34: Alt. Down Under - Owelu Dreamhouse - “Black in Australia, White in Nigeria”
About this episode
Nkechi Anele discusses her project Owelu Dreamhouse, exploring cultural identity and personal growth through music.
On this episode of Alt. Down Under , Luke sits down with Nkechi Anele, the voice behind Owelu Dreamhouse - one of the most exciting projects coming out of Melbourne’s soul scene right now. Having cut her teeth as the frontwoman of beloved Melbourne six-piece, Saskwatch, Nkechi has spent years building her sound and her community. With Owelu Dreamhouse, she steps into something far more personal - a project shaped by reconnecting with her Nigerian heritage and exploring what it means to exist between cultures. She dives into the story behind the band’s name - inspired by her grandmother - and how that connection to family and identity runs through the music. From stepping away from music entirely to finding her way back with a renewed sense of self, this is a conversation about growth, belonging and creative honesty. Plus… a brief but important debate about foreheads!
People in this episode
Host: Luke
Guest: Nkechi Anele
Topics covered
- cultural identity
- music
- heritage
- personal growth
- community
- creative honesty
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Owelu Dreamhouse, Saskwatch
Places: Melbourne, Nigeria, Australia
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