Dana Is Her Name
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDana is a Berlin-based episodic audio comic following our girl, Dana, in her transition from girlhood into womanhood. The series is produced by Todd Bell. Illustrated by Frederic Marshall. Written and created by Esther Ajayi. We hope you enjoyed it.
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Episodes
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds- Episode 6- The Final
February 28, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MBAfter being pushed by a lonely friend, the FURRANI falls and uncovers the FURRANI's precious secret! Themes: Identity politics Toxic relationships Anger is pain Anger Is sadness CPTSD Episode Cast: Dana/Auntie: Esther Ajayi Tiffany: Clare Gower Production: Sound Design/Writing: Esther K Ajayi ([email protected]) Creative direction: FURRANI Arthouse ([email protected]) Producer: Stephanie Cotter ([email protected]) Illustrator: Frederick Marshall Editor:...
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds - Episode 5 - Tiffany's Palace
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBEpisode Themes: -Gossip -Post isolation social anxiety -Trusting technology -Loneliness -Overrun healthcare systems -Dehumanisation of Black women -Online Intimacy -Compassion Episode 5 features the voices of: Dana- Esther Ajayi Auntie- Esther Ajayi LFTNDDFTNU- Emma Jay Castle Tiffany- Clare Gower Drunk Man- Todd Bell Songs Featured: MINQ- Call Boy MINQ- FiVe MINQ LINX: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/minqlikethecoat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minqlikethecoat/ R...
Important update!
December 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 809 KBWe are taking a break until mid January due to the current lock down! Follow us on FB for updates: https://www.facebook.com/Danaishername Follow FURRANI Arthouse on insta: https://www.instagram.com/furraniarthouse/
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds - Episode 4 - The Flying Space
December 12, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBAfter her failed first attempt at socialising since then end of the brief isolation, Dana returns to her place in capitalism and has an unexpected visit from a familiar face. Episode 4 features the voices of: Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Sam- Connor Vest Pheobe - Amber DiGirolamo Customer - Liam Mulligan Rose - Ellen Maiorano Recommended watching: Violence Against Black Trans Women (The Grapevine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11WAvPMR64w Donation Links: - Education S...
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds - Episode 3 - The Enemy's Dogs Are Well Trained.
November 28, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBEpisode Themes: - Colonial "artwork"/Inaccurate depictions of African people - The psychological warfare of microaggressions - The theft and warping of African people, art and history - Covert European racism - Overt European racism - Natural disaster/climate change - Inherited fear Episode 3 features the voices of: Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Shopkeeper- Patrick Bussat Sarah - Stephanie Leonora - Gio Donation Links: - Education Sustainability Volunteers https://gf....
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds - Episode 3 - The Enemy's Dogs Are Well Trained.
November 28, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBEpisode Themes: - Colonial "artwork"/Inaccurate depictions of African people - The psychological warfare of microaggressions - The theft and warping of African people, art and history - Covert European racism - Overt European racism - Natural disaster/climate change - Inherited fear Episode 3 features the voices of: Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Shopkeeper- Patrick Bussat Sarah - Stephanie Leonora - Gio Donation Links: - Education Sustainability Volunteers https://gf....
FURRANI Arthouse In Conversation: Vivan Ubani of ESV
November 21, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBA brief interruption to the story of Dana to hear from Vivan Ubani founder and co ordinator of the education sustainability volunteers (ESV). ESV is a Nigeria based non profit organization dedicated to ensuring that children in rural Nigerian communities are able to access one of their basic human rights. Their right to education. Enjoy the episode. Listen consciously. Donation Links: - Education Sustainability Volunteers https://gf.me/u/y8dstt - LGBT naija https://gf.me/u/y44p7y Insta: @...
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds - Episode 2 - The Flowers Know Our Secret
November 13, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBWhen Dana goes to meet a friend for the first time after the brief isolation. She can't help but feel that something isn't quite right. Is it in the wind? Or is it in her head? How much can instinct really be trusted? Episode 2 features the voices of: Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Furrani 1- Nkech Nwokolo Sarah - Stephanie Cotter Mad Furani 2 - Lorna Ishema Donation Links: - Education Sustainability Volunteers https://gf.me/u/y8dstt - LGBT naija https://gf.me/u/y44p7y Ins...
Her Hair Was The Envy Of The Clouds - Episode 1 - The Godmothers Groan
October 31, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBThank you to: Esther Ajayi - Dana + Auntie Ellen maiorano - Rose Jack D'souza - Toulson Donation Links - Education Sustainability Volunteers https://gf.me/u/y8dstt - LGBT naija https://gf.me/u/y44p7y Insta: @lgbtnaija
Dana Is Her Name - Episode 5 - The Hardening
January 08, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBDana has a restless night as she reflects on the events of the last week. So that is the end, or do we say the beginning of Dana, for now. It's funny I was thinking about the term "a hardened woman" all the way through that. What does it mean? Why does it exist? Is it intended for shame? But also is it not true for some of us? Or even all of us? That life hardens us, our experiences harden us? Just some thoughts. Episode Five features the voices of; Esther Ajayi - Dana & Auntie Sound D...
Dana Is Her Name - Episode 4 - Power and Its Cost
December 19, 2019 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MBDana tries to get her job back but it doesn't go to plan. Episode Four features the voices of; Esther Ajayi - Dana - Ellen Maiorano - Rose the Sorry Girl - Jack D'Souza-Toulson - Bossman Ian - Sound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork by : Frederick Marschall -
Dana Is Her Name - Episode 3 - Dana Goes Dancing
November 30, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBDana has a night out in Berlin with her friend Sarah and things get weird Episode Three features the voices of: Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Stephanie Cotter - Sarah - Todd Bell - James and Bartender - With a special mention to John Kennedy and Ricky Felix The episode also features the music of Paxman: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/paxman for their track Odyssey and Varndell: for their track Cliffside Night Drive Music Supervision was by Sofia Wrazen Final track was made by Dan...
Dana Is Her Name - Episode 3 - Dana Goes Dancing
November 30, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBDana has a night out in Berlin with her friend Sarah and things get weird Episode Three features the voices of: Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Stephanie Cotter - Sarah - Todd Bell - James and Bartender - With a special mention to John Kennedy and Ricky Felix The episode also features the music of Paxman: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/paxman for their track Odyssey and Varndell: for their track Cliffside Night Drive Music Supervision was by Sofia Wrazen Final track was made by Dan...
Dana Is Her Name - Episode 2 - The Wake Up Call
November 13, 2019 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.9 MBYou know those days where EVERYTHING seems to go wrong and you wind up feeling like trash? Well, today, Dana is having one. Ohh Poor Dana. Hang in there girl, we're right here beside you. Episode Two features the voices of; Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Lysandra Solomon - Karolina Margarita - Amina Luthri - Old Lady Agnes - Patrick Bussat - Peppi Kontrolletti - Todd Bell - Catcaller Joey - Kaja Wattne - Hilde the Angry Driver - Jack D'Souza-Toulson - Bossman Ian - Sound Design a...
Dana Is Her Name - Episode 1 - The Power
October 26, 2019 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBHave you ever been hassled in the street? Did you feel too rude to walk away or say.... NO!? Well tonight, Dana has had enough, Mwahaha! Episode One features the voices of: Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Todd Bell - The Man in the Street - Produced by Todd Bell - Sound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork: Frederic Marschall