About the work:
Aakowa shares his stories and music for interactive life study. Together, every week we will:
- Watch a new theatre skit or multimedia story
- Listen to insights or interviews related to story
- Engage using online microphone to discuss
- Download available music (exclusive)
Dive in emotionally, mentally and spiritually for weekly life study – through storytelling. Previews below. Let’s get to work!

WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Means of Defense, Chapter 4 | Life Study: Truth Be Told | Music: Speak Now (Instrumental) by Aakowa
Aakowa says: Based on this chapter, we discuss the challenges of telling the truth where there is a likelihood of adversity. How do you navigate the choice to speak or stay silent? As a life study, you’ll listen to my Reel Thoughts audio message, and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Means of Defense, Chapter 3 | Life Study: Soft Hearts | Music: Let Us Praise His Name by Aakowa
Aakowa says: Based on this chapter, we look at why it happens that some people feel less sympathy and empathy, yet some remain sensitive to the realities of life. As a life study, you’ll listen to my Reel Thoughts audio message, and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Means of Defense, Chapter 2 | Life Study: Bad For Good | Music: Never Be the Same by Aakowa feat. Bana
Aakowa says: Based on this chapter, we question if it’s worth it to do good to others, even if there is no reward, and sometimes actual punishment. As a life study, you’ll listen to my Reel Thoughts audio message, and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Means of Defense, Chapter 1 | Life Study: Who Is To Blame? | Music: Our Defense by Aakowa feat. Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr.
Aakowa says: Based on this chapter, we look at who or what we blame for life’s misfortunes . As a life study, you’ll listen to my Reel Thoughts audio message, and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Insinuations | Life Study: Believe In Yourself
Aakowa says: Based on the story, we consider the topic of how to deal with those who cross the line with jokes, especially when it comes to race. As a life study, you’ll listen to my Reel Inspirations interview with Michelle Allman-Esdaille and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Trip for the Homeless | Life Study: Homeless Perspective | Music: Hungry Belly by Aakowa feat. Raw Blow
Aakowa says: Based on the story, we ask if people consider the problems homeless people are facing on a daily basis. As a life study, you’ll listen to street interviews conducted that feature various perspectives and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
The Story: Family or Fiancé | Life Study: Meet the Family
Aakowa says: Based on the story, we discuss the importance of fitting in with the family of your partner when in a relationship. As a life study, you’ll listen to my discussion with poet, producer and playwright, Nigel Birch, and have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music
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WEEKLY LIFE STUDY PREVIEW:
Story: Behind Closed Doors | Life Study: The Fight At Home | Music: Too Late by Aakowa
Aakowa says: Based on the story, we look closer at navigating the trauma of domestic abuse. As a life study, you’ll listen to an interview I had with a woman that survived domestic abuse, willing to share her story. You’ll also have opportunity to add your insights using an online microphone.
To participate: Watch story; Listen to life study; Engage with discussion via online mic; Download music