Words are power. Even the most subtle can persuade, ignite, divide, or unite. Listen to Nigerian media guru and founder of The Shade Room Angelica Nwandu talk to Kay Oyegun, a Nigerian writer and filmmaker (who writes for NBC's 'This Is Us' and OWN's 'Queen Sugar'), on the power of emotion to impel action, facing backlash from your work, and how to stay true to your values—especially under the pressure for all black creatives to be "excellent" 24/7.

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