Ohnahji U Radio

ONJU Saturdays - July 1, 2023 - 100th Episode Celebration Join hosts Ohnahji B., EyeSeeThru, and BOSS 2.0 as they commemorate the 100th episode of ONJU Saturdays, reflecting on their journey in Web3 education and community building over the past two years. The discussion dives into the evolution of NFTs, emerging technologies, and the future of the ONJU community. EyeSeeThru shares insights on the potential of AI and no-code solutions, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and curiosity in this rapidly evolving space. BOSS 2.0 discusses the launch of the new on-chain Alphite Gazette, a visual newsletter showcasing the community's talents and knowledge. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of blockchain technology, data aggregation, and the changing landscape of creative ownership. Special guests, including Dr. Smart, JT, Kang Hussle, and other ONJU family members, share their experiences and perspectives on how the community has shaped their personal and professional growth. Tune in for an inspiring episode that celebrates the power of community, education, and innovation in the Web3 space while looking ahead to the exciting possibilities for the next 100 episodes and beyond.

In this episode of ONJU Saturdays, host Ohnahji B. and co-host EyeSeeThru discuss the latest news in finance and tech. Topics include the GameStop saga and Roaring Kitty's return, the impact of AI on creators and the exodus to AI-free platforms like Kara, and the ups and downs of the crypto market. The duo also brainstorms putting the traditional African savings system, Susu, on the blockchain. Join the conversation and learn with the ONJU community. Find out more at OhnahjiU.com!

This week on ONJU Saturdays, Ohnahji B. and EyeSeeThru tackle the wild world of memecoins, discussing the resurgence of celebrity coins and Iggy Azalea's unexpected success. The duo also dives into the recent Optimism retro-funding controversy and explores the future of blockchain technology. Finally, they engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the potential implications of affordable, functional household robots. Join the ONJU community for another enlightening episode filled with insights, laughter, and a touch of robot-induced paranoia.

In this week's episode of ONJU Saturdays, hosts Ohnahji B. and EyeSeeThru discuss the exciting developments happening in the tech and blockchain space. The hosts discuss the resurgence of builder enthusiasm, the potential of on-chain summer, and the innovative projects being developed by the home team creators. Ohnahji B shares his experiences with the latest AI tools, including GPT-4, and how they transform the creative process. The conversation touches on packaging one's talents and collaborating with others to bring ideas to life. The hosts also explore the challenges melanated artists face in the Web3 space and the need for creating inclusive and supportive communities. They emphasize the significance of building one's own tables and using emerging technologies to showcase and monetize creative work.

Join hosts Ohnahji B., EyeSeeThru, and BOSS 2.0 as they explore the latest developments in AI and its impact on the creative landscape. EyeSeeThru shares his experiences with various AI models, while BOSS 2.0 discusses her success in an AI-assisted t-shirt design contest and the potential for monetizing AI-generated art. The conversation covers the importance of understanding AI technology, navigating legal aspects, and leveraging collaboration to create unique works. The hosts encourage listeners to experiment with AI while staying true to their artistic vision and embracing opportunities for growth in this exciting new frontier.

This space is Part III of ⁠Ohnahji University’s⁠ Black History Month series, which explores the theme of “Infinite Ingenuity” and the artists and creators who use technology to advance their creative pursuits. For today's conversation on creativity, our guests are musician and video creator/editor Jamee Cornelia, who speaks on leveling your creativity. Artist and Author DR Smart drops an exclusive trailer for his new book and speaks on what motivates him to stay creative and share it with others. Check out Jamee's new social media website tailored for creatives at: ASDO.art Read DR's artist profile in The Alphite Gazette here.

This space is Part II of ⁠Ohnahji University’s⁠ Black History Month series, which explores the theme of “Infinite Ingenuity” and the artists and creators who use technology to advance their creative pursuits. Our guests are Black Dave, one of the most well-known creatives in the Web3 space. His anime rap and Black Dave tokens are the biggest inspirations for music artists and artist funding. Also joining is Afakasi, who, through his platform Da Barbershop, advocates for better mental health awareness for youth and the Black community.

This space is Part I of Ohnahji University’s Black History Month series, which explores the theme of “Infinite Ingenuity” and the artists and creators who use technology to advance their creative pursuits. Our guest is Raven Trammell of 50mm Collective, a photographer and content creator who uses various avenues to document the contributions of not only Web3 creatives but also everyday family members through his projects CULTURE SHIFT and The Legacy Project.

This ⁠space⁠ was live on 12/9/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by Ohnahji U Chancellor ⁠⁠Ohnahji B⁠⁠, and cohosted by Dean of Communications ⁠BOSS2.0⁠ and Dean of Business ⁠EyeSeeThru⁠. This week, we dive into social media strategies, protecting yourself from scams in Web3, and a mega checklist for taking your TikTok to the top! 🎓 Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ONJU Saturdays - December 9, 2023

This space was live on 11/18/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by the ONJU Dev and Co-founder ⁠Ohnahji B⁠, and cohosted by ONJU Deans EyeSeeThru & BOSS2.0. From gaming integrations with TikTok to Disney’s plans for digital collectibles, brands old and new are buying into web3 — and for good reason! 🎓 Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ONJU Saturdays - November 18, 2023

This space was live on 12/2/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by Ohnahji U Chancellor ⁠Ohnahji B⁠, and cohosted by Dean of Communications BOSS2.0 and Dean of Business EyeSeeThru.  The Ohnahji fam is back after Thanksgiving break, feeling the momentum in Web3 building despite some uncertainty around new projects. Hot topics include Web3 gaming and the inevitable tension between ideals and reality in crypto. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - December 2, 2023

This space was live on 11/11/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by the ONJU Dev and Co-founder ⁠Ohnahji B⁠, and cohosted by ONJU Deans EyeSeeThru & BOSS2.0. The ONJU fam debates complex pricing decisions and standing behind your vision when facing criticism for a listing such as 427 ETH. This involves analyzing markets and having confidence in their value. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - November 11, 2023

This space was live on 11/04/23 at 10 AM PST and hosted by the visionary behind Ohnahji U, ⁠Ohnahji B⁠, and cohosted by ONJU Deans EyeSeeThru & BOSS2.0. Big news abounds this week in the intersection of Black art and blockchain technology! The new Ohnahji U Merch Shop debuts, we catch up on the trial of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, and we think we hear the faint trampling of a stampede… Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode: ONJU Saturdays - November 4, 2023⁠ Rep The U with our brand new designs in the Ohnahji U Campus Shop! 🎓

This space was live on 10/28/23 at 10 AM PST and hosted by Chancellor ⁠Ohnahji B⁠, cohosted by EyeSeeThru & BOSS2.0. A court ruling between Yuga Labs and artist Ryder Ripps over Bored Ape Yacht Club IP has sparked NFT community discussion. Let's dive into the case and its implications. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode: ONJU Saturdays - October 28,2023

This space was live on 10/21/23 @ 10 am PST and hosted by ONJU Dev & Co-founder ⁠⁠Ohnahji B⁠⁠, with Deans BOSS2.0 and EyeSeeThru as co-hosts. This week, the Alphites discussed Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, the slow mainstream adoption of content creation for social platforms, and high-profile lawsuits rocking the crypto industry. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - October 21, 2023

This space took place live on 10/14/23 @ 10 AM PST and was hosted by Chancellor ⁠⁠Ohnahji B⁠⁠, with Dean of Communications BOSS2.0 and Dean of Technology EyeSeeThru. It’s another Saturday session with the Ohnahji fam discussing important topics in Web3. This week, some mess with the leading Web3 wallet, and two timely conversations — how Black businesses can find success in Web3, and new AI art tools like DALL-E and Midjourney. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - October 14, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 9/30/23 @ noon PST and was hosted by ⁠⁠Ohnahji B,⁠⁠ Chancellor of Ohnahji University, and co-hosted by Deans BOSS2.0 & EyeSeeThru. Our discussion revolved around how Web3 art and music increasingly integrate with the physical through displays and merchandise. We also explored how visual art and music relate to concepts of space, time, and history. It was a great convo! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - September 30, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 9/23/23 @ 12Noon PST and was hosted by ⁠⁠Ohnahji B,⁠⁠ co-founder of Ohnahji University, and co-hosted by Dean of Communications BOSS2.0 & Dean of Technology EyeSeeThru. This Saturday, the Ohnahji U fam came together to discuss moving the community forward through collaboration, properly compensating contributors, and defining success. Ohnahji B also gives us a rundown of the Y3K Innovation Summit from the previous weekend. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - September 23, 2023⁠

This space was live on 9/9/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by project Dev and co-founder Ohnahji B and co-hosted by BOSS2.0 and EyeSeeThru.The ONJU Saturday Twitter Space brought together Black technologists and creators to discuss collaborating and supporting innovation. Key topics included leveraging the diverse expertise in the ONJU community and the need to organize their efforts formally. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - September 9, 2023⁠

This space was live on 9/2/23 @ 10 am PST and hosted by Ohnahji U Chancellor ⁠Ohnahji B⁠ and ONJU Dean BOSS2.0. This week’s discussion highlighted the hometeam's enthusiasm for educating and elevating communities through emerging tech. We touch on building partnerships, leveraging tech tools for merchandising, and how community events can catalyze change. This is NOT an episode you wanna miss! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - September 2, 2023⁠

This space was live on 8/26/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by project Dev and co-founder ⁠Ohnahji B⁠, and co-hosted by Deans ⁠EyeSeeThru⁠ & ⁠BOSS2.0⁠. . We talk Sam Spratt's The Monument Game, progressive web apps, and social token platforms, highlighting innovations and risks like data privacy concerns. Overall, the conversation covered assessing new Web3 technologies, supporting artists, and believing in building a better future. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - August 26, 2023⁠

This space was live on 8/19/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B, and co-hosted by Deans EyeSeeThru & BOSS2.0. The crypto market dipped as Bitcoin ETF speculation was delayed, NFT prices dropped in the ongoing bear market, and the group discussed whether “bear market” was the right term or if this is the new normal. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ONJU Saturdays - August 19, 2023

This space was live on 8/05/23 at 10am PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B, and co-hosted by ONJU Dean of Communication BOSS2.0 and Dean EyeSeeThru. It’s the first week in August, and we’re back to cover the risks and rewards of this new X App, Ohnahji B diving into learning Front End development, and then a deep dive into creating AI art with the best in the business! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - August 5, 2023⁠

This space was live on 7/21/23 at 12n PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B, and co-hosted by ONJU Dean of Communication BOSS2.0 and Dean EyeSeeThru. After a break from Ohnahji U Saturdays for summer vacation, we are back to catch up with the Alphite Family and see what everyone has been up to! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - July 1, 2023

This space was live on 5/13/23 at 10 am PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B and co-hosted (albeit through nervous WiFi service) by BOSS2.0. We had the pleasure of hosting multidisciplinary artist Jah Reynolds and spoke to him about the power of community, his artistic inspirations, and his new project Helmet City! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - May 13, 2023⁠

This space was live on 5/6/23 at 12n PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B. We spent the space catching up on all the Web3 news, everything from sneakers to meme coin shenanigans to the impact of AI! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - May 6, 2023⁠

This space was live on 4/29/23 at 12n PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B, and co-hosted by ONJU Dean of Communication BOSS2.0 and Faculty JamStarX. Today’s space had a little bit of everything, like the party off campus after Finals — some Web3 convention talk in this corner, the wild s**tcoiners on the roof, Alphites on display on the dance floor, all washed down with the AI robot in the kitchen pouring up the drank in pink and gold cups! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - April 29, 2023⁠

This space was live on 4/27/23 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B and co-hosted by Dean of Communications BOSS2.0. This week, Ohnahji B is fighting allergies and BOSS is fighting to stay awake, but the past week has been a win for our ONJU spaces! After rocking great conversations with Andre Oshea, Jadyn Violet, and home team Developer Techno King, we’re back this week to discuss a few topics in the Web 3 space. 🎓 Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - April 22, 2023⁠

This space was live on 4/15/23 at 12n PST, hosted by project Dev & Co-Founder Ohnahji B, and co-hosted by ONJU Dean of Communication BOSS2.0 and Black NFT Art. Today's spotlight is Day One Ohnahji fam and Solana Developer @texaglo_techno, who we know on campus as Techno King. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - April 15, 2023⁠

This space was live on 4/9/23 @ 12n PST, hosted by Ohnahji University Chancellor Ohnahji B, and co-hosted by your Dean of Communication BOSS. We were very excited to host artist and animator Andre Oshea for this Ohnahji U; it’s been a while since we’ve had a special guest to talk about their Web3 and artistic endeavors — the conversation did not disappoint! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - April 8, 2023⁠

This space was live on 3/18/23 @ 12n PST and was hosted by project Dev & co-founder Ohnahji B, co-hosted by your Dean of Communication BOSS. This was a smaller space with the fam, but the conversation was just as rich! We covered inclusion & the Transgender Day of Visibility, the politicization of Web3, and the new algorithm changes coming to a Twitter timeline near you! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - April 1, 2023

This space was live on 3/25/23 @ 10 am PST and was hosted by project Dev & co-founder Ohnahji B, co-hosted by your Dean of Communication BOSS & BlackNFTArt. This was a mega space — nearly three hours! Ohnahji B cured our FOMO by getting us up to speed on NFTLA (now Outer Edge LA), and then we jumped into our trademark education on tech and blockchain! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - March 25, 2023⁠

This Space took place live on 3/18/23 @ 12n PST and was hosted by project Dev & co-founder Ohnahji B, co-hosted by your Dean of Communication BOSS and ONJU Faculty EyeSeeThru! He’s not gonna like us to say this, but EyeSeeThru was involved in much of the conversation during this Space, so we're calling it his debut as our AI subject matter expert! I’m glad he came up to share his expansive knowledge of AI processes and tools that many of the fam only see in group chats or on the Ohnahji U campus!  Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - March 18, 2023⁠

This space was live on 3/11/23 at 11 am PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B. We began reflecting on big news from the past week, shouted out our amazing Alphites, and took a deep dive into analyzing the pros and cons of the Nation's largest company announcing plans to change the landscape of the NFT space. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - March 11, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 3/4/23 @ 12n PST and was hosted by project Dev & co-founder Ohnahji B, co-hosted by your Dean of Communication BOSS with Special Guest Co-host BlackNFTArt. In true ONJU fashion, we got on a conversation track and dove deep into it and ended up not touching much on the title topics of the space! Our Metaverse campus is LIVE and we got a 101 on Bitcoin Ordinals, so check it out! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - March 4, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 2/25/23 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B! Some big things are happening in the Web3 space, and we’re here to break it all down just for you! Blur, Franklin, & Machi are shaking things up, Coinbase is building a blockchain, and is decentralization everything we think it is? Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - February 25, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 2/11/23 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B. The space has been moving so quickly, and so much tea is happening in the W3B streets; we had to spill! A big centralized exchange is under fire, luxury retailers are in their bag, & Bitcoin is getting NFTs! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - Feb 11, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 2/4/23 @ 1 pm PST and hosted by Ohnahji University Founder & "Baby Dev" Ohnahji B and co-hosted by Dean of Communications & "Baby Journalist" BOSS2.0. In this space, we showcased how Ohnahji U celebrates Black History Month. In addition, B gave us a thorough recap on the Hola Metaverso "Foundations of Crypto Use" workshop from the previous weekend. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - February 4, 2023⁠

This space took place live on 1/21/22 at 10 am PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Chancellor Ohnahji B and co-hosted by your trusty Dean of Communications BOSS2.0. We started this one a bit early at 10 am today because B was excited to spend the space celebrating the first anniversary of the bestest, most blackest (and brownest and allied-ish) collection on the blockchain, Ohnahji University! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - January 21, 2023⁠

This space was live on 1/14/22 @ 12Noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder & Dev Ohnahji B. After postponing last week’s ONJU Saturday to recover from being sick, we welcomed B back with a great catch-up session with all the fam! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - January 14,2023

This session took place on 12/31/22 at noon PST in the Ohnahji U campus center (aka the Discord voice chat 😁). It was hosted by Ohnahji University Chancellor Ohnahji B. We’re tapping in with the family on the last day of the year and wishing everyone a bright New Year’s Eve and a safe transition into 2023! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - December 31, 2022

This space took place live on 12/24/22 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B. Today’s session was a look back at 2022 for W3B and Ohnahji U! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - December 24, 2022

This session took place on 12/17/22 at noon PST in the Ohnahji U campus center (aka the Discord voice chat) and was hosted by ONJU Chancellor Ohnahji B. We've got a holiday promo going, Twitter Daddy is up to his shenanigans, and Ohnahji B just had a birthday! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - December 17, 2022

This space took place live on 11/26/22 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B and co-hosted by Dean of Communications BOSS2.0. We talk about why NFT artists don't sell physical art and what they should know to succeed if they do come into the Web3 space. Remember: Visit revoke.cash and disconnect your wallets! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - November 26,2022

This space took place live on 11/19/22 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder Ohnahji B and co-hosted by your trusted Dean of Communications BOSS2.0. Ohnahji B is back from the Afrotech Conference in Austin, TX, where he learned a ton about the latest tech and trends benefitting the home team. The FTX scandal is still going strong — people are either invested in the mess of it all or trying to figure out how to cash in on it with content. Also, Twitter is dying — but we’re not worried about that because these Ohnahji tokens are still minting and moving! Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - November 29, 2022

This space took place live on 10/29/22 at noon PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder & Dev Ohnahji B and Dean Of Communications BOSS2.0. Week after week, everyone is working and growing and experimenting at Ohnahji. Similarly, Elon Musk was newly announced as the new owner and CEO of Twitter, so we spent a lot of this space discussing what may come with that monumental change. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - October 29,2022

This space took place live on 10/22/22 @ 12Noon PST and was hosted by Chancellor ⁠Ohnahji B⁠. We’re back educating the masses on W3B, mentioning learning about Bitcoin, provenance on the blockchain, and the use cases of NFTs from music, PFPs, and potentially apps and webpages!

This space took place live on 10/15/22 @ 12 noon PST and was hosted by Chancellor ⁠Ohnahji B⁠. We discussed the Intro to Crypto Mega Quiz from Cryptoliteracy.com and dove deep into the innovations that Web3 brings to our society and whether or not it will ultimately hurt or help us.

This space took place live on 10/1/22 @ 10 AM PST and was hosted by Ohnahji University Founder & Dev Ohnahji B. Twitter was a little ornery AGAIN this morning. After the first room was rife with technical issues, Ohnahji B shook off the shackles, and it was time to DANCE! This space saw us diving headlong into the conversation about the perception of NFTs in the black and brown community. Ohnahji U Syllabus for this episode:  ⁠ONJU Saturdays - October 1, 2022

This space took place live on 9/24/22 @ 12 noon PST and was hosted by ONJU Chancellor ⁠Ohnahji B⁠. This massive space was a huge discussion about the climate of Web3 leading to mass adoption and the reasoning behind why people decided to join Web3. Fair warning, this space gets a bit passionate!