The Creative Round Up: Episode One

Editor’s note: The Creative Round Up is a round-up of happenings, resources and stories of people, places and palates. This is intended to spotlight cool things other creators are doing. Please click each link to find out more. Disclaimer: Inclusions are not sponsored. They are simply creative journeys you may find enjoyable, inspiring or helpful. Ready for this week’s? Let’s go.

1. Hype Your Hustle

Newbie blogger or small business owner? Check out The Coco Creativ’s resources including this FREE 5-day email course. It is packed with excellent tips for organisation, productivity and putting your best foot forward as you “Hype Your Hustle”.

2. Green Green Grasses

Ever wondered why the spider uses its web to catch food? Or, how the bull got curved horns, and the hedgehog its spines? This dramatised podcast of original Ananse tales, created by Ivana Akotowaa Ofori and Joshua Adjeman, answers all. It is witty and sure to resonate with those who grew up on the antics of Ghana’s most beloved folktale characters. Catch up on the 8-part series and share them with someone else.

3. Sip’n’Paint

Drink, paint and unleash your creativity on a fun, arty evening presented by TravelEatSlay and partners. Sip’n’Paint comes with complimentary snacks, art supplies, guidance from an artist and a great chance to network with a side of Afrobeats. London, 22 February.

4. Item13 Podcast

Item13 is a podcast about African food. The latest episode with dietitian Cordialis Msora-Kasago looks at the intersection of food, culture and health. If you began the new year resolving to learn more about indigenous African foods, this is one for you.

5. The City Will Love You

Nii Ayikwei Parkes’ collection of short stories promises engaging, humourous and sometimes dark tales of cities and the beautiful dramas within. Read more and support the crowdfunding effort if you can.

6. Taste the Culture: Senegal Edition

Melanin Travel brings an immersive experience of Senegalese food, cultural activities, storytellers and art for one magical evening. London, 23 March.

7. Self-Promo is Good Promo

This post by travel & lifestyle blogger, Jenna, speaks to the reticence some creatives feel about self-promotion. Here’s a reminder to push through and do it anyway, along with three tips. If you don’t say, “I am”, nobody will say, “You are.”

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