Rise Up 2024: Live Podcast with Black Scot Pod (Panel)

Join best friends turned co-hosts of Black Scot Pod Suzie Mwanza and Shirley Mcpherson for a live podcast special with guest Vanessa Kanbi.

Vanessa Kanbi is a Scottish Ghanaian multifaceted creator making waves in the digital realm. She’s more than just a travel content creator; Vanessa is a passionate advocate dedicated to showcasing African countries in a positive light. Boasting over 200,000 social followers and 30 million views on her YouTube channel, she is currently serving as an expert judge on BBC’s “Scotland’s Greatest Escape” and has been featured in BAFTA-nominated “Black and Scottish,” as well as other TV shows. Beyond the screen, Vanessa has hosted podcasts such as BBC Sounds Podcast “Word Up!” Her influence extends to the pages of British Vogue and she was chosen by YouTube as one of YouTube Black’s Creator Class. Vanessa Kanbi is redefining storytelling and leaving an indelible mark on the digital landscape.

Rise Up

Rise Up! Festival is a celebration of some of the many diverse voices and visions that shape Aberdeen and Scotland’s Black and PoC creative communities. Join us at the Music Hall and Lemon Tree for three days of art, music, and dialogue that challenge, inspire, and unite. Curated by We Are Here Scotland in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts.

See the whole programme here.