“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth" – African proverb
Burning The Village is a social justice podcast about the root causes of youth violence in London. It was created, written and produced by young Londoners.
The podcast was commissioned by Peabody and co-produced in partnership with Creative Media Network and WADUP productions.
"The years keep us apart, but we're stuck together”. The Pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement of summer 2020 provided households, often with members from different generations, with a rare opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about their lived-experiences.
This episode explores the theme of intergenerational discussions and specifically overcoming generational trauma, with invited guests Dr Dawn Estefan (psychotherapist, writer and speaker) and; Suranjeet Singh, (founder of Punjabi mental health charity Taraki).
Featuring: Adeolu Adeoye, Samia Amao, Dr Dawn Estefan, Shuranjeet Singh
Production Team + Contributors: Sagal Abdullahi, Adeolu Adeoye, Samia Amao, Brian Fofana, Lois Hill, Chifaa Khelfaoui, Kirpa Mohr
8 Jun 2022
Social Media in the Pandemic
Young people face a lot of issues that aren't spoken about, however we focus on social media particularly and share the positive and negative effects it has had on us during the pandemic. Taking you through our journeys and sharing our personal experiences, listen to the honest real life conversations with Sanusia, DeMarkay, David and host Sneha Mervana.
Sanusia and Sneha share their experiences about solo travelling and breaking the stereotypes of women travelling alone, as well as talking about battles of their diverse cultural backgrounds and how it's affected them. DeMarkay speaks about West Indian cultures and the stereotypes we all have, plus he shares his journey through school and career challenges. And David takes us through intergenerational conversations with family and how he built a digital school using social media.
Producers: Laura, DeMarkay Williams, Sneha Mervana
Credits: Sneha Mervana, DeMarkay Williams, Sanusia Conteh, Bimbola Fadairo, David Adesanya, Amelia.
Connect with us on Instagram @btvpodcast_
8 Jun 2022
Crazy
This episode explores experiences around mental health but specifically schizophrenia within the black community.
If you are triggered by anything in this episode or feel you may need some help please see below for links that could support you with your journey.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/living-with/ (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/living-with/)
https://www.hearing-voices.org (https://www.hearing-voices.org/)
Childline (https://www.childline.org.uk/) – for children and young people under 19
Call 0800 1111 (tel:0800%201111) – the number will not show up on your phone bill
Samaritans (https://www.samaritans.org/) – for everyone
Call 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.org (mailto:jo@samaritans.org)
Affordable therapy
https://frontlinetherapist.com/ (https://frontlinetherapist.com/)
Producer: Laura
Credits: Beverly Bossanga, Hannah Uguru , Dalton Scott, Christiana, Unique Tappin-Clarke, Ozioma Ilhesiene, Omar Yusuf
Connect with us on Instagram @btvpodcast_
21 Jun 2021
Unpacking BTV with...Leroy Logan MBE, founding member of the Black Police Association
*Note: Go back and listen to episodes 1-3 first if you haven't already!
About this episode: We made BTV to show how young people resort to violence in London. We invited people in positions of power in London to listen to Femi and Asher's story and discuss what can be done to change things.
Credits:
Creative direction and production leads: Beverly Bossanga, Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Afoma Ojukwu and Ayiesha Sankoh.
Original theme song: Written and performed and recorded by Brian “Briz 16” Fofana and Candy Asumadu. Produced by The Kid Paris.
Mixing and editing: Alexis Adimora (CMN and Laura Brierley Newton (WADUP)
Production support: Creative Media Network and WADUP Productions.
This project was made possible by Peabody.
With thanks to Leroy Logan.
21 Jun 2021
Unpacking BTV with...Nickie Aiken, Conservative councillor for Westminster City Council
*Note: Go back and listen to episodes 1-3 first if you haven't already!
About this episode: We made BTV to show how young people resort to violence in London. We invited people in positions of power in London to listen to Femi and Asher's story and discuss what can be done to change things.
Credits:
Creative direction and production leads: Beverly Bossanga, Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Afoma Ojukwu and Ayiesha Sankoh.
Original theme song: Written and performed and recorded by Brian “Briz 16” Fofana and Candy Asumadu. Produced by The Kid Paris.
Mixing and editing: Alexis Adimora (CMN and Laura Brierley Newton (WADUP)
Production support: Creative Media Network and WADUP Productions.
This project was made possible by Peabody.
With thanks to Nickie Aiken.
21 Jun 2021
Unpacking BTV with...Neil Coyle, Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark
*Note: Go back and listen to episodes 1-3 first if you haven't already!
About this episode: We made BTV to show how young people resort to violence in London. We invited people in positions of power in London to listen to Femi and Asher's story and discuss what can be done to change things.
Credits:
Creative direction and production leads: Beverly Bossanga, Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Afoma Ojukwu and Ayiesha Sankoh.
Original theme song: Written and performed and recorded by Brian “Briz 16” Fofana and Candy Asumadu. Produced by The Kid Paris.
Mixing and editing: Alexis Adimora (CMN and Laura Brierley Newton (WADUP)
Production support: Creative Media Network and WADUP Productions.
This project was made possible by Peabody.
With thanks to Neil Coyle.
21 Jun 2021
Will I make it? (Part 3)
Credits:
Lead writer: Beverly Bossanga
Poetry: Brian Fofana, Antonia Greene and Beverly Bossanga
Creative direction and production leads: Beverly Bossanga, Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Afoma Ojukwu and Ayiesha Sankoh.
Voice actors: Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Ayiesha Sankoh, Kemi Ayoola, Jeremy and Jesse "J'See" Onuoha
Original theme song: Written and performed and recorded by Brian “Briz 16” Fofana and Candy Asumadu. Produced by The Kid Paris.
Additional music: Erykah, 'Swing my way'
Mixing: Alexis Adimora
Production support: Creative Media Network and WADUP Productions.
This project was made possible by Peabody.
21 Jun 2021
Decisions decisions (Part 2)
Credits:
Lead writer: Beverly Bossanga
Poetry: Brian Fofana, Antonia Greene and Beverly Bossanga
Creative direction and production leads: Beverly Bossanga, Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Afoma Ojukwu and Ayiesha Sankoh.
Voice actors: Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Ayiesha Sankoh, Kemi Ayoola, Jeremy and Jesse "J'See" Onuoha
Original theme song: Written and performed and recorded by Brian “Briz 16” Fofana and Candy Asumadu. Produced by The Kid Paris.
Mixing: Alexis Adimora
Production support: Creative Media Network and WADUP Productions.
This project was made possible by Peabody.
21 Jun 2021
Fresh Home (Part 1)
Credits:
Lead writer: Beverly Bossanga
Poetry: Brian Fofana, Antonia Greene and Beverly Bossanga
Creative direction and production leads: Beverly Bossanga, Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Afoma Ojukwu and Ayiesha Sankoh.
Voice actors: Brian Fofana, Candy Asumadu, Ayiesha Sankoh, Kemi Ayoola, Jeremy and Jesse "J'See" Onuoha
Original theme song: Written and performed and recorded by Brian “Briz 16” Fofana and Candy Asumadu. Produced by The Kid Paris.
Additional music: Erykah, 'Swing my way'
Mixing: Alexis Adimora
Production support: Creative Media Network and WADUP Productions.
This project was made possible by Peabody.
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