Welcome to this episode of 'Mixtape of My Life'. In this episode, listen to Jude talk about his journey of self-discovery with Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song', the power of music to spark positive transformation, and his unique interpretation of Fela's classic, 'Water No Get Enemy.' Jude is a renowned writer, playwright and poet amongst other things. Jude Idada wrote and directed the Nigerian film 'Kofa' , winner of multiple awards at the Africa International Film Festival which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

His song selection;

Michael Jackson- Man in the mirror

https://open.spotify.com/track/2u2udGmop1z67EPpr91km7?si=8415ea326080419e

Bob Marley & The Wailers- Redemption song

https://open.spotify.com/track/7MKcM6TfaGKQVFfhstCbOw?si=9cd3c48634de405b

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti- Water no get enemy

https://open.spotify.com/track/2oWex6rYoQ7Bl2D9zG8d3F?si=eeda866673f44b47

Notorious B.I.G- Juicy

https://open.spotify.com/track/5ByAIlEEnxYdvpnezg7HTX?si=e8d8b45accbf40af

Simon & Garfunkel- Bridge over troubled waters

https://open.spotify.com/track/6l8EbYRtQMgKOyc1gcDHF9?si=1bab17df5e744160

This episode features Mide Britto, a professional engineer and brilliant sketch artist. Listen to him talk about the power of a praying mother, how the song 'Breathe' by Dunsin Oyekan moved him to tears, and how music has taught him to find joy even with imperfections.

His selection of songs are:

John Legend- All of me

https://open.spotify.com/track/3U4isOIWM3VvDubwSI3y7a?si=e57fa92ef3e347e6

Hozier- To Noise Making(Sing)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6dRjQxGUFZRY3ydat2JSu7?si=26f7ac48aa5147a8

Dunsin Oyekan- Breathe

https://open.spotify.com/track/2GBaCowYlscaEClL9bciuL?si=c3df8d84076a4970

Phil Collins- Son of man

https://open.spotify.com/track/1LhFadk0aWYczltTjIbFlI?si=bce9f2b1176b4ceb

Sam Smith- Pray

https://open.spotify.com/track/7DsX5K72fewVGb47qj7Tbg?si=decf6ae099fd4f53

In this episode, our guest Kunmi talks about the inspiration behind his artistry, his transformative experience with LL Cool J, and the undeniable 'deeply spiritual' bond that exists between mother and son.

Kunmi balances a successful career as an architect with his love for hip-hop. Watch Kunmi's latest creative 'twist' on Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' on https://youtu.be/L_zVG8kJrpY?si=ybED7Z3XQ4a8BbKy.

His selection of songs:

Asake - Lonely at the top

https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZtK8XAVnoaGdBXZWCEVCY?si=010c20004664465a

Tupac- Dear Mama

https://open.spotify.com/track/6tDxrq4FxEL2q15y37tXT9?si=b809c68e26f64d19

Coldplay- Viva la vida

https://open.spotify.com/track/4zOfy9kqJlG0ZXvcaSh4gv?si=022e852025084e9a

Seal - Love's Divine

https://open.spotify.com/track/1SyTqslGBzoe45hw3Ov0gp?si=bbe448e0968e47f9

LL Cool J- I need love

https://open.spotify.com/track/519xI1wfOAJvHeV9kFdXaV?si=63ab1df5b50349ec