A podcast following the lives and crafts of the NBO Musical Theatre Initiative family; a group of adventurous, rule breakers constantly causing disruptions in the Kenyan entertainment landscape.
NBO Musical Theatre Initiative Podcast
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A podcast following the lives and crafts of the NBO Musical Theatre Initiative family; a group of adventurous, rule breakers constantly causing disruptions in the Kenyan entertainment landscape.
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2/19/2021
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March 12, 2021
Ngartia: Finding Assurance in Taking Risks
<p>Ngartia is a Kenyan writer and thespian who has been active in the Kenyan art scene since 2011. He studied Theatre Arts and Film in Kenyatta University while exploring fiction, poetry, non-fiction and drama. He has been part of several theatre productions over the years and is one of the co-founders of Too Early For Birds, a series of storytelling productions based on Kenyan history. He has performed around Kenya and East Africa, has written for TV, and is a familiar face in the Nairobi Spoken Word scene.</p> <p>On this episode of the NBO MTI podcast, Ngartia tells us how Nairobi’s most popular story telling team, Too Early for Birds, came about and how it’s taking on a new form of art as Nairobi’s more revered theatre collective.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow us on:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nbomusicaltheatreinitiative/">https://www.instagram.com/nbomusicaltheatreinitiative/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nbomusicaltheater/">https://www.facebook.com/nbomusicaltheater/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Ngartia on:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ngartia">https://twitter.com/ngartia</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ngartia/">https://www.instagram.com/ngartia/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Two Early for Birds:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tooearly4birds">https://twitter.com/tooearly4birds</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tooearly4birds/">https://www.instagram.com/tooearly4birds/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tooearlyforbirds">https://www.facebook.com/tooearlyforbirds</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about the NBO MTI on our website: <a href="https://nbomti.org/">https://nbomti.org</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Hosted by Wanjiku Mwawuganga: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanjikumwawuganga/">https://www.instagram.com/wanjikumwawuganga/</a></p> <p>Produced by Karishma Bhagani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karishma9597/">https://www.instagram.com/karishma9597/</a></p> <p>Edited by Rushab Nandha: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rushabnandha/">https://www.instagram.com/rushabnandha/</a></p>
March 5, 2021
Sage: On Becoming During Turmoil
<p>Chemutai Sage is a Kenyan born singer, songwriter and instrumentalist. She is a classically trained pianist and self taught guitarist. Her music can be termed as 'Rhythmic Soul’ and contains Afro, RnB, Neo soul, Classical and Hip hop influences.</p> <p>On this episode of the NBO MTI Podcast, Sage takes us through her journey with the NBO MTI, her musical with Aroji Otieno and to more visibility and creative ventures during the pandemic. She also breaks down her biggest challenges as a musical theatre composer and her approach to collaboration.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow us on:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nbomusicaltheatreinitiative/">https://www.instagram.com/nbomusicaltheatreinitiative/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nbomusicaltheater/">https://www.facebook.com/nbomusicaltheater/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Sage on:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/chemutaisage">https://twitter.com/chemutaisage</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chemutaisage/">https://www.instagram.com/chemutaisage/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about the NBO MTI on our website: <a href="https://nbomti.org/">https://nbomti.org</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Hosted by Wanjiku Mwawuganga: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanjikumwawuganga/">https://www.instagram.com/wanjikumwawuganga/</a></p> <p>Produced by Karishma Bhagani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karishma9597/">https://www.instagram.com/karishma9597/</a></p> <p>Edited by Rushab Nandha: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rushabnandha/">https://www.instagram.com/rushabnandha/</a></p>
February 26, 2021
Aleya Kassam: The Virtual Stage
<p>Aleya Kassam is a Kenyan feminist, storyteller, writer and performer. Her writing has been performed and published on multiple platforms and stages around the world, from Nairobi to Kigali to Stuttgart. She is widely experimental; from page to stage, screen to speaker, micro fiction to memory poems, docu theatre to participatory filmmaking - she loves to play with how people experience story. As the ‘A’ in The LAM Sisterhood, she fills the world with stories for African women to feel seen, heard and beloved, like the award winning, Brazen.</p> <p>In the second episode of the NBO MTI Podcast, we have a conversation with Aleya Kassam about online theatre, her experiences, her favourite character from her musical Pani Puri, which she is writing in collaboration Eric Wainaina and Rushab Nandha, and how the NBO MTI allowed her to step out of her comfort zone and challenge her. Also, you’ll find out what music she’s listening to and what book’s she’s reading, and whether they’re any good.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow us on:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nbomusicaltheatreinitiative/">https://www.instagram.com/nbomusicaltheatreinitiative/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nbomusicaltheater/">https://www.facebook.com/nbomusicaltheater/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Aleya on:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/aleyakassam">https://twitter.com/aleyakassam</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleyakassam/">https://www.instagram.com/aleyakassam/</a></p> <p>Wordpress <a href="http://www.chanyado.wordpress.com/">www.chanyado.wordpress.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe to the #LAMLetter on: <a href="http://bit.ly/3jt6yW9">http://bit.ly/3jt6yW9</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about the NBO MTI on our website: <a href="https://nbomti.org/">https://nbomti.org</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Hosted by Wanjiku Mwawuganga: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanjikumwawuganga/">https://www.instagram.com/wanjikumwawuganga/</a></p> <p>Produced by Karishma Bhagani: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karishma9597/">https://www.instagram.com/karishma9597/</a></p> <p>Edited by Rushab Nandha: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rushabnandha/">https://www.instagram.com/rushabnandha/</a></p>
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