About this episode
Black X shares his journey from a young boy in rural Tanzania to a celebrated music video director, emphasizing the importance of patience and self-belief.
Meet Black X , one of Tanzania’s most celebrated music video directors, a man whose confidence is as bold as his creativity, and someone who genuinely believes he is the GOAT of his craft. But before the fame, the awards, and the iconic visuals, he was simply Erick a young boy growing up in rural Tanzania, dreaming of one day making something extraordinary of himself. In this episode, Black X takes us on a deeply personal journey through his life. He reflects on his childhood in the village, his school years, the unwavering belief that he would become a successful rapper, and the unexpected path that led him to become one of the most influential visual storytellers in the country. This conversation goes beyond music videos and success. It is a candid discussion about ambition, self-belief, discipline, and the realities of navigating life as a man. Black X shares the lessons he has learned through both victories and setbacks, revealing why he believes that one quality has been more valuable than any talent or opportunity: patience . According to Black X, if there is one thing every man should pray for, it is the ability to remain calm. Whether life is going your way or falling…
People in this episode
Host: Michael Baruti
Guest: Black X
Topics covered
- music video direction
- personal journey
- self-belief
- patience
- ambition
- mental health
Keywords
- Black X
- music video director
- Tanzania
- self-belief
- patience
- ambition
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Tanzania, rural Tanzania
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