Jessica Mauboy on hosting 'That Blackfella Show', imposter syndrome, and her journey from Darwin to stardom
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Sian Cain
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An interview with Australian singer Jessica Mauboy, who discusses hosting 'That Blackfella Show' — Australia's first First Nations variety program. She opens up about imposter syndrome, her go-to karaoke songs, and reflects on her career and cultural identity. The piece covers her journey from Darwin to national stardom, her thoughts on representation in media, and her most controversial pop culture opinions.
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· 3 pulledOh, the impostor syndrome was real. But I told Jessica to leave the body and bring Jess back and I said, 'Abso-freaking-heck yeah.'
Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper. Or Love Is a Battlefield. The 80s was on fire sonically. I just love that period of production and sound. It's so extra, it really brings out the extra in me.
Why did I do a kookaburra call for Ellen DeGeneres? Did I think that was cool?
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