Journalist | Presenter | Producer
That’s Lit began in 2018 as a radio show on Triple H 100.1FM in Sydney’s north shore. It was created by Sharon “Shazzie Dee” Masige who initially wanted to host a show that discussed all things books and literature (hence the name ‘That’s Lit’). But after getting behind mic, Shazzie Dee decided to focus on …
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 …
Ennia Jones is the founder of A Splash of Colour Swimming, a program that helps adults from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds learn how to swim in a safe, trauma-informed and culturally respectful way. Her not-for-profit organisation has grown from just 20 participants, to having more than 400 people go through the program in …
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 …
The Racism Register is a platform for people to share their experiences of racism in Australia, and for those witnessing racist incidents to report them as well. It was co-founded by Elizabeth Lang and Elizabeth Tekanyo — both experienced in anti-racism training — after constantly getting the question, “If racism is so prevalent, where is …
“I want to be the Asian Australian filmmaker that makes rom-coms but champions diversity and tick, I’ve done that.” – Joy Hopwood. Independent filmmaker Joy Hopwood caught up with Shazzie Dee to talk about her new film ‘It’s Our Time’. The film, which was co-produced by Erica Long, stars Peter Thurnwald (XO, Kitty), Tiana Hogben …
Jazz and soul singer-songwriter Major Zulu caught up with Shazzie Dee to talk about her new music, the jazz music scenes in Paris, the UK and Australia, and the time she jammed with Amy Winehouse! And here is the podcast on Spotify:
Dr Morley Muse is the co-founder and director of iSTEM Co, an organisation that connects women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) with employment opportunities. With a background in chemical, environmental and renewable energy engineering, Morley described the challenging experiences she had in some of her previous roles and how she has been working to …
In 2023, Akec Makur Chuot retired from the AFLW but she leaves a strong legacy behind. Akec, who is South Sudanese but grew up in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, was the first African woman to be in the AFLW. I had the pleasure of speaking with Akec about her football career and what …