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DiasporadicalsSankofa Ft. Dr Chibundu OnuzoAward winning novelist Dr Chibundu Onuzo joins us to discuss her latest novel: Sankofa. Sankofa is the surprising story of a mixed-race British woman who goes in search of the West African father she never knew. We discuss some of the timely and thought provoking themes in the novel, such as identity, belonging, African leaders, a vision for Africa, and the novel's soundtrack, cover and title.
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Purchase #Sankofa: https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/chibundu-onuzo/sankofa/9780349013121/
Attend A Night In With Chibundu Onuzo (July 2nd 2021): https://www.artist-tix.com/whats-on/a-night-in-with-chibundu-onuzo...2021-06-0357 min
DiasporadicalsBut What Is Holding Africans Back? Ft. OziWe delve into African history; we talk about African contributions to modern society and technology as we know it today. Our guest shares some knowledge on architecture and describes the benefits and history of mud huts as well as their contribution to social identity among different tribes, and how that might translate into modern structures.
We re-describe the narrative around how African history has been portrayed by the Western world. We talk about the written histories across the continent and how they have been erased from the archives, ultimately affecting how Africans see and express themselves. We...2021-05-3156 min
DiasporadicalsBut Why Are We Always Having Gender Wars? Ft. Benedicte and StrapWe're back with some fresh and awesome voices to engage in an age-old discussion about gender wars, particularly from the perspective of the Black African Diaspora. We ask why Black men don't play a big part in raising families, the division of labour and duties between women and men from childhood to adulthood, and the idea of the progressive Black/African families within and outside of the continent. We question the status quo and efforts to understand each other as members of the different genders in efforts to challenge the mindsets that came out of how we were raised...2021-05-141h 19
DiasporadicalsBut What Is Your Experience of Jungle Fever? Ft. The Talking SinglesIt's our Podversary! And what better way to celebrate than with a fiery episode featuring our birthday pod mates, The Talking Singles! We get together to share our experiences of the dreaded 'Jungle Fever!' We talk about how black women and men have been stereotyped and fetishized and all the stories that surround the subject.
Happy Podversary to The Talking Singles & us 🎂2021-04-251h 02
DiasporadicalsBut How Did You Lose Your Religion? feat. Dr. K, Deydzi and Safaa- Part 2With the Easter season just gone, and the start of Ramadan around the corner, this is such a great time to discuss religion and our different relationships with it! We are joined by an epic group of guests with mind-blowing stories that leave us howling with shock and surprise. The conversation was so good we had to split it into two episodes!
#religion #areligion #christian #muslim #buddhist #athiest #agnostic #africanreligion #africandiaspora #easter #ramadan #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts2021-04-071h 16
DiasporadicalsBut How Did You Lose Your Religion? feat. Dr. K, Deydzi and Safaa- Part 1With the Easter season just gone, and the start of Ramadan around the corner, this is such a great time to discuss religion and our different relationships with it! We are joined by an epic group of guests with mind-blowing stories that leave us howling with shock and surprise. The conversation was so good we had to split it into two episodes!
#religion #areligion #christian #muslim #buddhist #athiest #agnostic #africanreligion #africandiaspora #easter #ramadan #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts2021-04-0757 min
DiasporadicalsBut What Makes Us Black (According to Society) Feat. Trace - Part 2We're back to complete our conversation with Trace about what makes us Black according to society! If you thought part 1 had stories, things get deeper in part 2! Join the Diasporadicals as we share both shocking and revealing experiences with our guest and talk about the social constructs that formed the races and the hierarchies we see today, and how they have been appropriated by people of other ethnic heritages!
#blacksociety #beingblack #racism #racismaroundtheworld #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts 2021-03-261h 07
DiasporadicalsBut What Makes You Black? (According to Society) feat. TraceThis week the talk has been all about the 'Royal Rift' and the 'Interview' that spilt the tea! Of course we had to take a few sips before we came back at you with another episode where we question what it means to be Black, according to society! Join us as we discuss our experiences and hear stories from a new diasporadical guest, Trace.
#royalrift #harryandmeghan #oprah #meghanmarkle #blacksociety #beingblack #racism #racismaroundtheworld #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts 2021-03-111h 19
DiasporadicalsBut Does Money Matter?We are talking money and how we spend or save it with a new guest, Daidai. Join us as we receive some gems on how to have better relationships with money and the benefits of delayed gratification!
#moneytalk #takeaboutmoney #moneytalks #chasingmoney #moneymatters #moneyproblems #financialplan #africandiaspora #diaspora #delayedgratification #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts
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DiasporadicalsBut Why Are You Dating Older Men?We're back with some new guests, Mimi and Dai-dai discussing relationships with significantly older men! This may be completely acceptable in some cultures/generations, but also taboo in others! Join us as we share our stories and opinions on the subject!
#oldermen #datingoldermen #agedifference #ageeintnothingbutanumber #grooming #generation #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #immigrants #africanimmigrants #africanrelationships #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts 2021-02-2529 min
DiasporadicalsBut Who is the Best Sibling? (feat. Kezie, Fido & Tombo)We bring along our siblings to settle our sibling rivalries once and for all. From first borns to last borns and the forgotten middle children, there are expectations and stereotypical behaviours in African expat families. Join us for a fun episode feat Kezie, Fido & Tombo. #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #family #african #immigrants #africanimmigrants #familydynamics #africanfamily #firstborn #lastborn #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #siblings #brothers #sisters #siblingrivalry #siblings #africanpodcasts 2021-02-1846 min
DiasporadicalsBut Are Africans Romantic (feat. Dr K & James)We bring on the gents to achieve our gender diversity quota to talk #Romance ahead of #ValentinesDay weekend. DrK and James share their thoughts with us on how African romantic culture has been influenced by the West, what romance means for African expats and along gendered lines. We also chat love languages, and explore what romance means in Africa and how love is expressed. Check out Jame's IG @Thelowgicompany to discover diabetic friendly food and drinks to support a #blackownedbusinessShare your ideas on what romance means to you and how much of that is of an...2021-02-1158 min
DiasporadicalsBut Are Africans Made for the Cold?It's cold in London. Are you coping with the winter wherever you are? We talk about our experience of the winter months in contrast to the climate we grew up in. We discuss how we adjusted, what we learnt about looking after ourselves in the cold winters of the west. #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcast #winter #african #immigrants #africanimmigrants #SAD #mentalhealth #vitaminD #seasonaffectivedisorder #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiapsoradicalsPod 2021-02-0432 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 17: But Who is the Banana Republic Now?Well, well, well. Ladies and gents of the soil, we have a new banana republic aka shit-hole country in the mix. Join us as we recall the shenanigans that led to the madness that is the Capitol Hill Insurrection in the USA. We just dey observe.#blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcast #supportblackpodcasts #inauguration #bananarepublic #insurrection #trump #dictator #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiapsoradicalsPod #racism #biden #harris #Uganda #bobiwhine #capitol #capitolhill #africa #bananarepublic 2021-01-2956 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 16: But Was Trump An African Dictator?We look through the final months of Trump's presidency and laugh as plenty of hilarious events took place and ask how similar his leadership was to Africa's leadership.We speak about @gathara's thread which you can find here: https://twitter.com/gathara/status/1322999903753220099 #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic
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#podin #spotifypodcast
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DiasporadicalsEpisode 15: But Lovecraft is Just Black Experience (Part 2)It's Friday the 13th and we're back with further discussion of Lovecraft Country, all the way to the end of the season! we even go as far as to suggest story lines for season 2! What are your predictions?Let us know on email: Podcast@diasporadials.com ; Twitter: @diasporadicals ; Instagram: @diasporadicalspod#blackpodcasts #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #supportblackpodcasts #lovecraftcountry #lovecraft #voodoo #juju #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiapsoradicalsPod #wunmimosaku #jussiesmollett2020-11-1345 min
SGP Radio HerThe Talking Singles talk with The Diasporadicals about Colourism ! Season 2 Ep2This week, the Talking Singles - Rasheeda, Ribi, Crystal and Keysah are joined by the Diasporadicals, Norma Jean and Ria to talk about Colourism. Six ladies and one hot topic! Enjoy2020-11-1055 min
SGP Radio NoirThe Talking Singles talk with The Diasporadicals about Colourism ! Season 2 Ep2This week, the Talking Singles - Rasheeda, Ribi, Crystal and Keysah are joined by the Diasporadicals, Norma Jean and Ria to talk about Colourism. Six ladies and one hot topic! Enjoy2020-11-1055 min
The Talking Single PodcastThe Talking Singles talk with The Diasporadicals about Colourism ! Season 2 Ep2This week, the Talking Singles - Rasheeda, Ribi, Crystal and Keysah are joined by the Diasporadicals, Norma Jean and Ria to talk about Colourism. Six ladies and one hot topic! Enjoy2020-11-1000 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 14: But Lovecraft Is Just Black Experience (Part 1)Spoilers! It's a tough week so we're giving you something fun. We're talking about Lovecraft Country, a multi genre series set in the 1950's in Jim Crow era in America. We share our thoughts on the characters, favourite scenes and the nuances that we as diasporadicals still see today. Join us for a spooky, fun and excitement-filled episode!2020-11-0257 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 13: Hoteps?!!We're back again with Dr. K talking about Hoteps this time! Who are they? What are they? and how they do? It seems we have some different views but feel the same kind of way! listen in for the gist! 2020-10-2340 minDiasporadicalsEpisode12: Butts? (with Dr. K)We're back with another "juicy" episode featuring a new Guest, Dr. K!We're discussing the mystical derriere A.K.A gluteus maximus, how we refer to it in our native languages and try to come up with the reason's why women's are larger than mens! We talk about the shift the booty's popularity as a beauty standard, and the extents some people will go to to achieve a certain look and wrap it up with a quiz. Listen in to find out who miserably failed!2020-10-0851 minDiasporadicalsEpisode 11: But How African is Black is King? (feat HowAboutBeth)We're back!Now that the #BlackIsKing hype has simmered, we are joined by the silky voiced @HowABoutBeth to discuss Beyonce's latest work and it's ties to Africa. Let us know how you feel! 2020-09-2300 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 10: But Why Support Black Businesses?#Blacklivesmatter brought an important conversation around supporting black businesses. In this episode, we explain the origins of Black Wall Street and how it represents an important time for the emergence of the “Black economy” in America. Exploring how during the present time, a lot of big companies and notable individuals lent their voices into supporting and uplifting this cause. A few made huge differences and others pretended to care. The education a lot of us received via social media about White-owned companies profiting from Black faces and list of Black-owned vs White-owned hair company was not l...2020-07-2300 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 9: But What Is A Conventional Relationship?We’re back with a meaty episode, we’re talking about non-conventional relationships. This was sparked by the conversation around the nature of Will & Jada’s relationship. We explore monogamy vs non-monogamy, why people choose different kinds of relationships and their benefits and complications from the lens of the past and the present. The wonderful Esther Perel, masculine terrorism, Umoja village (the village with no men).But are you entangled conventionally?#DiasporadicalsPodcast #dopeblackpods #PodsInColor #BlackPodMagic #podcastuk #WeNeedToTalkAboutThis #Diasporadicals #supportblackpodcast#WeNeedToTalkAboutThis #Diasporadicals #ThirdCultureKid #African #wocpod #RealTalk #wocpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #equality #pride #podcastuk #femalepodcasters #podcast #podcastingwhileblack #podcast #relationships #futureofrela...2020-07-1400 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 8: But Why Aren't You Married Yet?We discuss some of the social pressures we have had from friends, family and society to "Settle down" and "Get Married", then "Have kids!". We also talk about what we think about single life and our perspectives towards traditional assumptions of an African Woman's course of life. Listen in to learn about our radical thoughts on these matters!2020-06-2200 minDiasporadicalsWelcome to the Diasporadicals Podcast!Meet the co-hosts, get to know what we're all about.2020-06-1700 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 7: But Why Statues, When Black Lives Matter?We continue discussing the #BlackLivesMatter movement, particularly in the UK. We dissect the recent cancellations of the #BlackLivesMatter protests in London as a result of the statue defenders who stormed into London to fight the police and make Hitler salutes.The events surrounding the statues being defaced, toppled and protected more than doctors and nurses were during COVID-19, Priti Patel makes a feature in this episode and we don’t have anything positive to say about her. We close the episode with disbelief, laughter and hope.To find out how you can support ca...2020-06-1700 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 6: No Buts! Black Lives Matter!Black Lives Matter is a topic that is close to our hearts which we discuss extensively in this episode. Touching on our personal experiences of race in the UK, we dissect what it means to be or not be an “ally”, black celebrities & influencers that have stood up for the cause, social media algorithms & hash tags that push the movement, the NFL, UCL & other organisations back tracking & finally the uncomfortable topic of race with a non-Black partner.To find out how you can support causes around the world for the fight against systematic racism & social injustice, please visit http...2020-06-0800 minDiasporadicalsEpisode 5: But How Are You Coping With The Lockdown?We talk about the good & bad habits we’re developing during lockdown.Fitness, fatness and self-care. We review the story of Ahmaud Arbery and running while black! We also talk about being comfortable running in public; divorces during the Covid lockdown; vitamin D appointments; butt stuff, sex toys for men and wrap up with some sage advice from our presenters! #dopeblackpods #PodsInColor #BlackPodMagic #supportblackpodcast #podcastuk #WeNeedToTalkAboutThis #AhmaudArbery #Diasporadicals #runningwhileblack #ThirdCultureKid #African #wocpod #realtalk #mentalhealth2020-05-2900 minDiasporadicalsEpisode 4: But Where Is The Covid-19 In Africa?We discuss Western media coverage of Covid-19 in Africa and racist comments about testing the vaccine in Africans. We talk about the backlash these comments have created amongst Africans, and how this may be tied to the widespread mistrust of Western medicine. We also share stories, superstitions and conspiracy theories that have arisen during the Covid-19 pandemic.2020-05-1900 minDiasporadicalsEpisode 3: But Why Is China Mistreating Africans During Covid-19?In this episode, we discuss China's history in Africa, the socio-economic relationship between China and Africa and who stands to benefit.We focus on the mistreatment of African expats living in China during Covid-19, the public outcry of the viral videos of this discrimination, China’s denial, lack of responsibility and how our leaders have reacted or not reacted. We delve into the origin of the word “Chinese Virus” and how it links the black community, racism, Jungle justice & retaliation.And finally, we wrap up with the question: "But how can Africa stop being China...2020-05-1000 minDiasporadicalsEpisode 2: But What Are You Eating?In this episode we’re talking food! From Africa’s West to East to South, food brings us together. Some people have said that the reason we have the novel coronavirus is because of wet markets in China where bats/pangolins are sold for human consumption. So, what weird things do you eat in your culture? We talked wine, mandazi, festival, biltong, swallows, Rolex, termites, meat, okra, fish eyes, Efo riro, chicken feet & mophane worms. We somehow also ended up talking about winter, betrayal, koala chlamydia & bias towards the Scottish!2020-05-0200 min
DiasporadicalsEpisode 1: But Where Are You Really From?Get to know us as we discuss our backgrounds, share travel stories, cross-cultural interactions with non-Africans and answer the question "Where Are You Really From?"2020-04-1600 min