From Kenyan Street Artist to Global Muralist - WiseTwo | Coffee Pump (E014)

Brew yourself a cup of inspiration as we dive into the vibrant world of street art with our special guest, WiseTwo, on episode 14 of the Coffee Pump Podcast.
WiseTwo, the visionary behind www.wisetwo.org/about, shares his remarkable journey from pursuing a day job to chasing his passion for art across the globe. From the streets of Nairobi to the walls of Mexico, WiseTwo's story is a testament to the transformative power of following one's artistic calling. Tune in for a captivating conversation that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the universal language of art.
Join us as we explore the colorful canvas of WiseTwo's life, covering:
- Unveiling the Artist: Delve into WiseTwo's background and the pivotal moments that ignited his love affair with street art.
- Life's Crossroads: WiseTwo shares insights into his decision to leave a conventional career path to embrace the uncertainty of an artist's life.
- Global Adventures: From Kenyan streets to international art festivals like Wall Therapy, follow WiseTwo's journey as he paints murals across the world.
- Artistic Expression: Discover the influences that shape WiseTwo's unique style and the significance of storytelling through art.
- Navigating Challenges: WiseTwo sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of Kenyan artists, including the role of social media and the looming presence of AI in the creative realm.
- Looking Ahead: Explore WiseTwo's aspirations for the future, including his five-year plan and his passion for Muay Thai.
Don't miss out on the exclusive guest challenge at Bao Box and insightful discussions on everything from anime to heavyweight boxing matchups.
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Find our guest WiseTwo:
- Instagram: wisetwo?hl=en
- Twitter/X: artofwisetwo?lang=en
- Website: www.wisetwo.org
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Find our host Sajid Vayani:
- Instagram: sajidvayani?igs...
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sajvayani
- UA-cam: / @sajidvayani
- Twitter / X: x.com/sajvayani?s=21
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - WiseTwo’s background
6:59 - Gen Zs Vs Millennials
8:30 - Life After University
9:50 - Kenyan Passports and Visa Issues
12:00 - WiseTwo’s art influence
15:50 - Leaving a degree to pursue Art
18:12 - What it’s like having Indian/Desi Parents
19:50 - Sajid’s Bet with his Dad
22:15 - Traveling to new places is a gift
25:14 - First International Travel for an Art festival - Wall Therapy
29:15 - Painting all over the world
33:46 - Mexico is a special place
35:45 - Boda Boda Riders in Kigali are better than Nairobi
37:36 - Can you make money in Kenya as an artist?
42:42 - How important is social media?
43:15 - The Power of AI and Will AI replace Artists?
49:10 - AI would have helped improve our grades during our University years
50:40 - Challenges facing Kenyan Artists
54:30 - The importance of Art School
55:26 - Anime is life
58:28 - WiseTwo’s five year plan
1:00:50 - Love of Muay Thai
1:03:45 - Tyson Fury Vs Anthony Joshua
1:05:20 - Giving Palestine a voice
1:15:12 - Guest Challenge at Bao Box

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Great Pod, and a very good listen.

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Just managed to get time to watch this. Good stuff💯💯

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Thank you for your kind words

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Some really insightful points mentioned👍
Imagine this taking place in the coffee shop at USIU (forgotten the name). That would have been an interesting spot for a podcast 😆

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Cafe latte? 😂 Yup, good venue

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