MOFTMinds

03/01/2023

Thank you to everyone who has supported Moftminds since its inception in June of 2020. Moftminds was and is designed to push the culture forward and to make visible, to highlight and to showcase, individuals that work to push the culture forward.

Thanks for sticking around, and If you are new to Moftminds, welcome. Brand new episodes with distinguished guests (All moderated by Doriansgrave), to be announced shortly. Thank you and once again, Great to be back and Happy New Year!

06/10/2022

09/09/2022

BERGEN INTERNATIONAL SLAM POETRY FESTIVAL. September 23rd and 24th. From the creator of Moftminds.
Link Below for Tickets
https://litthus.ticketco.events/no/en/m/e/bergen_international_slam_poetry_festival_2022

24/08/2022

Amazing Conversation Last Night on Black Women and Mental Health by African Students Union in Bergen-ASUiB at Litteraturhuset i Bergen and an amazing Panel for the discussion. Thanks to everyone who came out to be part if it. You can rewatch the Conversation by hitting the link below. This episode will also be available for listnership everywhere you stream your pods on Friday. Up Next: Black Men On Mental Health (September 13th).

https://youtu.be/oEqEfUuO73c

15/08/2022

All New Episode of Moftminds is scheduled for Tuesday August 23rd as members of the African Students Union In Bergen (ASUIB) present the second part of a conversation that was held in March. The Topic is still '' Black Women And Mental Health''.

Featuring:
Fungisai P Gwanzura-Ottemoller (Zimbabwe/Panelist)
Dora Poni Loro (South Sudan/Panelist)
Anine Bråten ( The Gambia and Norway / Panelist)
Refilwe P. Jeremiah (Botswana / Panelist)
Merry Haile (Eritrea / Moderator)
Patience Sarafina Toe ( Liberia / Moderator)

August 23rd // Litteraturhuset i Bergen // Admission: Free // Doors Open at 19: 35 // COnversation starts at 20:00.

21/05/2022

Moftminds Episode 20, featuring Tinashe Williamson. Tinashe joins us to speak about what it was like growing up with racism and how she overcame it and wrote a book on how to handle it. Spotify link below to tune in(also available on Apple/soundcloud and everywhere you stream your pods 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VQOwA71iqgabOGiS9q34p?si=pu_pmY0-SxKDGQy8XU3vPw&utm_source=copy-link

13/05/2022

When MOFTMinds was created, the whole point was to make it accessible for everyone with a voice. The latest episode, features members of African Students Union in Bergen-ASUiB (You don't have to be a student to be part of the union). The subject here is "African Hair" and how this is a part of their identity and heritage and how it fits into certian social constructs both in and out of Africa. A panel of 8 eloquent voices moderated by Rakel at Litteraturhuset i Bergen now streaming everywhere you stream your pods.

Soundcloud link here👇

Listen to MoftMinds Ep 19: African Voices About African Hair by litthusbergen on
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/LDKSf

17/03/2022

Livestream access to tonights episode here👇

https://youtu.be/QAa-l19GDiw

MoftMinds live returns with another episode. This episode features, actress,model and writer of the the critically acclaimed book, ‘Håndbok for unge antirasi...

20/11/2021

The last episode of MOFTMINDS was one that led to all sorts of awareness. Link below to watch if you missed it.

This Friday, Meeting Of The Minds takes a closer look at the ongoing situation in Poland concerning its abotion laws. Who gets to make these rules? A questio...

28/08/2021

Cool, artsy, unfiltered, unapologetic, informative and the right amount of passion mixed with honesty, Marie Doyenne , was a pleasure having you on MOFTMinds ❤

Link below if you missed it.

https://youtu.be/k3PMhUteQ5o

26/08/2021

Say what you want about street art, but we cant deny the fact that it gives the city, any city, a certian type of character that in turns gives it it's unique identity.

One of those people blessing the city with colourful splendour is, Marie Doyenne. A young passionate lady from Bergen, with an allure for the spray can and a straight forward attitude, the type of attitude some of us yarn to posses.

Founder of The ever so popular No Filter festival and kick boxing enthusiast, Marie joins us on the next episode of MOFTMinds to talk us through her passion for the arts, the does and don'ts and why she indeed is a rebel with a cause.

Live Stream starts at 20:00

Link below on how to join the conversation

https://www.litthusbergen.no/arrangement/moftminds-611d0013b683b

24/08/2021

Moftminds returns this Fall (Mark the dates)

August 27th: Maria Doyenne (Creative and graffiti artist by way of Bergen)

September 17th: Anine Bråten ( Womens March/ Human Rights Activsit by way of Gambia and Norway)

September 24th: Omar (HipHop Artist by way of Gambia)

October 8th: SALTI (Music Artist by way of Tanzania and Bergen)

22/05/2021

Trust me when I tell you that being a creative is not an easy thing. Everytime we do things, we are giving a little bit of our souls. Especially when you do things to benefit others, we give even more. It gives us joy to give you joy. That one act of selflessness, that one act of integral consciousness, that one act of love. We do not take it for granted, and you not taking it for granted, makes us continue. Being a foreigner here is also not an easy thing, and being a super creative intelligent woman, doubly so. But some people just do and continue to do, irrespective of the background noise. Thank you to Eunice Hammond-Mørklid for joining us on MOFTMinds and giving us her insight on her path. Truly inspiring! Support your local artist and support your local business. And more importantly, support your friends! Link below if you missed it👇

https://youtu.be/0ZU_ura76f8

14/05/2021

Joining us tonight on MOFTMinds, is a charismatic leader of the youth and artist by way of The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Paul Bakabelemama from DBergen . This is bound to be an interesting conversation as we dive into his art. Why choosing HipHop as a medium of expression doesnt necessarily make you a rapper, as this may or may not, inevitably, define who you are. Why explaining this to people is exhausting. Why being open minded can be a form of activism in a place where the norms are like an invisible monster breathing down your shoulders. These are some of the questions. Link below to catch up with us and yes, our doors are open to the public. Corona collective coma is almost over and its time for us to stretch:)

https://www.litthusbergen.no/arrangement/moftminds-603f7cfbc54ec

Michael W. Opara invites special guests to talk about art and creativity.

26/04/2021

This friday on MOFTMinds are two of Bergens most powerful female voices representing Africa in diaspora. Introducing by way of South Sudan is Dora Poni Loro and by way of the DRC Irene Kinunda Afriyie, broadcasting live from Litteraturhuset i Bergen. This event is with a live audience. You are all welcome. Date: April 30th// Time 19:45. Live stream also available here👇
https://www.litthusbergen.no/arrangement/moftminds-irene-kinunda-afriyie-and-dora-poni-loro

21/04/2021

MOFTMinds proudly presents to the studio this Friday, Kristin Helle-Valle, managing director and Head of House at the prestigious Litteraturhuset i Bergen . A artist and cultural Icon in the city of Bergen, Kristin joins us in conversation about her journery through time, Life Abroad in various African countries, the Essence of Literature and understanding the norms and unwritten rules in Norway. Looking forward to this! Link below

https://www.litthusbergen.no/arrangement/slam-603cd8a07f4f9
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Date: Friday 23rd at 20:00
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Visuals: Sebastian Bruknapp Sjem

17/04/2021

Moftminds S3Conversation2: (BLACK VOICE LIKE BLACK HAIR) : Mira Craig joins the Moftminds set to talk about her art and her activism. Its an activism thats easily overlooked, but the exclusion of black hair in Norwegian hair salons isnt something that should be overlooked. As this is actually a not so subtle form of discrimination. Link below if you missed this candid conversation.

https://youtu.be/Cqx2io6CtdY

12/04/2021

S3Conversation1: "Black Man In White Space" features Nigerian born artist, Kingsley Anowi and his views on racial imbalances in Norway and challenge the perpatuated belief that it is okay for the white man to travel to third world countries, pose as the saviour and take pictures with/of kids to either support their cause or back their claim of their recent trip to Africa and other parts.
https://youtu.be/-4IWal6yRaQ

With Kingsley Anowi and Michael W. Opara.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how systematic oppression and...

09/04/2021

Broadcasting live tonight from the House Of literature, is MOFTMinds featuring Kingsley Anowi coming out of Nigeria, West Africa. We are going to talk about his life as an African man living in Norway, His role as an artist, the challenges, Racism, Covid-19 and how its affected his lifestyle. We shall also be talking about the alcohol culture and how this affects the social interactions from the perspective of a foreigner.

LInk below on how to watch.
https://www.litthusbergen.no/arrangement/moftminds-603f7b8e81c91

Michael W. Opara invites special guests to talk about art and creativity.

07/04/2021

The cast of Moftminds Season 3 is set and ready. Kicking things off with the legendary Kingsley Anowi by way of Nigeria and Norway 🙌

31/03/2021

Season 3 Conversation 1: By way of Nigeria and currently residing in Norway, Kingsley Anowi.

28/03/2021

26/03/2021

26/03/2021

MOFTMinds S2E7: WHATEVER IT TAKES! [ Sølvi Rolland Ceo Ole Bull Huset])

In this episode, we sat down with Sølvi to discuss how she went from serving coffee to running a multi billion kroner establishment and how including people of different cultural backgrounds makes more sense than the "status quo" in Norway.

https://youtu.be/RrZ_Y6eFLsg

With Sølvi Rolland and Michael W. Opara.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how systematic oppression and ...

26/03/2021

MOFTMinds S2E6: NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES [Francine Mbanza Jensen(Writer, Burundi)//Boemo Hansen(Painter, Botswana/Denmark)]

In this episode, Moftminds caught with 2 people looking to induce certian unseen ideas through their art. Francine tells us about Kira, and Boemo introduces us to the colours of Botswana.

https://youtu.be/bm4tXjPMtKo

With special guests Francine Mbanza Jensen and Boemo Hansen.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how system...

26/03/2021

MOFTminds S2E5: CUT FROM A DIFFERENT CLOTH [T-Michael(Artist, Ghana)]

T-Michael drops by to tell us why highlighting African progress could be the most effective form of Activism.

https://youtu.be/i_zt0gr1q2U

With Michael W. Opara and spesial guest T-Michael.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how systematic oppre...

26/03/2021

MOFTminds S2E4: MY WAY ON THE HIGHWAY [Siri Røiseth(Norway)]

Siri swings by to tell us why it is important to have a plan when setting up your own shop and how moving into a bus saves you a lot of money.

https://youtu.be/Co5Rv88nyPc

With special guest street artist and illustrator Siri Roiseth.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how syst...

26/03/2021

MOFTminds S2E3: DISPLACED IN THIS PLACE [ William Freeman (Liberia/Sierra Leone)]

Artist and activist, Will Freeman tell us why living in a refugee camp in Sierra Leone might just be way better than living in Norway.

https://youtu.be/xi9v6xJDoI0

With special guest Will Freeman.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how systematic oppression and confirma...

26/03/2021

MOFTminds S2E2: DO IT YOURSELF [Helge Reyes(Phillipenes)Ceo Pharma Bergen]

Helge tells us how he sold his apartment, moved in with his parents, so he couldbhave enough to open his own sneaker store.

https://youtu.be/UDOZIw9Z0bo

.Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how systematic oppression and confirmation bias has affected the demo...

26/03/2021

MOFTminds S2E1: DECODING CULTURE [Sheila Feruz(TZ)//Eva Rowson(UK)]

On this episode we meet two culture shifters on opposite ends of the timeline. They tell us how to get into organizing events and how to maintain your sanity when there are no events to organise.

https://youtu.be/NCFUFviA-m0

Meeting Of The Minds started out as a conversation between expatriates in Norway about how systematic oppression and confirmation bias has affected the demog...