We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Silas Mwenda a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Silas , appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

I was in my first year in high school back in Africa when i got this inner conviction to pursue my artistic path professionally but it was a bit challenging because I just started school and it was hard to balance between the two.Resources were limited as well.The worst part was not many creatives got sustainable returns from their work so it was hard to convince my parents that my creative career would comfortably provide for my life and future.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Silas Mwenda, Am an actor and singer Represented by Savage Agency West Hollywood..I was born and raised in Kenya but moved to the US just few years ago and now based in Denver. Since I was young I’ve always had a burning passion in the creative industry both film and music and am so happy am still pursuing it even now and it’s getting bigger every day.I’ve been performing since I was six years old and Am so grateful for all people who have held my hand and shown me the way a lot of favor I’ve received even from
strangers in my journey.Am forever grateful.
I’ve worked in different feature films as an actor including, Ryde or Die, To Be You,Our Souls At Night, and currently am Joining my favorite Hollywood film director Elgin Cahill to work on Luis Shepperd African Novel Lariba as a producer and actor which is turning into a feature film.I have a great feeling this will be one of the most authentic African story of my generation.It’s a powerful story and am looking forward to helping tell it with grace it deserves.It will be filmed in Ghana later this year.
Musically speaking, I’ve already composed and recorded the original motion picture for the Film Finding Odera which is a Nigerian and Canadian collaboration and shot in both countries featuring some of Nigerian and Canadian biggest actors including Kanayo o Kanayo,Nigerian Comedian funny bone,Chris Attoh,,Jide Kasoko,Chris Okagbue,Camila Aguirre, amongst others .Am looking forward to working on more films original songs.Am also excited to announce that am releasing debut album ‘African Rain’ .It’s been a long time of wait and hard work and finally am so humbled to announce this to the world.African Rain Album has 14 tracks and has been produced by various talented music producers both in the US and Africa including Jacky B,Vicky Podis, Noel Waitara, Side 3 studios Denver,Anthony Kamanda of Ogopa Dj’s, Somi Records,Paramount Studios California.The album is so rich in African styles and genres which includes Afro fusion,Benga,Rnb,Afro pop Am releasing it as a gift to friends and family and it will be out everywhere on streaming platforms on my birthday this June 2023 .Go get it and experience this wonderful African musical journey.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

Yes,My main goal and mission is to share joy with my fellow humans.Wether am on stage acting or singing my main objective is reach out to that audience regardless of the medium and inspire them positively.Nothing beats that.Life is not an easy thing.We live in a world where bad news are the order of the day, frustration, heartbreak ,mental Health issues.I believe arts reaches the deepest part of human soul more than anything.Arts goes beyond our skin color,languages,race and boundaries.Some people do it for Oscars,Grammies and awards ceremonies..am not saying it’s a bad thing to win awards but it’s not my motivation.To me it’s beyond that.Touching peoples live with my creative work is what makes me feel alive.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

My most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the peace and joy it brings to me personally.When writing a song,in studio, performing live on stage ,performing in a play, or being in someone else shows shooting a film makes me feel so liberated diving deep into the creative process and character which in return brings forth immeasurable healing in my heart.Joy,fun and healing starts with me first before it spreads to others .It’s beyond words. To me my life is service to humanity and my creativity life serves that so perfectly.It’s so exhilarating.

Contact Info:

• Website: IMDb:SilasMwenda
• Instagram: @silasmwenda
• Facebook: Silas Mwenda
• Twitter: @SilasMwenda

Image Credits
Kaz Photography