We had the good fortune of connecting with Benni Ola and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Benni, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“We have more in common than what makes us different” Anytime I think about this it grounds me and helps me listen, listen to my voice, listen to people talk and really empathize with their view, simply for the sake of being human.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art really is story telling, like at the core of its purpose that is what it serves to do. Any medium i use whether it be acting, poetry, music, sketching…it’s designed to tell a story and the impact of that story is left to the audience.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
LA is such an exciting place I mean there is something to do everywhere you go. If someone was visiting we would definitely visit the Huntington Library in Pasadena, hit up Yeastie Boys for a crazy bagel sandwich, visit the LACMA and check out the installations, party with Dj Briggs and Dj Earry Hall, hang out at Harriet’s rooftop…Literally I can keep going on forever.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Shoutout God, Family and my close friends these are the people who’ve always believed in me.

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