MAC ALUNGE: THRIVING AS A CAMEROONIAN ARTIST IN THE AFRO BEATS ERA #poet #buea #africanpoetry
VISIT: https://www.macalunge.com/ Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/firsttriptoAfrica Mac, a spoken word artist from Cameroon, discussed his journey in fashion and website design, as well as how he makes a living as an artist by contextualizing his talent to serve a purpose and being a leader within an organization. Kellen praised Mac's fashion sense and website design, and they talked about the importance of finding the right opportunities to showcase one's talent. - PLAY @0:06: - Mac and KELLEN discussed the importance of investing in oneself as an artist and using the money earned to improve one's craft. They also talked about the possibility of Mac getting involved in politics in Cameroon to bring about change. - PLAY @11:50: - Mac and KELLEN discussed Mac's community give back through his organization, the Straw Academy, which focuses on training and empowering young artists to create social change. They also talked about how Mac monetizes his art and organization through contracts with businesses and organizations, as well as grants and funding opportunities. - PLAY @22:28: - Mac and KELLEN discussed the importance of education versus school, with Mac sharing his personal experience of leaving medical school to pursue his passion. They also talked about the need for entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa to create opportunities and combat unemployment. - PLAY @33:58: - Kellen and Mac discussed various topics including Kellen's idea of bringing African nurses to the US, their plans for traveling to San Francisco, and Mac's projects involving an album and a film. Kellen also shared his thoughts on African films and the importance of building an audience through platforms like YouTube. - PLAY @44:34: - Kellen and Mac had a conversation about Kellen's contributor program and how he shares 50% of what they make on YouTube with their contributors. Kellen also shared information about film festivals and gave advice to Mac about his film project. - PLAY @56:24:
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