The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast
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On the podcast I chat with diverse guests from all backgrounds, and they talk about their lived experiences & stories, and share the words, quotes or sayings that have shaped their mindsets. With all the stories that are shared, there is also the underlying theme of mental health and wellbeing, and in many instances, also discussing heritage, culture and their own unique individual outlook to life
Also, despite the serious tone of certain issues and themes discussed, a light-hearted approach is also injected into the conversations which also displays the resilience of the guests and their humour, despite the circumstance.
I hope you find the conversations educational and enriching to your wellbeing.
Keep Rising & Thriving, Aṣẹ!
Executive producer: Ashanti Omkar
The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast
Episode #174 with Eposi Litombo Litumbe
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On today's episode I'm in conversation with Eposi Litombo Litumbe and talking about her upcoming hand painted graphic novel 'Serpents in the Sand', which is part of her 'Songs of the Sahara' project that is inspired by the historical legend of Sundiata Keita of Mali, and showcasing the history from Western regions in Africa through a fictional historical narrative.
Eposi discusses the genesis behind the project including her team; her immense love for storytelling and what she believes the challenges are when sharing stories from Africa. Eposi also shares her knowledge about the kingdoms of the time including the Wagadou (Ghana) empire; We talk about cultural wealth and literacy from Africa, the importance of oral storytellers and the damages and impact of colonialism to the art form.
Eposi also shares with us her heritage, lived experiences, and of course, words that have continually shaped her.
'SERPENT IN THE SAND' is the first of a series of GRAPHIC NOVELS that are part of the 'SONGS OF THE SAHARA' Project. Please support it by signing up and pre-ordering copies at Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/songsofthesahara/songs-of-the-sahara
Thanks for listening to the episode. I'd like to thank my guest for their time, insight and being a great sport!
I would also like to thank my producer, Ashanti Omkar, for all her hard work.
If you'd like to be a guest, drop me a line at theswingingpalmtree@gmail.com.
Keep Rising & Thriving. Aṣẹ!