Juwon Ogungbe marches to the beat of his own particular Classico Euro/African drum (yep, we made that one up). He sings, composes, hosts his own radio show and describes himself (faux?) modestly as a content creator.

Curious, creative and considerate – (the jury is still out on the last bit, after all, which young person really is considerate) – Juwon has lived his life unapologetically and on his own creative terms, but always, always, with music, theatre and creatively.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Being black in 70s UK;
• Inter-racial fostering and the dislocation of relocation;
• Great Ife, the under-age thing and meeting kindred spirits;
• Theatre, Soyinka, Chuck Mike, Niyi Coker, Biodun Jeyifo, the creative greats, in that one place, at that one time, and we didn’t even name drop them all;
• The inevitable segue into music, Black Dust (IYKYK), dropping out and searching for your purpose;
• From Asa, Burna, Buraimo to Haruna Ishola, Ebenezer Obey and the ubiquitous Fela. The richness, breadth and variety of Nigerian music. Absolutely incredible!
• Stephen Sondheim v Quincy Jones – Juwon educates and, shock, almost convinces.

Yes, Juwon has a bucket list and yes, it does involve music. Quelle surprise!

He has led, he is living, a fulsome life, on his terms and reached autarky and peace and yet, still, perhaps paradoxically, still craves more creatively, of course.

This episode will take you on a musical journey with a creative soul and get you wondering if you have really found what you are searching for.

Links Mentioned:

Asa – Asa (Asha)

Soyinka – Opera Wonyosi:

Brymo – Good morning

Haruna Ishola – Oriki Social Club

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