Meet Detric Kovu

We recently connected with Detric Kovu and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Detric, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.

Phew! Imposter Syndrome is a Beast within itself to start.. I can remember since elementary school days Ive felt conflicted with who I am amidst the world. As a kid I was very keen on my interests, likes and dislikes along with hobbies, creative gifts and psychic abilities. I was a child that liked to use his Imagination in more ways than one; this Innocence and Purity is what became the target for Infernal spirits and/or Down-trodden souls. In my adolescence, I always loved exploring and making new friends, it didnt matter the background or ethnicity. Truly..my mind knew no societal boundaries or classism in those years. My desire to cross those invisible thresholds that separated cultures, religions, philosophies and more led to my innocence being suppressed. Spiritual Warfare through avenues such as; Bullying, Ostracization, Physical and Psychological abuse at such a young age is more than a child can endure; while still navigating the world. Especially when it also exists within the home as well. Me being an Empath this caused me to psychologically shape-shift and/or morph to fit the environment, groups and situations I found myself in. Chicago, Illinois is an extremely dangerous and hostile environment and I grew up in the ‘Trenches’ or as some would know ‘The Worst’ of it. Seeing and Experiencing things no child or adult should have. Through the years Imposter Syndrome and its awareness came about in my early 20s when I had the free-will to decide to heal and end the generational cycles that repeated in my lineage. Learning, Studying, Applying, Deconstructing, Building and repeat is the formula used to create my own identity as opposed to re-enforcing one that had been given to me since birth. To observe who I am today and what I’ve come from allows me to truly comprehend what ‘Imposter Syndrome’ is. No one wants to feel like their Life isn’t their own and their destiny/fate is already written by those around them. Self-Knowledge is one of ‘if not’ the Greatest Power one can wield!

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

My name is Detric ‘Kovu’ Frizell and I am the Director of Photography, Choreographer, Talent and Culture Specialist at GEN 7 Media in Atlanta, Georgia. At GEN 7 Media, We offer a range of Media Production services, including Photography, Promotional Videos, Event Coverage, Project Management and Brand Story-telling. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their marketing objectives through the power of media production and cultural exchange. GEN 7 aka GENERATION 7: The “Seventh Generation Principle” is based on the ancient Iroquois philosophy that the decisions we make today should result in a sustainable world seven generations into the future. A Media Production Company and Cultural Exchange Consultancy Firm that utilizes Hip Hop Culture and Street Dance to facilitate the foreign exchange of Ideas and Solutions to personal, social and environmental change through mediums of the performing arts and media production.

Our program “Genesis Project” consists of workshops, classes, lectures, panel discussions, performances, collaborations with local and international artists. Currently, we are pursuing an Artistic Endeavor that will elevate the Legacy of GEN 7 Media to unseen heights. Our Live Show ‘AKASHA’, We are raising funds to cover our logistical costs and fees related to taking our production ‘AKASHA’ abroad in CDMX (Mexico City), Mexico. I have assembled a team of specialist, all experts in their crafts (Performing Arts, Audio Engineering, Fashion Design and Product Development) with over a decade of experience within these industries. This production will be debuted at a Venue/Location within CDMX (Mexico City). It will include casting from artists within and outside of the country of Mexico. The amount we are striving for or more; will cover the Start-Up/Investment Costs for my team’s compensation, per diem, travel/visa and operational fees.

Once we have solidified our connections within Mexico City we will seek to negotiate a Live Show Residency that will last for the duration of 2 to 3 months. Which will provide opportunities to local artist to audition for paid-roles in the production. While in Mexico City we will continue to produce projects/content for our audiences that encourage more cultural exchanges between Mexico and the United States. (To Donate & learn more visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/akasha-live-show-residency-mexico-city)

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Passion – For the Love of the Art/Craft and the Journey it will take you on. This energy will remind you of why you started.

Self-Knowledge – To know oneself will always put you in your own lane for you to thrive in your own Seasons.

Devotion – To weather any storms, disturbances, trials and tribulations the path may bring. For it is here one refocuses the attention to ‘The Now’.

For anyone who is at the Genesis of a new journey my advice to you is; Nurture your relationship with The Divine (The Most High) and commit to Healing by doing the ‘Shadow Work’ the path ahead will require you. For only through Darkness can one bring forth the Light. Though the Path will get lonely you must never forget why you decided to embark on this journey. For through Pain comes Victory but the Soul must be willing to shed its Egotistic Desires to embrace the Glory that exists beyond Worldly-Pleasures. “Ignorance is Self-inflicted, Genius is Self-bestowed. One may command Neteru (Nature) only to the extent one is willingly to obey her.” Ase’ Amen Maktub!

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

The first book that comes to mind that I’ve read and initiated me on my path… It was this book called ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho. If you know, then you know HAHAHAHAHAHA! Man!!! This book is really a gem and I highly-recommend everyone to read it if you haven’t already. Its soooo many things I can unpack about this book and how its enchanted my life since reading it. I refuse to spoil it for anyone who is going to read it after seeing this. However I can speak about it from a Spiritual perspective… There is two things in the book, that I’ve discovered are ways The Divine speaks to me and provides guidance. One of those ways is The Wind and another is through Animal Totems. Both representing The Divine Mind behind Creation itself and our interconnectedness to The ALL. Trusting in the Unique and Personal way The Divine speaks to you by being more attentive to the subtleties and nuances of nature, your thoughts and the environment. Overtime building a reliable relationship that supersedes western-logic and modern philosophy.

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Detric Kovu. Founder & Director, GEN 7 Media

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