Honestly Tho Podcast
Honestly Tho…is here to encourage thought provoking conversations of substance while keeping it raw, real, and risqué. The host Zina, keeps it light hearted while having conversations of depth relating to relationships, spirituality, parenting, and bridging the gap between black men and women.
Honestly Tho Podcast
This Is What Autonomy Really Looks Like Ft. Oya Noire
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What does it really mean to have autonomy as a Black, queer artist in an industry that rewards conformity?
This week, I’m joined by musician Oya Noire for a raw and honest conversation about building a creative life on your own terms—even when the system pushes you to perform, produce, and shrink yourself to fit in. We unpack the tension between identity, ambition, and survival, and what it takes to stay rooted in authenticity while navigating visibility, pressure, and growth.
We talk about:
The moment she realized her voice had power—and that music was her path
How love, heartbreak, and real-life experiences shape her sound
What performing at SXSW revealed about the industry
Why she stepped away from music—and what that break taught her
What creative autonomy actually looks like for her
If you’ve ever felt torn between being fully yourself and “making it,” this conversation is for you.
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