Nkata Podcast

07/02/2026

Episode 27 of Dots of Thoughts is OUT Now.

In this episode, Emeka Okereke continues his long-running examination of concepts and societal tendencies encapsulated in words and language.

Here, he reflects on the descriptive implications of the word “effort” in relation to “work,” and how the word is used in mundane vocabulary as a measure and proof of worth and, in a broader sense, self-worth.

Listen on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Overcast and more.

Also available on: nkatapodcast.com

Concept and Presentation: Emeka Okereke

Design & Production: Atelier E.K Okereke

Project: Nkata Podcast | Dots of Thoughts

Music: Emeka Okereke

Photo: Nika Maksimyuk



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05/01/2026

OUT NOW.

Episode 26 of Nkata Podcast: Dots of Thoughts.

What begins as a chance meeting in Berlin becomes a conversation—one that moves through difference, identity, and the slow, uneven arc of returning to oneself.

In dialogue with Tamia Hill (Mia), this episode traces lived experience not as testimony, but as encounter: childhood rupture, racialized difference, loss of agency, healing, and the quiet work of reclamation—held in relation, reflection, and the ordinary exchange of stories.

This is not an interview.

Not self-help.

Not a set of answers.

It is an unpretentious enactment of encounter between two individuals whose paths cross in a city shaped by intersecting trajectories—within a world becoming increasingly multi-polar.

A tracing of how difference shapes us.

How agency is lost and reclaimed.

How encounters, when met in presence, become mirrors along the long arc back to oneself.

Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer and more than 10 other podcast listening platforms.

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Guest: Tamia Hill

Nkata Podcast Station 2026.

28/05/2025

New Episode OUT NOW!
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In this compelling episode of Art and Processes, host Emeka Okereke speaks with renowned Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea.
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Born in Trinidad de Cuba, Arrechea’s practice explores power, surveillance, architecture, and public engagement. From painting trucks as a child to co-founding the influential collective Los Carpinteros and forging a distinguished solo career, his journey reflects the transformative force of art.
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The conversation traces his Cuban upbringing, the rigorous education that shaped him, and a multidisciplinary practice—spanning sculpture, installation, painting, video, and performance—that challenges conventional notions of form and function.
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Arrechea takes us down memory lane, weaving an intertwining arc of a life of creative explorations that began as early as age 11 and continues to this day—a life that, for him, has become a perpetual learning curve, driven by an ever-burning urge to expand language and correlate contexts across places and people.
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In one of his most striking interventions, he asks: “How can we turn straight lines into curved lines?”
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This question signals the subtle yet enduring quality of malleability that underpins much of his artistic proposals. It is his way of bringing sensitivity, play, and humanness into the often heavy-handed world of sharp edges, fixed forms, and solid surfaces—hallmarks of structural integrity.
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Listeners are drawn into the nuances of his work: how it weaves the personal with the collective, navigates tension, and imagines art as a space for healing, dialogue, and shared meaning.
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🔗 Listen on: nkatapodcast.com (link in bio)
🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Overcast & more.
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👤 Guest: Alexandre Arrechea
🎙️ Host: Emeka Okereke
🎛️ Production: Atelier E.K Okereke
📸 Photos courtesy of Alexandre Arrechea
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10/05/2025

Dearest Koyo Kouoh,

Words feel too feeble in the face of this moment.

In your episode of Nkata Podcast: Art & Processes, we hear your warmth, your humanity, your aspirations. It’s all there in the slow, measured cadence of your voice. You say: “We are workers of the spirit.”

Indeed, you were. And are.

You will be missed—but more importantly, you will be remembered, as though you’ve simply returned to the ether.

Thank you for your energy, and for the many ways you transmuted the rawness of life into sublime laughter and a feeling of homeliness. Thank you for your stewardship, for being a true custodian of culture and care—through RAW Material Company in Dakar, and Zeitz MOCAA in South Africa.

We wish you nothing but a joyous onward journey.

Portrait of Koyo Kouoh copyright, Emeka Okereke for Nkata Podcast Station.

15/03/2025

OUT NOW! Ep16: “Creativity is What We Owe Humanity” – Nkata with Ibe Ananaba

In this episode of Nkata Podcast: Art & Processes, host Emeka Okereke engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ibe Ananaba—a Nigerian painter, designer, and multimedia artist whose work bridges fine art, design, and social commentary.

Through movement, discipline, and storytelling, his work explores identity, urban culture, and the ever-evolving human experience.

From his formative years in Aba, in the East of Nigeria, to the creative crucible of Lagos and his evolving practice in Canada, Ananaba reflects on the anatomy of his creative process.

- How does an artist stay true to their craft across industries and geographies?

- What role does creativity play beyond self-expression—as a responsibility to humanity?

- How do memory, motion, and intuition shape an artist’s process?

Tune in for an enriching exchange on art, process, and purpose—essential listening for artists, cultural practitioners, and anyone invested in the transformative power of creativity.

Listen now: nkatapodcast.com

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and more.

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21/11/2024

New Episode of Dots of Thoughts Podcast is here, EP23, is here!

In this episode, we journey with Genevieve White, a seasoned artist and performer, as she shares her path from her multicultural roots in Canada to the vibrant art scene of New York City—recorded in the tranquil atmosphere of Berlin’s Grunewald Forest as a conversation with host and transdisciplinary artist Emeka Okereke. Genevieve’s story reveals the transformative power of collaboration, creativity, and the delicate, often interwoven relationship between art and life.

They discuss:
✨ Art as a vessel for expression, connection and self-encounter.
✨ Artist as a nurturer, and the balance between nurturing and personal boundaries.
✨ Following the intangible inklings of intuition as a recurrent theme of the creative principle.

Listen in for thoughtful insights on creativity, growth, and the interplay between art and life.

Now available on all the website nkatapodcast.com. And streaming on all platforms (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Overcast, etc).

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13/10/2024

We are preparing the next episode of Nkata Podcast: Dots of Thoughts. This time, Emeka Okereke is in Conversation with Lukas Freireiss, an artist, curator and cultural producer.

Topic of discussion: Transdisciplinary Artistic Practices and Methodologies in Pedagogy/Education.

Watch this space for when the podcast goes live.

Photos by Claudia Ruiz Vázquez for

08/08/2024

Our next episode of Nkata Podcast: Art & Processes is almost here! Episode 15 features a conversation with the renowned Ghanaian-born British artist, John Akomfrah, who is currently representing Britain at the 60th Venice Biennale with his latest work, “Listening All Night to the Rain.”

This is one you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned.

06/08/2024

Episode 21 of Dots of Thoughts Podcast is OUT NOW.

Can the simple act of daily gratitude empower and transform your life? In this episode of Dots of Thoughts Podcast, recorded on-site at the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, host Emeka Okereke and guest, Alain Missala, explore the vibrant multicultural landscape of contemporary Berlin.

Alain delves into his pivotal work with Black Dads Germany and Zula, shedding light on how these initiatives are reimagining narratives and empowering children from multicultural backgrounds. Through personal anecdotes, Alain highlights the profound impact of role models and the daily practice of gratitude in enriching our lives and fostering resilience.

Listen on: nkatapodcast.com
Also on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Deezer, Overcast, and more.

The video version of this podcast is available as “early access” to subscribers at patreon.com/emekaokereke

Guest: Alain Missala
Host: Emeka Okereke
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Production: Conceptualised and edited for Nkata Podcast Station by

14/05/2024

We have a NEW Episode of Dots of Thought Podcast.

Episode 20 features a conversation between host, Emeka Okereke, and author, art critic and professor, Jane Tormey. The episode is centred around the premise and making of her recently published book, “Photography and Political Aesthetics”

“Our enlightening conversation traverses the landscape where artistry intersects with political fervour, dissecting how photographs can sway social movements and mould public opinion. We navigate the evolution of politically motivated photography, from its historical roots to contemporary schools of thought, probing the depth and breadth of visual politics.

The session also alludes to the pitfalls in the conflation between art and journalism, while spotlighting African photographers who are reconstructing the narrative and calling for a conscientious, celebratory and playful portrayal of imagery that dares to defy the conventional.”

Listen on nkatapodcast.com.

Also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and all other prominent podcast-listening platforms out there.

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Guest: Jane Tormey
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14/03/2024

In this short (but long for a reel) video, I gives a glimpse into my recent exhibition, “an Exhibition of FiVE Conversations: Nkata Podcast Art & Processes” currently on display at the until April 28.

I take you through some of the thoughts and urges that necessitated the project. I speak about the guests — who they are and what they represent as a force of our time.

For more information, check out nkatapodcast.com and emekaokereke.com

If you are in Berlin visit the exhibition at the nbk Berlin.



An Exhibition of FiVE Conversations: The Nkata Podcast Project at the on Display at N.B.K Berlin.
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In this video, Emeka Okereke gives the viewer a glimpse into his exhibition, "an Exhibition of FiVE Conversation: Nkata Podcast: Art & Processes. For the fi...

13/03/2024

Due to unforeseen, last-minute circumstances, the scheduled event has been cancelled. A new date and updated information about the event will be communicated soon. If you had hoped to make the event, stay tuned to this page for updates.