Lupita Nyong’o has debuted her podcast production. Her podcast dubbed ‘Mind Your Own’ was produced by KQED’s snap studio and distributed by Lemonada Media. It dropped the first two episodes on Thursday. One episode narrates the story of a grave robber in Kenya. The other narrates the story of a Ghanian Musician who “makes it” 25 years after he expected to.
Lupita guides listeners using her life experiences to bridge its themes to her own life and those of her listeners.
For instance before debuting the story of Ata Kak, she describes her struggles. Ata struggles to own her Kenyan accent and the time she decides to use it before commencing the press tour for 12 Years a Slave.
In the story of grave robber, John Kibera , Lupita recalls a moment when she decided to lie .
Each of the remaining episodes will be released every week. As most celebrities seem to be releasing a podcast, Lupita is unique for not being self indulgent.
Her name will surely lure in many listeners. Her sleek sound and story telling design will continue luring people to the episodes.
In the first episode, Nyong’o aptly points out that the phrase “mind your own” is often heard across the continent, as “both an admonition and an invitation.” Speaking with ELLE.com, Nyong’o said she wants listeners to feel like they’ve been invited to a dinner party where an engrossing conversation is naturally unfolding.
In the initial episode, Nyongo points out that the famous phrase “mind your own” is heard across the internet as an “admonition and invitation.” She says,
“I wanted to create that feeling of intimacy that, if you are African, this table is set for you; if you are not, you are invited to join and partake with us. The environment is a place of bounty and it’s also a place of gratitude.”