African Mythology & Futurism in the 'BrakoVerse'

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A55 Podcast

Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

35 episodes

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Africa is a diverse continent with a rich and complex history. Its image however appears stuck in the past despite decades of progress. On this podcast, we'll strive to reflect the true reality on the ground today and discuss issues driving Africa's challenges and growth with experts and with individuals who are helping to reshape the narrative about Africa. Join Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey for remarkable conversations with Africans at home and in the diaspora.

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African Mythology & Futurism in the 'BrakoVerse'

A55 Podcast

33 minutes 39 seconds

3 months ago

African Mythology & Futurism in the 'BrakoVerse'

Since Black Panther's release in 2018, afro-futurism has surged into mainstream consciousness. But as that genre expands, creatives like our guest, Kwame-Michael Brako are pushing beyond it to tell stories that fuse African ancestral knowledge, cosmology, and futurism together. Kwame joins us to unpack this creative shift and share why after working on blockbuster franchises like the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, he chose to leave Hollywood behind to open his own visual effects studio in his native Ghana.

Additional audio excerpt: Credit - David Kirkman (Youtube), BrakoVerseTV (Youtube)