Geuren & Kleuren Media proudly congratulates Nanoah Struik, the creator of the groundbreaking podcast series In Afrika besta ik niet, for winning the Dutch Podcast Award in the Young Talent category. This award highlights Nanoah's talent and the impact of this special series, produced by Geuren & Kleuren Media in collaboration with Omroep Zwart.
In Afrika Besta Ik Niet manages to take listeners along in an accessible and authentic way in Nanoah's personal quest. As the first non-binary Dutch person with an X in their passport, Nanoah shares the story of the complex reconciliation between their Nigerian roots and queer identity. The podcast explores themes such as identity, family, and connectedness and highlights the tension between culture and queerness.
According to the jury:
“With this podcast, Nanoah Struik knows how to involve the listener in a personal and social story in a very accessible way. With an open and authentic narrative style, she shares their search for identity; the connection with their queerness and Nigerian roots. With a strong sense of language and storytelling, Nanoah knows how to create a valuable listening experience. In short, a journalistic podcast with social relevance and a nice arc of tension.”
The award shows how In Afrika Besta Ik Niet touches people and makes important topics discussable.
Stream Nanoah's impressive story. The podcast series In Afrika Besta Ik Niet can be listened to on NPO, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
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