This podcast investigates political, socio-economic, and cultural issues in contemporary Africa and the African Diasporas. It engages Africanist scholars, artists, activists, athletes, opinion leaders, business people, and ordinary citizens in a critical conversation about the challenges facing Africans and people of African descent.
The Africanist (@ItsEarthKwak ,@DrFemdizzle, @YAWontheMOON, @kingmiddy) Different Perspective On Life's Trials And Tribulations And The Struggle of Africans In America All Compacted Into A Podcast. Enjoy Tribal Talk
Pan Africanist views, expressing views all about Africa, African centered political analysis and developmental issues. #GeopoliticalIssues
Unmuted Africa is a Pan-Africanist podcast learning and educating on what it means to be African-descended.It discusses systemic challenges black people face and explores how real freedom and emancipation requires a re-Africanization of culture. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unmutedafrica/support
Search for Uhuru is a platform which was created to bridge the gap between the Diaspora and Africa. The creator ,Dynast Amir is an African Curator, Pan-Africanist, Philanthropist, Author and a Lover of Life. In Search For Uhuru is the embodiment of African culture.
Black Broads Abroad shines the spotlight on compelling and sometimes controversial Black expat women and those living in the African Diaspora. Hosted by Phelena Jean, a nearly 10 year expat, who has lived on four continents, with travel to over 40 countries in between. In 2011 she chunked the deuces to the U. S. of A and never looked back (except at that ass.) Listen in as we explore topics about, love, sex, culture, travel, business and interviews with dope ass Black broads all over the wor ...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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…
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 …
On this week's podcast we discuss the difference between Marriage, Life Partner & Long term relationship. We then discussed Afronation and Idris and King Middy's experience and we also discussed Idris's upcoming Lekki Loading event, what patrons should expect and the idea behind the event. We concluded by discussing the Watch jazzy clip that went v…
On this week's podcast we addressed the hot topic of abortions and how impact to both genders. We also discuss NBA things and lastly we touched on a youtube clip of a man who is the father to a child but the woman has other children if it is his responsibility to provide food for the other children. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.co…
On this week's podcast we feature an college friend who has ventured into the distillery business. Dell came and sat with us to discuss Blackstone Distillery, their first brandy line dropping this year, we discussed the hurdles of the business, how it's more attainable and doable more than people think, and much more. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: african…
On this week's podcast we talked about our growth as individuals and how we view luxury, home improvement, raising kids and monitoring tv shows, engagement rings and fatherhood and Father's day. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist PodcastHotline: 301-202-4637Instagram & Twitt…
WE BACK! We send our condolences to those who recently have lost their life to gun violence over the past week. We addressed all the mass shootings that happened over the previous weekend. Lastly, we addressed the break up taking social media by storm Lori Harvey & Michael B Jordan. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.afr…
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Popular Uprising in Senegal: A Year Later
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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…
On this week's podcast we tackle the passing of Kevin Samuels. We discuss his impact, the hatred towards him, how he has helped relationships and more, A lot was unpacked. Enjoy!Africanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist PodcastHotline: 301-202-4637Instagram & Twitter: @africanistpodSoun…
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Astrology, Religion & Compatibility Ft. Stacy
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On this week's podcast we are joined by Stacy. Stacy is a southern native who attend Howard U. Stacy is in the astrology world. She joined us to discuss astrology, misconceptions surrounding it, compatibility & can religion and astrology co-exist. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Afr…
On this week's podcast we discuss the rampant social media conversation about faking orgasms. We are joined by a friend Mariama to help us navigate through questions and provide insight. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist PodcastHotline: 301-202-4637Instagram & Twitter: @afr…
On This week's podcast we are joined by Daniasha White. She is an accountant by profession with her own LLC. We talked everything taxes and then some. She gave us gems on how to navigate tax season going forward and much more. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist PodcastHotlin…
This week the guys on the East Coast are taking PTO so King Middy held down the fort and had some of his west coast friends join the pod and discuss dating, The delusion calculator & Anime. ENJOYGuests were@munahanzala@itstimiduhh@OthelloMartinsAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist …
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The Lemba People of South Africa and Jewish Genetic Ancestry Studies
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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…
On this week's podcast we are joined by FolaSade host of Unskrypted Conversations. We began today's conversation talking about race relations between African-American & Africans. Then we pivoted to the topic of what is a square due to Channing Crowder's comments surrounding Russell Wilson. Then we discussed what the definition of a nice guy is and …
On this week's podcast we came in HOT! We started off discussing if we would let our kids marry another rich person because they are rich and if class is important within marriage. And of course who are we to not discuss the talk taking over the entire media space the Chris Rock & Will Smith Oscar fiasco. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gm…
On this weeks return episode the guys talk thresholds on drug/crime movies and shows. Moonman speaks about his quota and we begin to chime in with all things we can and cannot tolerate while watching shows. We ended off with some NBA talk as the playoffs are around the corner. ENJOYBy The Africanist
On this week's podcast we are joined by a long time friend Mawuli Vodi CEO of Financially Present. He discussed the start of his business, his role as stock broker and how long he did that post college. He also walked through how he will advise clients to invest in the stock market and how his company helps guide you to financial success. ENJOYAfri…
On this week's podcast we stumbled on a conversation we did not expect to have. We talked about the NBA and who the next stars will be because we do not see it after a very sub-par all-star weekend. We also discussed Brian Flores case and his new higher and how there is a black woman who took the case to say the NFL is not discriminatory and our th…
On this week's podcast we discuss all things relationships. We discuss shallowness, types of women, relationship circumstances and when a woman is out of your league. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist PodcastHotline: 301-202-4637Instagram & Twitter: @africanistpodSoundCloud…
On this week's podcast we began by talking about the super bowl and super bowl parties. We transitioned to a social media post about negotiating your salaries and comparing two different HR approaches. We concluded by talking about Ozark and Meagan Good divorce. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Fa…
We are sorry, thats first. But we are back after a break and we came back swinging. We discussed our flights and covid wahala, we also discussed pastor Mike Todd's spitting in his hands and rubbing it on a memebers face. And lastly we concluded with the Fresh Fit "preference" talk, and shared our thoughts and opinions on all of that. We BACK! ENJOY…
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The Muridiyya on the Move: Islam, Migration and Place Making
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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
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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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Creative Public Relations Ft. SMTPR (Sofia)
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On this week's podcast we are got the pleasure to sit down with friend of the podcast Sofia. She gave us the run down on PR life and how she got into it. She also shared who she worked with, thoughts of the Kanye brand and thoughts on Ego. We concluded with the Drink champs interview and work life balance. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@g…
On this week's podcast we discussed a podcast we were recently featured on and At our age currently what age do you view someone younger than you as a kid and who is your age mate?Short Pod this week. DJ Earthkwak had to grocery shop lol see you all next week.Africanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: …
On This week's talk we just had man talk. We discussed putting your friends on with someone who isn't ready fora relationship. What exactly is a sneaky link. And why men don't open up to women?Africanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.africanistpodcast.com Facebook: The Africanist PodcastHotline: 301-202-4637Instagram & Twitter: @af…
On This week's podcast, we addressed all the offenses going on in the world. We began with Mike tirico claiming he is not black, Jon Gruden retiring and his offensive comments, Dave Chappelle special, Fashion forward men movement, Making a healthier version of an addictive drug& Kyrie not playing this year potentially. We also spoke on some of our …
On This weeks podcast we discussed if we are autopay or manual pay for our bills, we discussed how Interest is the devil and how interest been killing people's pockets. We also discussed Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram going down as well as the Sage Steele recent interview and we revisited the Rachel Nichols fiasco. ENJOYOutro Song: joeboy- Alcoho…
After week's of taking a break we are back and we came in HOT! lol. We started with the vaccination and the woes of it especially with the NBA players as the season is beginning to start. We touched on a little bit on the upcoming NBA season, and shows to watch on Netflix. We then transitioned to the IRS taxing electronic apps and concluded with th…
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Military Coup in Guinea and the Arrest of President Alpha Condé
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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…
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://anchor.fm/unmutedafrica/supportBy Samba
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…
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://anchor.fm/unmutedafrica/su…
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://anchor.fm/unmutedafri…
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://anchor.fm/unmutedafrica/supportBy Samba
On This week's podcast we were all over the place lol. DJ Earthkwak detailed his experience in Houston over the weekend, we also discussed the upcoming things with marvel movies and what we are looking forward too, we also dicussed the Tesla Bot and the Amber Rose cheating fiasco. ENJOY!!!Africanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.af…
On this week's episode we discuss the ongoing saga of PJ Washington not being able to see his kid and discuss the decision making when selecting a parter with a checkered past. We also discussed the recent release of the documentary Malice in The Palace which details the events of altercation of Ron Artest and the fighting in the stands fiasco. We …
On this week's podcast we discuss trending stories on social media. OchoCinco states if a women likes you she will apply pressure, we also discussed Ashton Kutcher and his wife's stance on showering, also discussed Ari dancing on her gay friend in the club and Moneybagg yo's response. ENJOYAfricanist:Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.a…
On this week's podcast we discussed the wedding season that we are presently in. All of the guys have upcoming wedding responsibilities and we discussed how they are going and what comes with being a guest or a participant in a wedding. We briefly discussed the nba playoffs and mentioned out predictions and much more. ENJOY Outro Song: Black Sherif…