Quote - “We are just as important to Netflix as they are to us. We shouldn't shortchange ourselves.”

The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace the unknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empower Africans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute to the development of a vibrant and progressive black community.

In this episode, we feature Mawuli Gavor, a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur, and producer. Gavor shares his journey with us, from studying business and finance in the US to starting out as a model and eventually transitioning into acting in Nollywood movies. He is known for his role in the movie Obsession and has gone on to act in multiple other productions.

During the episode, Gavor discusses the importance of identity and shifting between cultures, as well as changing the narratives of black people. He emphasizes the need for Africans to recognize their worth and not shortchange themselves in the entertainment industry, noting that they are just as important to companies like Netflix as Netflix is to them.

Tune in to this episode to hear Gavor's insights on navigating different industries and cultures while staying true to oneself.

Show Notes:

2:27 Mawuli's introduction and background in business and finance

3:29 How Mawuli made the transition into the media and entertainment industry

5:58 Mawuli's thoughts on understanding and embracing black identity

7:30 Navigating cultural nuances to foster greater understanding and communication

14:13 Mawuli's perspective on the impact of Netflix in Africa

18:20 The importance of budgeting in the film industry

25:23 The movie that inspired Mawuli to pursue acting

33:24 How Covid-19 has affected the industry and lessons learned

39:26 Mawuli's years of experience in the entertainment industry

The Afropolitan Podcast is hosted by Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan. Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Jamit, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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