Mo Amin, Ark Of The Covenant & Miyamoto Musashi - Salim Amin | Coffee Pump (E069)

Konichiwa Fam! On E069 I am joined by Salim Amin, the Chairman of Camerapix, founder of both The Mohamed Amin Foundation and A24 Media, and an award-winning filmmaker. He produced and presented the acclaimed documentary MO & ME, which won 15 international awards, and later created The Sound Man. A Fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, he was invited by President Obama to the 2010 Entrepreneurship Summit and has been listed among the “100 Most Influential Africans.” In 2014 he launched The Scoop, a talk show reaching over 200 million viewers, and in 2018 published KENYA: Through My Father’s Eyes, a groundbreaking augmented-reality photo book. On this episode we catch up on: - The Mo Amin foundation and the legacy his father left - Russians in Zanzibar during the Cold War - Idi Amin and Mo Amin's relationship - The realities journalists faced in Rwanda and much much more. We had a good time recording this one, hope you enjoy the episode! Best, Team Coffee Pump Find Salim Amin: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salimcamerapixtv/?hl=en - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salim-amin-9a7b4/ - X: https://x.com/salimcamerapix?lang=en Our Sponsors: Connect Coffee Roasters - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectcoffeeroasters/?hl=en - Connect Coffee Website: https://connectcoffeeroasters.net - Riverfront, Chiromo Branch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sk8Z4HysfCSz3Hja7 CoffeePump Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeepumppodcast? utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Coffee Pump Audio: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/coffee-pump/id1755013994 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1unCgwcsMSoG7YfgAu73?si=FBy53R8rSCm-xXGJMKQtaQ Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Instagram: https://instagram.com/sajidvayani?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajvayani?_t=ZM-8tKwY3KSEon&_r=1 - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sajidvayani - Twitter / X: https://x.com/sajvayani?s=21 Disclaimer: The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters. Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - The Mo Amin foundation 2:56 - Process of shooting a documentary 4:06 - How the foundation worked 6:04 - The cost of film making 8:12 - Mo Amin's interest in photography 11:06 - Amin's deportation from TZ 14:34 - Salim's relationship with his dad 15:34 - Documenting Tom Mboya's death 17:08 - Documenting Idi Amin's downfall 19:02 - Amin loosing his arm 19:54 - Exposing the Ethiopian famine 22:34 - Covering the black September uprising 25:14 - Salim doing a documentary about his dad 25:29 - Salim's interest in photography 27:03 - Salim's first stories in Somalia and Rwanda 32:57 - Negative effect of hard news on Salim's mental health 40:24 - Few families controlling the worlds wealth 42:10 - Focusing on African journal 44:12 - Salim's least favourite country 47:32 - Ark of the covenant in Ethiopia 49:24 - Propelling his father's legacy 51:57 - Time spent in making the documentary 53:13 - The scoop 55:40 - Saj first time meeting Salim 1:00:48 - Salim's work at Uhuru gardens 1:06:54 - Sajid's advice Salim about podcasting 1:07:32 - Fahad working with Salim 1:11:19 - Salim's love for comic books 1:12:30 - Favourite marvel movies 1:15:20 - Iconic items in Salim's office 1:18:35 - Outro