Season 5 Episode 5 - Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence ft. Chiké Okonkwo

Join us in Season 5, Episode 5 of "The BIG We Podcast," where we dive deep into the realms of cultural identity, the impact of African-American culture globally, and the power of storytelling in activism 🗣️🌐. In this enriching episode, Anasa and Chike share their personal journeys and insights on a range of topics including the role of art in connecting diverse black experiences, the  significance of Kehinde Wiley's work, and the vision behind the Mansa streaming platform 🎨🖌️. Key Topics Covered: Personal Reflections on Black and Female Identity 👤🎉 Kehinde Wiley's Art: Exploring Black Identities in European Styles 🖼️🌍 The Journey from the UK to New York: A Story of an Actor, Artist, and Activist 🗽🎭 Mansa Streaming Platform: Showcasing Global Black Culture 📺🌍 Building Generational Wealth and Community in the Black Diaspora 💰🤝 Top 5 Takeaways: Empowerment through Cultural Identity: The importance of recognizing and celebrating one's cultural identity, particularly in the context of being black 💪🏾🌱. Impact of African-American Culture: Understanding the global influence and resilience of African-American culture in art, music, and fashion 🎵🌍👗. Storytelling as Activism: How storytelling plays a crucial role in activism and shaping identity and experiences 📚✊🏾. Mansa Streaming Platform: The role of Mansa in promoting and benefiting black artists and their contributions to culture and art 🖥️🎨. Interconnectedness of Black Experiences: Emphasizing the need to bridge African culture with the African diaspora in the Americas and the shared commitment to collective wealth and abundance 🌉🤲🏾. Join us for an insightful discussion that delves into these significant themes and more. Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and conversations that matter. We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀 Our Mission: We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖 What We Do: We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟 🌐 Connect With The Big We: Join the movement! Like, comment, share, and SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on our inspiring content! Let's create a world where creativity and joy flourish for all! 🌍💫💬 Download Mania Streaming Platform Here: https://www.mansa.com 💻 Connect With The Big We: https://linktr.ee/thebigwe 📞 Phone Number: 901.676.7372 🔗 Connect with Anas Troutamn: https://linktr.ee/anasatroutman 🎙️ Podcast Production and Studio: Eunices Studios Discover more at: https://linktr.ee/kelwoods 🔥🎧 Join the movement now! Let's create a world filled with creativity, joy, and abundance for all! 🌍💫🚀 Music: The PRVLG “Back And Forwards”