Freaky Table: Recent Episodes
Wilson Nyah
Freaky Table is a weekly talk and cultural critique show which brings social media trends to television. The goal is to provide a space for cultural conversations ranging from film, music, and other forms of artistic and cultural trends that make up discussions on the social media space. Audience activity therefore takes centre stage in the discussions and provides a backdrop for every topic. It is hosted by Joan Ngomba, Kwoh Elonge and Yana Max Jr. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freakytable/support
In this insightful episode of Freaky Table, hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born welcome Nigerian media personality Pelumi Buari for a deep dive into the fashion dynamics for married women in Nigeria.
How should married women dress? Does African society expect them to dress differently than when they were single?
What are the cultural and societal expectations that influence their fashion choices? From traditional attire to modern styles, they explore the pressures and norms that shape how married women present themselves.
Join the conversation as they unpack these important questions and challenge conventional thinking.
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In this insightful episode of Freaky Table, hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born welcome Nigerian media personality Pelumi Buari for a deep dive into the fashion dynamics for married women in Nigeria.
How should married women dress? Does African society expect them to dress differently than when they were single? What are the cultural and societal expectations that influence their fashion choices?
From traditional attire to modern styles, they explore the pressures and norms that shape how married women present themselves.
Join the conversation as they unpack these important questions and challenge conventional thinking.
PelumiBuari #NigerianFashion #AfricanCulture #MarriedWomenStyle #FreakyTable
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In this episode of Freaky Table, we are joined by the talented Nigerian media personality Victory Wilson.
Together with hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born, Victory delves into a thought-provoking debate: Are the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs) a true recognition of excellence, or have they become just another popularity contest?
With her deep insights into the film industry, Victory shares her perspectives on the criteria behind the awards, the influence of fan votes, and what it truly means for the future of African cinema.
Don’t miss this engaging discussion!
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In this episode of Freaky Table, the talented Nigerian media personality Victory Wilson joins hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born. Victory delves into a thought-provoking debate: Are the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs) a true recognition of excellence, or have they become just another popularity contest?
With her deep insights into the media industry, Victory shares her perspectives on the criteria behind the awards, the influence of fan votes, and what it truly means for the future of African cinema. Don’t miss this engaging discussion!
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In this inspiring episode of Freaky Table, hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born sit down with the incredible Nigerian singer and songwriter WAJE to discuss the intersection of faith and the entertainment industry.WAJE, known for her powerful voice and soulful music, opens up about how her Christian values have shaped her career and personal life. From her early beginnings in the church choir to becoming a renowned artist, WAJE shares heartfelt stories and insights on maintaining faith amidst the challenges of showbiz.Join us for an engaging conversation that delves into the importance of spirituality, the role of prayer, and staying true to one's beliefs in the fast-paced world of entertainment. Whether you're a fan of WAJE or curious about balancing faith and fame, this episode offers a unique perspective you won't want to miss.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Freaky Table!
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In this inspiring episode of Freaky Table, hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born sit down with the incredible Nigerian singer and songwriter WAJE to discuss the intersection of faith and the entertainment industry.
WAJE, known for her powerful voice and soulful music, opens up about how her Christian values have shaped her career and personal life. From her early beginnings in the church choir to becoming a renowned artist, WAJE shares heartfelt stories and insights on maintaining faith amidst the challenges of showbiz.
Join us for an engaging conversation that delves into the importance of spirituality, the role of prayer, and staying true to one's beliefs in the fast-paced world of entertainment.
Whether you're a fan of WAJE or curious about balancing faith and fame, this episode offers a unique perspective you won't want to miss.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Freaky Table!
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On this episode of Freaky Table, prominent Cameroonian media personality Steve Fonkam sits down with hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles to delve into the intriguing topic of who’s responsible for the commercialization of relationships.
Is it men who shower women with money because they believe it’s the only way to win their affection? Are they trying to bypass the traditional wooing process, or do they see women as objects to be bought rather than partners to be cherished?
On the other hand, are women increasingly becoming materialistic, placing financial gain above emotional connection and genuine love?
We dive deep into these questions, examining cultural influences, societal expectations, and personal experiences. This episode promises a blend of insightful opinions, lively debate, and perhaps some surprising revelations.
Don’t miss out on this compelling conversation. Watch now, join the discussion in the comments, and let us know your thoughts on this complex issue.
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In this deeply emotional episode of Freaky Table, Nigerian actress and media personality Temitope Olowoniyan joins hosts Joan and Charles to tackle the sensitive topic of daddy issues. Each of them bravely shares their personal experiences of trauma involving their fathers or father figures, leading to heartfelt and tearful moments on set. This episode is a raw and moving journey into their pasts, revealing the profound impact these relationships have had on their lives.Join us as we explore these deeply personal stories and open up the conversation about the lasting effects of our relationships with our fathers. Let's hear what your own experiences were.Don't miss this powerful episode. Watch now and share your thoughts in the comments.
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JBlaize breaks down the YouTube revolution in Nollywood on Freaky Table S4E4. Join hosts Joan and Charles as they dive deep into the trending phenomenon of Nigerian producers uploading their movies directly to YouTube. Discover the reasons behind this shift, its impact on the film industry, and what it means for the future of Nigerian cinema.
JBlaize shares insider insights on the challenges and opportunities this new distribution model presents. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion on the changing landscape of African film production and distribution. Like, comment, and subscribe for more engaging conversations on Freaky Table!
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Former Big Brother Naija star turned entrepreneur Lucy Edet Essien joins hosts Joan Ngomba and Charles Born for a revealing episode of Freaky Table .
Lucy pulls back the curtain on the often-glamorized world of reality TV, offering an insider's perspective on the challenges and realities faced by contestants. From the pressures of sudden fame to the behind-the-scenes struggles, Lucy candidly shares her experiences and insights.
Discover the truth about life after the cameras stop rolling and how reality stars navigate their newfound celebrity status. This eye-opening conversation delves into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of life as a reality TV personality.
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This week on the Freaky Table podcast, Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer PRAIZ joins Joan and Charles for a candid discussion about why men often struggle to express their emotions. Together, they explore the cultural and societal reasons behind this phenomenon and offer practical advice on how to encourage more men to open up about their feelings.
From challenging traditional masculinity norms to addressing the lack of emotional education, this conversation delves deep into a topic that affects millions worldwide. Whether you're a man looking to connect with your emotions or someone trying to understand the men in your life better, this video provides valuable insights and strategies for fostering emotional openness.
Share your thoughts in the comment section below, and be sure to check out the full episode via the link below.
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This week on the podcast, business mogul and ECOWAS Ambassador Tambari Genevieve Fadeh joins Joan and Charles to explain why marriage isn’t such a big deal for today’s women, despite the fact that she would love to marry some day.
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Happy International Albinism Awareness Day 2021: "Strength Against All Odds". In commemoration of this special day, comedian Don Chaeule and Jazz artist, Mola Mongombe as well as Lynda Fotie (Marketing expert) join us on set to break down the infamous myths and stereotypes surrounding the people living with albinism.
Both stars tackle some of their major challenges like stigmatization, difficulties in getting huge movie roles, lack of endorsement deals and how finding the perfect love partner can be some what difficult!
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This week, top female film producers - Brenda Elung and Stephanie Tum - are both joining us for an explosive interview on the role of the woman in the Cameroon film industry. Both CEOs - Omega One Entertainment and Embi Productions respectively - open up about their major achievements, biggest challenges, long standing rivalries as well as, what does the future hold for them in film?
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Jide Kene blast into the 'A' list of African cinema after securing the coveted lead role of the remake of the Nigerian classic 'Living in Bondage'. Since then Jide has starred in a different roles showing great range. His latest film project is in the movie 'Black Maria' which is produced by a Cameroonian and shot in Cameroon.
He gives his take on this type of collaboration and his experience so far as an actor.
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Will 2021 be Cameroon's Worse Year for Music? Cameroonian musicians have so far failed to produce a Hit Song in 2021 and on this episode, we discuss possible reasons why and the way forward.
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This week, Cameroon's best comedy duo, Caro and Copees join us for a rib-cracking chat on their journey, one year anniversary celebration and the state of the comedy industry in Cameroon. Lilian Mbeng and Lovert Lambe also open up on their biggest challenges, their future plans and later, they show appreciation to all their fans, especially those in the diaspora, for their enormous support.
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Cameroon's musical rights organization SONACAM bans "obscene" music in Cameroon
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Clinton Njie Care Foundation: Fiancée heads launch in Cameroon
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Five months ago, Cameroonian Cross Dresser Shakiro, was arrested, charged with "Attempted Homosexuality". He was later giving a five years prison sentence. After after five months of pressure from human right groups and his lawyers, he was released at the end of July.
Two days after his released, he was molested, beaten by an angry mob. Our fantastic trio is joint by Barrister Mafany to talk on the state of human rights in Cameroon with Shakiro as a case study.
What is your take on human right violations in Cameroon? What to you is attempted homosexuality ?
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Gelam Dickson is the foremost promoter of culture and entertainment in Cameroon. His passion, influence, investments and dedication has been a driving force in taking the film industry especially to the new height it is; opening up avenues for international collaborations, bringing in resources and investments that have ushered a new age of success in the industry.
This week the man also known as the Godfather gives candid opinions on salient issues in the industry from international collaborations, hierarchy and his take on where the industry is headed.
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Is it okay for parents or guardians to open social media accounts for their kids? This week, the cohosts are discussing children and social media. Yana compares physical child labor to 'digital child labo'r saying, "you can't condemn a child hawking groundnut on the streets of Buea and then agree to parents using their underage children to gain traffic, fame and money online." Do you agree?
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Most Cameroonian celebrities are doing a great job keeping their love relationships and love affairs away from the public eye. That will be great except many fans are now confused if its for privacy or they are simply keeping their relationship(s) a big secret.
The cohosts are now asking if them keeping their love lives private or secret affects their craft. Does the fact that we don't see them publicly or openly express romance make their love songs, romantic movies, jokes less genuine and relatable?
Please join the conversation and drop your opinion in the comment section below.
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The award season has kicked off in Cameroon with the nomination lists for Canal D'or Awards, African Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the Cameroon International Music Festival (CIMFEST) revealed.
This week, the cohosts are discussing the nominees, the MAJOR SNUBS and the BIGGEST Controversies surrounding the award nomination lists online.
Please join the conversation and do share your opinions in our comment section.
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The treatment of most private school teachers in Cameroon is obscene. Mr. Elambo Neville, teacher at GBHS Deido in Douala Joins us on set to have a 360 discussion on this topic. What could possibly be the problem? Who is to be blamed ? What is the solution and way forward?
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This week, the cohosts are looking into Porsha Williams' engagement to her friend's and former cast mate's ex husband, Simon (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) and are asking the question, "Can You Date or be Engaged to your friend's ex?" Enjoy this amazing conversation and do not hesitate to add your voice or share your opinion about this in our comment section below.
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Cameroonian Music Artists Making a Comeback: Daphne, Awu, Asaba
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Askia is one of Cameroon's best female rappers yet the most bullied entertainer online but as she celebrates her first ever AFRIMMA nomination this year (2021), we take a look at her life, marriage and her brave battle with drug use and cyberbullying. Plus, what she's saying about singer, Magasco's shocking and embarrassing divorce!
When many thought her career was over, the rapper is continuously fighting hard to bounce back. Not only is Askia taking back her freedom after announcing her recent split from husband/rapper Qilla, she says she's now focused on raising her adorable daughter, Nairobi, making great music and why she is on a selfless mission of helping others suffering from drug abuse.
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Cameroonian Entertainers and the "PR" Problem
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Few weeks back, the news of a sex enhancement medicine / charm also known as Kayamatta hit the media by storm. On this episode we talk Kayamatta and our guest Dr Ngenyi Christie Khumbha joins us on set to talk about the topic, and to present a better solution for sex enhancement which also protects your health. She presents to us Yoni Oil. What is your take on the Kayamatta Story? Try Yoni Oil
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There's been a surge in collaboration with Nigerian entertainers especially actors in the Cameroonian film industry. This has sparked debates about the benefits of these collaborations with some opining that it undermines local talent while others argue that it has the potential of opening up the Cameroon film industry to bigger, more lucrative platforms globally. Efa Iwara is one of the Nigerian actors starring in a Cameroonian movie, Dear God, produced by Frank Sire. He weighs in on the debate.
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