afroblush
By AFROBLUSH
afroblushFeb 06, 2019
Dowry & Bride Price
On this episode, we unpack the traditional custom of dowry and bride price, within contemporary Pan-African culture and discuss whether this African wedding custom is important, or outdated. Hosted by Louisa Olafuyi.
African Masculinity
What do men talk about?
(Guest episode by Julian Obubo) On this episode of the AFROBLUSH podcast, our special guest Ade Bamgbala, Louisa and I discuss the construction and complexity around forms of masculinity, and more specifically, African masculinity. Popular culture will have you believe we (African men) don’t stray far beyond the topics of sports, sex and material things, and if we do, we keep it very superficial.
Whilst my lived experience has found this to be untrue, I can understand why this myth persists, and how we, African men, consciously and unconsciously maintain and propagate it. Listen now, and let us know your thoughts.
You're listening to: Louisa Kiwana (Creator & Host), Julian Obubo (Co-host), Ade Bamgbala, Creator of @Blacticulate (Guest).
Black Beauty
On this episode I talk to women at the epicentre of the industry for an explosive talk on trends, beauty hacks and to give an honest account of the challenges faced by brands and consumers.
You're listening to: Louisa Kiwana, Creator and host, Agnes Cazin, Co-Host, Creative Director, Jo Gay, Patent Purple Life, Segun Garuba-Okelarin. Lotions Potions and Me Natalie Clue, Beauty Pulse London.
Third Culture Kids (Global)
Third Culture Kids (Pan-African)
Transcending Race
I discuss what it means to go 'beyond' your race and whether this is a progressive or reductive aspiration for the Pan-African diaspora.
Transcending race is a complicated topic that’s entangled in both systematic racism and the ability to overcome oppression. From the house negro, to O.J. Simpson and arguably even Fela Kuti and Beyoncé, the ability to transcend race is the dream for some and a nightmare for others.
You're listening to: Louisa Kiwana (Creator of The Mix), Tina Tama (Co-host), Julian Obubo (Guest), Nanda Poleon (Guest). Carine Kazadi (Guest)