Written By BLK Oceans Staff

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is stepping into the world of podcasts with her latest project, Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o. This ten-part series promises to bring intimate, powerful storytelling centered on the African diaspora, giving listeners a glimpse into what it means to belong from an African perspective. Produced by KQED’s Snap Studios and distributed by Lemonada Media, the podcast will highlight diverse voices, languages, and sounds from across the African continent.

Nyong’o, known for her roles in Black Panther and 12 Years a Slave, is no stranger to impactful storytelling.

With this podcast, she’s offering a deeply personal look at African identity, drawing from her own experiences of growing up in Kenya, being born in Mexico, and navigating life in the United States.

In Mind Your Own, Lupita invites listeners into her world, sharing not only her stories but also those of people in cities like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Toronto, making this series an essential listen for anyone seeking authentic African narratives.

What sets this podcast apart is its cultural richness. Listeners can expect to hear stories in six African languages, paired with music from 15 different composers, creating a vibrant, multi-dimensional audio experience. Nyong’o’s focus on authenticity shines through as she emphasizes the importance of making these stories widely available: “It is deeply important to me that honest and authentic stories about the African experience are made widely available to all,” Nyong’o said in a statement.

With episodes dropping weekly, beginning with the first two on September 19, this podcast is a must for fans of rich storytelling and African culture. As Jessica Cordova Kramer, CEO of Lemonada Media, put it, “Lupita brings her whole self to this project, and the Snap Studios team created a work of art.” Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o is poised to make waves and bring the depth of the African experience to a global audience.

Get ready to immerse yourself in narratives that honor the beauty and complexity of African life, all while challenging your understanding of belonging. Whether you're in Nairobi or New York, this podcast is a reminder that African stories are essential, vibrant, and deserve to be heard.

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