Best NYAC Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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NYAC S4 E14: Presidential Aspirations 56:40

5y ago56:40

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We 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.comBy NYAC Podcast

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NYAC S4 E 13: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Reports Our Stories? 1:16:17

5y ago1:16:17

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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 …

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NYAC S4 E12: A Basket Full of Social Impact 1:12:57

5y ago1:12:57

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On 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 rea…

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NYAC S4 E11: Empathy, What is it Good for? 1:20:03

5y ago1:20:03

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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 …

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NYAC S4 E10: The Boy Who Harnessed Drones 58:36

5+ y ago58:36

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We 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 motivat…

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NYAC S4 E9: Mauritian Identity 1:05:23

5+ y ago1:05:23

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On 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…

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NYAC S4 E8: Is this Love that We're Feeling? 1:11:02

5+ y ago1:11:02

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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 …

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NYAC S4 E7: Consent is Mandatory 1:12:11

5+ y ago1:12:11

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We 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…

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NYAC S4E6: Issa Nigerian Feast 1:15:01

5+ y ago1:15:01

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On 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…

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NYAC S4 E5: Informal Settlements, Inequality and African Cities 1:08:07

5+ y ago1:08:07

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We 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 as…

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NYAC S4E4: A Tale Of Two Cameroons 1:06:29

5+ y ago1:06:29

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On 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 colonial…

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NYAC S4 E3: Ghosts of Colonization Past 54:34

5+ y ago54:34

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We 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 …

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NYAC S4 E2: Lusophone Africa, We See You 53:55

5+ y ago53:55

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On 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- @postcolonialchiIG- @postcolonialchildwebsite- https://www.yovanka.…

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NYAC S4 E1: I (Wanna) Know What You Did Last Summer 1:17:16

6y ago1:17:16

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We 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…

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NYAC S3 E18: Loud and Wrong 59:02

6y ago59:02

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Inspired 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/enter…

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NYAC S3 E17: History Has Its Eyes On Us (with Wale Lawal) 1:31:43

6y ago1:31:43

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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 …

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NYAC S3 E16: From Theater to Inspector K (with Martin Ayeni) 49:27

6y ago49:27

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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…

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NYAC S3 E15: Millennials' Parents Are Hustlers (with Ashley Akunna) 56:46

6+ y ago56:46

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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 Th…

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NYAC S3 E14: Wakanda Party Is This? Issa Black Diaspora Party! (Part II) 43:29

6+ y ago43:29

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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…

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NYAC S3 E13: Wakanda Party Is This? Issa Black Diaspora Party! (Part I) 1:07:53

6+ y ago1:07:53

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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 cinematograph…

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NYAC S3 E12: I'm Going Through Changes 1:01:35

6+ y ago1:01:35

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Get 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.---------------------…

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NYAC S3 E11: Get to Know Us (A Tag) 59:30

6+ y ago59:30

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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 …

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NYAC S3 E10: Human Trafficking, Libya and (Sub-Saharan) Africa's Economic Migrants 1:25:25

6+ y ago1:25:25

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Happy 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 Frontières) rescuing migrant boats in international waters. We talk about our understandin…

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NYAC S3 E9: Made in Africa (with Sarah Diouf) 45:52

6+ y ago45:52

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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 "…

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NYAC S3 E8: Getting From Point A to Point B in Lagos (With Lara.ng) 1:07:51

6+ y ago1:07:51

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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 …

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NYAC S3 E7: Calling All African Filmmakers (w/ Michael Maponga of AfroLandTV) 1:22:22

6+ y ago1:22:22

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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 “premiu…

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NYAC S3 E6: Losing Your Identity at the Cost of Fitting In and Finding It Again (w/ Salem Soni) 1:07:19

6+ y ago1:07:19

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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,…

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NYAC S3 E5: On the Beauty of Storytelling (w/ Nancy Adimora) 56:08

7y ago56:08

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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 Nige…

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NYAC S3 E4: Beauty and its Baggage (with Dimma Umeh) 1:17:50

7y ago1:17:50

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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 al…

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NYAC S3 E3: Yes, Your Ancestors' Erotics 1:30:52

7y ago1:30:52

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Let’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 practi…

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NYAC S3 E2: Naija (Go) Beta: Thoughts on the Documentary and TEDxMaitama 1:23:17

7y ago1:23:17

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In 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 Au…

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NYAC S3 E1: Identity and Filmmaking (with Arthur Musah) 1:19:58

7y ago1:19:58

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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 sto…

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S2 E15: Our Origin Story (An interview) 1:01:10

7y ago1:01:10

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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 Mem…

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NYAC S2 E14: Is laughter the best medicine? 48:21

7y ago48:21

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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 gu…

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NYAC S2 E13: An Exploration of Traditional African Religions: Ifá (Part II) 1:08:46

7y ago1:08:46

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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 Ifá Yoruba Traditional Religion, give us insight into what being an Ifá priest entails and what informs their morality. They d…

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NYAC S2 E12: An Exploration of Traditional African Religions: Ifá (Part I) 1:00:39

7+ y ago1:00:39

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Part 1 of 2. On this episode, we speak to Babalawo Ifakunle of Harlem and Oluwo Familusi of Lagos, two Priests of the Ifá Yoruba Traditional Religion. We discuss their backgrounds and journeys to priesthood, their thoughts on Nollywood’s portrayal of Traditional Religions, and ask if Ifá Yoruba Traditional Religion is in conflict with Abrahamic rel…

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NYAC S2 E11: The Joys and Challenges of being an African Creative 1:09:51

7+ y ago1:09:51

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On 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 a…

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NYAC S2 E10: These are our Immigrant Stories 1:16:03

7+ y ago1:16:03

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On 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 l…

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NYAC S2 E9: Elections Last Longer than a Day 1:21:17

7+ y ago1:21:17

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The 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 coun…

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NYAC S2 E8: The State of Our Healthcare 1:16:47

7+ y ago1:16:47

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On 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%20…

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NYAC S2 E7: New Year Aspirations 45:30

7+ y ago45:30

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Happy 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 aspirati…

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NYAC S2 E6: Exploring Africa Through Travel 1:06:58

7+ y ago1:06:58

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On 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 th…

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NYAC S2 E5: Do You Want a Revolution? Activism Across the Continent 1:28:56

7+ y ago1:28:56

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On 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…

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NYAC S2 E4: The Price We Pay to Chase Our Dreams 1:03:17

7+ y ago1:03:17

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On 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…

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NYAC S2 E3: Siblings of the Diaspora - Africans and African-Americans 1:16:45

7+ y ago1:16:45

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The 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 A…

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NYAC S2 Episode 2: Rio Olympics and Beyond 53:34

8y ago53:34

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In 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.…

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NYAC S2 Episode 1: Back to School Vibes 1:01:57

8y ago1:01:57

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We 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 young…

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NYAC S1 E15: Promoting African Literature 1:19:09

8y ago1:19:09

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In 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/lesoth…

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NYAC S1 Episode 14: Na Craze Dey Worry Am - A Case for Mental Health Advocacy 1:10:59

8y ago1:10:59

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The 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.robinham…

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NYAC S1 Episode 13: NYSC and the State of Affairs in Nigeria 1:01:13

8y ago1:01:13

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Hi 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 …

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