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My African Aesthetic

Eunice Nanzala Schumacher, Penina Acayo Laker

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Frequency: 1 episode/52d. Total Eps: 37

This podcast is part of My African Aesthetic.

On this Podcast, we shed light on the central and important roles Africans themselves have had, have and will have in creating sustainable neighborhoods and communities around the globe.

Our work centers African Aesthetics, African design philosophy and placemaking. We do this through dialogue, project work, research, documentation and education.

This podcast features thoughtful, constructive and reflective conversations with architects, artists, curators, designers, creatives, activists, innovators, community leaders and African design enthusiasts.

We hope this podcast helps you expand and deepen your knowledge on African aesthetics, African design philosophy and placemaking and its role in creating inclusive and sustainable communities in Africa and beyond.

https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/

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22/12/2025
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Unwasted_African aesthetics and the global translation of African narratives with Prof. Mugendi Kanampiu M’Rithaa

Season 6 · Episode 4

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 49:02

Professor Mugendi Kanampiu M’Rithaa is a pioneering transdisciplinary designer, educator, and President Emeritus of the World Design Organization. He is a thinker whose work spans continents, cultures, and causes- a passionate advocate for design as a transformative force on the African continent and a believer in the idea of “Afrika with a K” — a linguistic and philosophical shift toward self-definition and narrative ownership.

In this interview, anchored in the project Unwasted by Holos Creative Studio Afrika LTD, Mugendi helps us unpack the effects of consumerism, post-consumer waste and colonial legacies on African beauty standards and forms of artistic expression. Unwasted reimagines discarded synthetic hair as a material of value but also sparks deeper reflections on African aesthetics, material culture, and self-definition. We reflect on how African women navigate inherited colonial beauty norms, the environmental burden of synthetic hair, and the loss of indigenous African art, design and architecture knowledge systems.

Professor M’Rithaa calls for a reclamation of traditional African hair practices—ethically, aesthetically, and sustainably—illustrating how local and indigenous cultural practices interact with global consumer-driven beauty ideals. He takes us on a journey through African aesthetic traditions — from the symbolic meanings of hair and adornment, to the deep knowledge systems embedded in crafts, patterns and materials. Our dialogue moves beyond African hair aesthetics examining broader questions of community-based craft, circular economies, and how African artists, architects and creatives are shaping a vibrant, self-defined aesthetic.

We are invited to rethink our materials, our methods, and our mindsets — in service of a more sustainable, culturally grounded, and creatively liberated future for African aesthetic and design philosophy.

Link to UNWASTED Documentary | Holos Creative Solutions (HCS_Afrika Ltd): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2WWoguuz4

Produced for PRAKSIS Presents/ https://www.praksisoslo.org/presents.

Guest edited by My African Aesthetic under the theme: “African aesthetics- a diasporan perspective”

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Kouomegne Celia Kamdom

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 40:47

In this episode, Celia shares how a move from Paris to Norway, and a lifelong pull toward design led her to create Oriaku, a jewelry brand that fuses African craftsmanship with Scandinavian minimalism. She reflects on growing up with a seamstress mother who shaped her understanding of fashion, and how lived experiences in different contexts helped her develop her personal design language.

We talk about the work behind her rebrand, the psychology of visual identity, and the ways she reimagines traditional forms—like Fulani earrings—for everyday wear. Celia also offers an inside look at her process of collaborating directly with artisans across Africa, ensuring fair pay, honoring each maker’s strengths, and documenting the histories behind every piece. The conversation expands into identity as well: what it means to find home across Africa, France, and Scandinavia without feeling pressured to choose just one.

Themes: African design, Ethical sourcing, modern minimalism, cultural integrity.

https://www.oriaku-studio.com/nb, https://www.instagram.com/oriaku_studio/

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4.4. Cliff A. Moustache: Seychelles. Norway

Season 4 · Episode 4

Thursday, December 7, 2023 • Duration 57:44

Cliff A. Moustache founded Nordic Black Theater in Oslo Norway together with Jarl Solberg in 1992. He is a Seycellois-Norwegian film director, actor, and playwright. In this episode, we reflect on his lifetime contributions to Norwegian society and his relentless dedication to promoting diverse perspectives in Norwegian theatre. As he navigates through his personal experiences, Cliff takes the time to pay tribute to the impactful role of his mother in his life, sharing personal stories and lessons that have shaped him. He shares his struggles with identity, cultural conformity and the story of reconnection with his roots thorugh theatre. Cliff is an advocate for representation, diversity and inclusion in theatre and film, specifically in Norway. He believes in the immense power of storytelling and its potential impact on the younger generation; emphasizing the role African creatives play in telling their own stories and debunking misconceptions.
So, whether you’re intrigued by african aesthetics, cherish the influence of motherhood, or advocate for diversity in film and theatre; this episode serves as an inspiring and insightful treat.

https://nordicblacktheatre.no/
@nordicblackxpress
@blacktheatre

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4.3. Paul Matovu: Uganda

Season 4 · Episode 3

Friday, December 1, 2023 • Duration 01:11:42

Paul Matovu’s work with Vertical and Micro Gardening (VMG) in Uganda has been nothing short of transformative; his rural upbringing being the catalyst for his passion to improve food accessibility especially in urban contexts. In this episode, we dive into the world of vertical farming, the role of policymakers in this vital and innovative sector, Africa’s role in ensuring its own food security, the importance of embracing African culture in design and mentorship, and the lessons that Paul has learned from his experimentation and failures. Paul’s journey is one of perseverance and adaptability proved fruitful.

@vertical_and_micro_gardening
@saiga.bairon

https://hivecolab.org/vertical-micro-gardening
https://vmg.verticalandmicrogardening.org/about/#our-vision
https://theindexproject.org/award/nominees/5333
https://www.climatecolab.org/contests/2016/land-use-agriculture-forestry-livestock/c/proposal/1331576
https://vc4a.com/ventures/vertical-and-micro-gardening-vmg/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl6dX5cl_bk

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4.2. Jomo Tariku: Ethiopia. USA

Season 4 · Episode 2

Monday, November 6, 2023 • Duration 01:18:00

Jomo Tariku is an Ethiopian American Industrial designer, artist and data scientist. He was born in Kenya, raised in Ethiopia and currently lives and has his design practice in the USA. Jomo's work and research has been covered by many publications such as Architectural Digest, de zeen, Vogue, The Design Edit etc. His work is currently in the collection of major museums in the USA and some of his beautiful pieces were featured in the set for Marvel's Black Panther, Wakanda Forever movie.
He is one of the founding members of BADG (Black artists + Design Guild)- "a member-driven platform for creative professionals seeking community, collaboration, and creative support.” On this episode; Jomo shares his personal and career journey, his struggles and achievements on this journey and his hopes and dreams for the future of black designers in Africa and the diaspora.

Instagram: @jomotariku
Website: https://www.jomofurniture.com/

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4.1. Otie Pokua Yankyera: Ghana

Season 4 · Episode 1

Thursday, November 2, 2023 • Duration 01:00:02

Otie Pokua Yankyera is a young architect and researcher born and raised in Ghana. Research & Development , Traditional Architecture , Sustainability and Local Materials are at the core of her research and practice. In a design space where most young designers aspire towards western architecture, design aesthetics and practices, Otie's passion lies in researching sustainable building practices in indigenous Ghana and Africa . On this episode, we talk about her personal and career journey and her passion for sustainable design and indigenous african buildings; one that she explores through her research and practice under the name Tie` Atelier.
Links to Otie's work;
youtube.com/@Otie.Yankyera
Instagram:
@owtieh-https://www.instagram.com/owtieh/
@tie.atelier-https://www.instagram.com/tie.atelier/
Center for Learning Disabilities
https://www.africanfemalearchitects.work/post/668015459739828224/a-centre-for-learning-disabilities-by-otie-pokua
Presentation: Sustainable Building Practices - Northern Ghana I || Otie Pokua Yankyera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6mGHjiKD8

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3.5. Joshua Gwamwoiza: Uganda

Season 3 · Episode 5

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • Duration 40:17

Joshua Gwamoiza is the CEO and founder of ECO-MICE landscaping; a landscape design company with the heart to see sustainable and clean outdoor environments in Uganda. With a unique landscaping brand that emphasizes team execution, innovation, and systematic operations, the firm aims to offer environmental master planning, landscape design and landscape remodeling services that improve their clients´ outdoor living spaces. This young and enthusiastic team aspires to be Africa’s best employer and Africa’s safest place to work.
In this episode we talk about what inspires Joshua, his practice and his thoughts on landscape design in Uganda and Africa.

https://landscapeuganda.com/

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3.4. Evelyn Mugisha: Uganda. Australia

Season 3 · Episode 4

Monday, February 13, 2023 • Duration 44:54

Evelyn Mugisha´s architecture and design career journey is bold, daring, versatile and inspiring. She is an Architect and project management practitioner from Uganda. She moved to Australia in 2019 and currently works at Infrastructure Victoria, an independent infrastructure advisory body for the State of Victoria in Australia. Evelyn shares her fascination for cities, the large scale urban infrastructure that makes up cities and how this infrastructure works. She offers her views on the state and the future of African cities of infrastructure, pointing us to some innovative and sustainable solutions. We are intrigued and inspired by Evelyn's personal and career achievements, specifically her process of transitioning to a different career path with architecture and design as her backbone/foundation.

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3.3. Fungi Dube: Zimbabwe

Season 3 · Episode 3

Sunday, February 12, 2023 • Duration 01:04:56

Fungi Dube is a self-taught brand and visual identity graphic designer from Harare, Zimbabwe who has created a career for herself in design and visual storytelling. She describes her approach to design as being rooted in strategic, intentional and calculated sensibilities. Fungi is enthusiastic about designing from her African roots while being intentional about honoring designers who have played a key role in shaping Afrikan design. In this episode, Fungi reminds us that the African narrative is multi-diverse and multi-directional. She also points us to the rich, relevant and very much available inspiration that is to be found in our African contexts, heritage and day to day life; tasking us with the challenging and encouraging us to go outside, observe and talk to our own people about their everyday lives and processes.

Instagram: @fungidubegraphics
https://www.fungidube.com/my-links

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3.2. Kinam Konkan Konlan: Ghana. Norway

Season 3 · Episode 2

Saturday, February 11, 2023 • Duration 40:33

Kinam Konkan Konlan is the founder of African Food Festival Norway (AFFN), the largest celebration of African culture, cuisine and heritage in the Nordics. She is from Ghana and moved to Norway with her family at the age of 2. She is passionate and enthusiastic about telling the African food story, sharing our collective African food heritage and highlighting its place globally. Kinam believes that African food connects to the expression of who we are as africans; the memories and histories we share as individual African countries with various tribes but also as a continent.

https://kinam.net/african_festival

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