From Nigeria to Germany, David shares his journey as a poet, performer, and cultural studies student at Leuphana University. With his work spanning poetry, film, performance, and experimental art, David reflects on how storytelling can challenge stereotypes, preserve African heritage, and build community across borders.

0:45 Studying Cultural Studies at Leuphana University
3:00 David’s journey from Nigeria to Germany
6:10 Exploring art at the intersections of poetry, film, and performance
10:20 Highlights from international festivals and awards
14:30 The role of storytelling in reshaping narratives about Africa
18:00 Building and curating a global literary community
22:15 Balancing art, activism, and academic life abroad
26:00 Cultural adjustment in Germany and advice for other students
29:30 David’s vision for the future

From Nigeria to Germany, David shares his journey as a poet, performer, and cultural studies student at Leuphana University. With his work spanning poetry, film, performance, and experimental art, David reflects on how storytelling can challenge stereotypes, preserve African heritage, and build community across borders.

0:45 Studying Cultural Studies at Leuphana University
3:00 David’s journey from Nigeria to Germany
6:10 Exploring art at the intersections of poetry, film, and performance
10:20 Highlights from international festivals and awards
14:30 The role of storytelling in reshaping narratives about Africa
18:00 Building and curating a global literary community
22:15 Balancing art, activism, and academic life abroad
26:00 Cultural adjustment in Germany and advice for other students
29:30 David’s vision for the future

Moving to a new country is never easy — and Danish knows it well. Originally from Pakistan, he’s now studying Management and Data Science at Leuphana University. In this episode, he opens up about the reality of starting over: adapting to a new system, finding his academic path, and reflecting on the very structured life he led before moving abroad. Tune in to hear how Danish balances discipline with discovery, and what it’s really like to build a future in a foreign land.