The Bigger Picture with Dakari

The Bigger Picture with Dakari

Hosted by Dakari Eli, The Bigger Picture features commentary on a wide range of subjects including news, politics, music and social issues with specially invited guests, experts, and celebrities.

Episodes

February 20, 2025 33 mins
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actress/singer/songwriter Shoniqua Shandai, widely known for her role as Angie on the Amazon Prime hit, "Harlem." Shandai talks about her musical journey, her acting career, and her latest single, "Black."
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews television producer/filmmaker Sia Savvy of Savvy Media Group to discuss her fascinating career, including her latest project Left for Dead. The film, now exclusively streaming on Tubi, tackles racial disparity in the search for missing women and girls.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actress/filmmaker Gail Bean, best known for roles in Snowfall, P-Valley, and Harlem, regarding her new film Both Eyes Open. Bean, who also served as an executive producer, discusses her experience bringing the project to fruition and working alongside Taye Diggs, Joy Brunson, and Tristan Mack Wilds.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews prominent civil rights activist and educator DeRay McKesson in a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. McKesson, known for his impactful role in the Black Lives Matter movement and his work advocating for social justice, shares his experiences and insights on activism, systemic change, and the future of civil rights in America. During the interview released on the eve of th...
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews renowned eclectic artists Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise for an insightful interview. Kuf Knotz, a versatile MC, and Christina Elise, a classically trained harpist, have gained recognition for their unique fusion of hip-hop, soul, and classical music. During the interview, the duo talked about their creative journey and how they use their art to spread positivity and connect with p...
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews Grammy Award-winning opera singer J'Nai Bridges. Join us as the world-renowned vocalist reveals the fascinating story of her operatic journey and emphasizes the crucial role of social activism in music.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews iconic actress/producer Vivica A. Fox. The two discuss her legendary acting career, her recent role in Amazon's Bosco, and more.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews London Brown, star of Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The two discuss his incredible acting career but more importantly his acts of kindness and service to his community.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews one of Def Jam's newest artists, the soulful Aliah Sheffield. The two discuss her recently released EP These Songs Are for Anyone Sick of Earth, including her single "Boo The Fool" and viral song "Earth is Ghetto." They also discuss the importance of therapy to cope with being in the music industry.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews world renowned musician Tiffany "TiffsBass" Lloyd and discuss her journey to becoming one of the most sought bassists in music.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actor/filmmaker Mustafa Speaks, (All-American, Joe Pickett, etc.). Speaks discusses his childhood, acting roles, and his forthcoming film, Shadowboxing - Round 1.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews actress-turned-producer Stephanie Charles. With an acting career that includes roles on Black-ish, NCIS, Ruthless, and The Paynes, Charles talks about her short film Aurora and her role as a first-time producer.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews comedy queen Correy Bell. The two talk about everything from her rise to success to an earthquake that happened during one of her sets.
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Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture, interviews hip-hop star Naya Ali and discusses her latest single "More Life, Less Names" and her rise as one of Canada's biggest hip-hop acts.
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Listen to episode 45 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews Hot 97's DJ Drewski in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded April 16th 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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Listen to episode 44 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews actress Gail Bean from FX's hit show Snowfall in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded February, 19th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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Listen to episode 43 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews legendary multiplatinum producer Amadeus in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded February, 19th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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Listen to episode 42 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews actress Jenelle Simone, star of BET's Brooklyn. Blue. Sky. in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded January 18th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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Listen to episode 41 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews Griselda's first lady Armani Caesar in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded January 11th, 2021. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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Listen to episode 40 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she interviews renown poet/author Janae J in a special Instagram Live #WFH edition. Recorded November 12th, 2020. Support via Cash App $thebiggerpicture333
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