This episode of How Did You Get Here with Verastic is one that truly touched my heart. I sat down with Benny Bing, a Toronto-based Nigerian contemporary artist whose story is as powerful as his paintings.
We talked about grief, forgiveness, masculinity, creativity, and the healing power of art. Benny opened up about losing his brother and father, the process of letting go of vengeance, and how art helped him find peace and purpose again.
We also talked about us being African creatives — growing up in homes where “doctor, lawyer, engineer” were the only options — and how today’s generation of parents can nurture creativity in their children instead of suppressing it.
If you’ve ever lost someone, struggled to forgive, or wondered how to turn pain into purpose, this conversation will speak to your soul.
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