"Nerding While Black": Kat interviews Basi Affia of Sensiil Studios
About this episode
Kat interviews Basi Affia about Black nerdhood and creativity in comics at Indy Comic Con.
This week, Kat takes the mic solo for a special live interview recorded at the exciting atmosphere of Indy Comic Con. Sitting down with a talented Black comic book creator Basi Affia, they dive into a conversation celebrating Black nerdhood, creativity, and a shared love of comics, science fiction, fandom culture, and storytelling. From the power of representation to the joy of creating art that inspires others, this discussion explores what it means to embrace geek culture while carving out space for diverse voices in the comic book world. It is a fun, thoughtful, and energetic conversation that showcases Kat's passion for a few of her favorite topics and highlights the creativity that fuels the worlds we love to escape into. Tune in for a lively conversation about art, imagination, fandom, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the stories that shape us. Cheers! *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you! About our guest: Basi Affia https://www.sensiilstudios.com/about…
People in this episode
Host: Kat
Guest: Basi Affia
Topics covered
- Black nerdhood
- creativity
- comics
- science fiction
- fandom culture
- storytelling
- representation
Keywords
- Black comics
- fandom
- representation
- storytelling
- creativity
- Indy Comic Con
- geek culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sensiil Studios
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