ep.05.Remembering.&.Reflecting

Karibu!

This week ORIKoL is joined by a fantastic duo of guests (Janina & Makanaka), for a conversation about reflecting on Africa's spiritual history, what has been lost due to western influence, and regaining the power of their own cultures. This is part one of a continuing series.

Our guests:

Janina Nana Yaa:
A non-binary interdisciplinary artist based in Aotearoa. Their creations interweave deep ritualistic connection to their Ghanaian ancestry, fluid vocals and channeled movement, which manifests itself in performance art and music. Janina aims to cultivate spells and space that harvest a deeper relationship to ourselves as Ancestor and Land; demonstrating the fluid embrace between all things and the healing that can take place if we allow it.

Janina's practice also manifests as Nyame Dua; a sharing of Tarot and Ancestral communication/affirmation using this tool of divination and guided intuition. They are particularly passionate about uplifting Black queer community and initiating connection with self and what this looks like individually and collectively

Makanaka:
A Nyanduri (Storyteller) and Herbalist who’s work meets at the intersections of community care, embodied self care and social justice. Since 2013, her work has spanned the realms of community development, marketing, public relations, event management and activating spaces; all fuelled by a desire to hear, hold and tell stories. Through her offerings she is on the journey of nurturing spaces where our wellbeing and wellness aren’t separate to the social justice action necessary in our societies. When she’s not infusing oils she can be found writing for publications providing commentary on culture and experiences of third culture kids.

Makanaka is currently seeding Sesa Mathlo Apothecary and nurturing Afrodaze - a bi-monthly club night that centres African beats and sounds of the diaspora.

Music by: Chillin’

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