Why we journey episode 1: “Waka Waka", Ernest Danjuma Enebi

Описание: For the first episode of “Why we journey”, host and Inktippedjourneys’ curator Ehae Longe speaks to Ernest Danjuma Enebi (AKA Danjuma) an accomplished storyteller who has travelled widely in Africa and recently published a coffee table book (“Waka Waka”) about it!

It is a rich and in-depth discussion, covering many topics such as the beauty and realities of Africa travel; the fast-changing nature of the African continent; the evolution in attitudes to Africa travel; and of course, his book “Waka Waka”. They speak about the inspiration behind the book, highlighting the “urgency of documentation” as Danjuma terms it, and the impulse to respond to beauty with creativity. They delve into the structure of the book, which was approached with the mind of a vibe-loving engineer: as a kaleidoscope with many entry points. It is a funny, insightful, and important conversation.


00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Inspiration for “Waka Waka”
07:32 - The structure of “Waka Waka”
11:10 - The pace of change of Africa
17:25 - Evolution of Danjuma’s Africa travel from youth
34:18 - What it means to be a “Waka Waka”
47:32 - What stands out to Danjuma when he travels
56:37 - Africa as a continent versus a country
1:02:17 - Storytelling through photography and writing
1:19:20 - Recognising parallels and patterns
1:23:10 - Access of Africa travel
1:32:09 - How Africa travel has changed Danjuma
1:38:32 - How certain places stand out