WhatWeOnAbout: Recent Episodes
Aweleoti
Making noise on social issues, music, books, society &lifestyle.
Host: Aweleoti Instagram: @Aweleotii
Trigger Warning: Sexual assualt, Child abuse, rape.
In this episode, Damilola talks about his experience of being abused and then becoming an abuser.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this is a reminder to anyone who is struggling you’re not alone and that shame only belongs to the perpetrators.
If there’s ever a doubt or lack of understanding of consent there are grass root organizations like @theconsentworkshop teaching and providing resources. This episode is a collaboration with The Consent Workshop. Follow & support on instagram, twitter (@theconsentworkshop).
The Consent Workshop is a global youth-led movement deconstructing rape culture through consent education, resources and policy advocacy.
Lastly, no one deserves a cookie or round applause for not abusing or violating a person, it’s a given.
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In this episode, Bennybenzz joins Uchenelo & I to explore consent in the queer community. She details her experiences as a black Nigerian queer woman existing in the world and how consent has varied in her past relationships. We implore people to genuinely create safe spaces for victims especially for the queer community but also provide justices when people get the courage to share their stories.
This episode is a collaboration with The Consent Workshop. Follow & support on instagram, twitter (@theconsentworkshop).
The Consent Workshop is a global youth-led movement deconstructing rape culture through consent education, resources and policy advocacy.
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Hey Girls & Boys! Happy Women's History Month.
Here's to women you are valid, important & beautiful keep striving for greatness.
In this episode NairaKitty talks to UcheNelo & I about her experiences has a digital sex worker(Onlyfans). We talk briefly about the stigmatization of sex work and how individuals in this industry are often made vulnerable to sexual violence through cultural and legal oppression.
This episode is a collaboration with The Consent Workshop. Follow & support on instagram, twitter (@theconsentworkshop).
The Consent Workshop is a global youth-led movement deconstructing rape culture through consent education, resources and policy advocacy.
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In this episode, I connect with Pascaline Ezouah. We dissect the erasure of Black Women specifically dsbw, the role Black Men & lsbw/biracial women play in that erasure. We talk colorism, anti-blackness, racism, skin bleaching and the importance of intersectionality and understanding ones privilege. We employ people to listen, show empathy and hold space for dark skinned women who have been historically left out and looked down upon.
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Happy Black History Month people! (Blackitty Blackitty Black!) In this episode, I connect with Samira Asmaan Noor and we discuss her experiences navigating through Vancouver, discovering her identity and learning how being black translates in so many forms that is valid and there is no hand book for how to be black. We also discuss the importance of non-black people stepping up to the plate during this month to listen, unlearn and educate themselves on black history. Amplify Black Voices, Lend your voice and Celebrate Black Excellence.
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"Date your friends, love them like you are seeing them for the first time. Compliment them, encourage them and show up in love" - Joel Leon In this episode we talk friendships, going to therapy with your friends and navigating through them as an adult. Friendships are important and valid. Guest- Spice Gworl: Seyi Bamisaye.
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In this episode, I connect with Tomi & Mfon. We talk dating from a man's perspective, types and heart breaks.
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Big thank you to everyone who has been riding this wave with me. You are very much appreciated!
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Happy Holidays people! In this episode, I connect with Tolu Omoluyi aka Luyi b and we talk the year "2020". We go over defining moments for us, key lessons and things we would be leaving in this year. It has been a long year and super grateful to be here, wishing everyone immense joy, happiness and peace.
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19 days to go before the year ends!! In this episode, I connect with Wynee and Ediri. We talk highlights from the year, mental space and setting up ourselves to accomplish our goals/resolutions for 2021. I would also like to say it has been a long year for everyone and it is okay to take a step back and breathe. Find your happy place and stay there ✨ Peace, Love and Care
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In this episode, I connect with Rilwan and we share our top ten albums for year 2020. Aweleoti's Top Ten List: 10. Mac Miller circles, 9. Odunsi everything you heard is true, 8. Adekunle Gold Afro pop volume 1, 7. Tems For broken ears, 6. Ariana Grande positions, 5. Chloe Halle ungodly hours, 4. Yabasi by basketmouth, 3. Alina Baraz it was divine, 2. The cavemen roots, 1. Logic no pressure. Rilwan's Top Ten List: 1. Yellow Brymo, 2. Insomnia Skepta, Young Adz, chip, 3. Twice as tall-Burna boy, 4. Roots The Cavemen, 5. For Broken ears-Tems, 6. Made in Lagos Wizkid, 7. King of love-Kizz Daniel , 8. Get Layd-Omah la, 9. Big Conspiracy Jhus, 10. Kings Disease-Nas
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In this episode, I connect with @Kemthepoet who just published her first book "Wallflower" and we talk about her writing process, inspirations and mental health. Wallflower is a poetry book on Love, Life and Spirituality.
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In this episode, I connect with two of the Spice Gworls (Nigerian-Made), Anita Gbinigie & Olumide Adewole. We talk dating as young women, types and of course heart breaks.
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In this episode, I connect with Mayowa Akeredolu and we start off with our sentiments about Wizkid’s new album #MadeInLagos and then eventually table Nigeria’s matter.
We go over how important the ENDSARS protest was for a lot of Nigerians and next steps. The protest is far from being over, it’s the beginning of a revolution and if Nigeria as a country has been sleeping, she is very much awake now. There is so much work to be done and the road to 2023 is closer than we think. Big shout to everyone who did their thang and contributed in many ways to the protest, we see you! Let’s not be discouraged and keep raising awareness. Nigerians deserve better 🇳🇬
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In this episode, I connect with TaniDabi and we discuss our love for books and each pick our top five that has impacted us as Nigerians.
Books mentioned :- Questions for Ada by Ijeoma Umebinyuo The secret life of baba Segi's wives by Lola Shoneyin Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie There was a country by Chinua Achebe No longer at ease by Chinua Achebe Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Born a crime by Trevor Noah Everyday is for the thief by Teju Cole Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
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In this episode, I connect with Belinda aka Muna Kampala and the host of Can We Talk Podcast. We talk self discovery, finding one’s purpose and existing in multiple spaces. We also fan girl over our faves Issa Rae and Michaela Coel, amazing women who have given us top quality tv during this pandemic from Insecure to I may destroy you.
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In this episode we are ranting! I connect with the amazing Ibidapo Komolafe and we talk about the events that have unfolded this past few months. We address the ongoing conversations on police brutality, racism, blm and leaving black women from the discourse and we emphasize on the importance of intentionality when having these conversations. We hope having such dialogues encourages people to do and be better.
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Welcome to WWOA! On this podcast I will definitely be talking your ears out with my guests about everything and anything :)
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