Warner Music Africa has announced an exciting musical collaboration with Lupita Nyong’o’s newly launched podcast, Mind Your Own. The partnership blends African storytelling with music from Warner Music Africa’s roster, creating an immersive audio experience that celebrates African identity and diaspora narratives. The 10-part series, produced by KQED’s Snap Studios and distributed by Lemonada Media, dives into themes of belonging, culture shock, family, and authentic storytelling from Africans living worldwide. Each episode not only features engaging discussions but is also paired with music or instrumentals curated by Warner Music Africa, spotlighting the rich diversity of African soundscapes.
Temi Adeniji, Managing Director of Warner Music Africa, expressed her excitement about the collaboration saying “We are delighted to partner with Lupita Nyong’o, KQED’s Snap Studios, and Lemonada on the launch of Mind Your Own. This platform not only brings our artists’ voices into meaningful global conversations but also highlights the richness and diversity of African music in an innovative format. It is an exciting opportunity for our artists to reach new audiences and be part of discussions that resonate deeply within the African diaspora.”
The series brings together an eclectic mix of genres, from soulful ballads to vibrant Afrobeats, enhancing the podcast’s narratives. With topics ranging from the search for belonging to the challenges of living far from home, the music serves as both a backdrop and a bridge, connecting listeners to the essence of each story.
Highlights from the Mind Your Own episodes include tracks from prominent Warner Music Africa artists:
- Eps 1: The Sound Of Home – Show My Side – CKay ft. Amaarae
- Eps 2: The Shadow Side – O.T.T – Rouge
- Eps 3: Guilt Trips – Rolling Loud – Somadina
- Eps 4: For You, Anything – Put It On Me – Layzee Ella ft. Major
- Eps 5: Freedom Fathers – I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept (Instrumental) – Somadina
- Eps 6: Chains Of Possession – Small Paradise (feat. The Cavemen) – Somadina
- Eps 7: Potential Energy – Haibo – Kiddo CSA; and I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept (Instrumental) – Somadina
- Eps 8: Safe Passage – Color – Preyé
- Eps 9: School Daze – Blessed – Kiddo CSA feat. Blaqbonez and Put It On Me (feat. The Majeek) – Layzee Ella (Instrumental)
- Eps 10: I Lied To Me O – I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept – Somadin
Listeners can find Mind Your Own on all major podcast platforms. Additionally, Warner Music Africa has curated playlists on streaming services, offering fans a deeper dive into the music that enhances the podcast’s storytelling. Through this collaboration, Warner Music Africa continues to champion African culture, identity, and artistry on a global scale, uniting music and storytelling to amplify the voices of the continent and its diaspora.
Mind Your Own is produced by KQED’s Snap Studios, the creators behind Snap Judgment and Spooked. The podcast is available now, with new episodes releasing weekly.
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