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The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 85 Return, Viral on TikTok and HatersCiao Everyone,A little catch up of where I have been in the last few months, I hope you enjoy it!Benny x2025-07-2823 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 85 Italian Citizenship Referendum, Lifing, Barcelona,Ciao Everyone, We're back with a new episode and I share how in less than a month in Italy we will vote for 5 Referenda, 4 on works and 1 on citizenshipAs much as activists, we're busy and stressed, it's important to take a break, so I took a little one in Barcelona and I share with some surprises and recommendations. Enjoy x2025-05-1126 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 84 Home, Bodies, Young, Famous & African S3And we're baaaaaack!People of the internet, I'm back with a new episode on finding your home and coming home to yourself. I'm also spilling some tea on S3 of "Young, Famous and African" on Netflix, how crazy is this show? I hope you haven't missed me too much!Take care, Benedicta x2025-04-0633 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 83 Social Media boys, Dying in line and HopesCiao Everyone, Happy Black History Month, especially to my people here in Florence with the 10th edition. Please support our fundraisingIn this episode, we're talking about social media boys showing their true colours, dying to obtain the permit to stay in Italy and the collaboration of Western governments in the illegal migration, that they claim to fight. How do we find hope in all of this? Let's find outEnjoy xBenedicta2025-02-1828 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 82 Racial Profiling in Italy: Ramy, Fares and MoussaCiao Everyone,
Happy New Year!
As a podcaster and activist, it is my duty and responsibility to report on what's happening in Italy. The last few months of 2024 were marked by the killing by the Italian police of Moussa Diarra and of Ramy Elgaml.
The Italian police has proven that the report by ECRI on racial profiling is a fact and not opinion, contrary to what President Mattarella said.
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The end of the year exhaustion almost had me, but here we are with a new episode. I share with you about the Divercity Festival and the end of the year feels.
Thank you for being with me throughout this year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New year
Benedicta x2024-12-2324 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 80 Kamala Harris, Anxiety and Blackness FestHello everyone,
In this episode, we discuss the latest results of the U.S. elections and how the Italian government is illegally deporting migrants to Albania, in violation of both national and international law.
I also share my experience with some anxiety, but I highlight the joy that comes from community and the Blackness Fest.
Enjoy x
Benedicta
2024-11-2425 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 79 Diasporahood with Miriam Djumpah: sorellanza, concerti, studioCiao Everyone,
We're back with Diasporahood and an Italian episode.
Oggi abbiamo come ospite la mia sorella minore, Miriam. In questo episodio abbiamo parlato del concerto di Ghali, del suo percorso di studio alternativo all'uni e che cosa significa cresce sin da piccole con la cittadinanza.
Fateci sapere che ne pensate,
Un abbraccio,
Benny x
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2024-11-1024 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 78 Late bloomers, Inner child, Feeling BehindCiao Everyone,
we're getting up close and personal in this episode.
One of the latest posts from Brown Girl Therapy had me in my thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, as migrants' kids, we can feel behind in our friendships and romantic experiences. I may look confident, but I often deal with my inner struggles and in this episode I share some.
Enjoy x2024-10-2439 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 77 Referendum, Tea, 4ever BdayCiao Everyone,
We made history as a movement, Italiani Senza Cittadinanza together with many associations and movements and we obtained more than 630 thousand signatures. I share with you the joys, anxiety and the tea around this achievement.
In this episode, I also share some bday reflections and about my latest travels.
Enjoy xx
Benny
2024-10-0624 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 76 Graduation, Traditional families , Love is Blind UK,Ciao Everyone,
Welcome back with an English episode. Let's congratulate my sis Miriam on her degree and I share with you how inspiring her journey is. I also share some thoughts on the latest cheating scandal in the Italian Government.
And of course, I had to share my 2 cents on Love is Blind UK!
Enjoy xxx2024-09-0126 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 75 Diasporahood with John Modupe: OMJ podcast, Fede, OralitàCiao Everyone,
I'm really sorry to my English-speaking followers, but for the first time, we will have an episode in Italian with podcaster and actor John Olaoluwa Modupe.
Ciao gente,
benvenut* al primo episodio in italiano del mio podcast "The Chronicles of A Black Italian woman"- Le Chronicles di Una Donna Nera Italiana". Chi meglio di John di OMJ podcast per questo episodio in Italiano? Lo abbiamo registrato all'interno del Festival di Un'Altra Luna ospitati da Villa Romana. In questa conversazione parliamo di arte, fede, del legame con la nostra lingua d'origine...2024-08-251h 24The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 74 Paris 2024, Imane Khelif, TikTok Italia dramaCiao Everyone,
We're back on time for the Pari 2024 Olympics that's giving a bit of chaos like the Opening ceremony, but French singer Aya Nakamura saved part of it. We talk about this, but also about the Algerian Woman Boxer, Imane Khelif. She has been accused of being a man competing in a woman competition and Italian boxer Angela Carini melodrama escalated a global hate campaign championed by Italian Prime Minister and X Owner. We discuss also genetics.
Enjoy xx
Benny2024-08-0433 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 73 Body Image, Jeremy Corbin, SupacellCiao Everyone,
We're back with a new episode! We will talk about what's happening in Kenya, full solidarity with the protesters!
It's actually my first year in Florence, I share some thoughts about what I left and my challenges with my body image and the changes that I'm attempting. This episode is a little UK heavy as there were the General Elections and the new Black UK Sereies Supacell.
Enjoy xx2024-07-0725 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 72 Elections Results, Satnam Singh, PolinDear Gentle Listeners,
We're back with a new episode after being busy with the local elections here in Florence. In this episode, I share about this special opportunity and support, especially from my parents.
I also share with you about the murder after a work injury of migrant worker Satnam Singh near Rome. You can donate to his family here:
Conto BPER Name: CGIL di Roma e del LazioIban: IT16L0538703207000035325085Reason “Fondo sostegno famiglia Satnam Singh”.
Enjoy x
Lady Benny
2024-06-2327 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 71 Childhood dreams, Liberation and Local ElectionsCiao Everyone,
In this episode, I share with you a news very dear to my heart and the behind-scenes about standing for local election for local council woman role.
I hope you enjoy and if you're in Florence, Vote https://www.palagi2024.it/!
Benny xxx2024-05-2723 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 70 Bell Hooks, Resistance, Black womenTW Rape Ciao Everyone,
I'm back with a solo episode. In the face of mass destruction, where do we stand? The student protestors are leading by example. I share some thoughts also on the latest workshop and events I participated in on Bell Hooks by my friend Murphy Tomadin, a talk on Black and Pal solidarity and teh screening of Je suis Noire, Je suis Belle by Sabrina Onana. Are Black women loved enough? These are some thoughts that I share.
Enjoy x
Benny2024-05-0717 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 69 Diasporahood with Mistura Allison: Art curator, London, BeyoncéCiao Everyone,
Here is to another episode with the one and only Mistura Allison, Art curator, researcher and kind soul. As a Nigerian Italian, she grew up between Northern Italy and South London. In this episode we discuss about Mistura's career in art, diasporian upbringing and what does Beyoncé means to us.
Enjoy x
Check Mistura on IG , Funder of Ashiko Studio, Curator at Villa Romana,2024-04-1438 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 68 Diasporahood with Justin R. Thompson: dreams, fatherhood and artistic practicesCiao Everyone, Diasporahood is back with the first episode of the year! In this episode, I'm in conversation with Justin Randolph Thompson, cofounder of Black History Month Florence and codirector of the Recovery Plan, in Florence. His work has inspired me throughout the years and I hope with this conversation you're inspired to pursue vision, community while thinking about the generations to come. Enjoy x IG: Justin Randolph Thompson, BHMF/The Recovery Plan GOFUND ME: https://gofund.me/c29fdbaaPodcast: @Chroniclesofabiw, @smileybennyy2024-03-2431 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 67 Community Healing, Pisa, ProtestingTw Police Brutality
Ciao Everyone,
In this episode, I share with you the joy of being in community and of healing, especially through Black History Month Florence. I also share how my activism journey started, through protest in school but in Pisa, in Italy, we have seen the ugliest part of police brutality in the last few years.
Enjoy xx
Benedicta 2024-03-0321 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 66 Black History, Ghali, AFCONCiao Everyone,
welcome back after an almost unintentional hiatus! It's February, which means Black History Month (BHM), Sanremo and African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Around Italy, for BHM we've initiatives in: Florence, Bologna, Turin, Rome and Imola. Upcoming is BHM Milan.
February means in Italy the festival of Italian music and I share some thoughts on Ghali's performance as an Afroitalian and activist. Well I'm also Ghanaian so I have 2 cents on the AFCON, becasue is not everyday having Ghana 's name in your mouth *Nigerians.
Let's keep in touch, follow...2024-02-1123 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 65 Uniqlo Bag, South Africa and The Brothers' SunCiao People of the Internet,
The first episode of 2024 is about life mixups, remembering those people who've passed away although we may not always accept that they are gone. I am also talking briefly about how South Africa made us proud by taking Isr43l to the International Court of Justice.
Don't forget to share your thoughts and the episode!
Benny xxx2024-01-2123 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 64 End of the year reflections, love, restartingCiao Everyone,
One more episode to end this year that was complex, with a strange companion such as grief that you fight but also pushes you. I also share my reflection on this Christmas where we see so many injustices in Jesus' birthplace, thanks to the words of Palestinian Pastor Munther Isaac.
I wish an amazing year ahead, take care cling to hope and community. It will get better.
Take care,
Benny xx
2023-12-3127 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 63 My Ghana trip, Mix Feelings, Critical ThinkingCiao Everyone,
In this episode, I share some honest thoughts on my trip to Ghana, as much as I was expecting maybe an "eat, pray and love experience", my activist side has fully activated at some point due to the injustices that I was observing also thank to Ghanaian activists like Chris Atadika
Enjoy and don't forget to share xxx
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I just got back from Ghanaaa! What a trip it has been, but we will need another episode for this one, in this episode, I'm conversing with Ms. Pearl, a Ghanaian Broadcasting journalist. She shares about the conversation on mental health, wone in politics and the diaspora in Ghana.
Enjoy xxx
Benny
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2023-11-2718 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 61 No Justice, No PeaceCiao Everyone,
In this episode I share some thoughts about the international political events of the last few weeks. It's not complicated, it's about liberation and stopping a genocide. Free 🍉!
Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/mohammedelkurd/?hl=en
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Donate:
https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN
https://www.map.org.uk/
2023-10-2223 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 60 Diasporahood with Cinzia Adanna Ebonine: education, black womanhood and parentingCiao Everyone,
Diasporahood is back and this episode features Cinzia Adanna Ebonine, an Italian Nigerian educator, entrepreneur, mother, and wife. The conversation covers topics from identity to business, marriage, and parenting. Can black women have it all? Let's find out!
Cinzia Adanna Ebonine: IG personal , business , Linkedin
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2023-10-0840 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 59 Birthday reflectionsCiao Everyone,
It's a Birthday episode! I share with you some reflections on turning 3..21 and some lessons I have learned this last few years also thanks to community and therapy.
Enjoy x
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2023-09-1625 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 58 Barbie, Men up, HermosoTW Rape, Gender-based violence
Ciao Everyone,
What do the Barbie critics, the group rape case in Palermo, Italy and the unwanted kiss to Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso have as a common denominator? The patriarchal system. I share some thoughts and calls to action in this episode, especially to men, but no one is exempt.
Let's fight the patriarchy!
Benny x
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For help
https://ec.europa.eu/justice/saynostopvaw/helpline.html2023-08-2733 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 57 To Idris, To MichelaCiao Everyone, Here is a new episode after a lot of traveling and moving a lot of things. In this episode I want to remember the legacy of important figures that have passed recently in Italy: Edrissa (Idris) Sanneh, first Black Journalist on the Italian National TV and politicla thinker, and Michela Murgia, intersectional feminist writer and journalist.
Enjoy xxx,
Benny IG: @chroniclesofabiw @smileybennyy2023-08-1321 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 56 Sicily, Zaki, ThickestCiao Everyone,
In this episode I share with you about a beautiful Sicilian wedding and the difference between the North and the South Italian Weddings.
On a more serious note, I share with you about Patrick Zaki, Egyptian student and researcher, finally free as he was imprisoned for the past 3 years.
I also share with you my thoughts on Italian men in US shows
try to save or love on Black women, especially "The Survival of the Thickest" Is this the way forward?
Let's find out!
Enjoy xx
2023-07-2324 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 55 Transitions, European News, DeviCiao Everyone, Guess who's back? Between technical difficulties and middle age crisis, I am back with a new episode sharing with you some news about my career and where I have been in this past few weeks. I also share with you about the latest political and social news, for the death of Berlusconi to the killing of Nael in France.
SPOILER ALERT: I need of course to give you my 2 cent on Never Have I ever Final Season.
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https://www.instagram.com/smileybennyy/?hl...2023-07-0921 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 54 Flooding, Queen Charlotte , Young Famous and AfricanCiao Everyone,
We are back! Happy New Month!
Climate change is a reality that it's affecting countries like Nigeria, Pakistan and this past May we have also seen its impact in the Emilia Romagna region in Italy.
If you're able to, please donate: https://www.thelocal.it/20230518/how-you-can-help-people-affected-by-flooding-in-northern-italy
In this episode, I try to cheer you up with the latest shows I have watched on Netflix, from Queen Charlotte to Young Famous and African.
Let me know your thoughts,
Enjoy x
2023-06-0425 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 53 Migrants rights, Replacement, DatingCiao Everyone,
HAPPY NEW MONTH! We are back with a new episode. Italy has recently declared a state of emergency regarding immigration, but is that really the case?
On April 28th with "Non Sulla Nostra Pelle" (not on our skin) migrants and workers led by the Migrants Movement in Naples, together with the Italian Antiracism Group took the streets of Rome to remind their existence and contribution to the Italian economy and to ensure legal permit to stay. Minister Lollobrigida has also been feeding the idea that there is a need for Italian babies to...2023-05-0126 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 52 Diasporahood with Nana Saah Ossei: Back to Ghana, Pivoting, Black and BritishCiao Everyone,
Diasporahhod is back! Our guest today is British Ghanaian Writer Nana Saah Ossei. In this episode she shares some thoughts on being British Ghanaian, the Black British community, relocating to Ghana and how she pivoted her career.
Enjoy,
Benny xxx2023-04-0338 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 51 Side Effects, Boats, Love Is Blind 3Ciao Everyone,
here is to a new episode. I share with you how I discovered that medical side effects aren't just rambling on tv, but also some thoughts on the tragedy of Cutro, in which more than 70 refugees lost their lives. Having a Brown leader doesn't mean more understating when it comes to the rights of asylum seekers and refugees and we were reminded of this by UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. Of course, you know I like to put in a lighter note with 2 cents on Love is Blind US season 3.
Enjoy xxx
2023-03-1919 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 50 Carnival, Sanremo, BHM, FirenzeCiao Everyone,
Welcome Back well to myself. This episode starts with the sad events of Turkey and Syria's Earthquake. Ghana lost one national football player, Christian Atsu, RIP. Please donate https://donation.ifrc.org/?campaign=f3cfd66a-0ba7-ed11-a2da-005056010028
February means Black History Month, Carnival and Festival of the Italian Music, Sanremo. I share my memories but also my 2 cents, well probably more.
Enjoy,
Benny x 2023-02-2626 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 49 Seasons of Love: griefCiao Everyone, in this episode I share with you about the lost of activist for citizenship rights for “Italiani Senza Cittadinanza” and my friend, Omar Neffati. Rest in Power 🌹🤍 “How can you measure the life of a woman or a man?
In truths that she learned
Or in times that he cried
In bridges he burned
Or the way that she died
It's time now to sing out
Although it's not the end
To celebrate, remember a year in the life of a friend
Remember the love
Remember the love
Remember the love
Measuring the seasons of love
Seasons of love”2023-01-3119 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 48 New Year, Greta Thunberg, British TeaCiao Everyone,
Happy New Year Everyone!
Well, this is for us that go based on the Gregorian Calendar, but time is quite a relative concept in different cultures, for example in the Yoruba culture, they are years ahead of us. 2022 ended with the best tweet from climate activist, Greta Thunberg. In this episode, we discuss how some people were quicker to talk about the "small d*ck energy" expression, more than the crimes that A. T4te is accused of, including human trafficking. In 2023 Prince Harry is still serving us some boiling tea regarding himself and...2023-01-0817 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian Womanep 47 World Cup, Argentina, Harry and Meghan docCiao Everyone,
Spotify wrap's out and the love you showed on here has been so appreciated.
The World Cup has ended but of course, with many controversies from Qatar as a host to Argentinian fans thinking they were racially and nationally pure compared to France, mostly made up of French players of African descent. Is that the case although? We will discuss this together with Morocco being the first African team to reach the semifinals.
Of course, I couldn't miss the chance to watch and comment on Harry and Meghan's latest Netflix documentary. So...2022-12-1829 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 46 Wakanda, Latin America, TwitterCiao Everyone,
In this episode, I share my thoughts on "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and the connection between Africa and Latin America, through the character of Namor. There is often a denial of racism in Latin America, but is that the case?
I also share with you how I feel about Twitter slowly disappearing, as it's my favourite social.
Enjoy x
Benny
2022-11-2723 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 45 Firsts, From Scratch, 2521Ciao Everyone, in this episode I share some thoughts on the first Italian woman prime minister, Giorgia Meloni and the first Asian British Prime minister, Rishi Sunak. To what extent does representation matter or is complicit of the oppressive system? I also share with you the latest Netflix series that I watch while moving out and settling in: “From Scratch” and the Kdrama “Twenty five twenty one”. Enjoy x Benny2022-11-0622 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 44 Diasporahood with Dr. Camilla Hawthorne: identity, race, citizenship in ItalyCiao Everyone,
We are back with Diasporahood!
In this episode, I'm in a conversation with Dr Camilla Hawthorne, Associate Professor of Sociology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of Santa Cruz, California. We talked about her recently published book "Contesting Race and Citizenship: Youth Politics in the Black Mediterranean".
This book is key to understanding race and the citizenship struggle in Italy. Together with Camilla, we talk about her identity as an Italo-African American, her research findings, what is the understanding of race in Italy, especially starting from her relationship with her Italian family on her mother's s...2022-10-1649 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 43 Elections, the Queen, turning 30Ciao Everyone,
Welcome back!
So much has happened in the last few weeks, I share with you my thoughts going towards the Italian General Elections with the fear of a neofascist party at the door and what the death of Queen Elisabeth has meant, especially for people like myself that have origins in countries that were colonized by the British. As you probably know by now honesty is why I have this podcast.
I have just turned 30! *Alexa, play Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder!
In this episode, I reflect on where I am...2022-09-2531 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 42 Deception, Grief, Serena WilliamsCiao Everyone,
Hello September! Today I share with you about my short trip to Puglia, how social media can be deceptive, and how often we can make assumptions about people. In this episode, I also share with you about grief and the loss of my sister 20 years ago and I hope this encourages someone. In 2002 I was also in love with tennis and Serena Williams was and still is an inspiration for me, I share with you about her retirement but also the criticism that she has received especially as a Black Woman.
We honour...2022-09-0419 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 41 NHIE, Summer Blues, CommunityCiao Everyone,
Here we are, I wasn't really planning for this episode but Never Have I ever season 3 Netflix has given me some inspiration. In this episode, I share with you why I can relate to Devi Vishal Kumar, the main character, a high schooler who's Indian American.
Lately, I have been in a little bit of a mood and may have turned a part of the episode into a therapy session, but I wanted to be honest about some challenges that I'm facing and I hope this helps someone.
We saw in It...2022-08-1432 min
#BlackcoffeeS05 EP04: Benedicta Djumpah: il podcasting per raccontare le quotidianità nere e cambiare le conversazioniOggi la nostra ospite è anche lei podcaster, si chiama Benedicta Djumpah (@smileybennyy) ed è la voce dietro The Chronicles Of A Black Italian Woman (@chroniclesofabiw). Il podcast di Benedicta è una raccolta di interviste a persone afrodiscendenti insieme alle quali condivide riflessioni personali in merito a diversi temi: da tematiche che vanno dalla quotidianità ad argomenti che riguardano il sociale, la politica e ovviamente riflessioni su cosa significa essere ner* ed italian*.
2022-08-0457 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 40 AFAR, Bakayoko, MelillaCiao Everyone,
Welcome back!
In this episode, I share with you the newest exciting project that I have been participating in with other 24 fellow leaders of African descent here in Italy https://stop-afrofobia.org/. I also attempt for the 100th time to explain want is happening with the Italian government. I also share with you the latest racial profiling episode that occurred to AC Milan and French football player Tiémoué Bakayoko. Let's also honour the migrants' lives lost at the borders between Spain and Morocco.
Enjoy x
Benny
IG: @c...2022-07-2425 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 39 Racial Profiling, Festival Divercity, Ius ScholaeCiao People of the internet,
Your girl is back with a new episode!
I'm sorry I haven't been posting, in this episode I share with you why and what I have been up to. Sometimes your moments of relaxation as a Black woman can be disputed by microaggressions and racism. Unfortunately, in a well-known British Brand pharmacy here in Rome I had a very unpleasant and upsetting episode that I give some details about. The joy of the 5th edition Festival Diverscity in Milan," a platform of artistic activism to affect culture and fight all discriminations, will not be taken aw...2022-07-1031 min
The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 38 Diasporahood with Sumaia Saiboub: Being Italian and Morrocan, Hijab, Job MarketCiao Everyone,
Guess what?! Diasporahood is back!!
Our guest is Sumaia Saiboub, @coveredinlayers on Instagram, head of content of Colory* and 1/3 of the podcast We Belong Europe.
With Sumaia we are talking about what was it like for her growing up Morrocan and Italian, navigating her faith, Ramadan and weird questions from strangers. We are also talking about blackness and antiblackness in North Africa and navigating the job market in Italy as a hijabi young woman.
You do not want miss this episode!
Enjoy xx
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@smileybennyy2022-06-141h 10The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 37 Guns, Diet Prada 2.0, A little hopeCiao Everyone,
Once again we see the killing of innocent children due to the lack of gun regulations in the US, I share with you my view on the topic, especially regarding the profile hypocrisy. In this episode also share some thoughts on the latest post on Striscia La Notizia, the Italian Satire program that was called out last year.
I have some news for you to share on the racist ad, there has been some progress! You do want to tune in for this one,
Benny x2022-05-2920 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 36 Racist Ad, Shireen Abu Akleh, This is UsCiao Everyone,
In this episode we talk about the latest racist Italian ad by Layla Cosmetics, the killing of Palestinian American Journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, and the final season of the series, This Is Us.
Enjoy x
Benny
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@smileybennyy2022-05-1526 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 35 Walk of Shame, Rambles, White HotCiaooo,
Happy New Month!
Guess who's back? Benedicta Djumpah, your favourite Afroitalian Host, well at least I hope :)
I start by rambling about where I've been and geopolitics. I also share with you my latest research and advocacy project which is "PROGETTO SIAMO" which I'm to support and mentor Afroitalian teens. I also share with you some changes in my diet and eyesight.
Do you remember Abercrombie and Fitch? In this episode, I'm sharing with you some thoughts on their latest Netflix documentary, I can't believe racism and fatphobia used to be...2022-05-0131 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 34 Florence, Bridgeton, OscarsCiao Everyone,
Happy new month!
This April Muslims are fasting and Christians are preparing for Easter, in this episode, I share a little about this. You will find out why Florence is my favourite city and some thoughts on the lesson I gave and the importance to challenge concepts like reverse racism.
SPOILER ALERT We will also talk about Bridgeton Season 2 and why for me it was a pleasant surprise, we will also talk about a less pleasant surprise: the infamous slap that Will Smith gave to Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscar Night.
2022-04-0340 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 33 International Women's Day, Kim K and my latest TV showsCiao Everyone,
I hope you're well. As I hope I will bring back some guests soon, you're stuck with my voice.
Today I share with you about International Women's day, the controversy around March 8 and the problematic statement by Kimberly Kardashian on women's work ethic. Is just working hard enough to escape poverty? This is something I try to answer.
Also, I wanted to bring a lighter topic: the latest Netflix shows that I watched from "The Tinder Swindler" to rewatching a K-drama and strangely enjoying an Italian Netflix show.
Enjoy,
Benny Xxx
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Book recommendation: "Bananas, Beaches and B...2022-03-2025 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 32 Ukraine, International students and IntersectionalityCiao Everyone,
We're back with a new episode and it was difficult not to talk about what's currently happening in Ukraine. In this episode, I will give a little background about the invasion of Ukraine and we will also look at the complexity of this situation and looking at the racism faced by International Students.
Don’t forget: Slava Ukraina and Black Lives Matter
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IG @blackandpolish,2022-03-0639 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 31 February, Italian Citizenship law 30th, strong friendsTW Suicide
Hello Everyone,
Welcome! It's been some time since my last episode, I hope you're well!
We're coming in hot in this episode talking about Black History Month and why despite Italy doesn't have an official celebration is still important to strive to acknowledge the history in the making by Black people in this country. The Italian current citizenship law has turned 30 years old, how does it set Black and POC Italians back? This law can create a sense of alienation for many.
In this episode, we will also talk abo...2022-02-2041 min
The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 30 Health, MLK day, British Vogue cover, a New Italian PresidentCiao Everyone,
In this episode, I share with you my experience with isolation due to the "Omarion" variant" from my symptoms, tips, and my experience with isolation with the hopes to help you to navigate these times. Thankfully I'm doing a lot better!
Recently MLK day was celebrated in the US, in this, I share with you the role that Martin Luther King had in my life and the importance of his foreign policy. As we're talking about Black History, on the latest British Vogue cover by Rafael Pavarotti highlighting the talents of top models from the African continent, some di...2022-01-2338 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 29 Diasporahood with Olivia Lifungula: Photography, Insecure Finale and Long Distance FriendshipsSPOILER ALERT!
Ciao Everyone,
Happy 2022!!! I hope this year is filled with blessings, opportunities, and healing!
We are bringing some inspiration for the months ahead: today special guest of Diasporahod is my best friend Olivia Lifungula(IG @olivialifungula), a photographer nominated among the "New Wave: creatives 2021" by the British Fashion Council. Olivia shares with us about her journey became a photographer and the importance of not limiting yourself by your age. She was born in Congo, she great up in Belgium and she has been based in London for more than 10 years.
And of course, two awkward Black Girls like us h...2022-01-0953 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 28 Christmas memories, Omarion and random 2021 ReflectionsCiao Everyone,
Here is the last episode of 2021!
I share with you some of my favourite Christmas memories and I also share with you how this year I had to really reflect on how this season may be difficult for many for different variety of reasons. One of them is also due to the Omicron Variant famously renamed Omarion by Black Twitter. I share with you some thoughts also on fashion inspired by Chimamanda Adiche and about 2021.
Thank you for the love and support throughout this year ❤
Have a wonderful and blessed holid...2021-12-2733 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 27 Diaspora with Alan Omam: Ujaama, Camerun, Beyond VictimhoodCiao Everyone,
In this episode of Diasporahood, our special guest is Alan Omam, founder of Ujaama (IG: @_ujaama_) , a project that shifts the perspective of the African continent and its diaspora.
Alan shares with us about his journey about moving from Camerun to Italy at the age of 16 and the Ujaama platform and how it's important for people of African descend to learn history beyond victimhood: we also discuss how this is important to change the narrative around the "Omarion" variant. We also spoke about gender and tribal dynamics within Camerun and how can people fro...2021-12-1345 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 26: One year podcasting and 7 lessons learnedCiao Everyone,
Happy one-year anniversary to the Chronicles of a Black Italian Woman!
After a little introduction to honor the International Day for Elimination of violence against women and what we can do in this society to make the difference, in this episode I share with you 7 lessons that I have while hosting this podcast this last year. I hope you can get inspired in one way or the other.
I'm so grateful for each one of you that have listened and supported me,grazie
Enjoy,
Benny x
...2021-11-2832 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 25 Diasporahood with my mamma Felicia Efua Annan: Italy, food, language and discriminationCiao Everyone,
Today I'm not alone for the shortest but probably one of the most powerful Diasporahood episodes with my mum, Felicia Efua Annan.
In this episode, my mum will share her first impressions of Italy, some regrets but also something that she learnt, like cooking Italian food as a young immigrant woman. Also, she shares some thoughts on racism: one thing that she faced, how she felt when I started especially facing racism but also the differences between the UK and Italy.
Please, show my mum some love,
Enjoy x
...2021-11-1506 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 24 Halloween, Squid Game, DDL Zan, Equal Pay, Tampon taxCiao Everyone,
We are back with a solo episode. I share with you some of my precious Halloween Memories and my thoughts on Squid Game as someone low-key obsessed with K-Dramas. Did I enjoy it? Let's find out!
In this episode, I also share with you the disappointment of the lack of approval at the Senate of the Zan Law here in Italy that would have defined hate crime against members of the LGBTQ+ community, Women, and People with Disabilities. We've seen a little bit of hope although with the approval of the law for e...2021-10-3129 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 23 Diasporahood: Sickle Cells Anemia, Post Brexit, Defining Wealth with Nana SerwahCiao People of the Internet, Diasporahood is back! We’re back with an friend of this podcast, my friend nurse Nana from North London. We thought it was important Sickle Cells Anemia which is highly present within the African and Asian Diaspora. Nana shares also about the consequences of Brexit and we have a discussion about how we define wealth, especially within the African Diaspora especially looking at the show Channel 4 show, Highlife about Ghanaian and Nigerian British. Enjoy x2021-10-1759 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 22 Milan Fashion Week, Mimmo Lucano, Internalized MisogynyTW Gender violence, hate crimes
Ciao,
Happy New Month!
September is one of the fashion months and the Milan is among the fashion capitals. How has the fashion industry changed following the 2020 Black Live Matter protests?
Talking about social justice and politics in Italy we have seen the unfair sentence of the pro-integration mayor of Riace, Mimmo Lucano. In this episode, I share my feelings and disappointment in the justice system and political parties.
Something that also caused much disappointment it's the Italian media one more time failing to add...2021-10-0432 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 21 It's a Birthday episode: 7 lessons learned this last yearCiao,
we're back with a birthday episode. I've been blessed with another year in my life, and this is the last time that I will be turning 20 something.
How did I even get here so soon? Anyway, I am happy to share with you 7 lessons that I've learned this year, I hope that you find at least one of these lessons useful, and hopefully, you can enjoy more your current age.
Enjoy x2021-09-1929 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 20 Italian Summers, Olympics, Misogynoir and Love IslandWe are BAAAck!
Happy New Month of September!
In this episode, I'm reminiscing my 2021 summer but also my childhood summers. You will discover why you will not receive that reply from an Italian company in Mid August. Part of my summer consisted in being glued to the TV screen for the Olympics, I speak on the exclusion of way too many Black African women based on the idea that "they're not women enough". Unfortunately, this happens also when it comes to dating life, especially in the Western World, and the Love Island UK reality show...2021-09-0633 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 19 Naomi Osaka, Tokyo Olympics, Volleyball, Youns El BossettaouiCiao Everyone,
Before diving into the summer break, I could not leave you with one last episode that officially announce a summer break haha
I leave you with a little reflection on Naomi Osaka and what it means that someone like her, of mixed heritage, representing Japan at a major sports event. I also share in this episode about my past experience as an athlete which includes volleyball. Talking about volleyball, I talk with you about two AfroItalian National Volleyball players: Paola Egonu and Miriam Sylla.
I also take the opportunity to honor th...2021-08-0224 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 18 Issa Rae, Euros, LoyaltyCiao Everyone,
This episode was almost not about to come out but here we are. Lost and a little bit of drama almost had me. Issa Rae, creator of Insecure, could do a masterpiece out of my life on screen but let me keep these ideas for myself so I can shine like here.
The Euros football championships 2020 are happening and so many statements have been done by National teams, pro-human rights or against them. Where does The Italian National Football team stand for? In this episode, we will discover how the National team is a cl...2021-07-0540 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 17 George Floyd: a year later, Summertime, FemicideTW Racism, Suicide, Honor Killing
Ciaooo,
On June 7th, 2020 there was the Black Lives Matter Protest in Rome following the murder of George Floyd. In this episode, I share how the conversation around racism and diversity inclusion has apparently changed, but there is still a long way to go. For example when it comes to understanding the impact of racism on mental health. On a happier note, the latest Italian show that I watched was Summertime, did you watch it?
Recently there was the honor killing of Saman Abbas in Emilia-Romagna Italy, an 18-ye...2021-06-2042 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 16 Middle East, Mental Health Awareness Month, ZeroCiao People of the internet,
We are back with a solo episode. In the episode, I will start talking about the escalation of the between Israel and Palestine. This a topic that I haven't always been comfortable with despite being a graduate in International Relations, but when I see injustice is hard for me to stay in discomfort, and I talk with you on how I navigate this discomfort.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US but it is also started to be acknowledged in other countries and I share some thoughts on how...2021-05-2340 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 15 Diasporahood: Identities, Asian & African Diaspora relations, Masculinity with Tyler LumCiao!
Diasporahood is back and we are building conversation within the African Diaspora and beyond. Today I'm joined by my friend and activist Tyler Lum, who is Malaysian Chinese and White American.
In this conversation, we start with what it meant to graduate in the midst of a Global Pandemic and Tyler highlights how this impacted his identities. Talking about identity, he also shares what he means for him navigating his identity as a mixed-race person born in Asia and raised in the US. What are the similarities and differences with my identity as an Af...2021-05-021h 35The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 14 Toxic Positivity, Diet Prada, Politically CorrectCiao Everyone,
In the last year, I've been reflecting a lot on the importance of having hard conversations and learning the dangers of toxic positivity. Toxic positivity can also make the fight against racism difficult and this last week the Italian TV has proved to us that there is a lot of work to do following another racism satire targeting Asian People.
In this episode, we unpack why racism is normalised on Italian TV and how First Generation Italian youths demand change, especially with the initiative #cambieRAI, and the demands that are much deeper than pol...2021-04-1849 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 13 Restrictions, Vaccination, N*word on Italian TVTrigger Warning: Racial slurs, violence Ciao,
I'm back and I will be back on Sunday every 2 weeks! So much has happened since our last episode: 1 year has gone by since the first lockdown in Italy? How the restrictions are different this time around? I will be talking about this in the first part of the episode but also about violence against women and the recent discussion about the Italian citizenship law for first-generation Italians. This last week has been truly challenging for the Afroitalian community: from violence against women to the carefree used on then N*word on National tv. I...2021-04-0449 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 12 Diasporahood: Harry and Meghan, Black and British, Nursing with Nana-Serwah OsseiCiao!
Spring has sprung with a new episode for the Diasporahood series with my friend and nurse Nana- Serwah Ossei as a guest. Who better than her, as a Black British woman, to comment on Harry and Meghan latest interview? We start there but Nana also shares with us what are the different opinions in Britain about the Royal Family. Nana also explains here experience growing up in North London in a predominately Black Neighbourhood and then going to uni outside of London and being othered. Nana tells us also what it means to be a nurse th...2021-03-211h 24The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 11 Motivation, Italian Music Festival, Ghanaian IndependenceCiao Everyone!
Welcome back, in this episode I share with you how my motivation has been. On the 8th of March is International Women's Day, how is this da honoured in Italy? Let's talk about sexism through Italian politics, but also through the Festival of Italian Music, the Sanremo Festival. This Festival although also evokes fun family memory, that I share in this episode. March 6th is Ghanaian independence day and in this episode, I tell you what makes me proud of my heritage, but also the work that Ghana still needs to do, especially to keep a...2021-03-0749 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 10 Diasporahood: Nollywood, Unseen Diversity in Italy, Relationships with Tia TaylorCiao,
Diasporahood is back with the one and only, Tia Taylor as a guest. Tia is a Black American Content Creator of Jamaican and Nigerian descent based in Milan. In this conversation, Tia brings a very unique perspective as part of the African Diaspora. Did you know that Nollywood, the Nigerian film production, was popular among the Caribbean community? Tia shares a bit about that in this episode. She also enlightens us about the importance to invest in the future African Continent while creating the change of narrative of the diversity in Italy through the Instagram page, Co...2021-02-211h 04The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 9 BHM, New Government, Valentine's dayCiao there,
We are back with another episode. Life is filled with full circle moments, one for me was celebrating the culture of African descent for Black History Month. I left you with the Italian political drama and I'm back with some updates about the new government, it feels that we went back to 15 years ago, some old ministers came back and the sexism remains. By the way, let's address the elephant in the room: Happy Valentine's day! I have mix feelings about this day an in this episode I share why.
Enjoy x2021-02-1445 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEP 8 Italian Politics Drama, Egos, Diversity quotaCiao,
In this episode, I try to make sense of the latest Italian Government Crisis in the midst of a Global Pandemic. Please underline "try" 3 times lol. Would we have a Third Conte Government? We shall see. This Government Crisis exposed one more time how sexism is still embedded within Italian society, despite the higher number of women in the Italian Parlament. Did you know that Italy had a Black Minister back in 2013? Cecile Kyenge. How can we normalize diversity and inclusion? I drop my 2 cents on that too.
Enjoy x2021-01-3144 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 07 Eating vegan, "Soul" the movie, MonsterCiao!
In this episode, I share with you how my Italian self survived with no animal products and pasta for 10 days. Watching what I ate made me realised the importance of slowing down and appreciate the little things in life even while pursuing your passion, like in the Disney Pixar movie "Soul". Purpose can be amazing, but can it be damaging when we are obsessed with it? In the latest part of the episode, I share with you some thoughts about how sometimes we can be perceived inspired by my latest favourite song "Monster" by Shawn Mendes a...2021-01-2441 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 06 Christmas traditions, Board games, Global PoliticsIn this first solo episode of 2021, I want to catch up with you on where have been during Christmas, the interesting tradition that you develop as a child of immigrants during the Holiday season. And here we are in 2021 that started with a bang, I could not help to reflect on the recent events that happen in Washington DC and how actually there are not really far from current Italian politics.
Well in this episode you will get to know a bit more of political Benny and on how religion often can't fix some issues, especially if it's only used a...2021-01-1751 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 05 Diasporahood part 2 : loving Italy, Italian men, consciousness with Charisse DunkleyWhen you are chatting with a good friend time flies, right? This is exactly what happened to me and my friend Charisse Dunkley, Newyorker of Jamaican descent. This is why we had to have part 2 of episode 5. Charisse shares a little more about how she felt in love with Italy. We give our 2 cents on Italian men and their love for Black women. Is it actual love or objectification? Also, Charisse had some questions for me on how conscious I'm about my Blackness.2021-01-0851 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 05 Diasporahood part 1: being children of immigrants, being 30 and diaspora wars with Charisse DunkleyHappy New Year people, Buon anno from Italy!
We are starting the year with a new episode for the Diasporahood segment. Today's guest is my friend, Charisse Dunkley, from Brooklyn New York. She's an amazing, supportive and positive human. She works in production, and she also happens to be a child of Jamaican Immigrants, that they moved to the US in the 80's. What similarities do we have growing up as children of immigrants in the US and in Italy? Do Black Americans have the same experiences, especially being children of immigrants? We would answer some of th...2021-01-0359 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 04 Diasporahood: Being Afroitalians in London with Linda Okachi& JM DiekeCiao! A new episode with a new segment: Diasporahood. "Hood"'s the slang for neighbourhood which also means community. In this segment, I will in conversation with people from the African Diaspora and not only in order to build understanding and community.
My first guests are Linda Okachi and JM Dieke, the podcast hosts of my favourite Italian podcast, @Vabbépodcast. In this conversation we will talk about: how they created their podcast out of their friendship, moving to Italy with their family in their teenager years, identity and important family conversations about racism, identity (race, gender, sexuality etc..).
The most im...2020-12-181h 25The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 3 Football, K drama and Books vs MoviesIn this episode, we start with an old passion of mine: football. Unfortunately, this sport keeps failing in addressing racism in an effective way and the UEFA match between Paris Saint Germain vs Istanbul Basaksehir reminded us that. I may have also found a new passion: Korean drama! I'm currently watching Itaewon, a series that it's a bit different from the classic romantic K drama as there's a major focus on diversity and inclusion. Recently, I also finished reading Crazy Rich Asians. Yes I know, I should've read it before watching the movie, but still meaningful lol Similar to Rachel...2020-12-1145 minThe Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 2 Afroitalian professors and 7 lessons from my 5 Years in RomeHere we are, episode 2! I This week had it's ups and down. Activism isn't always easy, but it can bring some joys especially when you get to share a conversation such as this one: "Citizenship now: Activism and the Battle for State Recognition". With Black Italian activists such as Selam Tesfai, from Cantiere Milano and Afroitalian professors like Camilla Hawthorne and Angelica Pesarini. Of course I can't forget to mention Fulbright Alumunus, Candice Whitney. 5 years is a long time, although sometimes it feels like yesterday. In this episode, I share the 7 lessons that I have learned during my 5 years in Rome...2020-12-0443 min
The Chronicles of A Black Italian WomanEp 1: Fresh Prince of Bel- Air Reunion, Italian 90s, shades of BlacknessCiao!
This a new podcast in English by Benedicta Djumpah. Let's start chatting about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion and what it meant for me growing up. Can Black women be angry? Which Black Experiences matter globally? In this first episode, I'll also share why I decided to create this podcast.
Enjoy and let's stay in touch on Instagram @chroniclesofbiw2020-11-2736 min