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EP 47- "Art as a Global Language" | Bakare Mubarak | Founder and Creative Director of BILARTERAL, and Global Culture and Youth Ambassador
Published 3 weeks ago
Description
In this episode, Bakare Mubarak, Founder and Creative Director of BILARTERAL, Global Culture and Youth Ambassador, and Co-founder of Expedition 54 Ltd, joins Nicole Thomas to explore how art functions as soft power and a universal language. He shares how African art, culture, and the creative economy can shift the global lens on Africa, unite the continent and its diaspora, and inspire a new global African renaissance.
This episode is for creatives, culture shapers, and members of the African diaspora who want to use their gifts, stories, and collaborations to create meaningful impact across borders.
Key Takeaways
“Art is the only language that doesn’t need a translator to be felt.”
“Africa is not just a place to be helped, it’s a source to be tapped.”
"We may be scattered around the world, but it’s not acceptable for us to be disconnected.”
This episode is for creatives, culture shapers, and members of the African diaspora who want to use their gifts, stories, and collaborations to create meaningful impact across borders.
Key Takeaways
- Art is a universal language that reaches the spirit beyond words
- Africa is a source to be tapped, not just a place to be helped
- A vision for a global African renaissance through art, business, and diplomacy
- Leadership as service: opening doors, building community, and collaborating
- Encouragement for creatives to start now—your unique frequency is needed
“Art is the only language that doesn’t need a translator to be felt.”
“Africa is not just a place to be helped, it’s a source to be tapped.”
"We may be scattered around the world, but it’s not acceptable for us to be disconnected.”