Soul Conversation with Stephen Karume. #73. Monetizing Creativity and Spiritual Growth: A Soul Conversation with Reggae Artist Royalty by Black.

Hi beautiful souls,

I am happy and excited for today’s guest Stephen Karume, who was connected to me through Claudia Brushke. #16. Stephen better known by his stage name Royalty by Black, is a multifaceted creative entrepreneur and reggae artist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

He is also a visionary leader, using his entrepreneurial spirit to explore opportunities that bridge art, business, and culture.

In this week’s episode, we talk about:

Monetizing Creativity: Stephen shared his journey as a creative entrepreneur, emphasising the importance of turning his passion for reggae music into a sustainable livelihood.

Healing through Music: Stephen described how writing music serves as a therapeutic tool during difficult times, helping him process emotions and maintain balance.

Positive Mantras and Mindset: The conversation highlighted the power of positive mantras and the importance of being mindful of the information one consumes to cultivate a healthy mindset.

Understanding African History and Colonization: Stephen highlighted the importance of learning African history and recommended "Civilization or Barbarism" by Cheikh Anta Diop to explore Africa’s ancient civilisations. He discussed the impact of colonisation on Africa’s cultural and power dynamics, stressing the need to reconnect with African roots and history for personal and collective growth.

Community and Cooperation: We talked about the role of community, love, and cooperation in spiritual and societal advancement, comparing African traditions to Western individualism.

Spiritual and Moral Conduct: We explored how moral and spiritual principles are integrated into personal growth, highlighting the importance of balancing cultural differences in communication.

Enjoy the conversation and I would appreciate it if you subscribe and leave a comment on this episode!

Much love,

Jaya

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