Transition on the Wire: Interview with will.i.am

Join our host Sarah Ladipo Manyika as she sits down with Mónica Macías—daughter of Equatorial Guinea's first president—to discuss her memoir, BLACK GIRL FROM PYONGYANG: In Search of My Identity. In this captivating episode, Mónica shares her extraordinary upbringing in North Korea under the guardianship of its founding leader, Kim Il-Sung, and her subsequent journey across cultures. Mónica offers nuanced perspectives on her father’s complex legacy, challenges prevailing stereotypes, and reflects on navigating multiple identities. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that bridges cultures and invites us to reconsider our preconceptions about history and identity.

In this electric and eclectic episode, cultural historian and curator James McNally and poet and creative scholar DaMaris Hill explore the transformative power of collage in twentieth and twenty-first century Black art. Don't miss the Spotify playlist at Transition Magazine for music referenced in the podcast (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3id28f1YOgD9qCcuA684n5?si=3f1f2805e367472a) And visit transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu for links to other works mentioned: https://transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/home/notes-to-transition-on-the-wire-ep-4-collage-in-black-art/

Sarah Ladipo Manyika sits down with acting legend Delroy Lindo to explore his remarkable career across stage, TV, and film. Listeners get an intimate behind-the-scenes look as Lindo shares candid insights into his creative process embodying diverse, complex characters, plus a fascinating discussion on his upcoming memoir. As a person raised in England of African heritage and Caribbean descent, Lindo reflects on his uniquely American story. Filled with wisdom, humor and humility, this episode offers a rare window into the mind of a true acting icon.

Sarah Ladipo Manyika sits down with "dibbler-dabbler, hypercreative" will.i.am to hear his powerful insights on human connection and empathy. Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into will.i.am's global travels, the wisdom of his mother, and his early adoption of AI. A must-listen companion to our new SPECIES issue, which drops tomorrow!

Sarah Ladipo Manyika interviews Bernardine Evaristo in our inaugural podcast.