Periagoge
Scenario

When authentic voice conflicts with commercial success

I've been trying to write comedy that reflects my Ghanaian upbringing but every joke feels either too niche for mainstream audiences or too watered down for my own community.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pressure to be understood by everyone is forcing you to compromise the very specificity that makes your perspective valuable.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African comedy traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.