CREATE OR DIE TRYING WITH SIRGAI: Recent Episodes
Ibrahim Adeola Ganiyu (SirGai)
Welcome to Create or Die Trying with Sirgai (CODT). Here we talk about creativity in all its ramifications and how to harness and develop our creative energies, skill and knowledge towards a better life for the individual creative and society.
We know its not always, but we tend to downplay the Creative Supplier's part in project conflicts.
In this episode we look at the question on if freelancing is best for a creative or should a creative just set up a business entity?
We look at the basics of story development versus implementation in storytelling with our guest writer/creator Mamode Ogbewele
We look at the processes and reasoning behind critical thinking and why its the ONLY true source of Creative action
Can you ever truly have Creative Freedom if Creativity is all about solving problems. can you just Creative without any kind of purpose? We discuss how you as a creative can get more freedom out your creative enterprise
Do you know what value you are bringing to the game you are playing in? Do you even know your own value? These and more we look at on this episode.
Is it possible to create a specific AFRICAN Superhero? what does that even truly mean? Africa is not a city with one language ir tribe/ So how do you make an African Superhero?
On this episode we look at the difference between working to make money and actually building wealth. We look at the tools available to the creative to help them build wealth and why its important to use these tools.
Are you thinking about yourself when serving your clients or are you thinking about them? We discuss why its important to keep the view of your clients in mind at all times as a Creative. Even when those views don't align with yours!
What is an "African" comic Book? We look at the concept of African Comic Books and give tips on creating one. Not the way you might expect!
A COVID 19 SPECIAL on Making Creative use of the Lockdown situation in most parts of the world
In this episode we talk about Pricing and how to get the "Right Price" for your creativity.
For a group that earns their living from communication most creatives don't yet get the full gist. In this episode we talk about Communication and why we need to be very conscious of it in all we do
We talk about the process of effective goal setting for Creatives and do a special review of the UNIRAVE comic themed event
Making plans for creative growth is one thing, ensuring we keep our eyes on the map is another thing entirely. We look at the what, why and how of checking your map.
We look at the first and last gate of creative growth for the individual; the power to self assess and if needed, to self edit
On this episode we look at the perceived opposites of creative output and how being a trader (who exchanges products directly for profit) and a producer (who creates ideas and products for profit) is the best thing for the creative to be.
A special broadcast with the orgainsers of the UNIRAVE comic book event held in Lagos, Nigeria in December 2019.
On this episode we talk with 2D Animator TOLUWALASE OMOWUNMI about the fast growing Nigerian Animation Industry and the many opportunitie in it.
We explore the pains every Creative goes through while preparing for the gains of the future. These are prices that must be paid.
We explore more ways to get more earnings from your creative skills towards creating more streams of income for you and more buck for your future.
A lot of creative people see process (or "routine") as a negative force on their creativity. In this episode we look at how PROCESS (aka Structure, routine) is actually a great way/too to get more out our creative juice!
On this episode we look at the list of 20 skills listed as a must have by the year 2020 for
We look at the tools of the creative and what to look for when choosing the best weapon for your creative trade with our guest and WACOM Distributor for West Africa: Rafael Malik
On this episode, we discuss the creative Industry in Nigeria and what exactly the Government CAN do to help grow it. Our guest is civil Servant and Comic book Creator and CEO of TMT Entertainment: Simisola Opeodu
We look at processes means and ways that creative individuals can market themselves and their skills
Today we explore the scientific/artistic world of Architecture with our special guest and Architect; Mofoluwasho Atolagbe.
In this episode we look at things, habits, attitude and stuff that may be killing your creativity and how to battle them to win.
We look at the Nigerian Comic, Animation and Gaming Industry in light of the geek fest called UNICON with Special guests Chinwe Ohanele (Biaya Consulting, US)and Peter Daniel (CICA President, Nigeria)
On this episode I share tips to enhance your Illustrations and give a better understanding of exactly what Illustration is all about.
On this episode I share tips to enhance your Illustrations and give a better understanding of exactly what Illustration is all about.
We look at catching them young and most importantly, keeping the creativity burning long after the childhood years. Our Special guest Omodara Adediran talks about her project the Artbox and her work with children at Slum2School.
We look at the special role of comics in the telling and recording of History of Nigeria and the history of comics in Nigeria; with our special guests, Sunkanmi Akinboye (Linebug Studios) and Ifeanyi Okolo (Comicsquare)
On our Nigerian Independence day episode we talk about Social media and how it can advance or hinder creativity. Most importantly, how to use it to your advantage.
On this episode, we look at the portfolio, why its good to have one, how to build a good one and we also look at what not to do while putting together your knock-them-out portfolio.
We look at why the creative mind struggles with discipline, what exactly discipline is and how we can grow a more disciplined creative life.
Part 2 of the episode we look at the need for growth for the creative individual or business and celebrating 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con with my guest and Lagos Comic Con founder, Ayodele Elegba
This episode we look at the need for growth for the creative individual or business and why Growth should never be confused with Expansion. While celebrate 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con with guest Ayodele Elegba
On this episode we look at the various ways and means to protect Creative and Intellectual Properties and the processes available. Along with our guest Jide Martin of Comic Republic.
We talk about the importance of Partnerships to the creative and how to make the best of them without making mistakes. We also talk with Jide Martin of Nigerian Comic Publisher COMIC REPUBLIC on his creative journey.
We talk about the importance of Partnerships to the creative and how to make the best of them without making mistakes. We also talk with Jide Martin of Nigerian Comic Publisher COMIC REPUBLIC on his creative journey.
This episode, we look at The various Business Models and explore those that Creative Enterprises can implement. Along with my guests, Peter Daniel and Sensey Blacksmith.
We look at the various reasons people create and at how creating a concrete reason for your creative activities might actually be the key to unlocking the best of your creativity yet. Plus reasons why you SHOULD create.
We discuss the involvement of Creatives in Advocating for Societal reforms with special focus on the #Reform SARS Ng Movement as championed by our guest Segun SEGA Awosanya.
Are you still tied to making money only by how much work you put into your creative output? Or are you ready to get your mind dirty with numbers and money matters to make your money do the work of earning you more money? let's talk.
This time we look at steps to take towards Creative Growth for young creatives. Job shadowing or Internship?
making comics in Nigeria seems easy compared to selling it. What are we doing wrong/ That's the discuss.
On this episode we take a look at the pros and cons of working with templates as a designer versus building designs from scratch.
We explore the Science and art of Interior Design, what it takes and the requirements to get into it with CEO/Chief Designer at Xzavia Interiors; Mr Chima Eluwa-Henshaw
We explore design as a concept and look at what makes it both an art-form and a scientific practice.
We discuss the learning process for the creative mind. Do you go to scholl or get yourself taught by you?
This episode focuses on the Nigerian Comic Book Industry and its many opportunities and challenges.