Boku Tok Podcast

By Boku Tok Pod

Welcoming you into the minds of British born Sierra Leoneans. Expect laughter, debates and guaranteed #bokutok!

Hosted by @_ishasays and @fifi.lewis.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bokutokpodcast! Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

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EPISODE 6: E Do So Bor - #BlackLivesMatter

Boku Tok PodcastJun 04, 2020

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EPISODE 22: We’re Back!

Isha and Fiona are back after a long hiatus. Join the ladies as they discuss what’s been one hell of a year + much more BOKU TOK!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bokutokpodcast
Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x
Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 14, 202254:57

EPISODE 4 (S2): Boku Tok & Boku Wins Ft @young_salone

Isha, Fiona and special guests Abu and Makeda from Young Salone, discuss their "Big Flex" campaign with Nike, the success of #SLACFEST and #KrioKlas, Salone rooms on Clubhouse + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @myna_kitchen, @madrucatering, @mama_luskitchen

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 09, 202101:06:24

EPISODE 3 (S2): Mared Tok Ft @meddiephotography

Isha, Fiona and special guest Meddie from Young Salone, discuss traditional weddings, inter-faith marriage, our ideal proposals, love languages + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @nalispa

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 31, 202001:17:22

EPISODE 2 (S2): The Big Move Ft @ysquarepod

Isha, Fiona and special guests, Yasmin and Yasmine from YSquare Pod, discuss being from the diaspora and relocating to and settling in Sierra Leone, being female creatives, dismantling misogyny and generational effects of patriarchy in Salone, dating + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @qqleanup

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 17, 202001:06:32

EPISODE 1 (S2): Lockdown VS Our Mental Health

Isha and Fiona are back with SEASON 2! We get really PERSONAL as we open the season with a discussion about how the lockdown affected our mental health + much more BOKU TOK!

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 03, 202049:12

EPISODE 18: "Storie Storie" Ft @AlimKamara

Isha, Fiona, and special guest, Storyteller and Hip Hop artist, Alim Kamara discuss our school days, changing the story of Salone, #FreetownChallenge, Sierra Leonean instruments + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @jolondon_

Alim Kamaras newest single "Kam Na Yah" is OUT NOW on all streaming sites!

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Sep 17, 202058:44

EPISODE 17: Salone Stories - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Ft @ngozimcole

Isha, Fiona, and special guest, curator of Poda Poda Stories, Ngozi Cole discuss the diverse stories of Salone, the power in writing and storytelling, feminism in Africa, "pekito" culture, the lack of protection of women and children in Sierra Leone + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @yfitwear

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Aug 22, 202001:06:21

EPISODE 16: The Radio Industry Ft @reggiestyles

Isha, Fiona and special guest, Radio Plugger Reggie Styles discuss the Salone sound, pirate radio in London and Sierra Leone, being the PLUG, Set The Trend + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @sinisterlifestyle

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Aug 14, 202059:49

EPISODE 15: From Salone To LA Ft @ishmaelbeah

Isha, Fiona and special guest, New York Times bestselling author and Human Rights activist, Ishmael Beah discuss life during the civil war as a child soldier, the importance of forgiveness and dealing with trauma, his return to Sierra Leone, A Long Way Gone memoir + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @ysquardpod

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Aug 08, 202001:05:55

EPISODE 14: Na For Gi Blood (The Sickle Cell Chat) Ft @dd_dunstan

Isha, Fiona and special guest, Sickle Cell Awareness advocate Dunstan discuss giving blood, the myths of Sickle Cell, "black pain" and racism in medical institutions, the importance of black teachers in educational institutions, Black Pound Day + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @_mktherapy

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 30, 202001:06:29

EPISODE 13: Boss Baby Dem Ft @mkamara2

Isha, Fiona and special guest, Founder and Director of Smiling Through Light and Beam Talks, Mariama Kamara- Oni discuss gender equality and employment in Sierra Leone, being listed on the 100Women West Africa list, the impact of her energy supply business, the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @smilingthroughlight and @beamtalks

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 23, 202059:24

EPISODE 12: The Football Chat Ft @alie_sesay1

Fiona, Isha and special guest, footballer Alie Sesay discuss his football journey, ACON debut playing for Sierra Leone, racism in football + much more BOKU TOK! Big Up You: @keziathomas on Youtube. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bokutokpodcast! Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 16, 202049:21

EPISODE 11: So So Play Play Ft @MrPlay

Isha, Fiona and special guest, international DJ Mr Play, discuss representing both Sierra Leone and Jamaica, the DJ/Music industry in Salone, "What's The Play" on Insta Live + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @sesaysayso

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 09, 202001:04:01

EPISODE 10: Investing in Black Businesses 101 Ft @mrandydavis

Isha, Fiona and special guest, Start Up Investor Andy Davis, discuss investing in black businesses, black ownership, finances in relationships + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: The Chemists (Sierra Leone)

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 02, 202051:06

EPISODE 9: We're Just Some Wholesome Salone Babes Ft @TwiggyJalloh

Isha, Fiona and special guest, British Vogue's Beauty and Lifestyle journalist Twiggy Jalloh, discuss their first times in Sierra Leone, taking Sierra Leone to British Vogue and Youtube, Twiggy's Top 5 Beauty Products, tips on getting into the fashion industry + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: JEFF!

Twiggy's British Vogue Article: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/returning-home-to-sierra-leone

Twiggy's Youtube Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmqrT34HnrQ

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jun 25, 202053:13

EPISODE 8: Di Finer Tin Dem Ft @MariaBradfordK

Isha, Fiona and special guest, chef Maria Bradford discuss fine dining Sierra Leonean style, her business " Maria Bradford Kitchen", backlash from some people in the Salone community, our favorite dishes, religious tolerance in Sierra Leone + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @mariabradfordkitchen

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jun 18, 202058:16

EPISODE 7: Johnny Joss Cam Ft @ToyaGerber

Isha, Fiona and special guest Toya Gerber discuss Salone Twitter, the perception of Sierra Leoneans living abroad, life as an entrepreneur, Coronavirus in Sierra Leone + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @toyascreations

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bokutokpodcast!
Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x
Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jun 12, 202001:26:04

EPISODE 6: E Do So Bor - #BlackLivesMatter

Isha and Fiona discuss police brutality, protests & rioting, the murders of George Floyd and Belly Mujinga, the crimes of the police in the UK (RIP Sheku Bayoh), racism in Sierra Leone + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @young_salone

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jun 04, 202001:20:11

EPISODE 5: The Glow Up Ft @kevinbeseolu

Isha, Fiona and special guest American-Sierra Leonean model Kevin B. Ademu-John, discuss how he dealt with being overweight in a Sierra Leonean household, his weight loss/fitness journey, motivation + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: Tutu With The Most on Youtube - @tutubaybee on Instagram

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

May 28, 202001:02:34

EPISODE 4: War, Trauma & Mental Health Ft @dreamar_

Fiona, Isha and special guest Fode, discuss how he grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War, his move from Sierra Leone to the UK, the implications/trauma of war and the Mental Health of Sierra Leoneans post the Civil War, Ebola and natural disasters + much more BOKU TOK!

Big Up You: @fxzeofficial

Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast

HOSTS: Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

May 21, 202053:56

EPISODE 3: Belleh Full Tok Ft @TheKrioKanteen

Fiona, Isha and special guest Joe, (owner of The Krio Kanteen) discuss how he founded The Krio Kanteen, putting the Sierra Leonean cuisine on the map, the continuous rise of African restaurants in the diaspora, The Battle of the best Plasas + much more BOKU TOK!
Bobor Moment of the Week: The Cotton Tree Fire
Big Up You: @pins47
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @bokutokpodcast! Join the conversation using our hashtag #bokutokpodcast
HOSTS:
Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x
Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa
Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 27, 202045:29

EPISODE 2: Valentine Don Cam Ohh

Isha and Fiona discuss Sierra Leonean Guys, Dates & Consistency, Familiarity in the Salone Community when Dating, Left Handed Discrimination in African Culture + much more BOKU TOK!

Bobor Moment of the Week: Coronavirus!

Big Up You: @cocktailsandvibes and @withlove.x

HOSTS:

Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 15, 202039:47

EPISODE 1: Land That We Love Ft @SLBoysUK

Fiona, Isha and special guests SL Boys discuss the Sierra Leonean community in the UK, Tutu Hall Party, Idris Elbas impact on Sierra Leone, Generational Rivalry in our community + much more BOKU TOK!

Bobor Moment of the Week: Davido at Afro Nation

Big Up You: @TheKrioKanteen

HOSTS:

Fiona - Twitter: @fiifiilewis, Instagram: @fifi.lewis, Snapchat: @fionaaaa_x

Isha - Twitter: @_ishasays, Instagram: @_ishasays, Snapchat: @ishakamaraa

Want to get in touch? Email us, bokutokpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 09, 202001:10:24