Best Africanist Podcasts (2024)

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Coup Attempt in The Democratic Republic of the Congo 47:59

3M ago47:59

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On May 19, 2024, an attempted coup occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The assailants targeted President Félix Tshesekedi and the Economy Minister, Vital Kamerhe. They attacked both the Palais de la Nation and the Kamerhe's residence before they were swiftly pushed back by security forces. The commando's leader, Christian Malang…

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Insignificant Things: A Conversation with Matthew Rarey 42:25

5M ago42:25

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In this episode, Nyaradzai Mahachi (Emory University) discusses with Dr. Matthew Rarey (Oberlin College) about the latter's first monograph, Insignificant Things: Amulets and the Art of Survival in the Early Black Atlantic (Duke University Press, 2023) The book "traces the history of the African-associated amulets that enslaved and other marginaliz…

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The Demise of Senegalese Democracy 55:35

7M ago55:35

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In this conversation, Michelle Gavin (CFR), Rachel Beatty Riedl (Cornell University) and Bamba Ndiaye (Emory University) discuss the ongoing political crisis in Senegal. "On Saturday, February 3, Senegalese president Macky Sall informed the nation that he was postponing the presidential election scheduled for February 25. The move was necessary, he…

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Islam & Anarchism: A Conversation with Mohamed Abdou 1:07:28

10M ago1:07:28

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Co-Host: Eman Ghanayem In this episode, we discuss Mohamed Abdou's (Columbia University) Islam and Anarchism. "Islam and Anarchism is a highly original and interdisciplinary work, which simultaneously disrupts two commonly held beliefs - that Islam is necessarily authoritarian and capitalist; and that anarchism is necessarily anti-religious and ant…

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Seeing the Unseen: A Conversation with Susan Elizabeth Gagliardi 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

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In this episode, Chelsy Monie and Dr. Susan Gagliardi (Emory University) discuss, the latter's recent monograph entitled Seeing the Unseen: Arts of Power Association on the Senufo-Mande Cultural "Frontier" (Indiana University Press, 2023) In this book, "art historian Susan Elizabeth Gagliardi examines tensions between the seen and unseen that maker…

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Decolonizing the Mind: In Conversation with Ngūgī wa Thiong’o 1:09:42

1y ago1:09:42

1:09:42

In this episode, renowned Kenyan writer and thinker Ngūgī wa Thiong’o discusses crucial issues in African literature including the 1962 African Writers Conference in Kampala, language use and the specter of (neo)colonialism in literary productions and African development. He also talks about sociopolitical issues in contemporary Africa as well as p…

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PART-TWO: The Sentencing of Ousmane Sonko & Another Uprising in Senegal 1:06:29

1y ago1:06:29

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On June 1, 2023, a criminal court in Dakar found opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko guilty of corrupting the youth while dropping the rape and death threats charges in a historic case opposing him to Adji Sarr. The verdict plunged the country into another popular uprising resulting in more than two dozen fatalities, hundreds of injured protesters, an…

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PART-ONE: The Sentencing of Ousmane Sonko & Another Uprising in Senegal 58:34

1y ago58:34

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On June 1, 2023, a criminal court in Dakar found opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko guilty of corrupting the youth while dropping the rape and death threats charges in a historic case opposing him to Adji Sarr. The verdict plunged the country into another popular uprising resulting in more than two dozen fatalities, hundreds of injured protesters, an…

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PART-TWO: Why The Current Politico-Legal Unrest in Senegal? 1:06:17

1+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

PART-TWO: What happened in Ngor last week, a small fishing village on the coast of Dakar, Senegal? What do we know about the death of Adji Diallo, a 15-year-old inhabitant of the village? Is the Senegalese justice system being weaponized against Ousmane Sonko and the opposition to invalidate his presidential bid? How can the legal saga against Sonk…

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PART-ONE: Why The Current Politico-Legal Unrest in Senegal? 1:16:47

1+ y ago1:16:47

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PART-ONE: What happened in Ngor last week, a small fishing village on the coast of Dakar, Senegal? What do we know about the death of Adji Diallo, a 15-year-old inhabitant of the village? Is the Senegalese justice system being weaponized against Ousmane Sonko and the opposition to invalidate his presidential bid? How can the legal saga against Sonk…

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Dispossession, Slavery and Inequality in West-Central Africa 49:29

1+ y ago49:29

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In this episode, historian, Mariana Candido (Emory University), discusses her recent book entitled Wealth, Land, and Property in Angola: A History of Dispossession, Slavery, and Inequality (Cambridge University Press, 2022). In this conversation, Prof. Candido elaborates on the issues of women's land ownership, theories of "unoccupied lands and lan…

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Written Out of History: A Conversation with Joel Cabrita 50:58

1+ y ago50:58

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In this episode, historian, Joel Cabrita (Standford University), discusses her recent monograph Written Out: The Silencing of Regina Gelana Twala (Ohio University Press 2023) She explains how a Black South African woman (Regina Twala) was systematically erased from history and from the scholarly works she helped produced. Dr. Cabrita also discusses…

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Policing Social Activism in Africa 55:27

1+ y ago55:27

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In this episode, Ugandan social activist and scholar, Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire (Institute of African Studies, Emory University), discusses the policing of social activism in contemporary Africa. He also shares his personal experience in an environment where violent attacks against activists are recurrent. This conversation is part of a series on "Soc…

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Opposing Apartheid on Stage: A Conversation With Historian Tyler Fleming 1:06:49

1+ y ago1:06:49

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In this episode, Associate Professor of History, Tyler Fleming (University of Louisville) discusses his book Opposing Apartheid on Stage: King Kong the Musical (University of Rochester Press 2020). "In 1959, King Kong, an interracial jazz opera, swept across South Africa and became a countrywide phenomenon. Its performances sold out, its LP record …

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Discussing Scripts of Blackness with Dr. Noémie Ndiaye 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

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In this episode, Dr. Noémie Ndiaye (University of Chicago) discusses her recent monograph, Scripts of Blackness: Early Modern Performance Culture and the Making of Race (University of Pennsylvania Press 2022). The book chronicles the representation of Blackness in early modern Europe (with a focus on England, France, and Spain) through theater and …

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Military Coup and Political Impasse in Burkina Faso 1:02:02

2y ago1:02:02

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The recent coup in Burkina Faso continues to raise many questions about the political future of the country as well as the relationships between Burkina Faso and its external partners in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel region. In this episode, Dr. Lassane Ouédraogo (Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo de Ouagadougou) discusses the recent military c…

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Challenging the Executive: Legislative Election in Senegal 41:47

2y ago41:47

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On July 31, 2022, Senegal held its legislative election which resulted in a historical "split" parliament between the presidential coalition Benno Bokk Yakkaar (BBY) and the political opposition led by the inter-coalition Yewwi Askan Wi (YAW) and Wàllu. Out of the 165 members of parliament (MPs) that will constitute the National Assembly, BBY won 8…

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Emotional Intelligence 58:26

2y ago58:26

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On this week's podcast we discussed why its so popular to live in Cali, Texas & Florida. We then discuss this the viral tik tok video of the young lady who berated men for being emotionally unavailable, followed by a clip of the view of dating in this day age. We ended by discuss sports and how we are excited for it to come back. ENJOYAfricanist:Em…

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In Person Reunion 54:36

2y ago54:36

54:36

First time we all on the podcast in person in over 2 years. We didn't miss a beat. We discussed the upcoming Black Panther 2 movie and how we are looking forward to it. We discussed the upcoming John Boyega film called "Breaking" and how the movies are making a big push back since the pandemic. We discussed Brittany Griner, Deshaun Watson and much …

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Popular Uprising in Senegal: A Year Later 1:08:17

2+ y ago1:08:17

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In this episode, the Drs. Oumar Ba (Cornell University) and Marame Gueye (East Carolina University) discuss the recent developments following the 2021 popular uprising in Senegal including the preliminary hearings in the Sonko vs. Adji Sarr case. We also talk about the recent municipal and departmental elections in Senegal and their potential impli…

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The Lemba People of South Africa and Jewish Genetic Ancestry Studies 47:26

2+ y ago47:26

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In this episode, Dr. Noah Tamarkin (Anthropology, Cornell University) talks about his recent book, Genetics Afterlives: Black Jewish Indigeneity in South Africa (Duke University Press 2020). The book chronicles the politics of race, religion and recognition among the Lemba people of South Africa who were the subject of Jewish genetic ancestry studi…

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The Muridiyya on the Move: Islam, Migration and Place Making 53:30

2+ y ago53:30

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In this episode, Prof. Cheikh Anta Babou (University of Pennsylvania) discusses his latest book, Muridiyya on the Move: Islam, Migration and Place-Making (Ohio University Press 2021). He talks about how mobility and memorialization constitute integral parts of the Murid identity. He also delves into the feminization of Senegalese migration to the U…

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”Decolonizing Diasporas”: A Conversation with Dr. Figueroa-Vásquez 52:21

3y ago52:21

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In this episode, Dr. Yomaira Figueroa-Vásquez (Associate Prof. at Michigan State University) discusses her recent book entitled Decolonizing Diasporas: Radical Mappings of Afro-Atlantic Literature (Northwestern University Press 2020). She breaks down the notions of intimacy, dispossession, and the "peripheralizing" of Hispanophone Afro-Atlantic aes…

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Military Coup in Guinea and the Arrest of President Alpha Condé 56:31

3y ago56:31

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In this episode, Professor Mohamed Saliou Camara, Chair of the African Studies Department at Howard University discusses the recent military coup in Guinea Conakry that ousted President Alpha Condé. He analyses the circumstances under which the event happened as well as provides an overview of the different military coups and takeover attempts in G…

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Dr. Karanja Keita Carroll 57:59

3y ago57:59

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What is the discipline of Africana Studies? Is it African Studies? African-American Studies? African Studies? Black Studies? Is it history or philosophy? Dr. Karanja Keita Carroll explains the concept and how it ties to Pan-Africanism.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmutedafrica/support…

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Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh: Restorative Justice 50:46

3y ago50:46

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In this episode, Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh explains Restorative Justice and its applicability to hot spots in West Africa. We also explore the ongoing consequences of colonial strategies on education in Africa and in the diaspora and the case for reparation, if any. He also talks about Africa's integration in terms of practical and powerful regional unions…

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Dr. Ndri Assie-Lumumba 56:27

3y ago56:27

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In this episode, I wanted to talk not just about Pan-Africanism and African history but also the role of education and women in the future of Africa. Dr. Assie-Lumumba analyses failures in current education systems in Africa, the future of African societies, and the role of Pan-Africanism.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Kat Calvin 35:07

3y ago35:07

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In this episode, I wanted to find inspiration, a hero. It's 2020 and it's an election year in America. Behind all of the politicking, campaign, and primaries noise, I found an exemplary woman actually making democracy happen. That's Kat, Calvin, saving American democracy one voter ID at a time.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Dr. Rita Kiki Edozie 39:04

3y ago39:04

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Dr. Rita Kiki Edozie explores African affairs, racism in America, and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement in the era of COVID 19.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmutedafrica/supportBy Samba

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How This Mississippi Born Theologian Came to Open a Soul Food Restaurant in Tokyo 47:57

3+ y ago47:57

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In episode 40, I interview LaTonya Whittaker. LaTonya has been a fixture and a leader within the African American community in Japan for 15 years. She along with her husband David are the founders of the prominent Soul Food House restaurant in Tokyo that has long been a central destination for the Black community to gather. In many ways, the inspir…

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Why This Pan-Africanist Humanitarian Chose to Pursue a Career in Social Impact Causes and Now Calls Somalia Her Home 44:16

3+ y ago44:16

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In episode 39, I interview Delphine. Delphine is a Pan-African optimist. Strategist. Doer. Advocate for the broad spectrum of the ‘underdog’. Avid world traveler. Lover of dance, art and all things creative. At her core she is passionate about truth, culture and all things Africa. Born and raised Cameroon and relocated to the United States as a tee…

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Why This Photographer Said Peace Out to the Divided States and Moved to Johannesburg 57:39

3+ y ago57:39

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In episode 37 I interviewed Stephanie O'Connor. Stephanie is a photographer and creative consultant, originally from South Dakota, who spent her professional life in Atlanta, New York, Johannesburg, and now Los Angeles. She has worked with brands such as Addidas, Hypnotiq, Sunglass Hut and major artist that include Talib Kweli and several Afrobeat …

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Idriss Déby's Death and the Political Transition in Chad 59:14

3+ y ago59:14

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"If you were to look closely at his time in power, it is punctuated by rebellions, it is punctuated by coup attempts, it is punctuated by civil unrest, human rights abuses; there is no way to look at the domestic political situation in Chad, under Déby and walk away thinking this is a stable, prosperous regime." Daniel Eizenga In this conversation,…

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How This Third Culture Kid Converged Her Afro-Arabic, Sudanese, British Background to Create Cultural Impact in Media, Politics, Fashion and Beyond 54:56

3+ y ago54:56

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In episode 36, I interviewed Rozan Ahmed. Rozan is an ambassador, advocate, activist, champion of the arts a cultural practitioner, and preservationist. Born in West London to Sudanese parents, her formative years were abruptly disrupted, when while living in Kuwait she suddenly became a refugee and her father and uncle were taken hostage when the …

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Why this Detroit Native Joined the Peace Corps and Retired in Madagascar 1:04:15

3+ y ago1:04:15

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In episode 35, I interviewed Lisa Lee. Lisa is a 64-year-old, twice divorced, retired computer nerd with two grown children (David and Dawn). Both of her kids live in Oakland, CA, a city where she lived for over 30 years before joining the Peace Corps in 2017. Originally from Detroit, Lisa was also a professional genealogist for many years and star…

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How This Domestic Abuse Survivor Went From Being Overweight and Depressed to Moving From Paris to LA and Being the First Black Female Gym Owner in DTLA 44:29

3+ y ago44:29

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In episode 34 I interviewed Nadege NDjeBayi. Nadege is a fitness entrepreneur and the first Black woman to own a gym in Downtown LA. Originally, from Paris France, Nadege underwent a drastic transformation when on January 20th 2018 she had a very bad car accident that locked her lower back and caused her to become bedridden. After gaining 40 pounds…

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From Southwest Philly to Paris: How This Self-Proclaimed Hood Chic Went From a Pennsylvania Attorney to Becoming a Law Professor in France 33:23

3+ y ago33:23

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In episode 33, I interview Channel Andrews. Channel is a Philadelphia native and attorney based in Paris, France, where she teaches law at Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II). Prior to moving to France, she served as Assistant Counsel in the Governor’s Office of General Counsel in Pennsylvania. Her legal expertise includes Administrative Law, Comp…

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From Atlanta to Haiti: Why This Artist Made Port-Au-Prince Her Home 46:05

3+ y ago46:05

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In episode 32, I interview Christie Clermont. Christie is a folk and abstract artist from Atlanta, Georgia currently living and working in Port-au-Prince, Haiti with her wonderful husband and son. Christie's vibrant use of color and bold lines evoke an electric fascination that resonates within the imaginations of many. As an artist, she mainly wor…

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How This Serial Entrepreneur Created Location Indepedent Income Streams in Portugal and Teaches Other Clients To Do The Same 55:40

3+ y ago55:40

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In episode 31 I interviewed, Cinnamon. Cinnamon is a Digital Marketing Strategist and entrepreneur from Washington, DC. Soon after her 40th birthday she decided to leave the United States and move to Lisbon, Portugal for a new life. Cinnamon shares her transition to expat life as well as the experiences of other expats on her Youtube channel. Her g…

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The Current Popular Uprising in Senegal 1:15:22

3+ y ago1:15:22

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Senegal, one of the model democracies on the African continent has been experiencing an unprecedented popular uprising following the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on disorderly conduct and call for insurrection charges. Prior to that, Ousmane Sonko has been accused of rape followed by death threats by a young masseuse named Adji Sarr. W…

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How This Ted X Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur and Third Culture Kid is Creating Social Impact By Reframing 'Sharity' In Afria 1:02:15

3+ y ago1:02:15

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In episode 30 of 'Black Broads Abroad', I interview Mallence Bart-Williams is a Sierra Leonean - German multi-facetted social entrepreneur: Publishing, film, fashion, writing and philanthropy are among her professional repertoire. Mallence pursued her studies in economics and finance in Paris, Singapore and Great Britain. Today she lives across the…

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Kola Boof Is More Than an Internet Troublemaker and Osama Bin Laden's Captive: An Intimate Portrait Into The Life of The Feminist Author 1:08:04

3+ y ago1:08:04

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Kola Boof is an Egyptian/Sudanese-American, award-winning novelist, poet, television writer, activist, and perhaps most infamously known as being romantically entangled in the life of one of America’s, formerly most wanted Individuals – Osama Bin Laden. Kola is a mother, wife and author of the forthcoming book entitled: Feminist Need Dick Too, pre-…

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From Bushwick Brooklyn to Iceland: How This Engineer Made a Career Pivot and Found Love in Iceland 39:46

3+ y ago39:46

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In episode 28, I interview Jewell’s Chambers is the Host of All Things Iceland Podcast, an engineer by training, who has made the pivot as a career digital strategist. Her passion lies in being able to engage, inspire, and infuse innovation into her work by utilizing her analytical mind, organizational skills and innate ability to connect with peop…

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The Evolution of Hip Hop in Urban Senegal_A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Appert 1:01:56

3+ y ago1:01:56

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"One thing I push back against a little in the book is the sort of emphasis on resistance in scholarship on hip hop. Not because resistance isn't, or hasn't often been an important facet of hip hop cultures in various places throughout the world but because sometimes a sort of understanding of resistance as so integral to hip hop can elide the othe…

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Single Motherhood in Korea: Why This Photographer Left the Divided States For A Teaching Opportunity in Korea 58:41

3+ y ago58:41

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In episode 27 I interview Erin Jackson. Erin was born and raised in the Michiana area of Michigan and ISouth Bend Indiana. She spent most of her early life in the country, living in a house that her dad and brother built from the ground up. At about 12 or 13, when her parents split, she started living in the city of South Bend during the week and w…

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