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CREATE OR DIE TRYING WITH SIRGAI

CREATE OR DIE TRYING WITH SIRGAI

By Ibrahim Adeola Ganiyu (SirGai)

Welcome to Create or Die Trying with Sirgai (CODT). Here we talk about creativity in all its ramifications and how to harness and develop our creative energies, skill and knowledge towards a better life for the individual creative and society.
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CODT Is the client always the problem?

CREATE OR DIE TRYING WITH SIRGAIApr 01, 2022

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CODT Is the client always the problem?

CODT Is the client always the problem?

We know its not always, but we tend to downplay the Creative Supplier's part in project conflicts.

Apr 01, 202235:12
CODT Freelance or Set up?

CODT Freelance or Set up?

In this episode we look at the question on if freelancing is best for a creative or should a creative just set up a business entity?

Apr 01, 202221:54
CODT Comic books: To print or not to print

CODT Comic books: To print or not to print

What are the pros and cons of going print or digital with Comic Book publishing.

Jun 01, 202129:09
CODT Creative Convos Story vs Storytelling with Mamode

CODT Creative Convos Story vs Storytelling with Mamode

We look at the basics of story development versus implementation in storytelling with our guest writer/creator Mamode Ogbewele

Jun 01, 202152:32
QUESTION EVERYTHING: The path of Critical Thinking

QUESTION EVERYTHING: The path of Critical Thinking

We look at the processes and reasoning behind critical thinking and why its the ONLY true source of Creative action

Mar 05, 202159:05
CODT Creative Freedom

CODT Creative Freedom

Can you ever truly have Creative Freedom if Creativity is all about solving problems. can you just Creative without any kind of purpose? We discuss how you as a creative can get more freedom out your creative enterprise

Oct 05, 202027:59
CODT Art or Science?

CODT Art or Science?

What exactly is Creativity? An art? a science? We look at the argument for both.

Oct 05, 202033:18
CODT What is your value?

CODT What is your value?

Do you know what value you are bringing to the game you are playing in? Do you even know your own value? These and more we look at on this episode.

Oct 05, 202027:60
CODT Making the AFRICAN SUPERHERO

CODT Making the AFRICAN SUPERHERO

Is it possible to create a specific AFRICAN Superhero? what does that even truly mean? Africa is not a city with one language ir tribe/ So how do you make an African Superhero?

Oct 05, 202035:10
CODT Making Money or Building Wealth?

CODT Making Money or Building Wealth?

On this episode we look at the difference between working to make money and actually building wealth. We look at the tools available to the creative to help them build wealth and why its important to use these tools.

Oct 05, 202038:26
The Dark Client Side

The Dark Client Side

Are you thinking about yourself when serving your clients or are you thinking about them? We discuss why its important to keep the view of your clients in mind at all times as a Creative. Even when those views don't align with yours!

Oct 05, 202001:01:50
CODT MAKING AN "AFRICAN" COMIC CHARACTER OR BOOK

CODT MAKING AN "AFRICAN" COMIC CHARACTER OR BOOK

What is an "African" comic Book? We look at the concept of African Comic Books and give tips on creating one. Not the way you might expect!

Jun 08, 202030:01
CREATE AT HOME with SIRGAI (Covid19 Lockdown Special)

CREATE AT HOME with SIRGAI (Covid19 Lockdown Special)

A COVID 19 SPECIAL on Making Creative use of the Lockdown situation in most parts of the world

Mar 30, 202025:23
THE RIGHT PRICE Part 2

THE RIGHT PRICE Part 2

The second time of our talk on Pricing for creativity and how to get it right

Mar 16, 202041:07
The Right Price...

The Right Price...

In this episode we talk about Pricing and how to get the "Right Price" for your creativity.

Mar 02, 202046:40
Think Different

Think Different

We talk about Standing out as a creative by thinking different.

Feb 17, 202039:08
DO YOU COMMUNICATE Part 2

DO YOU COMMUNICATE Part 2

The second part of our talk on Effective communication for the creative

Feb 17, 202043:37
Do you Communicate? Part 1

Do you Communicate? Part 1

For a group that earns their living from communication most creatives don't yet get the full gist. In this episode we talk about Communication and why we need to be very conscious of it in all we do

Feb 17, 202034:45
GOAL SETTING

GOAL SETTING

We talk about the process of effective goal setting for Creatives and do a special review of the UNIRAVE comic themed event 

Jan 30, 202058:37
CREATIVE PLANS: CHECK YOUR MAP

CREATIVE PLANS: CHECK YOUR MAP

Making plans for creative growth is one thing, ensuring we keep our eyes on the map is another thing entirely. We look at the what, why and how of checking your map.

Jan 30, 202044:43
THE POWER TO AUTO CORRECT

THE POWER TO AUTO CORRECT

We look at the first and last gate of creative growth for the individual; the power to self assess and if needed, to self edit

Jan 28, 202053:22
WHICH ARE YOU? PRODUCER OR TRADER

WHICH ARE YOU? PRODUCER OR TRADER

On this episode we look at the perceived opposites of creative output and how being a trader (who exchanges products directly for profit) and a producer (who creates ideas and products for profit) is the best thing for the creative to be.

Jan 27, 202037:50
THE UNIRAVE SPECIAL

THE UNIRAVE SPECIAL

A special broadcast with the orgainsers of the UNIRAVE comic book event held in Lagos, Nigeria in December 2019.

Jan 27, 202031:25
NAIJANIME: THE NIGERIAN ANIMATION INDUSTRY

NAIJANIME: THE NIGERIAN ANIMATION INDUSTRY

On this episode we talk with 2D Animator TOLUWALASE OMOWUNMI about the fast growing Nigerian Animation Industry and the many opportunitie in it.

Jan 25, 202042:16
Present pain, Future Gain

Present pain, Future Gain

We explore the pains every Creative goes through while preparing for the gains of the future. These are prices that must be paid.

Jan 25, 202042:16
Boredom and the Creative Mind

Boredom and the Creative Mind

We look at why being bored from time to time is great for your creativity. 

Jan 24, 202042:41
CODT CASHING IN ON YOUR CREATIVITY

CODT CASHING IN ON YOUR CREATIVITY

We explore more ways to get more earnings from your creative skills towards creating more streams of income for you and more buck for your future.

Jun 25, 201953:32
CODT Process vs Creativity

CODT Process vs Creativity

A lot of creative people see process (or "routine") as a negative force on their creativity. In this episode we look at how PROCESS (aka Structure, routine) is actually a great way/too to get more out our creative juice! 

Jun 25, 201949:19
CODT 20/20 Skills

CODT 20/20 Skills

On this episode we look at the list of 20 skills listed as a must have by the year 2020 for 

Apr 23, 201940:59
CODT WEAPONS OF MASS CREATIVITY

CODT WEAPONS OF MASS CREATIVITY

We look at the tools of the creative and what to look for when choosing the best weapon for your creative trade with our guest and WACOM Distributor for West Africa: Rafael Malik

Apr 23, 201942:50
CODT What can the Government really do?

CODT What can the Government really do?

On this episode, we discuss the creative Industry in Nigeria and what exactly the Government CAN do to help grow it. Our guest is civil Servant and Comic book Creator and CEO of TMT Entertainment: Simisola Opeodu

Apr 23, 201901:03:22
CODT Marketing your Creativity

CODT Marketing your Creativity

We look at processes means and ways that creative individuals can market themselves and their skills

Apr 23, 201953:11
CODT ARCHITECTURE & CREATIVITY

CODT ARCHITECTURE & CREATIVITY

Today we explore the scientific/artistic world of Architecture with our special guest and Architect; Mofoluwasho Atolagbe.

Feb 19, 201958:51
CODT whats killing your creativity?

CODT whats killing your creativity?

In this episode we look at things, habits, attitude and stuff that may be killing your creativity and how to battle them to win.

Feb 19, 201947:01
CODT UNICON 2018 edition

CODT UNICON 2018 edition

We look at the Nigerian Comic, Animation and Gaming Industry in light of the geek fest called UNICON with Special guests Chinwe Ohanele (Biaya Consulting, US)and Peter Daniel (CICA President, Nigeria)

Feb 15, 201957:34
CODT Illustration Part 2

CODT Illustration Part 2

 On this episode I share tips to enhance your Illustrations and give a better understanding of exactly what Illustration is all about. 

Feb 15, 201923:08
CODT Illustration Part 1

CODT Illustration Part 1

On this episode I share tips to enhance your Illustrations and give a better understanding of exactly what Illustration is all about.

Feb 15, 201934:52
CODT Children and Creativity

CODT Children and Creativity

We look at catching them young and most importantly, keeping the creativity burning long after the childhood years. Our Special guest Omodara Adediran talks about her project the Artbox and her work with children at Slum2School.
Oct 27, 201844:37
CODT Comics and History

CODT Comics and History

We look at the special role of comics in the telling and recording of History of Nigeria and the history of comics in Nigeria; with our special guests, Sunkanmi Akinboye (Linebug Studios) and Ifeanyi Okolo (Comicsquare)
Oct 10, 201801:00:43
CODT Social Media and Creativity

CODT Social Media and Creativity

On our Nigerian Independence day episode we talk about Social media and how it can advance or hinder creativity. Most importantly, how to use it to your advantage.
Oct 10, 201850:31
CODT Portfolio

CODT Portfolio

On this episode, we look at the portfolio, why its good to have one, how to build a good one and we also look at what not to do while putting together your knock-them-out portfolio.
Oct 10, 201856:03
CODT Discipline

CODT Discipline

We look at why the creative mind struggles with discipline, what exactly discipline is and how we can grow a more disciplined creative life.
Sep 19, 201853:48
CODT growth for the Creative and 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con Part 2

CODT growth for the Creative and 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con Part 2

Part 2 of the episode we look at the need for growth for the creative individual or business and celebrating 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con with my guest and Lagos Comic Con founder, Ayodele Elegba
Sep 12, 201849:37
CODT growth for the Creative and 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con

CODT growth for the Creative and 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con

This episode we look at the need for growth for the creative individual or business and why Growth should never be confused with Expansion. While celebrate 7 years of the Lagos Comic Con with guest Ayodele Elegba
Sep 12, 201841:06
CODT Intellectual Protection with Jide Martin

CODT Intellectual Protection with Jide Martin

On this episode we look at the various ways and means to protect Creative and Intellectual Properties and the processes available. Along with our guest Jide Martin of Comic Republic.
Aug 29, 201801:03:50
CODT partnerships and selling your (creative) babies Pt 2

CODT partnerships and selling your (creative) babies Pt 2

We talk about the importance of Partnerships to the creative and how to make the best of them without making mistakes. We also talk with Jide Martin of Nigerian Comic Publisher COMIC REPUBLIC on his creative journey.
Aug 24, 201850:45
CODT partnerships and selling your (creative) babies Pt 1

CODT partnerships and selling your (creative) babies Pt 1

We talk about the importance of Partnerships to the creative and how to make the best of them without making mistakes. We also talk with Jide Martin of Nigerian Comic Publisher COMIC REPUBLIC on his creative journey.
Aug 24, 201821:04
CODT Business models for the Creative Enterprise

CODT Business models for the Creative Enterprise

This episode, we look at The various Business Models and explore those that Creative Enterprises can implement. Along with my guests, Peter Daniel and Sensey Blacksmith.
Aug 09, 201801:11:11
CODT Why do you create?

CODT Why do you create?

We look at the various reasons people create and at how creating a concrete reason for your creative activities might actually be the key to unlocking the best of your creativity yet. Plus reasons why you SHOULD create.
Aug 03, 201849:14
CODT Creative Advocacy

CODT Creative Advocacy

We discuss the involvement of Creatives in Advocating for Societal reforms with special focus on the #Reform SARS Ng Movement as championed by our guest Segun SEGA Awosanya.
Aug 03, 201801:01:38