Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Written by: Lupita Nyong’o
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  • 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.
    2024 Lupita Nyong’o
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Episodes
  • Listen Now: What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o

    Listen Now: What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o
    Dec 17 2024

    This week, we’re bringing you an exciting conversation where Lupita Nyong’o joins Trevor Noah and Christiana Mbakwe Medina on their show What Now? to discuss Mind Your Own and its vibrant tales from the African diaspora. The trio dives into their multifaceted identities, Lupita’s inspiring stance on never expecting rejection, and an entertaining debate that attempts to crown the “best” African country.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • I Lied to Me O

    I Lied to Me O
    Nov 14 2024

    Your body is your smoke detector.

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

    STORIES

    “It’s in His Kiss”: 18-year-old Lupita falls for Juan, a handsome family friend. Just when she thinks he couldn’t be more perfect, they share their first kiss.

    Original score by Nyokabi Kariũki, with additional production from Clay Xavier and MR LU*.

    “Love and Marriage”: When Sirry graduates from college in Buea, Cameroon, all eyes are on her. Why is she still single? To deflect attention, she decides to take extreme measures.

    This story references violence and oppression of people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Please take care while listening.

    Many thanks to Sirry Alang for sharing her story with Mind Your Own.

    Produced by David Exumé with Sirry Alang. Original score by Niecy Blues. Additional music and production from Lauryn Newson.

    Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song I Saw An Angel On The Roof & Wept 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 Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.

    Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    55 mins
  • School Daze

    School Daze
    Nov 7 2024

    No one rules forever on the throne of time.

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

    STORIES

    “The Black Ties”: In high school, Lupita pushes back against an archaic rule with a secret weapon.

    Original score by Cheflee.

    “The Holy Holies”: Odinaka departs Atlanta for boarding school in Nigeria, where he clashes with the upperclassmen. Enter divine intervention in the form of “The Catholic Executives.”

    Thank you Odinaka Ezeokoli for sharing your story, and Stuti Sharma for joining him in the studio!

    Written by Odinaka Ezeokoli and produced by John Fecile. Original score by Ehiorobo.

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

    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 Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.

    Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    28 mins

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I really love this 😍😍

I’m 17 and always wanted to be an actress. I’m from Nigeria and always knew my accent wouldn’t be accepted. I’m in Canada now and find it difficult making friends cause I’m scared of speaking with my accent. How would I ever chase my dreams with this accent!
On the other hand I really don’t listen to podcasts but this was amazing. I ate this up quickly. The story telling brought back so much nostalgia! As an African I’m so proud of this podcast, so refreshing and entertaining! Can’t wait to listen to more of this.
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