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Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong’o
Society & Culture

Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years?

Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy, intimate and joyous – that she wants to hear.

Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind.

Production by Snap Studios at KQED, ad sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.

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  • 9 - Safe Passage

    Wherever you go, there you are.

    This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

    STORIES

    “A Christmas Misadventure”:¡Feliz Navidad! Lupita is in Mexico for Christmas when a friend invites her to join him and his relatives for the holiday.

    Original score by Parker Halliwell, Jr. AKA Dakim.

    “TikTok Ticket”:Phoebe didn’t grow up with much else besides her dreams. To support herself and her family, she leaves Uganda for difficult work abroad, despite warnings from her loved ones.

    This story references forced labor. Please take care while listening.

    Thank you, Phoebe Kukkiriza, for sharing your story with us.

    Produced by Anna Sussman. Original score by Clay Xavier.  

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the songs Color by Preyé and Journey With Me by Blocka Beats ft. Karun.

    Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
    Managing Editor: Regina Bediako
    Director of Production: Marisa Dodge
    Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi
    Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu
    Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche
    Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman
    Engineering: Miles Lassi
    Operations Manager: Florene Wiley
    Story Consultant: John Fecile
    Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh
    Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole
    Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods

    Episode transcripts can be found here.

    Mind Your Ownis a production ofKQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution byLemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Snap Studios is home to theSnap JudgmentandSpookedpodcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thu, 31 Oct 2024
  • 8 - Potential Energy

    You can’t spot a red flag while wearing rose-colored glasses.

    This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

    STORIES

    “The Mission”: Garrett is infamous on campus for having problematic views on race. Lupita wants to school him into making better choices.

    Original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu and Olukemi Lijadu.

    “Red Foxes”:Ansa is living in Washington, D.C. when she meets Henry on a dating app. It’s love at first sight … until a shaman gets involved.

    Many thanks to Ansa Edim and Tashal Brown for joining us in the studio!

    Produced by Priscilla Alabi. Original score by Clay Xavier, with additional music from Ehiorobo.

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song Haibo by Kiddo CSA.

    Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
    Managing Editor: Regina Bediako
    Director of Production: Marisa Dodge
    Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi
    Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu
    Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche
    Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman
    Engineering: Miles Lassi
    Operations Manager: Florene Wiley
    Story Consultant: John Fecile
    Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh
    Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole
    Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods

    Episode transcripts can be found here.

    Mind Your Ownis a production ofKQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution byLemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Snap Studios is home to theSnap JudgmentandSpookedpodcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thu, 24 Oct 2024
  • 7 - Chain of Possession

    The kola nut stays longer in the mouth of those who value it.

    STORIES

    “The Pearl Dress”: Lupita tells the story of an Oscars controversy that places her at the center of a media circus.  

    Original score by Lauryn Newson, with additional music from Niecy Blues.

    “The Lost Tome”: Ayanawo, an Ethiopian-Israeli living near Tel Aviv, receives an urgent call about a mysterious book.

    Ayanawo Ferada Senebato, thank you for bringing your story to Mind Your Own.

    Produced by Deena Prichep with assistance from David Exumé. Original score by Parker Halliwell Jr. AKA Dakim. Translation by Michelle Bubis and Menty Kebede. Voiceover by Shai Ferdo. Additional thanks to Yochai Maital, Ahmad Qari, Professor Don Seeman, and Shaina Shealy.

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song Small Paradise by Somadina.

    Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
    Managing Editor: Regina Bediako
    Director of Production: Marisa Dodge
    Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi
    Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu
    Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche
    Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman
    Engineering: Miles Lassi
    Operations Manager: Florene Wiley
    Story Consultant: John Fecile
    Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh
    Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole
    Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods

    Episode transcripts can be found here.

    Mind Your Ownis a production ofKQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution byLemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Snap Studios is home to theSnap JudgmentandSpookedpodcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thu, 17 Oct 2024
  • 6 - Freedom Fathers

    When elephants fight, the grass suffers.

    This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

    STORIES

    “Disappeared”: Being the child of a changemaker can be an isolating experience. For Lupita and her family, it feels like everything is at stake all the time.

    Original score by Khari Lucas.

    “The Lions’ Den”:Portia is the daughter of a household name in Rwandan politics who’s larger than life. He keeps his family safe and their spirits high with his irreverent sense of humor. Then the unthinkable happens.

    Portia Karegeya, thank you for telling your story.

    Produced by Zahra Noorbakhsh and David Exumé. Original score by Lauryn Newson. Edited by John Fecile and Anna Sussman.

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song Built For You by Wanja Wohoro.

    Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
    Managing Editor: Regina Bediako
    Director of Production: Marisa Dodge
    Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi
    Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu
    Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche
    Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman
    Engineering: Miles Lassi
    Operations Manager: Florene Wiley
    Story Consultant: John Fecile
    Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh
    Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole
    Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods

    Episode transcripts can be found here.

    Mind Your Ownis a production ofKQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution byLemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Snap Studios is home to the Snap JudgmentandSpookedpodcasts.

    Thank you to our sponsor Magic Mind. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code MINDYOUROWN at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/mindyourown

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thu, 10 Oct 2024
  • 5 - For You, Anything

    Love is sweeter than reason.

    STORIES

    “Sister Trouble”:Lupita, her sister Fiona, and cousins Kitt, Tawi, and Mich get together to recount a legendary nursing mishap.

    Produced by David Exumé, with assistance from Fiona Nyong’o. Original score by Clay Xavier.

    “Oha Soup”:Joan, a Nigerian barrister, pours all her love into her signature dish just so she can hand-deliver it for her daughter’s graduation in New York.

    Produced by Priscilla Alabi and David Exumé. Original score by Jeremy Uwah.

    Many thanks to Kitt, Tawi, Mich, and Fiona for joining us! And to Joan Okwuosa and her daughter (and Story Scout!) Ashley Okwuosa for sharing their story.

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song Put It On Me by Layzee Ella ft. Majeek.

     

    Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich
    Managing Editor: Regina Bediako
    Director of Production: Marisa Dodge
    Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi
    Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu
    Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche
    Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman
    Engineering: Miles Lassi
    Operations Manager: Florene Wiley
    Story Consultant: John Fecile
    Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh
    Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole
    Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods

    Episode transcripts can be foundhere.

    Mind Your Ownis a production ofKQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution byLemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. 

    Snap Studios is home to theSnap JudgmentandSpookedpodcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thu, 03 Oct 2024
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