We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Nyambura Njee. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Nyambura below.

Alright, Nyambura thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

This a good question because at least once a month, but often even more I think about this. I love being a creative and finally actually being paid to do what I do but sometimes it can feel very much like an uphill battle. Especially in the day of social media, it’s so easy to compare yourself to others and their journeys and wonder why you’re maybe not where you feel you should be. I can admit that sometimes I feel envious of other DJs and their success and can feel very down and bad about where I am or where I feel I should be. I am very much an artist and creative and I have a hard time working a regular job. When I’m experiencing an episode where I’m spiraling about my creative career, I wonder why I can’t just be a person that can wear khakis and just work a regular job! But I always realize that world needs art, artists and creatives and that this is truly my calling. I always have to accept that we are all on our own journeys and we are all going to get there in different ways and times.

Nyambura, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Nyambura Njee, better known as Dj Problematic Black Hottie and I’m a DJ and visual artist based in Metro Detroit. I am an advocate of centering femininity and blackness through my art and music. I was raised in Africa and America and I combine experiences and influences from both to curate my unique sound and approach. I am a female DJ that creates space for feminine energy and I work hard to create a vibrant and outstanding energy when I spin. I spin a wide variety of events from art shows, to festivals to opening for touring acts. I’m detail oriented and work hard to delivery an outstanding musical experience when I DJ.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

This is an important one especially in today’s day and age. I’m always working on growing my audience and finding unique ways to build my audience. One of the most successful ways I have managed to consistently grow my audience is by investing in STICKERS! I have a cute logo so I get glitter or holographic stickers made and always the perfect size for slapping on the back of a phone. At every show I encourage people to follow me on social media and after they do so to come get a free sticker from me. I’ve given out so many free stickers but I view it as an investment and a marketing cost. I would actually say this has helped me build my audience the most. Curating and creating high quality content is another thing. If you’re stumped about how to grow your audience I actually recommend asking ChatGPT and having it create a social media strategy for you too.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

I think it truly just boils down to respecting the importance of art in society and simply paying us respectable livable wages for the art we create!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://problematicblackhottie.club
• Instagram: @problematicblackhottie
• Facebook: Problematic Black Hottie
• Linkedin: Problematic Black Hottie
• Soundcloud: Problematic Black Hottie

Image Credits

Lo Cayne and Ar Mock