaspora onto one global platform. These trailblazers have been recognized in their respective countries for contributing significantly in the development of their area of expertise.
Indigo Tongues aim is to put a face to these voices, explore their countries with them and get a peek into what it takes to make it happen in the “developing world”.
The first segment of Indigo Tongues – Women in Media – features 6 episodes where we meet women in the media industries from Nigeria, Kenya, Jamaica, Sierra Leone and Guadeloupe.
Indigo Tongues features Tope Oshin Indigo Tongues catches up with one the most prolific filmmakers in the Nigerian Film industry, Tope Oshin in Lagos whilst on the set of shooting an episode of the soap Forbidden. Tope Oshin is a multiple award winning filmmaker known for producing and directing TV & Film content. Her credits […]
Indigo Tongues Special: Featuring Professor Uche Azikiwe and Chief Opral Benson Indigo Tongues catches up with Professor Uche Azikiwe, wife of the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first President of Nigeria, and Chief Opral Benson, 1st lady of Fashion of Lagos and wife of the late T.O.S Benson, Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Culture in
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Indigo Tongues features Lydia Forson Indigo Tongues catches up with Ghanaian screen Diva, Lydia Forson in Accra where we chat about her work and get a glimpse into her personal side. Lydia Forson, voted as one of the 100 most influential Ghanaian personalities is a multi-award winning actress. She has worked in Film, TV &
Indigo Tongues features Julie Dash the first African American woman to have her film, released in US theaters. We catch up with Ms Dash in Manhattan during the 25th anniversary tour of this historical film. Julie Dash is a Film Director, writer, producer and author. Her filmography spans over four decades of working in Film
Indigo Tongues features King Sunny Ade The King of Jùjú Music from Nigeria, King Sunny Ade meets up with Indigo Tongues in NY during his 50th anniversary and 70th birthday celebration tour. King Sunny Adé (KSA), is one of Nigeria’s leading musicians whose career spans over 50 years. Born in Osogbo to a royal family
Indigo Tongues features Joke Silva Indigo Tongues catches up with Veteran Award-winning Nollywood Actress Joke Silva, in Lagos, Nigeria. Ms Silva gives us an in-depth look into her career, life and views on social issues. Ms. Silva’s career spans over three decades in the Nigerian entertainment industry. After attending the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic
Indigo Tongues features Tosin “Ayanbinrin” Olakanye popularly known as Ayanbinrin, an award winning Talking Drum player from Nigeria, she is one of the only women playing the talking drum on the international scene. Indigo Tongues meets up with Ayanbinrin in New York to learn more about her TradHipTional music. Tosin “Ayanbinrin” Olakanye, drummer, dancer, singer
Indigo Tongues features Mahen Bonetti originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa, is the Founder of The African Film Festival inc., producers of the New York African Film Festival, one of the largest film festivals dedicated to celebrating African cinema in the U.S. Mahen grew up during an era of Africa that was inspirational and empowering,
Indigo Tongues features Adepero Oduye who recently played the riveting role of Eliza, along side Chiwetel Ejifor, Brad Pitt and Lupita Nyong’o in the Oscar winning film 12 Years a Slave met up with Indigo Tongues for an exhilarating interview. Adepero Oduye, is one of the outstanding breakthrough actresses of the last decade. Her career
Indigo Tongues features Mariette Monpierre. Award winning filmmaker Mariette Monpierre, the first woman to shoot a feature length film on the island of Guadeloupe, meets up with Indigo Tongues to discuss filmmaking life and much more. Mariette Monpierre, started her career as a TV Commercial Producer with the award winning advertising agency BBDO, New
Indigo Tongues features Wanuri Kahiu Award winning Kenyan Filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu catches up with Indigo Tongues in Nairobi for a candid interview about working and living life as a filmmaker. Wanuri Kahiu is a young filmmaker who has already made strides in the film world both internationally and in her home country of Kenya. After
Indigo Tongues features Funmi Iyanda Funmi Iyanda, Nigerias’ foremost TV Host and internationally recognized award-wining broadcaster, blogger and journalist, sits down with Indigo Tongues for an honest, lively chat about her life as a popular media personality. In 2011, Ms Iyanda was named one of Forbes 20 youngest Power Women in Africa. She created
Indigo Tongues features Leonie Forbes described as Jamaica’s First Lady of Theater and Film speaks with Indigo Tongues about her life long passion of working in Theater, Film and TV. This excellent quote describes Ms Forbes and her work. “Indeed, Leonie Forbes has been the quintessential trailblazer, the little girl from the country who has