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Ep. 76: Nikki Fagbemi's Dark Humor Helps Us Laugh Through Life's Highs and Lows
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Ep. 76: Nikki Fagbemi's Dark Humor Helps Us Laugh Through Life's Highs and Lows

When the writer (reluctantly) shared her private jokes and experiences, they took on a new, inspiring power.

Hey AD Fam,

How's everyone doing? I hope you're all doing great. As for me, I'm battling a pesky cold at the moment. 'Tis the season, right? 

That didn’t stop me from my usual ‘nerding’ out over creation and engagement., I stumbled upon some intriguing facts and figures about podcasting this week. First off, my buddies at Spotify dropped these stats

In the US, 47% of podcast streams from users aged 18-24 and 45% from those aged 13-17 come from shows originating in other countries.

Then, there's this from a 2023 report by Vox Media called ‘A New Era of Influence’: 

An incredible 80% of listeners polled said their favorite podcast hosts feel like friends to them ‘as they listen to the podcast.’

What I'm taking away from all this is that the world is your oyster, friends. There's an audience out there just waiting to soak in your content and learn about your experiences. 

Take Nikki Fagbemi, a brilliant comedian and actor, for example. She hit the big time after reluctantly opening up and drawing inspiration from her real-life challenges - the things she initially didn't want to define her. By embracing her authenticity, she turned her story into her superpower. Sound familiar?

Like Nikki, every one of you can harness your vulnerability and turn your story into your superpower. It's all about telling your truth in a way only you can.

Find out about our latest episode after the jump, and look out for my tips for authentic show hosting and storytelling later this week.

This week’s episode:

British-Nigerian actor and writer Nikki Fagbemi unveils her remarkable journey from hiding her big break from her family and friends to sharing her darkly comic take on the highs and lows of life. On this episode of AudioDiaspora, Nikki discusses her breakthrough role in Russell T Davies' series "Banana" and how her unique brand of dark comedy, rooted in her personal experiences, has resonated with audiences. Her acclaimed short film "Why Me?" represents the power of telling singular, authentic stories.

Then, get a few ideas from Nikki on embracing and inviting criticism of your work to improve it. She shares her journey from early rejections to finding her audience (hint: it consisted of other people who love what she loves) and reflects on how personal hardships have shaped her creative voice. And because it’s AudioDiaspora, you’ll also get a glimpse into her relationship with her supportive yet cautious mother.

Connect with Nikki: 

IG: @Nikkifagbemi

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