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In this episode of That’s Lit I caught up with Neal Mercer, the first pro wrestler from Mauritius! Neal shared his journey from being a pro wrestling fan (and aspiring Olympic swimmer) to eventually joining the sport. He described the process involved in becoming a pro wrestler, the meaning behind his nickname ‘The Engine’ and …
That’s Lit with Shazzie Dee marked its 8th anniversary in 2026! In this very special episode, Norah Masige interviews her sister Sharon “Shazzie Dee” Masige. They look back at how That’s Lit began and discuss some of the key highlights of the show over the past 8 years. A big thank you to every guest …
In this Episode of That’s Lit I caught up with visual artist Emmanuel Asante! Emmanuel uses a range of mediums to create art, from acrylic and watercolour to pens, pencils and even coffee. He described what led him to pursue a career as an artist and how he got started painting with coffee. Emmanuel also …
In this episode of That’s Lit, I spoke with producer, curator and filmmaker Chidiebube Uba. Chidiebube has produced a number of short films and even directed a music video for Sydney-based artist Devaura. She has also produced a number of arts and culture events in Sydney. Chidiebube described how she approaches her producing work and …
On this episode of That’s Lit, I caught up with actor and filmmaker Pacharo Muzembe. Pacharo has starred in shows including Wakefield, La Brea and The Bluff, alongside Priyanka Chopra-Jonas. He is also the founder of PMCO, a creative led project house that develops intellectual property (IP) across film, tv, theatre and literature. Watch the …
Oumi Karenga-Hewitt is a writer, director and producer who has performed in a number of regional theatre productions including Legally Blonde and Wicked. She most recently directed the musical Mamma Mia! in Griffith, NSW. Oumi is also the Vice Chair of Western Riverina Arts. In this episode of That’s Lit, Oumi discusses all things regional …
Africa Film Fest Australia is back in 2025, featuring eight feature films and nine short films from the African diaspora that will be screened in Sydney. I caught up with the directors of the festival, Mumbi Hinga and Safia Amadou, to discuss the films that will be screened, the other events at the festival (such …
In this episode of That’s Lit, I spoke to Stimon Dow, captain of Africa United Rugby League. Stimon shared how Africa United is more than just a rugby league club, it gives young African Australians a place to belong, grow, and escape the pressures of everyday life. Stimon also discussed how the club began, its …
Black Barbie: A documentary debuted at SXSW Texas in April 2023 and even had a screening at SXSW Sydney! The film tells the story of the first Black Barbie and the incredible Black women who worked to create her. I caught up with director Lagueria Davis about the film, beginning with how her aunt Beulah …
Ruva Ngwenya stars as Tina Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. In her podcast debut, Ruva described the time she sang Tina’s classic hit “River Deep, Mountain High” back in high school, her experience preparing for the Tina Turner Musical and the time she performed at the NRL Grand Final. The Tina Turner Musical …