Journey with us in Season 5, Episode 9 of Sista Brunch as we spotlight the extraordinary Seyi Adebanjo, a queer gender non-conforming Nigerian artist whose storytelling magnificently intertwines the threads of activism, spirituality, and identity. Seyi shares their vibrant journey from Nigeria to New York, navigating the spaces in between their Yoruba heritage and queer, gender-expansive identity. 🎥 Dive into a conversation filled with profound insights into the importance of honoring and embracing every facet of oneself in a world still bound by binaries. Seyi's work as a documentary filmmaker, including projects like 'Honor Black Trans Women' and 'I Am,' showcase the joy and resilience within the LGBTQ+ communities of color. From Sundance fellowships to new projects like 'AfroMystic,' Seyi is paving the way for more authentic narratives and representation in media. 🌍 Discover how AfroMystic is flipping scripts on spirituality and activism, linking the African continent's past to the present and liberating stories that demand to be heard. Subscribe to Sista Brunch for more inspiring tales of Black women and gender-expansive individuals making waves in entertainment and media. #SeyiAdebanjo #SistaBrunch #QueerArtists #AfroMystic #DocumentaryFilmmaking #GenderExpansive

Sista Brunch Podcast

Sista Brunch Podcast

Embracing Identity with Filmmaker Seyi Adebanjo | Sista Brunch

APR 3, 202427 MIN
Sista Brunch Podcast

Embracing Identity with Filmmaker Seyi Adebanjo | Sista Brunch

APR 3, 202427 MIN

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Journey with us in Season 5, Episode 9 of Sista Brunch as we spotlight the extraordinary Seyi Adebanjo, a queer gender non-conforming Nigerian artist whose storytelling magnificently intertwines the threads of activism, spirituality, and identity. Seyi shares their vibrant journey from Nigeria to New York, navigating the spaces in between their Yoruba heritage and queer, gender-expansive identity. 🎥 Dive into a conversation filled with profound insights into the importance of honoring and embracing every facet of oneself in a world still bound by binaries. Seyi's work as a documentary filmmaker, including projects like 'Honor Black Trans Women' and 'I Am,' showcase the joy and resilience within the LGBTQ+ communities of color. From Sundance fellowships to new projects like 'AfroMystic,' Seyi is paving the way for more authentic narratives and representation in media. 🌍 Discover how AfroMystic is flipping scripts on spirituality and activism, linking the African continent's past to the present and liberating stories that demand to be heard. Subscribe to Sista Brunch for more inspiring tales of Black women and gender-expansive individuals making waves in entertainment and media. #SeyiAdebanjo #SistaBrunch #QueerArtists #AfroMystic #DocumentaryFilmmaking #GenderExpansive