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Uzo SpeaksEpisode 32: Diddy on trialThe first week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial in New York, which began on May 5, 2025, has been marked by intense jury selection and significant courtroom developments. Combs faces serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting individuals for prostitution, with potential penalties ranging from 15 years to life in prison if convicted.2025-05-0729 min
Uzo SpeaksEpisode 31: Shannon Sharpe sued for $50 million in sexual assault lawsuitShannon Sharpe, a Hall of Fame NFL tight end and prominent ESPN analyst, is currently facing a $50 million civil lawsuit filed by a woman who was previously identified as “Jane Doe.” The lawsuit, filed in April 2025, in Clark County, Nevada, alleges that Sharpe sexually assaulted and threatened the plaintiff during a nearly two-year relationship. The woman claims that Sharpe manipulated, controlled, and abused her, including instances of rape and physical intimidation. In response, Sharpe has denied all allegations, describing the lawsuit as a "blatant and cynical attempt" to extort money from him. His attorney, Lanny J. Davis, confirmed that S...2025-04-3034 min
Uzo SpeaksEpisode 30: Karmelo Anthony charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin MetcalfOn April 2, 2025, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, a high school student, was charged with the fatal stabbing of fellow 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a school track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Texas. The situation escalated when Anthony allegedly warned Metcalf not to touch him; when Metcalf did, Anthony reportedly pulled a knife from his backpack and fatally stabbed him . Following the incident, Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He was initially held on a $1 million bond, which was later reduced to $250,000, allowing him to be released under house arrest with an ankle monitor. I wi...2025-04-2340 min
Uzo SpeaksEpisode 29: The Menendez brothers murders and resentencing hearingsThe Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Initially, the brothers claimed they acted in self-defense after enduring years of sexual abuse by their father. However, prosecutors argued that the murders were financially motivated. The case gained national attention in America and the rest of the world due to the brothers' affluent background and the nature of the crime and trials. After serving over 35 years in prison, the brothers have sought resentencing, aiming for eligibility for parole. Their efforts have been supported by...2025-04-1624 min
Uzo SpeaksEpisode 28: Trump’s Third Term? & Trumps TariffsDonald Trump has been bragging to reporters about trying to potentially run for a third term as President of the United States….but does this go against the U.S. Constitution? I explain more about whether legally Trump is able to do this. The other part of the episode is fully breaking down Trumps very controversial Tariffs and the effect it will have on the global economy. Has Trump gone too far?2025-04-0956 min
Uzo SpeaksAdolescence Netflix & the dangers of social mediaThis 4-part series centers on 13-year-old Jamie Miller (portrayed by Owen Cooper), who is arrested for the murder of his classmate, Katie Leonard. The narrative unfolds in real-time, exploring the events leading up to and following the incident, delving into Jamie's personal struggles, the impact on his family, and the broader societal issues influencing his actions. I explore the different themes as well as highlighting the dangers of social media.2025-04-0243 min
Uzo SpeaksKanye West has another meltdown….again!On this weeks episode I go through the history of his scandals in recent years and also share my honest reflections about his fall from grace…2025-03-2637 min
Uzo SpeaksDiddy pleads not guilty!Diddy pleaded not guilty to the new indictment in Manhattan, with U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian noting jury selection for Combs’ trial will begin May 5 for a tentative trial date of May 12. The new indictment, filed in New York federal court, accuses Combs of maintaining control over employees by forcing them to “work long hours with little sleep” by subjecting them to, or threatening them with, “physical force, psychological harm, financial harm, and reputational harm”. This is on top of the sex trafficking and racketeering charges that he’s been accused of.2025-03-1924 min
Uzo Speaks60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” and the Civil Rights MovementIt was recently the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” which is a pivotal event that happened on March 7, 1965, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. On that day, a peaceful march in Selma, Alabama, aimed at securing voting rights for African Americans, was violently interrupted by state and local law enforcement. As marchers tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were brutally beaten, leading to widespread outrage and drawing national attention to the struggle for civil rights. This event was instrumental in galvanising support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a land...2025-03-1239 min
Uzo SpeaksTrump v Zelenskyy: the explosive showdown at the White House!Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited President Trump in Washington D.C in an attempt to sign the US-Ukraine minerals deal, however, following a heated exchange, no deal was signed. What does this mean for Ukraine and is this an indication of America potentially withdrawing their support for Ukraine? And what does Putin think about all of this? I also share quotes from political leaders around the world and potential implications for the Ukraine-Russia war. Are we in danger of a World War 3 as Trump suggested?2025-03-0539 min
Uzo SpeaksASAP Rocky found not guilty!ASAP Rocky was found not guilty of felony assault. If he was found guilty….he could have faced up to 24 years in prison! I provide a brief breakdown of the confrontation, the alleged assault and the main arguments from both the defence and prosecution teams. I also provide some insight if the Rihanna effect managed to sway the jury into a not guilty verdict…..2025-02-2632 min
Uzo SpeaksIs UMG sabotaging Drake? & Jay-Z lawsuit dismissedDrake and PartyNextDoor recently released their collab album ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’. However, there have been allegations of UMG and Spotify manipulating streams in an attempt to negatively affect the commercial performance of the album. If these allegations are true, then what are the legal implications? The 2nd part of this episode is briefly discussing the dismissal of the Jay-Z lawsuit and the events leading up to it.2025-02-1935 min
Uzo SpeaksKendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl half time showKendrick Lamar performed his halftime show at the Super Bowl with 133.5 million viewers! However, the performance received mixed reviews with a lot of people being disappointed with his set list. In this weeks episode, I also provide a breakdown of the deep, powerful and intentional messaging that Kendrick displayed - that went over a lot of peoples heads….. I also provide my honest thoughts on his half time show2025-02-1249 min
Uzo SpeaksIt’s all about the Grammys!This weeks episode is all about the Grammys!! I discuss about the backlash that Kanye West and his wife received following their antics on the red carpet as well as the disrespect that Babyface experienced before the show as well. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar were the big winners on the night! Kendrick completed a clean sweep winning in 5 categories and his awards included both song and record of the year!!! And Beyoncé finally won the biggest award of the night….album of the year! I also briefly touch on some of the other categories as well.2025-02-0555 min
Uzo SpeaksDrake v UMG….again!This episode breaks down the Drake lawsuit that his legal team filed against Universal Music Group following the petition that was filed in November 2024.2025-01-2932 min
Uzo SpeaksTrump’s Inauguration - Has American democracy failed?Trump has been re-elected and has now started his second Presidential term in the White House. I also discuss about Biden’s Presidential pardons before leaving office, the inauguration itself, the backlash against Nelly and Snoop Dogg performing at inauguration events and the controversial executive orders that Trump has made.2025-01-2252 min
Uzo SpeaksLA in crisis! Wildfires continue to spread but who’s to blame?Several wildfires took place across Los Angeles and it’s been some of the most destructive in LA’s history. Who’s to blame? The Governor or the Mayor of LA? I also briefly discuss about Beyoncé Bowl and Drake dropping his lawsuit against UMG and Spotify (at the time of recording this episode, the lawsuit was dropped but recent developments occurred after the recording)2025-01-1538 min
Uzo SpeaksJay-Z accused of sexual assault in a lawsuitJay-Z has been accused in a civil lawsuit of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The federal lawsuit was filed in October in the Southern District of New York, listing Combs as a defendant. Jay-Z was later revealed as the unnamed celebrity in that lawsuit. Jay-Z has also released his own statement and called the allegations “idiotic”. Jay-Z previously filed his own lawsuit in October alleging that he was trying to be extorted by the lawyer Tony Buzbee. This episode provides an in-depth analysis of these lawsuits as well as...2024-12-1146 min
Uzo SpeaksBeyoncé v Taylor Swift: who is the greatest pop star of the 21st century?Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are two of the biggest pop stars of the 21st century. However, these women are constantly pitted against each other as fanbases provide reasons why their fave is simply the best. Billboard recently published their list of the greatest pop stars of the 21st century and Taylor was ranked as number 2…and Beyoncé secured the top spot! This episode provides an in-depth analysis of both artists and their careers and whether their positioning on the list is justified.2024-12-041h 01
Uzo SpeaksDrake v Kendrick Lamar….again!Drake recently filed two lawsuits against his record label, Universal Music Group over the alleged use of bots and payola that led to the huge success of Kendrick’s song “Not like us”. In this week’s episode, I discuss about the history of their rivalry and provide my reflections on why this move from Drake has tarnished his legacy!2024-11-271h 07
Uzo SpeaksAmerican Election results 2024: why did Kamala Harris lose? and why did Trump get re-elected?Due to popular demand, I’ve invited my dad, Abraham Osondu back to the Uzo Speaks podcast! We discuss about why we think Kamala Harris lost the election and why Trump got re-elected2024-11-151h 05
Uzo SpeaksA tribute to Quincy Jones (RIP) and update on the American electionsQuincy Jones sadly passed away at the age of 91. He was the recipient of many accolades including 28 Grammy awards. He was a record producer, songwriter, film and television producer. His career spanned over 7 decades. In this episode, I also share some facts about Quincy Jones that may surprise you! Later on in this weeks episode, I discuss some updates on the American election. DISCLAIMER: this episode was recorded before the outcome of the American election. Next weeks episode will be a deep dive about the result of the American election.2024-11-0646 min
Uzo SpeaksThe killing of Chris Kaba & exploring reparations for the transatlantic slave tradeMartyn Blake fired a single bullet through the windscreen of the Audi Q8 Chris Kaba was driving as armed officers surrounded the car in Streatham, south London, while he tried to escape. He was also acquitted of murder which led to outrage from a lot of people in the black community. I discuss the debate on whether this was an “unjustifiable killing”. The next topic explores the argument of reparations to former British colonies due to the transatlantic slave trade. Should these colonies deserve being compensated for the historical atrocities or should the focus be towards building a pros...2024-10-3047 min
Uzo SpeaksHow is it like being Igbo and living in the diaspora?Another fantastic guest speaker, my very good friend Constance Iloghalu shares her experiences of her Igbo heritage and growing up in the UK. We both discuss about our Igbo heritage including the food, music and the community spirit! #igbokwenu2024-10-1655 min
Uzo SpeaksA discussion on financial literacy with Miriam Osondu!Continuing on with celebrating black excellence, I had the privilege of inviting my sister, Miriam Osondu for this episode!!! She has a background in Accounting & Finance and has a vast amount of experience in this area! We cover savings, how to avoid debt, different financial products and financial planning! We both hope that you find this episode informative!2024-10-0947 min
Uzo SpeaksBlack History Month 2024: Reclaiming narrativesA shorter episode this week, but to celebrate this year’s theme, I wanted to go a bit deeper and share my own personal experiences of how I reclaimed my narrative! I talk a bit about my career journey, my challenges and how I overcame them. I also give a special shout out to some of my family and friends who really supported me this week! ❤️2024-10-0433 min
Uzo SpeaksDiane Abbott: history maker and trailblazer!Diane Abbott made history as Britain’s first black woman MP. Her memoir, ‘A woman like me’ provides an insight into her childhood and her political career. As a child of the Windrush generation, she experienced racism from a very early age. She defied the odds by studying history at Cambridge University before she embarked on her political career. This episode is about celebrating Diane Abbott as a true trailblazer, as well as also highlighting the controversies that she’s been involved in. But despite all of the adversities that she’s had to endure, she continues...2024-09-251h 03
Uzo SpeaksThe reckoning of Diddy and is Tyla out of her depth?This episode discusses the downfall of Diddy. Diddy was known to be one of the most iconic producers and moguls in hip hop. But in November 2023, his ex-girlfriend Cassie filed a lawsuit against him alleging crimes such as domestic violence and rape. I will also discuss about the South African musician Tyla. She has been receiving a lot of backlash recently due to the “coloured” comment and coming across as “uppity”. Is her core fan base starting to fade away? I will also talk about why she’s sweeping all of the Afrobeats awards and whether she’s an “industry2024-09-1851 min
Uzo SpeaksBeyoncé shut out from the CMA’s and Kendrick Lamar headlining at the Super BowlBeyoncé received zero nominations at this years CMA’s. In the first segment of this podcast, I’m looking to discuss about the racism in country music and black people in the country music genre. The question people are asking is whether “Beyoncé is country enough?” I will also discuss about Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl next year in New Orleans. Was Lil Wayne snubbed? Did Kendrick’s recent beef with Drake also play a part? And what is Jay Z’s and Roc Nation’s involvement in all of this?2024-09-111h 06
Uzo SpeaksAmerican Election 2024: Why is America so divided? Part 2Myself and my dad, Abraham Osondu continue with our discussion on the American election so far. In Part 2, we discuss about Trump and the Republican Party. We share our thoughts about Trump’s assassination attempt, his attacks on Kamala Harris, his policies, his Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance and our election predictions!2024-09-041h 17
Uzo SpeaksAmerican Election 2024: Why is America so divided? Part 1To discuss these reflections, I’ve invited a guest speaker, my dad, Abraham Osondu! This episode is divided into two parts. Part 1 is a discussion on the Democrats. We will cover Biden’s re-election campaign and him eventually stepping down to run again, about Kamala Harris’s political journey from a District Attorney to the Democratic Presidential nominee and sharing our reflections on her election campaign so far.2024-08-281h 00
Uzo SpeaksThe calm after the stormMy reflections on the UK riots2024-08-2129 min