A group of twenty-somethings discussing every day topics that affect modern African youth. In this podcast, we talk about lifestyle changes, relationships and the issues that affect our continent. Join Alan, Deborah, Lushomo, Mutale, Muwo and Shannon as we sip tea, laugh our heads off and dive into some hard talk. Listeners discretion is advised as we tell it like it is.
*Episodes are recorded over a video conferencing platform.
Welcome back ladies and gravies! It's been forever, and so much has changed. In this episode, we get the low-down from the newest couple on the team.** In case you were wondering what we were up to all this time, this was it!
**Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in early 2023 and now the happy couple have been together for a year.
... Anyone up for an update episode?
15 Apr 2022
Do We Actually Know Each Other?🥴
After years of being best friends, we find our that we don't really know each other that well.
27 Feb 2022
Sex Education
In a recent interview (https://edition.cnn.com/2021/12/23/health/billie-eilish-porn-sex-education-wellness/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_content=2021-12-23T14%3A16%3A31&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNN), singer, Billie Ellish recounted what her understanding of sex was as a young child; most of what she knew was fromposrn. In this episode, we discuss the taboo of sexual education in our coservative culture and the different ways it affects our generation. We look at different solutions and discuss the shift in the conversation and the need for honesty when it comes to sexual health and information.
For more information, visit your nearest Planned Parenthood Center or visit the following resources below:
Planned Parenthood (https://www.plannedparenthood.org)
MTVshuga (https://www.mtvshuga.com)
Amaze (https://amaze.org)
Sexetc (https://sexetc.org)
5 Feb 2022
If Your Eye Causes You to Sin....
A recent video surfaced on the Zambian twitter scene when a driver seemed to lose focus and found himself in a ditch after getting distracted by a female vendor on the side of the road. Who caused the accident? The public's answer may shock you. In this episode, we talk about blame culture and how we need to change.
For the video: https://twitter.com/Qpedia/status/1481558282804379649
More Links: https://people.com/crime/the-tinder-swindler-true-story/
24 Nov 2021
Celebrating International Men's Day
In this episode, Mutale states his interest in a PS5, Muwo gives some gift-giving advice and Shannon hooks you up with some sugar baby financial planning (we in no way endorse this lifestyle abeg). We then dig deep into some of the frightening realities surrounding men's mental health and gender-based violence, how do we change the age-long narrative.
20 Nov 2021
Bonus Unfiltered: 3 Month Proposals
Just as we sign off, Lushomo mentions an "after 3 months he proposed" question and why in some situations, even after so long ladies still say no when asked the question...
20 Nov 2021
Are the Details Necessary?
When it comes to your body count, is it necessary for your partner to know? And how much is too much?
10 Oct 2021
Unfiltered: Part 2
Welcome back to a new season! Our new series called 'Unfiltered' is an unedited and candid version of what we really get to talk about on Fridays. In this episode, we cover the complexity of who earns what in a home, Lushomo spits some bars, and Muwo and Shannon discuss the range and differences in trash bags...
10 Oct 2021
Unfiltered: Part 1
Welcome back to a new season! Our new series called 'Unfiltered' is an unedited and candid version of what we really get to talk about on Fridays. In this episode, we cover the complexity of who earns what in a home, Lushomo spits some bars, and Muwo and Shannon discuss the range and differences in trash bags.
12 Jun 2021
Mental Fortitude
How do you deal with the pressure?
In this episode, we talk about mental fortitude and the art of being a long-suffering person. We discuss the concept from different perspectives; individually and in a relationship. We also touch on questioning the sensibility of the latest buzz: Blue Therapy's Chioma and Paul (Is that really being resilient or just stupid?)
2 May 2021
Dealing With Self Esteem
Deborah hosts this delicate but necessary episode as we dive into our individual experiences and lessons when it comes to self esteem, and how we deal with the low moments in life when we just don't seem to have enough it. We look at the impacts of social media when we find ourselves in these dark places and how to comfort our loved ones.
2 May 2021
Pretty Hurts
Physical Portrayal.
How do beauty standards work in a relationship? Muwo hosts this episode as we talk about the pressures surrounding us as young people whether we're boo'd up or not and also, who gets it tougher?
2 May 2021
Is Lobola Being Commercialized?
Lobola or lobolo (lɔːˈbɔːlə, ləˈbəʊ-)
NOUN (in southern (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/southern) Africa) an African custom (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/custom) by which a bridegroom's family makes a payment in cattle (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/cattle) or cash (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/cash) to the bride's family shortly (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/shortly) before the marriage (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/marriage).
This week we explore an African tradition that's been around for centuries. The headache of today's men. The topic of almost every woman's family; the Bride Price. Has it been commercialized or are we just moving with the times?
12 Apr 2021
Honestly... Can You Really Be Friends With Your Ex?
This week we have an unfiltered episode where we discuss at lengths if it's really possible to be friends with your ex. We also get to touch base with each other as we start a new segment (Alan's edited version of) High, Low, Kangaroo....
7 Apr 2021
Your Relationship With Your African Parents
Just how involved are your parents in your adult life?
In this episode we talk about the realities of our relationships with our parents, living under a Christian African roof, coming to terms with how human our parents can be and how much they sacrifice for us. We also get talking a bit about Black Tax and they way finances are handled in an African home....
(Finance episode coming soon!)*
2 Apr 2021
The Sixth Sense
In this episode we discuss how to deal with intuition and whether or not to confront it when you begin to sense it in your relationships.
8 Mar 2021
Ep. 1 The Introduction!
Welcome to our official first episode! We'll tell you a bit of who we each are and the reason why we decided to start Recording our conversations. Stay tune for more!
17 Feb 2021
A Trailer
A brief intro to what we're all about! Stay tune for more!
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