Bla(c)k Australia Podcast with Shoshi

https://youtu.be/v_nhRGUg-8s?si=ozN-mwUoWwSqRSEFAbuk Lual is a spoken word artist from Boorloo, she speaks to us about her new short film.

Jodi (Wara Woman ) Shubert (Power Blue) and Shoshi (DAMN) share pieces of themselves.This episode was recorded on the traditional land of the Whadjuk people on 19 December 2025

Akau Jambo  is a South Sudanese stand-up comedian, and actor. He is the founder of Juba International Comedy Festival the first comedy festival in South Sudan. Akau Jambo is also a Co-Founder of Creative Central; a creative agency and social enterprise that harnesses the power the creative industries to bring about social behaviour change to ignite the socio-economic transformation of South Sudan. Akau is also a Mandela Washington Fellow, 2022 cohort.He speaks speaks to Shoshi and Jodi about comedy, visiting Boorloo for the Fringe festival and shares his hopes for comedians from the diaspora.This episode was recorded in February 2023.

We chat to AfroUrban art's Kholisile Daliwonga (ZIM/AUS/US) and Sandra Githinji (KENYA/AUS) about the Boorloo installation of their Black diaspora project.We are joined by Khozo (RSA/AUS) and Kebrachi (ETHIOPIA/AUS)

We chat to South African-born artist Calvin Lok Thoo about his collaboration project with Peasant's Paradise. 'A unique art and food event that weaves the lines between 5 pieces of art, 5 identifiable generational stories and 5 plates of food.Lok is taking their visual interpretation of each story and putting it to paper and Peasants Paradice kitchen is bringing them to life through a unique sensory culinary experience.Expect each artwork and each dish to relate to each subject's story and their underlying translation of the culture surrounding African hair or "roots - follicles" as we know them.'

Step into a realm where storytelling comes alive, blending cultures and identities in unity. This captivating show celebrates African women, honoring their stories and heritage through a vibrant tapestry of poetry. Experience the magic of words as we weave together journals, poems, songs, and spoken word, embracing creative freedom and expression. This event aims to educate and connect communities, providing poets a platform to share their emotions in a safe space. As we explore themes of identity and resilience, audiences will reflect on their own journeys and the rich cultures around them. Join us for a night of poetic magic that will move your soul and celebrate the beauty of identity. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration at FRINGE WORLD 2025—where storytelling unites us all! Presented by:The Outsiders The Outsiders are a dynamic fusion of art and performance, created by African Diaspora creatives Mohammed ‘Ayo Busari, Lisa Watson, and Kuda Ndlovu. This collective champions underrepresented Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) voices, providing a platform to share unique stories and identities.

Thabo talks to us about his upcoming show with David Hughes and Tori Griffiths (Desperate Houseguys) at the Perth Fringe Festival , relationships, moving from Zimbabwe to Middlemount and 'bombing', he also shares his tips for aspiring comics. Tracklist : Farai - Love disease. Aesop Rock ft Billy Woods - Living curfew

Roberta Joy Rich is an educator, curator and multi-disciplinary artist who is currently based in Naarm. She talks to us about her audio and visual solo exhibition, "The purple shall govern" which can be seen at PICA (Boorloo) from 3 November to 31 December 2023. Tracklist: Nobuhle Ashanti ft christian Chandler - Dear Mom Nobuhle Ashanti ft Deff Eff Sean Sanby, Kitso Seti, Khadijah Heeger - Ancestors (part l & ll) André 3000 - Ants to you, gods to who? Sio ft. Dunn - Reverse flight

Aćol Agaar Apollo,better known by the stage name Pookie is a South Sudanese rapper, songwriter, composer and producer who was born in Nairobi, Kenya and migrated to Australia with her family at the age of seven. She talks to Shoshi & Shubert about moving Boorloo, her studies in architecture and sound engineering in Naarm, as well as navigating the creative industry as a Black African woman growing up in Australia. Track List: POOKIE - Bai POOKIE - Ima Magician POOKIE - Unstoppable POOKIE - Shady (interlude) Bokang Ramatlapeng - The Waters Thandi Ntuli & Carlos Nino - Sunrise (in California ) POOKIE - Pushing through the rain