African Mirror

17/04/2022

Kia ora! Karibu! Happy Monday and happy Easter whanau 🐣 ! We are back with part 2 of our conversation with from about China’s influence in Africa. If you’re in need of some thought provoking and insightful korero on the last day of your long weekend, look no further 😊 link in bio fam!

28/02/2022

Kia ora! Karibu! It's been another minute fam!

Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL!

In part 1 of this discussion, we catch up with SumTing Nice Podcast host and University of Auckland global studies student, Varsha Ravi, to chat about the growing influence of China in the African continent. What is the history behind the current investment in Africa by the Chinese government and corporations? Is this influence comparable to previous waves of European colonisation? Watch to find out this, and much more

Kia ora! Karibu!Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL!In part 1 of this discussion, we catch up with Sumting Nice Podcast host and Univ...

21/12/2021

African Mirror is celebrating our 1st birthday this week! (or was it last week? we've lost track slightly!) Regardless, here's a flashback to our first video episode we released about this time last year on the legacy of colonialism in Africa.

We want to thank each and everyone of you for tuning in, liking, subscribing, and supporting this kaupapa over the past 12 months. It means the world. There's heaps of exciting stuff coming in 2022, so please keep it locked, and watch this space!

Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year with whānau and friends. We'll see you soon ☺️♥️

Karibu!Welcome to Episode 1 of African Mirror, a show where our DJ Host ORIKoL talks about issues through the African eye.This week ORIKoL explores many misc...

19/12/2021

Kia ora! Karibu! Happy Monday everybody!

Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL!

In this episode, we continue our conversation with African and Muslim Community leader, Boubacar Coulibaly, about the ins and outs of what it is to be a Muslim, the fundamentals of Islam, views on Islamophobia, and much more.

Let us know what you think about this beautiful kōrero in the comments whānau. Keep it locked!

Kia ora! Karibu!Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL!In this episode, we continue our conversation with African and Muslim Community l...

08/12/2021

Kia Ora! Karibu! Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL!

In this episode, we sat down with Boubacar Coulibaly, a muslim from childhood, and one of the leaders in the African community in Aotearoa/NZ. We explored the ins and outs of what it is to be a Muslim, the fundamentals of Islam, views on Islamophobia, and much more. Link in bio fam!! 💕 ☪️

24/08/2021

Karibu! Kia ora!

It's been a minute, but we're back with part 2 of our kōrero with Karima Madut on performance, creativity and her musical and artistic expression. More new content coming soon fam, stay tuned!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqlsyyiD0OI&t=55s&ab_channel=AfricanMirror

Kia ora! Karibu!Welcome back to the African Mirror with your DJ host ORIKoL!In this episode our conversation with musician, actor and event manager Karima Ma...

06/07/2021

Getting up on stage is a rush, but it can be tough! Karima & ORIKoL DJ sat down for a chat post Splore Festival, to talk about their processes, projects, and share stories.

How do you feel when you create and perform? Let us know below.

Welcome back to African Mirror with your Host DJ ORIKoL!This week we have a special Guest Karima Madut, to talk about music, performance and her experience c...

20/05/2021

New episode is up whānau! 💕 Join ORIKoL on a tangent as she reflects on the physical journey we awaken into each day 🌞☕️

Join ORIKoL on a tangent as she reflects on the physical journey we awaken into each day. It can be tough to feel grateful, and being up close to the idea of...

04/05/2021

Heya heya heya! It’s been a minute, but we’re back with another episode very soon! Keep it locked - some more facts on the way for you shortly 😊 💕

12/04/2021

Happy Monday everybody!

We are excited to continue our conversation about spirituality through the African eye with Janina & Makanaka. We hope you enjoy, let us what you think

Karibu!Our conversation about African roots through spirituality continues with Part 2 of 'Remembering & Returning', with our guests Janina & Makanaka. We go...

09/04/2021

Behind stage with my sistas ♥️

09/04/2021

Here we are at Splore Festival 2021 doing what we did best, representing Afrika. Much respect to Splore for giving us an opportunity to share our African roots on the main stage. Many thanks to my crew for their commitment, energy and drive. Very proud. Happy Friday fam ♥️

22/03/2021

We’ve cracked 100 subscribers on YouTube! 🙌 💯 😁 Thanks to all those who’ve liked and subscribed. New content on the way... stay tuned! Keep it locked! 🔒

03/03/2021

Join ORIKoL DJ , Janina & Makanaka as they reflect on bringing Africa's spiritual history into their art and everyday wellbeing.

We absolutely loved having them involved, and would love to hear from you all about how you bring spirituality into your life.

As always, much love and enjoy x

Karibu!This week ORIKoL is joined by a fantastic duo of guests (Janina & Makanaka), for a conversation about reflecting on Africa's spiritual history, what h...

20/02/2021

ORIKoL DJ always putting in the mahi to bring us fresh content. Is the landline plugged in Y/N? 😂

16/02/2021

ORIKoL DJ, is checking out the new episode of African Mirror. How are you all doing?

15/02/2021

Hi Everyone!

As we enter other day of lockdown here in Auckland, I'm sure there will be a few of you looking for something to fill you day with. So here's Episode 4 of African Mirror, let's chat about DJ ORIKoL's Motherland Burundi together!

If you'd like a shout out in the next episode jump in the comments and tell us your thoughts on your homeland, how you cope with isolation, or how awesome ORIKoL is!

Have a great one, and stay safe x

Karibu!This week, DJ ORIKoL gives us a run down of her Mother Land Burundi. Talking about history, food, art, society and day to day life, we get an insight ...

12/02/2021

Need some beats from the continent for your Friday playlist? Check out our Mixcloud!

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Tucheze (Let us dance) with our DJ Host ORIKoL as she shares some off the best tracks out of Africa! Check out our other show African Mirror: The African Mirror Late Night Show reflects audiences’ lives, experiences, and backgrounds through African eyes. Each week join DJ ORIKol, as she breaks dow...