Pariah Nation: Recent Episodes
Pariah Nation
Heya! Welcome to Pariah Nation.
This is a podcast that focuses on issues affecting the African youth on the continent and in the diaspora. Together, we hope to create a space that cultivates deep thought about African precolonial and postcolonial history as well as encouraging listeners to think about how we can apply the outcomes of our discussions to lead us to a greater future for the African continent.
After a prolonged period of research and investigation of the controversy surrounding the building of a Military Medical Museum in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, we are excited to announce that the podcast ‘When Tiger Bay Roared’ has now finally released. Throughout the podcast, we managed to clear some of the thick smoke surrounding the events leading to the decision to build a Museum focused on showcasing Britain’s history of military medicine on Britannia Park, the last green space in the surrounding area. This fracturing decision by the Council was met with a vast array of negative reactions from different groups within the surrounding community, while others wholly supported it. By drawing on the views of senior officials working at the Museum as well as community leaders and other interested parties, we were able to bring together a host of contrasting opinions while critically analysing them in the historical context of the British military and the colonial expansion that took place in the late 19th century.
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In this episode, we asked the question: Are African Leaders the SOLE reason for Africa being where it is today? The answer is a bit more complex than a simple yes or no.... hence the longer podcast. One thing is clear for sure though- that Africa's history in the past 400 years has had a knock on effect that cannot be ignored. This episode looks at the main historical events that have had a considerable effect on Africa's economic and social development today.
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Sources:
Mamdani, Mahmoud (1994) ‘A critical analysis of the IMF programme in Uganda’, in Himmelstrand, Ulf, Kinyanjui, Kabiru and Mburugu, Edward (eds) African perspectives on development: controversies, dilemmas & openings, EAEP, James Currey
Ould-Mey, Mohameden (1994) ‘Global Adjustment: implications for peripheral states’, Third World Quarterly 15 (2): 319-336
Geda, Alemayehu (2003) ‘The Historical Origin of African Debt Crisis’ Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review, 19 (1): 59-89.
Eltis, D. and Engerman, S.L. (2000), ‘The Importance of Slavery and the Slave Trade to Industrializing Britain’, The Journal of Economic History, 60(1), pp.123–144.
Williams, E.E. (1964), ‘Capitalism and Slavery’, London: Andre Deutsch, first published 1944
Lenin, V.I. (1969), ‘Imperialism: the highest stage of capitalism: a popular outline’, Peking: Foreign Languages Press, first published 1917
Inikori, J. E. (2002), ‘Africans and the Industrial Revolution in England: A Study in International Trade and Economic Development’,Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Inikori, J.E. (2020), ‘Atlantic Slavery and the Rise of the Capitalist Global Economy’, Current Anthropology, 61(22), pp.159–171.
Shivji, I. (1986), ‘Law, State and the Working Class in Tanzania’, Heinemann.
In this episode we sat down with Maroua from Algeria to discuss the main features of the discourse surrounding North African identity in post colonial racial politics, specifically taking a critical look at the colonial stereotypes that have produced a division between North Africa and Africa South of the Sahara. We also looked at the reasons why some North Africans may deny their Africanity and why some Africans South of the Sahara deny the Africanity of North Africans as well as why their collective reasoning is faulty. Have a listen to the podcast to find out more.
In this episode, we talked about the assassination of Felix Roland Moumie, one of the key anti-colonial leaders in Cameroon's UPC party in Geneva, Switzerland in 1960. The French government took full responsibility for his murder just about 30 years ago, find out why they wanted him and his predecessor Ruben Um Nyobe dead.
Reference list
Brittain, V. (2006). They had to die: assassination against liberation. Race & Class, 48(1), pp.60–74.
Joseph, Richard.A. (1974). Ruben Um Nyobe and the “Kamerun” Rebellion. African Affairs, 73(293), pp.428–448.
In this episode, I discuss my experiences with subconscious racial bias at a hotel in one of Africa's most beautiful holiday destinations: Mauritius. Although my experience with most Mauritian citizens was largely positive, the response I received from the many of the White tourists I came across was less than welcoming...
For lack of confusion, at 18:00, this is a separate event that happened independently of the other incident I was describing.
In the second part of this two part series, Emily and I discussed Race and Power in the West. This week we discussed Race and Power in journalism and the workplace. Despite the fact that effort has been made in the West to recognise Black issues in these areas, Emily and I argue that not enough is being done to get to grips with decolonising these areas. The journey ahead is most definitely going to be an arduous one. Listen to find out more.
Decolonisation is an inherently violent process. It is a process that deconstructs the core of white identity and power. Understandably, such a process is therefore bound to be uncomfortable for many white institutions in the West to participate in. Emily and I, through drawing on our experiences and those of others, bring you this episode discussing the relationship between Race and Power in the West.
In this episode we look at the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. A widely influential figure in recent African history and many contend that his assassination still has implications in the modern and global political spheres. We will also be examining the extent to which the CIA, the Belgian government and other Congolese officials were involved in his murder.
*This episode is based on the research of Bruce Kuklik and Victoria Brittain. Both individuals have looked into this topic extensively, the former being a Historian and the latter, a Journalist.
Soundtrack- Interstellar OST by Slavik Karpiv (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThNGBm3KsMw)
Due to the global power imbalance caused by the colonial project, the Global North has a de facto monopoly when it comes to telling Africa’s story. This dynamic also means that continental African’s have a secondary role in telling their own story, even with a strong and active diaspora. In this episode, Nuura and I take a look at how this impacts the relationship between Africans on the continent and in the diaspora.
- Disclaimer- this podcast, regrettably, wasn’t wholly representative of the views of Africans that have lived outside the continent for long periods of time, however, we will most likely follow this episode up with one that is more representative in due course.
In this episode I looked at the main ways in which racism manifests itself in the UK during University. I drew on the anonymous experiences of students from my campus as well as data collected around the UK to evaluate the problem of racism in Universities as well as how to solve them. Listen in to find out more!
This episode goes deep into investigating the relationship between Transatlantic Slavery and the Industrial Revolution. I argue that the Industrial Revolution was at least catalysed by the slave trade but was more likely caused by both direct and indirect factors that came about as a result of the slave trade. Tune in for a deep and academic discussion about this major topic!
In this episode we discuss the things that educators should avoid when teaching Black History. For example, many Black History classes will only focus on Slavery and Colonialism; although these are important topics, focusing exclusively on them waters down what is a more nuanced and expansive history. This is one of the many subjects I discussed in this podcast. Hope you enjoy!
Yes... I said what I said. We don't need Black History Month. We don't need a month where PR vultures and major companies can scavenge on the works of Black activists to put on a façade of progress. We need honest, sustainable and long term solutions to what is and has always been a deeply engrained societal issue: the erasure of Black History and identity. Find out what I think the true solution is in this podcast.
In this episode we took a deep dive into the philosophy, vision and mission of the African Leadership Academy. To some it's the most expensive school in Africa (although this is misleading), to others this is one of the few schools that is revolutionizing African education. Join us as we sit down with the Dean to discuss the curriculum, the impact of the school, its model and whether it's sustainable as well as the Americanization of African institutions and what the implications of that are.
In this episode we talked about the different privileges that diasporan Africans may have, specifically if they live in the West. One of the many topics we covered was access to the worlds of academia and art and how these forums have been made increasingly more accessible in the West compared to the African continent. Finally, we discussed the different ways that Africans indigenous to the continent and in the diaspora can work together to bridge this resource gap and create a future that is conducive for Africans of all backgrounds.
Might you or someone you know be coming down with a case of white traveller syndrome? Find out in this episode where Tracy Njeri and I discuss the dangers of having the wrong attitude when traveling to Africa as a white person given the recent colonial history of the continent. From white saviorism to unethical journalism, we delve deep into issues rooted in racial dynamics that harm the continent and its people while also proposing solutions to the problems caused by these dynamics.
Meet Jesse Forrester, someone I'd like to term 'the African Iron Man' due to his innovative thinking and his effectiveness in implementing his ideas. He, along with his team of African avengers run Mazi Mobility, a company focusing on building sustainable public transport vehicles, specifically electric Tuk-Tuks and Motorbikes (the Nduth-e). We discussed the story behind the founding of the company as well as other contemporary tech issues affecting Africa today.
This week we discuss the recent move by the African Union to recognise diasporan Africans as the "sixth region" . Djamil Ninsue and I discuss the implications of such a move and what it could mean if the African Union decided to allow the diaspora to move back to the continent and gain citizenship in any country of their choice. Hope you enjoy!
When Frantz Fanon wrote 'Black Face, White Mask' he alerted Africans and their leaders to the lingering effects of colonialism. Today, we discuss how the long term structural effects of colonialism impact Africa today, mainly focusing on borders and city structure. Our special guest this week is Mikhail Nyamweya. We hope you enjoy.
In this episode, we discuss reparations and we look into the long lasting effects of colonialism and slavery. We brought on Myles, whose grandfather served in the revolutionary army during the Algerian war of independence. We also brought on Tracy, whose grandfather served in the Mau Mau during Kenya's fight for independence. He was also paid damages by the British Government due to the harm that they caused him. Lastly, Djamil Ninsoo, a genealogist featured on the show to tell us about some of his ancestors' experiences as indentured laborers and as subjects of the colonial government in Jamaica. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discussed the recent riots that engulfed certain parts of South Africa this week. We look at the underlying causes of the violence and we further discuss the effects of apartheid on the modern day state of South Africa. Our guest this week is Dashen Naiker, an academic from Johannesburg, South Africa.
Today we revealed the harmful nature of colonial thinking and how it has been taught to the world as an unquestionable truth. From the racism of the enlightenment figures to cultural bias in history, we dig deep into the issues affecting the post colonial world today.
Join us in this episode where we welcome the popular comedian @itsyaboimaina who has over 3 million followers on Tik Tok. we delve into his experience as an African comedian on the app, his life while schooling in China, his childhood and hilarious topics such as experiences with witchcraft around the continent.
Join us in this episode where we discussed the may claims laid against Islam and it's alleged 'racist' theology as well as a discussion about the Arab expansions, the Arab slave trade and the curse of Ham.
In this episode we examined the intersectional links that Israeli settler colonialism has with previous systems of colonialism around the world. We also discussed the importance of propaganda in the media to Israel's strategy of placating and pacifying the public.
Welcome to the second last episode of Pariah Nation for this season. We brought Yanga Malotana back to discuss the modern colonial project taking place in the DRC while examining the history that led to the state of the DRC today (this includes an in depth look into the asssassination of Patrice Lumbumba). Link to access on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/Adnanshafi
Join us in this episode as we discuss the racism that is prevalent in universities around the UK both from students and members of the institutions themselves. We also touched on the topic of decolonising the curriculum as well as the resistance that some universities have shown towards accepting racism as a major issue in their campuses.
Join us in this episode as we discuss Jessica's story. She has had to fight against racism within her son's former school administration, being subject to the stereotypes such as the 'angry black woman' trope while having to face social services and the threat of possibly losing her son after the school constructed false claims against her.
Join us in this podcast where we discussed the role of China in Africa's future and whether involvement with China will lead to neocolonialism or economic prosperity.
Link to YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eptHTOJ8y0
In this podcast, we engaged with different views from the Afrocentric Historian Abu-Bakr Madden Shabazz. We discussed how a Eurocentric view of history can warp African history as well as how it can often whitewash African achievements.
Link to the YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/kfs_-uwiBQY
Listen into our discussion today as we find out the truth about the DRC and its long history of exploitation.
Welcome to the first episode of Pariah Nation's 13th Season. We aim to discuss topics that are affecting the African continent on this podcast in both a historical and modern sense. In today's podcast, we discussed the ICC's disproportionate focus on the African continent and what this means for the continent at large.
In this episode, we sat down with the Pariah Nation all time favorite @douglabwoy to discuss Black representation in the media. We also looked at how media outlets can push narratives of colorism and racism.
In this episode, we tackled the main objections against taking down the statues of people who participated in the transatlantic slave trade and the enterprise of colonialism in the late 1800s. I specifically make the case for the removal of the statue of Thomas Picton from City Hall in Cardiff.
In this episode, we unpacked the pressing topic of colorism on the African continent and in the diaspora as well as how it affects self esteem, health and generational beauty standards.
In this episode we brought a range of speakers to discuss the fragility of the terms POC and BAME as well as how relationships between these groups have manifested around the world over time. We also critically analysed the use of those terms and where it should be appropriate to use them.
Let's dive into this uncomfortable question together and discover the nuance behind theories of race, systemic power and more to learn about if Black people possess the systemic means to oppress other races and if so, which ones. We also discussed the major difference between racism and racial prejudice.
We revisited the topic of anti-Black racism in the Muslim community as well as pointing out the nuances in the discourse surrounding it. Moreover, we looked at the different ways in which white reverts are favored over Black reverts mainly due to the recent events on Tik Tok. Hope you enjoy!
A very heated episode but a very facts based one as well. Listen in to learn more about the farm murders, apartheid and the long lasting effects of segregation in South Africa. Our guests this week are Yanga Malotana (assistant lecturer and student at the University of Pretoria) and Sascha Wharton-Hood (campaigner against racial inequality and gender based violence and a general activist).
Scholar Felwine Sarr estimates that there are 438,000 ancient African artifacts in European museums. Our episode takes a general look at these artifacts and also focuses on the story of the Benin bronzes as well as the controversy surrounding them. Find out more about where they are and what’s being done to get them back in our new episode.
What kind of leaders does Africa need? Are we satisfied with the current state of leadership on the continent with elections being rigged, terms being extended and a massive age gap between the people and their leaders? These are some of the questions we addressed in the podcast. Have a listen to find out more.
In this episode, we connected the parallels African and Native American colonial experiences, exploring topics such as internalised racism, cultural appropriation, native beliefs about land and the importance of language in preserving cultural identity. This may be the last episode in the series depending on what we decide to do. ENJOY!
In this episode we briefly went through ways in which Africa impacted World History through trade, prehistoric discoveries, participation in the World Wars and through political breakthroughs. Prepare to learn more about our motherland than you ever will in the classroom.
In this episode, we discussed several different topics such as the division that's present between some North Africans and Southo-Saharan (a new term we created over the podcast to replace 'Sub-saharan Africa') Africans and how this is intertwined with anti-Blackness in general. Myles brought a wealth of historical knowledge and interesting perspectives as someone that's a part of the Amazigh community. Listen in for a dive through history, culture and debate!
In this urgent episode we discussed what we know about the case of Mahomud Hassan, the controversial responses from the media and the lack of responses from institutions like the Cardiff University Student's Union as well as the university itself. Racism is alive and well in Cardiff and in this episode we sought to unpack the instances in which racism has shown its true face in the city. If you can, please donate to Mahomud's family and if not, share this podcast or any useful piece of information on this case so that we can get the truth out to the world.
In what has to be one of my favorite podcasts of all time, I got the chance to talk with Darcy. An indigenous Australian that has had to deal with the struggles of losing native lands, fighting to preserve his culture, and guarding it from cultural appropriation while facing racism from the wider community. Together, we connected our post colonial experiences as I also shared my experience in the post colonial world as an African in relation to our conception of blackness, our educational systems and the topic of racism.
Given the recent events on Tik Tok concerning the Arab and Black Muslim communities, Djami, Hikma, Anab and I came together to revisit the topic of racism in the Muslim community. Although we had to revisit the topic again a bit prematurely, we felt that it was necessary given the completely abhorrent, anti-black responses that we all received under our videos addressing the topic. We hope you we can all take something from it!
This has to be one of the most thought provoking podcasts I've done so far. Hadealspeaks (a Tik Tok creator with 100K+ followers and an activist herself) joined us for the discussion surrounding petitions, online activism and hashtags to assess their effectiveness in making a positive change in the world community. We also discussed the 'save all burden' that Genz has put on themselves to solve the world's issues. I hope you enjoy!
In this episode, I covered 5 main actions, ideas or dynamics that are keeping the African Diaspora in constant warfare with native Africans. This included the question of 'did black people sell their own into slavery?' and another investigation of the dynamics at play on social media between the groups. There are loads of memes, speeches from influential figures and more. Hope you'll enjoy!
This is Pariah Nation's 10th season and we are happy to be kicking off this season with the topic of mental health. We were happy to host the renowned within.n.without page co founder Pauline Gethi and Michelle Abiero, a mental health activist. Together, we discussed the issues of family structure, the attitude of the governments and other factors that contribute to the worsening of mental health on the continent.
TRIGGER WARNING: There may be discussion of suicide and other traumatic topics.
Welcome to the first edition of TimbukTuesday! A day every week where we decide to look at Africa's present, take lessons from the past and apply them to our future for a better Africa! In this episode we discussed the topic of Education and how it links with Political Consciousness as well as how it can be used to deprive us of the latter. This is more than just a podcast, it is an audio experience! We hope you enjoy.
This is an episode many of us have been waiting for and one that people aren't too ready to discuss. Hear from two black Muslims and their experiences with anti blackness in the Muslim community. Over time is has become manifestly clear that this issue stems more from culture and the effects of colonialism rather than Islam itself. We discussed how this racial prejudice leads to barriers in getting married, the use of the word Abeed (slave) to describe black Muslims and selective application of religious rules. We hope this episode will give the listeners something to reflect about regardless of background.
In this episode, we delved into a deep discussion about the meaning of Pan Africanism, who is encompassed within its scope of application and its overall feasibility. To do this we considered the legal, political and economic ramifications of the concept. We also looked at the roles of certain groups of people in the diaspora, North Africa and other areas where there has been a discussion surrounding their identity. Hope you enjoy!
We already know that this episode will receive a lot of different responses from different groups. However, these difficult topics in relation to the navigation the world have to be tackled head on to achieve greater understanding within the community and perhaps help us find middle ground between us all. We discussed the nuances of blackness and how this affects the Somali community, the word 'jareer' and its uses as well as several other relevant topics. Enjoy!
In the second edition of 'You're cancelled' we bring on a guest that has frequented the show on several occasions- Douglabwoy. We discuss the several issues with Cancel Culture, who it affects and why it has had such a major effect on this year. Additionally, we discussed the concept of cancelling historical figures and whether you can separate figures from their works. We hope you enjoy!
In the final instalment of season 7 we discussed the psychology behind the white saviour mentality, tried to find its roots in history and also how it affects the modern day African. Towards the end of the podcast we unpacked the main elements of what it means to do good community work and divorce oneself from this saviour complex, especially in a white saviour context. Enjoy and thank you for 1,000 listens!
What does it mean to be African? Are Africans exclusively black? What does it mean to be black? These are just some of the questions that we asked in the course of this podcast with our special guest Fikemi Aiyepeku. We delved deeper into the idea of Black identity and how some groups openly reject it in favour of their ethnic identity. After exploring all these nuances, we came to the conclusion that identity is more dense and complex than its often spoken about. We hope you enjoy!
Education is an inherently political institution. Certain presumptions and norms are embedded within the system to reflect a certain reality. Unfortunately, Africa has been the victim of an imported colonial process of epistemicide that has subordinated forms of indigenous knowledge and African scholarly tradition. In this episode, we unpack how colonial education has affected the modern day African institution of education and the social implications of this colonial education.
Cultural appropriation, 'I'm sending you back to Africa', Black Panther. These are just some of the many topics that we discussed based on the relationship between native Africans and Africans of the diaspora as well as the descendants of slavery. We in turn decided that it is best that we dispel myths about each group and opt to unite as Africans all around the world and form better bonds between our communities. Our guests Maidiya and Djamil are two prominent Tik Tok creators from the diasporan community and have contributed heavily to this discourse. Hope you enjoy!
Ethnic division, federalism, corruption, rigged elections and accountability. These are just some of the topics that we discussed in our first episode of Season 7 as we explored which political system of governance suites Africa best. Our first guest is Mikhail Nyamweya, an IR Student at USIU-Africa, he is also a student Tutor and a current United Nations Academic Impact Fellow. Our second guest is Akoto Olubayi, He's 19 years old and is currently pursuing a business degree at Strathmore University. He's passionate about African advancement & self improvement. If he was an animal, he says he'd be an alpaca.
In this episode we discussed the role of Africa's youth in impacting its future. With around 60% of Africa's population being under the age of 25, the youth undoubtedly play an important role in making decisions that will change the state of the continent. Additionally, the world is undergoing a new technological revolution with the invention of AI and blockchain. This has opened up a new dimension for African development and we examine how the African youth can take steps to ensure that we are not left behind.
Meet Moriah Mensah, at the young age of 13 she is using her voice to advocate for black rights across the world. She is also an avid researcher of Black history and shares her findings through the articles she writes. In the next few months, she plans to launch her bid to become a youth MP in Camden, London. In this podcast we discussed the lack of black leadership in areas such as academics, politics, business and as influencers on social media. We also discussed how we can inspire more black people to vie for positions of power in various fields to secure a greater level of institutional power in order to empower other members of the black community and represent us in those fields.
In this episode, we debunk the myth that the UK plays no major part in upholding or facilitating systemic racism. We addressed several issues such as the slave owner statues that still remain in the UK, the whitewashing of the educational system in Europe, colourism and more. Our guest is Hadeal Speaks, a human rights activist and content creator with a platform of almost 100k followers. She has spoken at the United Nations and the British parliament and uses her platform to spread knowledge and positive energy to the younger generation. By far this has been one of the most enlightening and powerful episodes that we have had on this podcast. Enjoy!
This episode explored the connections between racism, capitalism and the patriarchy through a multilevel analysis of the USA, Kenya and South Africa. Our guest is Sascha Wharton Hood who is a Black Lives Matter activist in Cape Town, South Africa and is fighting on a multidimensional level against all forms of inequality. Dive into this episode to learn more about how Racism can be perpetuated by classism and the patriarchy.
In this episode we unveiled the sinister nature of Colorism in Indo-Carribean, African and other black communities around the world. Our special guest all the way from Jamaica, gave us a wonderful insight into how media representation, history and social norms strengthen colorism. Towards the end of the podcast we also addressed the fetishisation of light skinned women and the disenfranchisement of darker skinned women.
In this exclusive episode, we interviewed Nicole Vessel, a protester on the front lines of the Minneapolis riots. Or more recently known to us as ground zero for what would be the start of a world movement against police brutality and the black struggle worldwide. Following the protests in Minneapolis, support for the Black Lives Matter movement grew around the world, causing protests in every major US city and 13 countries worldwide. It was interesting to see what it felt like to be on the front line of such a movement and also to have a truthful account of what happened in Minneapolis where protests have drawn controversy
In this episode, our guest Essey Mola gives us special insight into Climate Change and the fact that the African continent is actually going to be disproportionately affected by it. We discuss the many myths surrounding Climate Change including who can lead the charge talking about it. Towards the end Essay educates us on different ways in which we as individuals can be able to help fight climate change.
In this Podcast we discussed the widespread phenomenon of Police brutality all around the world mainly focusing on Kenya and the USA. We explore specific cases such as those of Samuel Maina in Kenya and the cases such as George Floyd, Breanna Taylor and Eric Garner in the USA. Additionally, we talk about how the system of Police brutality in Kenya is supplemented by the system of corruption and is heavily based around money. Whereas, in the USA, it is heavily race based and is supported by the system of racial programming that appears in the media and social life in general.
This week on Pariah Nation we will be taking a look at the horrific case of the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. Being a first year Law student with some knowledge of the Criminal Law system, I aim to take a look at the possible legal outcomes of the case. Moreover, I will also share some of the reflections that I derived from the racial nature of this case. I also argue that although there are points to be made for the acquittal of the McMicheals, that they should be guilty of at the minimum gross negligence manslaughter and that there is also a case that can be made for capital murder.
We sat down with Pauline Gethi over Skype to discuss the issue of mental health in the African Context and the culture surrounding it. From the stigma surrounding mental health, to the lack of facilities for mental health, we discuss how these factors affect culture and society as a whole. Moreover, we also attempt to provide solutions to the issues stated above through education, creating awareness of mental health and more.
People screw up all the time. To the point where they by their whole reputation comes under societal review. Do they deserve a second chance? In this episode, we will take a look at what cancel culture is all about and if it is justified. We look specifically at the cases of Nessa Barret, Lacey May Jones and the case of French doctors wanting to use Africa as a testing ground for vaccines.
During quarantine, I had a wonderful discussion with an up and coming Kenyan comic artist who is taking Tik Tok by storm through his animated shorts. We discussed the release of his newest edition of his comic as well as how he plans to use Tik Tok and social media in general to be able to boost his readership and spread his message worldwide. I hope you enjoy this one!
This was Pariah Nation's first attempt at an online podcast that is again talking about the Coronavirus and how this will affect the Geopolitical and Economic spheres on the African continent. We take eyewitness accounts from 3 regions of the continent including Morocco, South Africa and Kenya and we dig deep into the main ways in which our governments are tackling the virus and if we can employ any Pan Africanist strategies to be able to solve the issues that lie ahead.
In the depths of self quarantine, we assess the effects of COVID 19 on each part of society, in regards to the social, economic and political spheres. It is a point of reflection that is worthy of discussion that this virus has somehow brought this world to a standstill and has caused panic in many communities. With this, we start to wonder about whether this panic buying fit is justified and how we should go about this idea of 'stocking up' for a 'lockdown'. Tune in for a wonderful conversation.
In this new season, we will be exploring the issues that are affecting the youth on a daily basis. The issue of male rights activism has become a recent phenomenon that is formed as a response to the ideal of feminism, mainly believing that feminism targets men and has left them behind. In what we believe to be a balanced discussion, Laura and I dive into the heart of male rights activism and have questioned its foundations. We tackled the issue of male rapes, the wage gap, 'men are trash' and other issues involving patriarchy in an attempt to find out what has caused the rift to form between these two groups and whether or not it is rational.
In our last episode, we discussed the traits that every young leader should have when rising up in their respective positions. Additionally, we also assess the issues that are currently facing Black and other minority groups that are trying to reach for leadership positions and how they can be able to counteract self doubt and build within them self confidence. It truly has been a great few seasons interrogating the main tenets of leadership, we will now be moving into discussing issues affecting the youth in the modern day.
As a bonus episode this week, we tackled the topic of hate crime with Jessica Reese, a Hate Crime Manager at Victim Support Wales. She assists victims of hate crime in being able to overcome the challenges that come with being physically, emotionally or psychologically targeted for no reason apart from prejudice. In this episode we tried to uncover the main motivations of Hate Crime and the effect that social media has had on how Hate Crime is done.
This week we sat down with the Somali Mindfulness Podcast! We unpacked their story and also tackled the issues preventing the youth from chasing their passions and dreams. We also established that University is something that can easily be forced on the youth and the conversation surrounding it needs to change. A podcast full of laughter, intellect and fun, this is rumored to be the best episode so far!
This week we sat down with Ben Hofmeister, a 24 year old entrepreneur that owns two businesses. In one of his lives, he helps connect local sporting teams with sponsorship and other networking links. In another one of his lives, he owns a CBD business that produces CBD oils and creams in the hopes of changing the stereotypes surrounding non intoxicating marijuana products and connecting with people who are on a journey of self discovery.
In this episode, we sat down with Ali Abdi. A community organiser from Cardiff that shared his experiences of helping foster community in his area. Among other things, we also discussed the barriers that are preventing the youth from engaging in their communities and being part of the community transformation process. This topic stretched to the idea of brain drain in Africa and how it is preventing Africans from being able to use the skills they've learned abroad to give back to their home country.
In this episode, we meet Gibson Munene, a rising entrepreneur in the Silicon Savannah. We talked extensively with him about the tech industry in Africa and how it is shaping entrepreneurship today. We discussed the place of Cryptocurrencies in Africa, Artificial intelligence and more! We are giving everyone tips on how to stay relevant in the next decade using tech.
In this show we interviewed Leroy Mwasaru, the youngest person to be featured on Forbes Business Africa’s 30 under 30 list for his role in social entrepreneurship. While in high school he started ‘Greenpact’, a company that sells affordable biogas to provide renewable energy to clients and also helps them set up bio digesters. His other business ‘CampBuni’ teaches entrepreneurship and design thinking to students all across Kenya. Apart from being a One Young World scholar, he has been featured on the huffington post, CNN and more.
While discussing several different other topics, we zeroed in on the back end of his business Greenpact and also discussed the difficulties facing African Entrepreneurs in the modern day.
Meet our newest guest on #pariahnation: Egypt Ufele. A young and rising entrepreneur who started both of her businesses at the age of 10. One of the businesses is known for selling African wear and has been featured in the New York fashion week, on top of that, her online store has attracted over 525,000 visitors. She is also currently a UN Junior Ambassador of Peace and has been featured on CNN, Black Enterprise and also has her own Ford Motors commercial titled ‘Unstoppable’.
We talked about the challenges facing young entrepreneurs and delved deeper into the root causes of bullying and how her business tackles that head on. Later in the show, we get assess the value of education to a young entrepreneur and whether it should be valued to the extent that it has been in today's world. Listen in to find out more!
In this episode, we dive into a conversation about the power of networking, the youth and how they can harness their entrepreneurial voice as well as how education can be reformed to incorporate entrepreneurship. Our guest is Dequon Walker, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor who shares his valuable insight about the topics mentioned in this episode.
In this episode, we link up with Andrew Mwololo- a member of chief. This is a rising group in the Kenyan music industry that has gained a reputation for their Afrobeat and Hip Hop bangers. He has also produced under the tag Tenvey as an EDM legend, gaining over 3 million views on YouTube on just one song. We discuss the value of artists on the continent and how they can reach out and build their brand.
On this episode, we brought on Rifhat Qureshi, an entrepreneur and shop owner that is building her brand selling hijabs, abayas and other modest wear. We focused on the problems that face minorities and other sources of hate that are prevalent on the journey of being an entrepreneur. Rifhat gave priceless insight into the value of entrepreneurship and explains what it has meant to her.
Featuring our first guest, Nirushan Sudarsan, we opened up the discussion of community leadership and entrepreneurship. Nirushan has been an active member of the Cardiff community and has helped plan and execute many valuable community projects and he shares his insight about how he was able to do that. Also covered, were the topics of time management, pursuing passion and the challenges a community based entrepreneur can face .
In this episode, we talk about the importance of using the skills you have to help our community and this comes in the form of social or profit based entrepreneurship. We delve even deeper into the idea that the school environment is one that it invoking a 'sleeper mindset' into the youth in falsely portraying to them that only in the working world is there a chance to impact their community. Have a listen to find out more!
Drugs, Alcohol, Social media and Pornography; four sources of instant gratification that have gripped the youth ever so tightly. This podcast investigates the dangers in relying on instant gratification for the youth and how it often results in a lack of long term happiness in one's life. Moreover, there are reasons behind the mass consumption of these things that have caused the youth to suffer from mental health illnesses. Listen in to find out more.
This episode dives into the deepest crevasses of the life of a teen and tries to explain the reasons behind the culture of the youth today. Later on in the podcast, we examine the ways in which the youth have become a product of their environment, which is one filled with instant gratification and temptation.