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Direct Elimination PodcastMichael Aufrichtig: From Accidental Fencer to Columbia University's Championship Coach | Direct Elimination Ep. 19đŸŽ™ïž EPISODE 19 | MICHAEL AUFRICHTIGThe Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.What if the sport you stumbled into by accident became your life's calling? Columbia University head fencing coach Michael Aufrichtig went from choosing fencing to fit his class schedule to leading the Lions to back-to-back NCAA Championships. In this episode, he reveals the coaching philosophy that transformed Columbia fencing and why he believes the sport is really about preparing athletes for life beyond the strip.In this episode, you'll discover:‱ How training at the New York Athletic Club alongside Olympians accelerated Michael's competi...
2026-01-161h 11Not Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S6 + EP12: We have Super Bowl champs BUT it's not who you think!In what is the FINAL episode of Not Your Average Cheerleader Podcast, I will cover the playoff wins and move on to discuss the dynamite performance from the Philadelphia Eagles that led to a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. In this episode I announce that I am signing off and this will be my last episode for the NFL podcast (but it won’t be my last podcast
hint hint). I just want to thank everyone for listening, following and supporting my podcast journey. You’ve made this experience one I will never forget. I reached new hei...
2025-02-1234 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S6 + EP10: The Road to the Playoffs (Part One)There has been so much football for this holiday season! Happy Holidays from NYAC Podcast and this week we are in part one of the finale of the road to the playoffs. Some teams are looking for a chance and others are already in! For this episode we will discuss the Super Bowl we WANT and what could happen! In addition, we cover the 49ers teammate that exited mid-game, Hardknocks, and the game results from Christmas Day! Stick with me, and make sure you follow along for part two!  Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you...
2024-12-2822 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S6 + EP6: Can the 49ers Recover?EP 6: Can the 49ers Recover?I’m back with some amazing changes to the website and podcast! New link to listen (also available on all podcast platforms) below. In this episode we discuss can the 49ers recover from another injury and a 2-3 start to the season!? In addition we discuss some phenomenal game performances from Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco!  Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.ashliegibbs.com Visit www.ashliegibbs.com for more information.
2024-10-0927 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP19: Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl ChampionsHappy Valentine’s Day and welcome back to the season finale episode of NYAC! We are going to recap the entire Super Bowl, down to the commercials, Rihanna’s Half Time Show, the game, the contrversial referee calls and more! Chiefs left with the win but let’s see how they got there because the Eagles put up a fight! Lets Dive In! Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Vi...
2023-02-1437 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP16: Super Duper Wild Card Weekend!We are in the NFL Playoffs! What a loaded start to play off weekend in the NFL! We had missed penalty calls, surprising wins, and teams that look Super Bowl-ready! Let’s discuss and make some more AFC and NFC playoff predictions on the road to the Super Bowl! Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Visit www.ashliegibbs.com for more information.
2023-01-1845 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP15: Who made the playoffs & who didn't!?First, giving prayers and love to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin for his strong recovery following the Bengals v Bills game. We talk a little bit about his journey and outstanding contribution to his community, the outpour of love and support from people around the country, including NFL players. We continue to discuss the games that led to solidifying playoff spots! The Bills 2 touch down punt returns! Cowboys lose to the Commanders, and the Detroit Lions knock Greenbay out of playoff contention!Please stick with me! Let's talk football!Again, if you’re here and en...
2023-01-1044 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP 14: The Road to the NFL Playoffs PT2I hope you all are enjoying the holidays wherever you are! We are back from a loaded holiday weekend of games, including the Broncos’ horrific loss to the Rams, where the score was 51! Crazy right? We discuss the MVP race and what the playoffs look like for some of your teams! Ready to talk football? So am I
let’s dive in. Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Visit ww...
2022-12-2732 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP 13: The Road to the Playoffs PT1EP 13: The Road to the NFL Playoffs PT1Happy Holidays NYAC listeners! I am back, and we are discussing the road to the playoffs. The wins of weeks 14 & 15 game match ups and who is in the hunt for a playoff spot! There is lots to unpack like Baker Mayfield didn’t have the right cleats to play in when he arrived in LA! Ready to talk football? So am I
let’s dive in. Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening an...
2022-12-2033 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + Ep 12: Is the Cowboys win really a win?Happy Holidays NYAC listeners! Thank you for tuning in again to another episode as we discuss the Cowboys’ win over the Colts, Tom Brady’s clutch win over the Saints, and the 49ers’ back up QB becoming Mr. Relevant. You know we love talking about Football, so lets dive in!Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Visit www.ashliegibbs.com for more information.
2022-12-0739 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP 11: Multiple Game Match-Ups with surprise endingsWelcome back to another episode of NYAC as we embark on the holiday season. We had different game match-ups over the last two weeks, from the Lions sharing their stadium with the Bill due to weather to the Broncos on the brink of questioning their investment in Russel Wilson. Let’s dive in and discuss some football! Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Visit www...
2022-11-2935 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP10: The Minnesota Vikings crazy win over the Buffalo BillsI’m back from break and ready to discuss the last two weeks of football! In this episode, we discuss the hiring of Jeff Saturday (new interim HC of the Colts) and the crazy Vikings v Bills game, plus much more. Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening and sharing! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Visit www.ashliegibbs.com for more information.
2022-11-1534 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP9: Will Green Bay trade for a Wide Receiver?EP 9:  Will Green Bay trade for a Wide Receiver?Welcome back, and in this episode, we discuss the amazing win by the 49ers against the Rams (Christian McCaffrey showed up and out) plus we discuss what the Green Bay Packers will do during the trade window to improve their offense.Christian McCaffreyI want the Buffalo Bills in the Super BowlWill the Packers trade for a wide receiverAgain, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the fir...
2022-11-0136 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + E8: Are the Bucs Done?EP 8: Are the Bucs Done? Revisiting both Week 6 and Week 7 games, I am back from traveling to watch the 49ers lose in person to the Falcons. But, in this episode, we discuss:49ers pick up Christian McCaffrey 49ers devastating loss to the Kansas City ChiefsAre the Bucs done after their loss to the PanthersWeek 8, what can we expectAgain, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the first episode. THANK YOU SO MUCH! For more informat...
2022-10-2529 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP 7: Is Russell Wilson in Trouble?EPISODE 7Week 5 games have made people question whether Russell Wilson has what it takes with a new team and a new offense. In this episode, we cover the following:Is Russell Wilson in trouble?Cowboys Fans are having a field day with winning Week 6 game predictions  Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the first episode. THANK YOU SO MUCH! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com 
2022-10-1126 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + EP 6: NFL Concussion ProtocolEP 6: NFL Concussion Protocol Week 4 had more shocking injuries and called NFL policies into question, starting with Tua Tagovailoa, QB for the Miami Dolphins, and more players listed under concussion protocols. Let’s dive in. Stick with me as we discuss:Miami v. Bengals - what happened to TuaNFL Concussion Protocol, the journeyWeek 4 game highlightsWeek 5 predictions  Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the first episode. THANK YOU SO MUCH! For more information, please visit www.n...
2022-10-0533 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + Ep 5: Shocking losses & Dynamite wins!Week 3 game results felt backward! The Bills lose to the Dolphins, and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson continues to show out! Join me for another episode of NYAC:Quick NFL updates: injury and suspension updates Week 3 prediction results, yes, I was shocked too!Fantasy Football update and week 4 predictionsAgain, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the first episode. THANK YOU SO MUCH! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Vis...
2022-09-2728 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + E4: Miami Dolphins are in the conversation!Week 2 was nonstop shocking wins and defeats with fights on the field, the dolphins taking the ravens down to the last minute and much more! In this episode, we talk about: How bout them CowboysDolphins are in the conversation for playoff contenders Bucs battle the Saints on the field, literally. Week 2 game results and highlightsWeek 3 predictions Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the first episode. THANK YOU SO MUCH! For more information, please visit www.notyourave...
2022-09-2031 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC S4 + E3: Dallas Cowboys Fans, are you okay?The NFL season is back and week 1 was an eye-opener already! From injuries to surprising wins, we are unpacking it all in this episode! We have Fantasy Football updates while discussing
Dallas’s season is in questionBills destroy the RamsWeek 1 game resultsWeek 2 predictions  Again, if you’re here and enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! NYAC broke last year’s record for the number of downloads for the first episode. THANK YOU SO MUCH! For more information, please visit www.notyouraveragecheerleader.com Visit www.ashliegibbs.com for more...
2022-09-1334 minUnfiltered
UnfilteredUnfiltered Podcast Show Guest Ms Nelly CottoyBeing new to the entertainment industry in Trinidad and Tobago as a vocalist, Nelly started attracting the positive attention that most hope for very early. At 26 years old, approximately 4 years experience in the music industry, Nelly Cottoy’s name is being spread wildly across the globe. Her petite frame should not be used as an indicator of expectation. In most instances, responses of surprise follow her performances. The fearless spirit she possesses has allowed her to embrace any and all situations thrown her way.   At 12 years old Nelly became immersed in the performing arts. She began with Unique Dance Crew at...
2022-05-1119 minThe Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick KellyDavid Rosenberg, Co-Founder AeroFarms - EP95In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly we have our Standard Sponsor, Indianapolis Fruit Company's Daniel Corsaro introduce our featured guest of the day. Please join us this week May 26, 2021 3pm PST, 6PM EST for a Virtual Networking Hour Sponsored by Indianapolis Fruit Company. Meet and greet as well as ask question to a wholesaler in The Produce and supply Chain industry.  Join us this week as we chat with David Rosenberg, Co-Founder, Aero Farms. David Rosenberg co-founded and leads AeroFarms, a clean-technology company that builds and operates advanced vertical farms in urban e...
2021-05-2429 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s PodcastVirtual 'In The Round' series with Rockwood Music Hall ft. Megan Burtt, Ben Grace and Wild WhispersNYAC teamed up with New York's famous venue Rockwood Music Hall to put on our first virtual "In The Round" series. Our artists include... Ben Grace: Now based in San Diego, but born and raised in Sydney, Ben’s exodus from the beliefs and structures of his working class Christian childhood weaves poignantly through his lyrics, revealing itself in his deep commitment to justice and willingness to call forward the darker themes in American politics. With the lens of an outsider and the bold voice of a witness, Ben writes to challenge and disrupt our comfort with th...
2020-08-0557 minNot Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC Ep. 10 - Game Match Ups we hope to SEE!Thank you guys again for tuning back in for episode 10!Let's welcome back my special guest Mr. Forrest Gold (NFL Football Enthusiast) This episode we will discuss:1. The games we hope to see happen!2. NFL players we are keeping our eyes on this season! Were they injured? Do they have something to prove? Hmmm, let's see!Of course quick-fire topics! Tom Brady practicing in Florida!If you've made it this far listening! Please "heart" my podcast and follow for more future content! Comment on Instagram @ashliegibbs...
2020-06-2740 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Share The Mic" Ft Mishti, Kofy Brown, Be Steadwell, Akie BermissThis special episode is dedicated to showcasing our POC artist community, Steph will be taking a step back behind the scenes while our guest host, NYAC alum Mishti, takes the hot seat inviting our artist guests to share some songs and their experiences with us for this one-hour special. Our artists include.... MISHTI A singer-songwriter-guitarist with the lyricism of Jeff Buckley and the badassness of Slash demands the ear of any listener with her fresh take on post-pop rock music. While finishing touches of her debut EP (produced by Cyndi Lauper’s guitarist Alex Nolan) are fine-tuned, Mishti continues to wr...
2020-06-241h 26Not Your Average Cheerleader
Not Your Average CheerleaderNYAC Ep. 6 - Pass Interference Rule Dead & Gone!?Episode 6 is here! - TB living his best life in Tampa!- Jimmy G had the best passing accuracy rate!? What!?- NFL removes the PI rule...now what? We are going to dive in and chat! Thank you for listening and subscribe for future podcast episodes!Visit www.ashliegibbs.com for more information.
2020-05-2919 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s PodcastNYAC LIVE Concert on Stageit - ft Carli Naff, Matt Butler, Jess McAvoy, Erica SwindellDuring the COVID Pandemic musicians everywhere have been taking their shows online as their livelihoods have been obliterated by quarantine. Uncancelled Music Festival brought together venues and artists all over the country to bring music to fans and raise money for artists and MusiCares. NYAC was asked to curate an online concert on StageIt for Rockwood Music Hall and we happily obliged and asked four of our favourite NYAC alums to do a show. This episode is a collection of some of the songs they played that evening to raise money for Rockwood Music Hall's staff fund, these artists...
2020-04-1519 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"How I raised $150k on Kickstarter to buy my album back from my label" ft. Liz LongleyLiz has given us access to an exclusive Making Of video of her brand new single 'Get To Know Someone', only for NYAC listener. Click here to access: http://bit.ly/2qOI0Qf  Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based in Nashville. Known for her deeply emotional music, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. Liz’s music has been featured on TV shows such as Lifetime’s "Army Wives,” ABC’s "Beauty & The Beast" and MTV’s...
2020-03-1127 minRunners of NYC Podcast
Runners of NYC PodcastEpisode 33 – Olympic Trials Qualifiers Brendan Martin (NYAC), Lauren Perkins (Distance Project) & Jenny Donnelly (Central Park TC)The following episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the New York Road Runners Center as we honored some of the local runners who will be competing at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta on Feb. 28. For those who may not be as familiar with the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, the top three finishers at the race will represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. In order to compete at the Trials, men have to run a marathon in 2:19:00 or faster. Women need to run a marathon in 2:45:00...
2020-01-221h 08This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Being A Woman in the world of Country Music" ft. Gretchen PetersNashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame member, Gretchen Peters talk to the New York Artists Collective ahead of her New York show at Rockwood Music Hall Dec 8th about one of her songs, "The Boy From Rye" and how it's the heart of her latest album, Dancing With The Beast. Gretchen also kindly gave the NYAC an exclusive unreleased track for your ears only which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2qOI0Qf  For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. "If Peters never delivers another tune as a...
2019-11-2743 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Beating the Instagram Algos" Minisode ft. Angela EliaIn this new Minisode, NYAC co-producer and singer-songwriter Angela Elia joins me again to talk about how to be a great fan in today's music world. The topic this week: Social Media! We discuss what the 'Instagram Algorithm' actually is, and how you can help your favorite artists get more likes, comments, and visibility just by doing a few super easy things. These ideas cost you $0 to use, but could mean the WORLD to any indie or rising artist whose music you love. Do you have questions about what it's like to be an indie...
2019-10-0223 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"New York to LA, why I left New York to pursue music" ft. Doe PaoroDoe Paoro is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and sound healer (ANTI- Records). Her music has been featured on NPR, BBC, and Triple J radio; in TINY FURNITURE as well as on HBO, MTV, ABC, and SYFY. She has toured with The Gipsy Kings, Of Monsters and Men, and Sylvan Esso, amongst others. She has written songs for artists such as Peter Bjorn and John. Doe recently connected with the NYAC after performing a show with Little Kruta at National Sawdust in Brooklyn and stopped by to discuss her latest release 'Midnight Choir'. www.doepaoro...
2019-08-0721 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Supporting Women in Music - #WomenCrush Music" ft. Katie ZaccardiThe NYAC and #WomenCrush Music are teaming up for a very special all-female led songwriters round showcase on July 27th. #WomenCrush Music is a non-profit organization that serves to create opportunities for rising women songwriters by hosting international showcases, educational workshops & networking events. Whether they are just in the beginning of their careers and want to start performing at local venues, or they’ve just released their second album and are ready to go on tour. #WomenCrush Music wants to connect artists with future collaborators, educate them about the business and inspire them to make an impact on this ma...
2019-07-2423 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E14: Presidential AspirationsWe chat with Chike Ukaegbu, a 2019 Nigerian presidential candidate, about his path to running a political campaign, his motivations, the challenges of running a campaign while out of the country, as well as his next steps. http://www.chikeukaegbu.com
2019-06-1100 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E 13: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Reports Our Stories?On this episode we speak with Oluwatosin Adeshokan, a freelance journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria, about his career trajectory and the current state of journalism in the country. We explore the circumstances that have resulted in big Nigerian/African stories being primarily broken by global, western news orgs like the New York Times, The Guardian UK, CNN, and the implications of this trend. We examine the role of journalism in holding power to account in Nigeria and wonder why local investigative journalism exposés do not often result in change (hint: shameless authoritarian governments and apathetic general public). Lastly, we d...
2019-05-3000 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Soldier to Songwriter" ft. Brandon MillsBrandon Mills, Nashville-based singer-songwriter and former New Yorker comes into talk to us about his song 'Gift' ahead of his NYAC Presents performance. Brandon began his musical career after leaving the military as a Special forces veteran. Has has also served global non-profits which has given him a perspective of living life with a bigger purpose. Brandon’s music is all about keeping people connected through positive vibes, conscious living, insightful lyrics and challenging the status quo. www.brandonmillsofficial.com 
2019-05-2321 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Starting my music career by opening for Foreigner" ft. Kelsey HunterKelsey Hunter is a blues rock singer-songwriter from New York City whom we are delighted to have performing in an NYAC round May 25th. Kelsey joins us in the studio to talk about her experiences as an artist in New York from the very first gig she ever saw in the city, to opening for Foreigner after a chance encounter with Mick Jones interviewing to be his personal assistant. Kelsey tells us all about her upcoming single Let Me Burn.  www.instagram.com/kelseyhunter13
2019-05-0822 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S4 E12: A Basket Full of Social ImpactOn this episode, we chat with Coretta Owusu about Design Dua, her Ghana-based company that makes functional handwoven basketry. She shares the nitty gritty details of her company’s capital- and time-intensive operations, the social impact of employing local artisans in Northern Ghana, her transition from law to founding a business with a social reach, the woes of import tax, and the not-so-glamorous side of being featured on big store website. website: www.designdua.com instagram: @shoplovedua Episode mixed by Ifeyinwa Arinze. Theme song is Ayo by Femi Leye
2019-04-3000 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E11: Empathy, What is it Good for?NYAC S4 E11: Empathy, What is it Good for? On this episode we speak with literature buff, writer and embodiment of Pan-Africanism, Clarisse Baleja Saidi about her Rwandese, Ugandan, Congolese and Ivorian roots, and her journey to becoming a writer. We examine the clarifying power of writing; discuss the challenge of truthful, authentic storytelling while trying to avoid pandering; and ask, what is the role of empathy in literature ? ------------------ Resources https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2019/03/02/the-banality-of-empathy/ https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/bloody-image-double-standard https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/03/ethiopian-airlines-302/584533/ https://wereherelove.com/podcastguests/#ClarisseBalejaSaïdi --------------------- Reading - John C...
2019-04-1900 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E10: The Boy Who Harnessed DronesWe talk with Dumi Kaliati, the founder and CEO of a Malawian based health and hardware start up called MicroMek. MicroMek specializes in creating low cost drones for the delivery of drugs to remote areas in Malawi. In addition, the aerial vehicles provide assessments of the environmental landscape eg monitoring floods. He shared with us the motivation behind his startup, the challenges he has faced as a young African entrepreneur, and his vision for his company. As our first Malawian guest, Dumi also enlightened us on his country's history and what he loves about Malawi. Website: https://www.micromek.net ...
2019-03-2600 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E9: Mauritian IdentityOn this episode, we learn about Mauritius and the Mauritian identity from a guest Ms. Axelle Lagaillarde. She educates us about its history, politics and peoples. We also discuss the dissociation of Mauritians, particularly Indo-Mauritians, from Africa. Though technically a part of the continent, Mauritius' proximity to India, as well as its Indian origins/ancestry, are very prominent and influential on the island. Lastly, to Amayo's dismay, in spite of its rich diversity Mauritius has no plantains. Resources: https://www.luxury-in-mauritius.com/people/the-mauritian-identity-the-result-of-a-long-journey http://hyllanderiksen.net/Creoles.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mauritius http://mcfsp-blogs.ed...
2019-03-1200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S4 E8: Is this Love that We're Feeling?It’s February, the month of Love! We share what we consider love to be, how we love, and how we like to be loved. Listen to find out who shows love by showing up for people, by feeding them, or by editing their written works. Find out which love language gets Ife preening like a cat, or which one Ify doesn’t particularly rate. You also get to hear our thoughts on “The Friendzone” ---------- Resources - https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ -------- Reading Becoming by Michelle Obama Love, Hate and Other Filters Book by Samira Ahmed Women, Race and Class by...
2019-02-2100 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S4 E7: Consent is MandatoryWe begin 2019 with a bang! On this episode we chat with the Oluwaseun Ayodeji, the Executive Director of Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative about the (lack of) support available to sexual assault survivors in Nigeria, our country’s sexual assault laws, and her advocacy work. We also break down the meaning of consent, the different kinds of consent, and discuss ways to combat rape culture. ------------------- Resources http://standtoendrape.org/the-thing-about-consent-is-16daysofactivism/ https://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent https://lawpadi.com/laws-rape-every-nigerian-know/ ------------------ Episode was mixed by Ifeoluwa Olokode, theme song is Ayo by Femi Leye
2019-02-0500 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Losing my voice to full time singer" ft. Elizabeth WyldElizabeth Wyld is a NYC-based singer and songwriter from rural Virginia. Two years ago she was suffering from a paralyzed vocal cord that left her unable to sing and speak for half a year. During this period of silence, she took to writing songs and since she recovered, she has been singing and playing her indie-folk tunes all over New York City and throughout the east coast. Elizabeth has previously played an NYAC show and is back to tell us about her latest release "Child". She will be releasing her third single in April 2019. www...
2019-01-3022 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4E6: Issa Nigerian FeastOn this episode, we talk with Ozoz of Kitchen Butterfly, an excellent Nigerian food blog. Ozoz shares her journey to creating kitchen butterfly.com, her vision of reimagining, documenting and preserving Nigerian food and recipes. She also fills in the gaps in our knowledge of food migration via the slave trade. Then as a group, we list our favorite small chops, our swallow of choice (or not!)and drink of choice. And this would be an invalid discussion of Nigerian food if we failed to include Jollof rice (with a capital J!). Listen closely as Amayo shocks us with her...
2018-12-1800 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E5: Informal Settlements, Inequality and African CitiesWe are joined by special guest Wandile Mthiyane (@Wandile7) of Ubuntu Design Group to work through the questions: how did African cities come to be? How did Apartheid and Colonization shape the planning of major African cities like Nairobi, Lagos and Durban? We discuss informal settlements and the circumstances that result in their existence and ask, how do we support people who live in informal settlements without being paternalistic? How do we be better neighbors to them? We close the episode by sharing our vision for African Cities. Resources: https://www.ted.com/talks/olutimehin_adegbeye_who_belongs_in_a...
2018-12-0500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S4E4: A Tale Of Two CameroonsOn this episode, we talk with a guest from Southern Cameroon, Tabot, about his country's ongoing conflict. Tabot schools us on Cameroon’s history, geography and political climate. We learn about the decades-long systemic marginalization of anglophone Cameroonians by francophone Cameroonians. And we discuss how this conflict is a remnant of colonialism by the Germans, French and British. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct_SLnAGDuM (BBC Africa Eye mini-documentary) https://popula.com/2018/10/23/unification-day/ (Background on Cameroon’s conflict) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/15/opinion/sunday/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-cameroon.html (Opinion piece by Chimamanda Adichie) https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/feb/04/every-inch-challenge-multiplies-afro-imbolo-mbue-hair-cameroon?CMP...
2018-11-1300 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S4 E3: Ghosts of Colonization PastWe speculate about why some African countries have retained the names given by colonizers, and wonder if name changes have had any effect on the progress of self-christened countries, or on their citizens’ perspectives of their identities. We scrutinize relics of colonization that can still be found in our everyday lives such as the horsehair wigs and robes worn by lawyers in some former British colonies. We also examine the relationship between former colonies and their colonizers as it relates to superficial faux-solidarity programs such as the commonwealth, and the harsh reality of current policies (i.e. immigration policies and th...
2018-11-0200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S4 E2: Lusophone Africa, We See YouOn this episode, the ladies of NYAC chat with the incredible Yovanka Perdigao (one-third of Not Another Book Podcast)about lusophone Africa, its under-representation in African literary spaces and the importance of translation of Afro-lusophone narratives. Find Yovanka on: Twitter- @postcolonialchi IG- @postcolonialchild website- https://www.yovanka.co.uk/ Referenced: https://www.ozy.com/opinion/the-case-for-lusophone-african-literature/83117 http://afrikult.com/say-what-where-are-the-black-writers-from-portuguese-africa/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/sep/12/portugal-race Jose Eduardo Agalusa The ultimate tragedy by Abdulai Silå Recommendations from Yovanka: - Confession of the Lioness by Mia Coutu (Mozambican writer) - Sleepwalking Land by Mia Coutu - Malangatana (Mozambican visual artist) ...
2018-10-1600 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S4 E1: I (Wanna) Know What You Did Last SummerWe are back! Listen to us catch up and gist each other (and you!) about our summer. Amayo quit her job in consulting and moved to Mauritius to work at a startup university (which Ife’s sister happens to go to). Yeka O wrote book chapters and is well on her way to being a doctor, put some respek on her name. Ifeyinwa is adulting like a boss. She got a car, moved into a new apartment and officially became a film maker! Check out her first short which she wrote, produced, directed and edited here: [ https://vimeo.com/282208309 ]. Ife’s su...
2018-10-0300 minNot Your Average Culture
Not Your Average CultureNow Introducing: Not Your Average Culture (NYAC) PodcastThe very first episode of Not Your Average Culture! The aim is to break down things we have normalized in the world and reintroduce the various cultures avenues that are accessible to us all. Especially in today’s society where everyone is becoming more consumed with what others are doing online opposed to taking progressive action towards their personal growth and development. I realize this podcast will serve as my testimony as well as encourage others to follow their dreams. Here are some specific examples of each topic I will cover.  Dating: When it comes to dating it’s always assume...
2018-09-0704 minThis Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s PodcastEpisode 1 - Angela EliaAngela Elia, NYAC founder and producer, and songwriter discusses her song "Be Ok". Angela has been described as "Adele meets Lisa Loeb" with her unique blend of acoustic Pop, Soul, and Americana. You can find her online at angelaeliamusic.com.
2018-07-2109 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E18: Loud and WrongInspired by Kanye West's latest episodes of being loud and wrong, we unpack our individual shortcomings: what they are, what brought them to our attention, and how we overcome them. We talk about those who've lovingly called us out and the personal steps we take to become more self-aware of these "faults." Mentioned: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/05/im-not-black-im-kanye/559763/?utm_source=atltw https://openspace.sfmoma.org/2018/05/theorems-of-separation/ - Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper - Poetry Is Not a Luxury by Audre Lorde Reading: - Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper - Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Watching: - Southside...
2018-06-0500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E17: History Has Its Eyes On Us (with Wale Lawal)We talk exploring Nigerian-ness and African-ness through economics, history and art with the “Lean, Mean, Nigerian Machine,” @WaleLawal. He walks us though the process of establishing The Republic, a journal he edits and runs; schools us on the function of historical knowledge and how it serves our present experiences; and reminds us that we don’t have to be bound to the western narrative of Hero vs Villain when retelling the rich tapestry of African history. We chat about innovative ways of creating knowledge and making it more accessible, social media as a tool to understand people’s frame of referenc...
2018-05-1500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E16: From Theater to Inspector K (with Martin Ayeni)On this episode, we chat with Martin Ayeni (actor on Inspector K)about his experience transitioning from theater to screen acting; his dislike for auditions; and what has surprised him about Inspector K. Martin also shares what drew him to Inspector K, and what's next for his career in Nigeria. Mentioned: - Inspector K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEZ-MhURpRo Reading: - Postcards by Annie Proulx - Fences by August Wilson Watching: - The Crown (Netflix) - The Handmaid's Tale(Hulu) - In Sickness and In Health (Iroko TV) Listening: - A Seat at the Table(album by Solange) ...
2018-04-2400 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E15: Millennials' Parents Are Hustlers (with Ashley Akunna)On this episode, we chat with Ashley Akunna (founder and producer of The Grapevine) about the term millennials, characteristics of African millennials, the origin of The Grapevine, and how it serves to amplify the voices of millennials. Listen and share with your friends. Mentioned: - March series by Congressman John Lewis - Bruno Mars episode on The Grapevine (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9NTvCyprsA) Reading: - Black Skin, White Masks by Frantz Fanon - What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah Watching: - Grownish (TV show) - Ozark (Netflix) - Mudbound...
2018-04-1000 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E14: Wakanda Party Is This? Issa Black Diaspora Party! (Part II)Part II of the episode where we discuss the pop culture phenomenon that is Black Panther. We continue our conversation with @ifeanyiawachie by discussing by the film’s treatment of gender and hailing the wonderful powerhouses that are the women of Black Panther. Ife draws a parallel between how Black Panther was surrounded by women and the women in Jesus’ life and ministry (yes that Jesus). Yeka delights in Shuri’s nerdiness and is glad for her example of unabashed black woman nerdiness. We ask, is there a place for radicalism in the fight against oppression? What are its limits? Is a n...
2018-03-2700 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E13: Wakanda Party Is This? Issa Black Diaspora Party! (Part I)Part I of the episode where we discuss the pop culture phenomenon that is Black Panther. We are about a month late to the party but we here! Suffice to say, spoilers ahead. If you still haven’t seen the movie, you’re on a long tin! Joined by Black and African arts curator extraordinaire, @ifeanyiawachie, we gush about the visuals, the cinematography, music, acting and general #BlackExcellence on display in the movie. We ask if the movie’s imagination of an African country untouched by colonization is what we envisioned, acknowledge the differences in peoples’ imaginings of a futuristic Africa...
2018-03-2100 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E12: I'm Going Through ChangesGet philosophical with us! On this episode we reflect on change as it relates to ourselves and other people. Do people change or do we have fixed selves? We explore how we’ve changed physically, mentally, spiritually and financially, amongst other ways. We also discuss why people are obsessed with and often reluctant to change. --------------------------------------- Reading: Leye Adenle’s Easy Motion Tourist Watching: Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther Listening: Praiz’ 2 mins (EP) Ric Hassani’s Believe Extended Remix Feat Falz & Olamide Black Panther Soundtrack Album ----------------------------------- Episode was mixed by Ifeoluwa Olokode. Theme song is Ayo by Femi Leye
2018-02-2700 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E11: Get to Know Us (A Tag)On this episode of NYAC, the ladies participate in a "get to know you" tag. We take a trip down memory lane and swap stories about our birth, our childhood neighborhoods and our first email addresses. We also have a few laughs over books we read as kids, and the superstitions we still hold on to. Listen and let us know what your answers to some of these questions are! Reading: - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde - Tar Baby by Toni Morrison - We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Un...
2018-02-1300 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E10: Human Trafficking, Libya and (Sub-Saharan) Africa's Economic MigrantsHappy 2018! On this episode (the last one recorded in 2017) we speak with Sarah (sarahadeyinka.com) a humanitarian worker who works with migrants and victims of trafficking. She tells us about her experience working with Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans FrontiÚres) rescuing migrant boats in international waters. We talk about our understanding of trafficking, explore the motivations of migrants, unpack some (Nigerian) cultural norms that can be inhumane, and discuss the Libyan slave markets and factors that contributed to their presence. ----------------------------------------- Resources http://www.msf.org/en/article/libya-open-letter-european-governments-are-feeding-business-suffering http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-malta-summit-leaders-warn-strand-thousands-refugees-libya-deal-concentration-camps-crisis-a7560956.ht...
2018-01-0200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E9: Made in Africa (with Sarah Diouf)On this episode, the ladies of NYAC talk with Sarah Diouf, founder of Tongoro (an e-commerce fashion label in Dakar, Senegal), Noir (a lifestyle magazine)and Ifren Media company. We chat about how her identity has been shaped by multiple familial ties to several African countries, the origin story behind Tongoro, and her vision for products being "made in Africa." (https://www.tongoro.com) http://www.okayafrica.com/in-conversation-sarah-diouf-tongoro-young-african-creator/ Reading - Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Listening - Here and Now by Toulouse - The Bloody Win by Tye Tribett - Shokolokobangoshe by Jeff Akoh
2017-12-1200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E8: Getting From Point A to Point B in Lagos (With Lara.ng)On this episode of NYAC, the ladies chat with Ladi and Sam (two-thirds of the Road Preppers team)about Lara.ng, a chat-bot designed to provide transport information to individuals living within the Lagos metropolis. We learn about their professional careers prior to creating lara.ng, the necessary and intensive legwork required for data collection and how the chat-bot is sustained financially. Before the episode ends, the chat-bot's hair style gets critiqued, and suggestions are offered. (Contact: hello@lara.ng; sam@roadpreppers.com; ladi@roadpreppers.com) Announcement: tiny.cc/thenigerianmanproject --------------------------------- Reading - Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi - Dreams From...
2017-11-2800 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E7: Calling All African Filmmakers (w/ Michael Maponga of AfroLandTV)On this episode, we speak with Michael (@MichaelMaponga), actor and CEO of AfroLandTV, about his journey as an actor and entrepreneur. We chat about Hollywood’s portrayal of Africa, how to navigate being typecast, and what distinguishes his streaming platform, AfroLandTV, from similar sites. He tells us his criteria for classifying media as “premium African” content, the barriers to distributing African content, and his big dreams for African media in general and AfroLandTV in particular. More Info about TEDxEuston: http://tedxeuston.com/#/events/metamorphosis --------------------------------- Reading - Roger Martin’s Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works - Shonda Rhimes’ Year of Ye...
2017-11-1400 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E6: Losing Your Identity at the Cost of Fitting In and Finding It Again (w/ Salem Soni)On this episode our guest, Congolese American Salem Soni, recounts his experience fleeing The Congo with his family as political refugees and settling in America. He gives us some cliff notes on Congolese history and politics, tells us about his struggles fitting into his new home, talks about how erasing one’s identity is often a form of survival, and describes how being in community with other Africans helped revive that identity and pride. --------------------------------- Reading: - Donna Tartt’s Secret History - Roxan Gay’s Bad Feminist, especially the essay “When We All Lose” - Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist - ...
2017-10-3100 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E5: On the Beauty of Storytelling (w/ Nancy Adimora)On this week's episode, the ladies of NYAC chat with Nancy Adimora, editor of AFREADA, about her online literary platform, and her identity as a Nigerian born and raised in London. She spoke to us about how she started AFREADA (Africa + Reader), the necessity of accessible short stories written by Africans and her strong sense of identity as a Nigerian. Resources: www.afreada.com www.brittlepaper.com https://soundcloud.com/mostlylitpod ------------------------- Reading: - What It Mean When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah - A Moonless, Starless Sky by Alexis Okeowo - Men, Women and...
2017-10-1000 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E4: Beauty and its Baggage (with Dimma Umeh)On this week's episode, the ladies of NYAC chat with Dimma Umeh, a Nigerian beauty blogger, who spoke frankly about her journey to YouTube, which involved ditching a Masters in Accounting. She also gave tips for growing one's online audience and discussed the amount of work necessary to create quality and consistent visual work. Plus, the ladies all chimed in to dissect the beauty standards in Nigeria, the glorification of “yellow pawpaw” women in Nigerian songs and our makeup choices (from selective to carefree). Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72NRuzf_GU https://afreada.com http://brittlepaper.com http...
2017-09-2600 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E3: Yes, Your Ancestors' EroticsLet’s talk about sex, baby! On this episode, we are joined by public intellectual Keguro (@Keguro_) as we explore sex, sexuality and gender using the knowledge of how our ancestors viewed and practiced the erotics as the main point of reference. We ask ourselves, what informs our idea of sexuality and gender? How do our ancestors’s views and practiceof the erotics differ from those of the west? How do they differ from contemporary African practices of the erotics? Who are the people taken seriously as those who have knowledge about sexuality and gender? How should our knowledge of how...
2017-09-1200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S3 E2: Naija (Go) Beta: Thoughts on the Documentary and TEDxMaitamaIn the first half of this episode we discuss some of the themes we noticed in Naija Beta, the film made by Arthur, our guest in our previous episode. Amayo then gives us a recap of the talks she heard at TEDxMaitama, an independently organized TED event in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The TEDxMaitama talks referenced are by: Simi Fajemirokun; Aisha Augie-Kuta; Dr. Mairo Mandara; Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili; Dike Chukwumerije. Resources - Naija Beta Film - https://vimeo.com/ondemand/naijabeta - Dike Chukwumerije's poem The Wall and the Bridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFAFV6xDlCk Episode mi...
2017-08-3000 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S3 E1: Identity and Filmmaking (with Arthur Musah)The ladies of NYAC are back for season 3! On this episode, they talk with Ghanaian filmmaker, Arthur Musah (@pidgincinema) about his identity, experiences at MIT and in the US, transition from engineering to filmmaking and his two documentaries- NAIJA BETA and ONE DAY I TOO GO FLY. We also discuss the responsibility of turning a lens on African stories with (or without) the gaze of the West hovering over our shoulders. Find out more in the episode! Resources: - Watch NAIJA BETA here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/naijabeta - https://thisisafrica.me/ghanaian-filmmaker-arthur-musah-tells-story-african-immigrant-students/ WWRLW: - ShowDemCamp https://soundcloud.com/showdemmusic...
2017-08-1500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéS2 E15: Our Origin Story (An interview)For this episode, we are sharing an interview we did with Memkoh, who is a Nigerian entrepreneur, personal stylist and friend of the podcast. We discussed the origin story of our podcast, how we met and gave advice on starting a podcast. In this interview, we also shared our favorite episodes and our hopes and plans for the future of NYAC. Find Memkoh at www.memkoh.com and on IG: @memkoh
2017-05-1700 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 E14: Is laughter the best medicine?On this episode, the ladies of NYAC talk with the legendary Nigerian comedian Chioma Omeruah aka Chigul about humor. We discussed different theories on humor, the unique features of Nigerian comedy (Amayo believes Nigerians do it best), if living in other countries has affected our sense of humor, and of course comedians who go too far. Find our guest Chigul on FB @Chugul and IG @theonlychigul Also, find us on Twitter @nyacpodcast & on FB @Not Your African Cliche Episode was mixed by Ifeyinwa, and theme song is Ayo by Femi Leye
2017-05-0200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 E13: An Exploration of Traditional African Religions: Ifå (Part II)Part 2 of 2. We pick up where we left off last week. On this episode, our guests, Bablawo Ifakunle of Harlem (ifakunle.com) and Oluwo Familusi of Lagos (Twitter @familusiawo; Instagram @familusidamilare), two Priests of the Ifå Yoruba Traditional Religion, give us insight into what being an Ifå priest entails and what informs their morality. They dispel some misconceptions about their religion and teach us about some of the priesthood factions within the Ifå Yoruba Traditional Religion. The Ladies of NYAC discuss how our current religious practices are influenced by our culture, learn more about the proliferation of Ifå Yoruba Traditional Reli...
2017-04-1900 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S2 E12: An Exploration of Traditional African Religions: IfĂĄ (Part I)Part 1 of 2. On this episode, we speak to Babalawo Ifakunle of Harlem and Oluwo Familusi of Lagos, two Priests of the IfĂĄ Yoruba Traditional Religion. We discuss their backgrounds and journeys to priesthood, their thoughts on Nollywood’s portrayal of Traditional Religions, and ask if IfĂĄ Yoruba Traditional Religion is in conflict with Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism). The Ladies of NYAC recount their first interactions with Traditional African Religious practices, examine ways in which our current cultural practices are intertwined with Traditional Religions (listen out for when Yeka and Ify realize that they are from the same ancestral home...
2017-04-1100 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S2 E11: The Joys and Challenges of being an African CreativeOn this episode we speak to African creatives who are: propagating an African interior design aesthetic that’s beyond Safari imagery and Animal prints (Nana from @BluePrintAfrica); fitting people with uniquely shaped feet with comfortable, made in Nigeria shoes (Chimsom from @Nsaata); using language to code emotions into something tangible (Ejiro aka @barelyanyhook). We discuss the unique challenges African Creatives face, from lack of constant power in Nigeria, to poor shipping logistics and inconsistent customs control across the continent, to getting local artisans to keep deadlines. Did you know that Nigeria is one of the largest exporters of unfinished leather? Th...
2017-03-2200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 E10: These are our Immigrant StoriesOn this episode, the ladies of NYAC take on the hot button topic of immigration. Joined by Satia (who was born & raised in Portugal by parents from Guinea Bissau and now lives in London) & Nnenda (who was born in Nigeria, spent her teen years in Italy & went to England for uni) we all share our stories of migration, qualms with expat vs immigrant labels, our issues with assimilation, and the benefits of both worlds. Resources: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/the-not-quite-american-feeling-of-being-a-15-generation-immigrant http://fusion.net/story/215708/nikita-redkar-first-generation-american-problems-essay/ http://www.seattleglobalist.com/2013/06/19/first-generation-alienation-in-tukwila/14050 http://thoughtcatalog.com/helina-daniel/2014/06/8-things-you-experience-as-a-first-generation-american/ ----------------------------------------------------------- ...
2017-03-0700 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 E9: Elections Last Longer than a DayThe latter part of 2016 was filled with dramatic elections taking place all over the world, some of them happening on our continent. The Ladies of NYAC chat with Jemila Abdulai (@jabdulai) from Ghana and Aisha Dabo (@mashanubian) from The Gambia about the recent elections in their respective countries. We examine the political histories of our countries, discuss the trials our democracies and elections face (low civic engagement, lack of civic education), and ask, what lessons can the rest of Africa learn from recent elections in Ghana and The Gambia? ------------------------------- Resources - http://mgafrica.com/article/2016-12-12-ghana-proves-that-peaceful-free-and-fair-elections-are-not-a-dream-in-africa - ...
2017-02-1800 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S2 E8: The State of Our HealthcareOn this episode, the ladies of NYAC talk with Gbenga Olatunji, healthcare consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)about the healthcare system in Africa. The discussion covers everything from the gaps in the healthcare system to the ideal role of the government in the health sector. Resources: http://www.janssen-emea.com/sites/default/files/The%20Future%20of%20Healthcare%20in%20Africa.pdf http://cerebrallemon.com/nigeria-loses-immunization-funding-support-from-gavi/ ----------------------------------------------------------- Reading/Watching/Listening to: - Atul Gawande's Complications (Book) - J.Cole's High For Hours (Music) - Kehlani (Music) - Luvvie Ajayi’s I’m Judging You (Book) - Cathy O'Neil's Weapons of Math Destruction(Book) - An...
2017-01-2800 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S2 E7: New Year AspirationsHappy New Year! The Ladies of NYAC return with our first episode of 2017. We look back on the year 2016 recounting our highlights and lowlights, and gaze lovingly and optimistically into 2017, discussing our goals and aspirations for the new year. We reveal our key words for the year (intentional and purposeful), share some of our new year aspirations (not resolutions) and talk about the changes we’ll be making to achieve those aspirations. Expect your usual does of vulnerability, frankness and giggles. Talked about: Viola Davis and Tom Hanks’ Variety conversation - http://variety.com/video/tom-hanks-viola-davis-actors-on-actors-full-interview/ What we are reading/watc...
2017-01-1500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S2 E6: Exploring Africa Through TravelOn this episode, the ladies of NYAC talk with Jessica, founder of Jet Black, and Rory, founder of TripZapp. They all discuss why travel is important(particularly travel to the African continent & Diaspora), and the rampant misconceptions about travel to & within Africa (by foreigners and Africans). Lastly, the ladies share what African countries they want to visit and why. Find Jessica at @jnambowa and check out her travel company at http://globaljetblack.com/services/ Find Rory at @tripzapp and check out her travel company at http://tripzapp.net/index ----------------------------------------------------------- Reading/Watching/Listening to: - Emeli Sandé’s Long Live the...
2016-12-1000 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 E5: Do You Want a Revolution? Activism Across the ContinentOn this episode, the Ladies of NYAC chat with Ntokozo (@Ntokozo_Moloi), an activist involved in the #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa, and Zoé (@ztsamudzi), a first-generation Zimbabwean-American PhD candidate and activist from Oakland, CA, about activism and building movements. We recount when activism was first awakened within us and discuss our early encounters with activist movements. Using current movements across the African continent such as the #OromoProtests in Ethiopia, the #ThisFlag movement in Zimbabwe and #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa as examples, we answer the following: How does one mobilize people and build a sustainable movement? How can divisions w...
2016-11-2800 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S2 E4: The Price We Pay to Chase Our DreamsOn today's episode, the ladies of NYAC openly and vulnerably discuss their experiences moving to new places for school and work, including the isolation that comes it. Additionally, they talk about the arduous process of building new community and what moments of solitude have taught them- about life or themselves. #Africanexcellence is Rahawa Haile who hiked the Appalachian Trail #Africandisgrace is Malik Obama... he can go. Resources: http://brevitymag.com/current-issue/black-in-middle-america/ Reading/Listening/Watching: - Tye Tribute’s Work it out - Young & hungry (TV show) - Solange's A seat at the table - AMC's The Preacher - Showtime's Ma...
2016-11-0500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 E3: Siblings of the Diaspora - Africans and African-AmericansThe Ladies of NYAC are joined by Brian Bush (@BrianCBush), an African American from Tennessee, and Ifunaya, a 1st generation Nigerian-American from New Jersey, to examine one of the most complicated sibling relationships in the world: the relationship between African-Americans and black people from Africa. We revisit our first encounters with the African or African-American community, learn the history behind some derogatory words each group has for the other, talk about the differences between/similarities of our struggles, and ask if African-Americans can be accused of culturally appropriating African cultures. Resources: - Articles examining the possible sources of tension between...
2016-10-2300 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 Episode 2: Rio Olympics and BeyondIn this episode, the ladies of NYAC discuss Nigeria's performance at the Olympics, sharing potential explanations for our performance in comparison to other countries. We also talk about the Paralympics then mention our favorite African athletes. Resources mentioned: - http://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/2016/08/nigeria-olympics-opening-ceremony-outfit.html - http://www.okayafrica.com/sports/20-moments-africans-athletes-made-history-2016-rio-summer-olympics/ What we are reading/watching/listening to: - The Smart Money Woman by Arese Ugwu (book) - The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson (novel) - Bank Alert by P-Square (music) - Science Vs (podcast) Episode mixed by Ifeyinwa Arinze. Theme song is Ayo by...
2016-10-0800 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S2 Episode 1: Back to School VibesWe are bacccckkk! In keeping with the theme of the back-to-school season, the Ladies of NYAC relieve their beginning of school year memories and talk about our favorite things about the season. From buying gel pens and fancy stationary to sewing new house clothes for (Nigerian) boarding school to new fall TV lineup. We also give advice to the youngins on how (not) to start the school year, and suggest ways that working people may infuse their jobs with that back-to-school energy. What we are reading/watching/listening to - The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu - Gold by...
2016-09-2400 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 E15: Promoting African LiteratureIn our last episode of the season, we sat down with the founder of Brittle Paper, Ainehi Edoro, and talked about the origin and evolution of her online literary platform. We also discussed what African Literature means to each of us, the challenges it's currently facing and our hopes for its growth. Resources: ‱ http://brittlepaper.com/2015/10/lesotho-stepping-frosty-fairytale-moso-victor-sematlane-african-erotica/ ‱ http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/30/opinion/sunday/african-books-for-western-eyes.html?_r=0 ‱ http://brittlepaper.com/2016/03/lauren-beukes-book/ ‱ http://www.snarksquad.com/ What we are currently watching/reading/listening to: ‱ Igoni Barrett's Love is Power, Or Something like That ‱ Ken Saro-Wiwa's Sozaboy ‱ Sarah Manyika's Like A Mule Bringing Ice-cream To T...
2016-07-0400 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 14: Na Craze Dey Worry Am - A Case for Mental Health AdvocacyThe Ladies of NYAC are joined by Sara Jean-Philippe (@Sjnphil), a mental health counsellor, as we talk mental health in our communities. We discuss harmful stereotypes, self-harm warning signs, effects of past trauma on mental health, and how we can be better mental health advocates. Resources: ‱ Robin Hammond’s Condemned Series - http://www.robinhammond.co.uk/condemned-mental-health-in-african-countries-in-crisis/ ‱ Forming a joint dialogue about mental health - https://ethnobiomed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13002-015-0075-6 ‱ Mental Health Policy Development in Africa - http://www.who.int/bulletin/archives/78(4)475.pdf ‱ Mental Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa - http://www.rand.org/blog/2015/03/mental-hea...
2016-06-1900 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 13: NYSC and the State of Affairs in NigeriaHi NYAC listeners, In this episode, the ladies of NYAC talk about the mandatory National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria, their feelings about the incredulous exchange rate, and that glorious day when Lagos was featured on Snapchat. Resources: ‱ http://zikoko.com/list/lagos-in-captain-america-civil-war/ What we are currently watching/reading/listening to: ‱ Skinny Girl in Transit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBYN7uU9mpE) ‱ Orphan Black ‱ Barbershop 3 Show was mixed by Ifeyinwa Arinze, and theme music is "Ayo" by the ĂŒber talented Femi Leye
2016-06-0500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 12: African Artists, Western Collaborators, and LemonadeAlthough late to the to the #Lemonade dissection game, the Ladies of NYAC discuss a less explored running theme in Beyonce’s last two albums – her collaborations with brilliant African writers; Chimamanda Adichie on self-titled Beyonce and Warsan Shire on Lemonade. Joined by book blogger extraordinaire and longtime listener/supporter Darkowaa (@AwoDeee), we talk about our favorite tracks off the Lemonade album, the pros and cons of being featured in such high profile work, the limited visibility and reach African works of art have in Africa, and what it takes for African artistry to gain a wide following. Resources: Articles abou...
2016-05-2200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 11: The Journey of a Thousand Carats Begins With?On this episode, the Ladies of NYAC laugh over ridiculous pickup lines they've heard, talk about the idiosyncrasies of dating culture in Nigeria & US, as well as societal pressures on women to get married & shoulder the weight of pleasing their spouses. Resources: ‱ http://www.sadeslist.com/men-in-lagos-are-like-avocados/ ‱ http://zikoko.com/list/the-complete-guide-to-being-a-yoruba-demon/ What we are watching: Outlander, House of Cards, Jennifer Diaries Show was mixed by Ifeyinwa Arinze, and theme music is "Ayo" by the ĂŒber talented Femi Leye.
2016-05-0700 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 10: The F WordOn this episode, the Ladies of NYAC Podcast and special guest Sinafik (@sinafikb) from Ethiopia talk Feminism, traditional gender roles, feminist heroes, misogynistic cultural practices and surprisingly feminist ones. Sinafik also shares with us some rad things you may not have known about Ethiopia. Resources: ‱ Nigeria’s Rejected Gender Equality Bill - http://qz.com/639763/nigerian-lawmakers-voted-down-a-women-equality-bill-citing-the-bible-and-sharia-law/ ‱ Ozzy Etomi’s Commentary on bill rejection - https://medium.com/human-development-project/nigeria-fails-it-s-women-over-and-over-again-4149cc04793d#.cmah49sri ‱ Chimamanda Adichie’s We Should All Be Feminists - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg3umXU_qWc ‱ Why We Smile at Men Who Sexually Harass us - https://medi...
2016-04-2300 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 9: Will Our Children Learn Our Ethnic Languages?On this episode, the Ladies of NYAC and special guests Maame and Maama from Ghana talk about their cultures- from how their cultures shaped them to what they wrestled with and what the future looks like for their ethnic languages. Resources: ‱ http://shebaisthemuse.com/2016/02/in-lagos-everyone-is-trying-to-hammer-and-the-nail-is-fcking-bent/ ‱ http://www.bellanaija.com/2016/03/william-ifeanyi-moore-language-as-an-intrinsic-part-of-our-cultural-identity-or-maybe-not/ What we are reading/watching/listening to: ‱ Girl at War by Sara Novic ‱ Soldier by Falz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKgZ9b4SBI8) ‱ War Room ‱ Ride Along 2 ‱ Diplomacy by Kissinger NGO Shoutout: Grow With Nigeria http://www.growwithnigeria.org/ Show was mixed by Ifeyinwa Arinze, and theme music is "Ayo" by th...
2016-04-0200 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 8: Education - Is there more to sitting in a classroom?On this episode, the Ladies of NYAC and special guest Lebo from Lesotho discuss our educational backgrounds and examine the good (boarding school adventures), the bad (crowded classrooms and impatient teachers) and the ugly (corporal punishment). Resources: ‱ http://www.brookings.edu/research/interactives/africa-learning-barometer ‱ https://efareport.wordpress.com/2015/03/06/no-girl-left-behind-education-in-africa/ ‱ http://www.aaionline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AAI-SOE-report-2015-final.pdf What we are reading/watching/listening to: ‱ Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things ‱ Courtney Milan’s Brother Sinister Series ‱ Generations (South African Soap) ‱ Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird OkayAfrica shoutout written by Ifeanyi Awachie: http://www.okayafrica.com/news/african-pod...
2016-03-1900 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S1 Episode 7: Africans in Hollywood, Please Stand UpHey listeners! In this episode, we talk about our favorite African actors, our collective weariness at the portrayal of African characters in the media and the benefits of the increasing presence of African actors in Hollywood. Our Favorites: Danai Gurira, Eclipsed and The Walking Dead http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/when-danai-gurira-couldnt-find-complex-stories-about-african-women-she-wrote-her-own-2/ David Oyelowo, Selma, Middle of Nowhere and The Butler Chiwetelu Ejiofor, Half of a Yellow Sun and The Martian Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Belle, Beyond The Lights, Concussion and Undercovers References: The Book of Negroes, Djimon Hounsou, NYAC S1 Episode 1, Family Guy (http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2016/01/according-to-family-guy-rhinoceros-is.html), Blackish (http...
2016-03-0500 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 6: Black History Month - BBHMRC (Bitch Better Have My Reparations Check) EditionHappy Black History Month (Black Fist Emoji)! In this episode we explore how Black History is celebrated in different parts of the world; discuss differences between BHM celebrations in the US vs UK; share the things we learnt thanks to BHM; shoutout some of our black heroes: Lewis Howard Latimer, Madam C.J. Walker, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Toussaint Louverture; and demand our fucking reparations from white people. Resources: ‱ Excerpt from Edward Baptist’s The Half Has Never Been Told - http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2014/11/19/slavery-economy-baptist ‱ BBC’s Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes...
2016-02-2100 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S1 Episode 5: African EntrepreneurshipHear your favorite hosts talk about entrepreneurship, specifically in Nigeria, and shout out up and coming entrepreneurs!
2016-02-0600 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichĂ©NYAC S1 Episode 4: Afropolitanism, The New African Single Story?Happy New Year! Inspired by Chimamanda Adichie’s Danger of a Single Story TED Talk, we examine Afropolitanism and discuss whether or not it’s the new Single Story about Africa. We discuss the relatively new concept as it relates to Afro-Pessimism and Pan-Africanism. Is Afropolitanism a social movement? A political one? Does it matter? Related articles: - http://africasacountry.com/2014/01/why-im-not-an-afropolitan/ - http://thelip.robertsharp.co.uk/?p=76 - http://blog.qeh.ox.ac.uk/?p=910 - http://africainwords.com/2013/02/08/exorcizing-afropolitanism-binyavanga-wainaina-explains-why-i-am-a-pan-africanist-not-an-afropolitan-at-asauk-2012/ - What we are currently watching/reading/listening to: - Minority Report (The Movie) - Anthony Doerr’s All th...
2016-01-2400 minNot Your African Cliché
Not Your African ClichéNYAC S1 Episode 3: Christmas in the MotherlandWe talk about and compare our experiences celebrating Christmas in Nigeria and the U.S. Then we discuss Nigerian crossover church services.
2016-01-0200 min