Meet Buki Domingos

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

Hi Buki , appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

The honest answer to this question is I have no idea. My lows in life are enough to break anyone, even the strongest of folks, but here I am, still standing, unable to explain how and why I am called to lean into my spirituality and Christian faith and know that I am resilient because of God’s grace.

Furthermore, researchers are looking into how resilience connects with individuals who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Depression. This leaves the topic of resilience open for further research and deep discussions.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Buki Domingos is a singer/songwriter, instrumentalist, and Nurse in Germany and California, but a true luminary in the music industry. Her Album, “To God in Prayer,” and Single, “A Better World & Trust”, ” testify to her musical prowess. She has left her mark on several music projects and productions across Europe and the US. Buki’s global collaborations and performances alongside icons like Sir Elton John, Germany’s best dinner show Fantissima, and Angelique Kidjo are a testament to her talent and dedication. Her podcast, Alafia Voices of the African Diaspora, is a beacon of social justice, amplifying voices of color worldwide.

In 2017, Buki Domingos took to the local stages of San Diego with her Band Buki Domingos & DSOUL under the musical direction of Earl Vaults (saxophone) and Steve Gooden (keys). Buki Domingos & DSOUL have since then performed for organizations and events like the University of California San Diego ( UCSD), The La Mesa Juneteenth event, San Diego Continuing Education, The Women of Color ROAR breakfast, 50 years of Hip Hop organized by the San Diego Public Library, and The Black American Political Association of San Diego under the leadership of the late Dr. Willie Blair and other events.

A subject matter expert on human trafficking through personal experience, she uses her story to motivate and raise awareness nationwide. Buki Domingos is the 2019 KPBS and NCRC winner of the Community Heroes Award for her work to raise awareness around human trafficking using her voice as a tool in motivational speaking and songs. Buki is among the honorees of the 2020 National Conflict Resolution Center and KPBS’ sponsored Peacemaker awards for her work around human trafficking. Buki Domingos was also named one of San Diego’s phenomenal women in 2020 by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Buki Domingos is also one of the recipients of the East County Magazine Briana Gomez Racial and Social Justice Award 2021
https://www.kpbs.org/community-heroes/
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/phenomenal-women-series/story/2020-06-27/phenomenal-san-diego-women-in-advocacy-and-empowerment
www.bukidomingos.com

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

The most impactful part of my journey has been the support of my SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM, keeping my eyes on the price despite obstacles and knowing fully well that nothing in life is stagnant. Things are constantly changing, which forces me to continue to have HOPE, knowing that the lows will pass and reminding myself of the highs to remain true to myself and my values.

Some excellent tips are always remembered when embarking on any journey, be it spiritual, career-focused, or relationship (business, platonic, or romantic); it must begin in your mind, for once the mind is decided and focused, the body and everything external will follow and if it does not always align, the fact that the decision came from within, will always be your map back to your purpose.

Another piece of advice is to know your tribe. The more confident you become in your purpose, the smaller the circle. Keep an open mind because your tribe may not always look like you or necessarily agree with you. One thing will be clear: relations will always be two-way, a give-and-take relationship.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

A childhood book immediately comes to mind. Things Fall Apart from the Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. The main nugget for me from reading this book and watching the show as a child born and raised in Nigeria, Africa, was the importance of navigating change without losing yourself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.bukidomingos.com
• Other: https://www.kpbs.org/community-heroes/
  https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/phenomenal-women-series/story/2020-06-27/phenomenal-san-diego-women-in-advocacy-and-empowerment
  www.bukidomingos.com

Image Credits

Adelbert Domingos

Diana Iglesias

Dr. Darwin Fishman

Dietmar Schmitt