African Teapot

In this episode, host Exy discusses the viral engagement scandal between Audrey Cyril (a young Christian content creator in her 20s) and Mr Presh (a wealthy businessman in his mid-40s), using their relationship to analyze broader socio-cultural issues in African and diaspora communities.

In this episode, we explore and talk about the sexual impropriety within our communities that bring a bad reputation to cultural events like sport events, music festivals or concerts, ex-student galas or out of town reunions etc. Culture is being ruined by loud few individuals creating a lack of trust and connection in our diaspora communities.

In this episode of The African Teapot , host Exy breaks down how African nightlife in Western cities has shifted from accessible, community focused safe havens into hyper commercialized status competitions. The episode traces the contrast between early diaspora parties where the focus was strictly on affordable entry, sweat-on-the-walls dancing, and home music and the modern club scene dominated b...

In this episode of The African Teapot , host Exy dives into the frustrating reality facing many in the diaspora: why traditional African food a symbol of community, warmth, and hospitality back home has transformed into an expensive luxury purchase abroad. Despite ingredients being more physically available than ever in Western markets, everyday consumers are routinely met with $30+ price tags for...

In this episode, Exy uncovers a massive historical lie. Before colonial borders were drawn, African women were female kings, market queens, political co-rulers, and military commanders. The rigid, quiet, domestic roles peddled as African tradition today aren't ancestral at all, they’re the leftover, dusty laws of 19th-century Victorian Europe. We’re stripping away the colonial paint to find the re...

As we celebrate FIFI 2026 and roundup with the winner tomorrow,let us also look at historic changing moments represented on the pitch. This sport we all love and celebrate has an interesting history with African nations and players. Africans plays for more than the love of the sport as this year highlights 'Cinderella' moments.

The Netflix series sensation "the polygamist" inspires this episode, prompting a discourse of modern polygamy vs traditional polygamy. Is it truly African tradition or Modern hyper capitalism. This is definitely more than a recap!!

Grab your tea, because it's time to talk about how the modern beauty industry colonized the African silhouette. In this episode, Exy tracks the evolution of African beauty standards over 50 years. From communal power of beauty to the individualistic pressures of the medern BBL. What women possessed for free is now repackaged and sold back through western lens.

In this roundup episode of the series "Poverty's long Shadow", Exy talks about building healthy boundaries while breaking walls of isolation due to world and family pressures to provide for love ones. She delves into the need of building emotional and physical LEGACY!!

In this episode, we talk about the guilt of living the moment you become successful in a home where there is financial struggle. 'The Black Tax' becomes familiar, and you become an enabler to others.

In this episode, Exy talks about having to skip through childhood and be an adult in most struggling African homes. The culture of calling you first born, first boy, first daughter, smart one, calm one is a guise of adulting children for the convenience of not having to bother with their emotional needs.

The host Exy kicks off season 5 premier with the first episode of the series "long shadows of poverty" which is going to consist of four episodes. This breaks down the emotional walls of the mindset of someone who has or is experiencing poverty. What it takes and what it puts in us as we survive its realities.

In this episode, Exy talks about a twisted side to friends and relatives hooking you up but truly they are ‘pimping’ you out! She shares a personal experience and gives tips to evaluate your friends, hook ups and yourself.

Exy and Linie are back with more explosive thoughts on many trendy and popular topics that they have different opinions on. Some may be controversial but they have decided to say it so let us deal with it! in this continuation of last episode. This time is it an attack? Well tune in to find out

In this episode, Exy and Linie explore their thoughts on many trendy and popular topics that they have different opinions on. Some may be controversial but they have decided to say it so let us deal with it! They talk about what think about people commenting on their accents not being authentic as Cameroonians or not American as podcasters. They talk about feminism being a label to being trivializ...

In this episode, cohost Linie joins Exy after her break to react to the viral video by Pastor and motivational speaker Funke Adejumo. They react to the tips she had for singles meeting their in-laws for the first time within the African context. There was an uproar on twitter so calling it misogynistic and oppressive. Exy and Linie had to give their opinion including some responses from viewers. C...

In this episode, Exy tackles another issue affecting young girls in her home country Cameroon, Africa and spreading to the world at large. In the spirit of women’s history month, she talks about breast Ironing and what it entails for girls & women. She shares audio stories from mothers practicing this tradition, including study clip of statistics regarding this practice. Sources:bbc , national fgm...

In this episode, Exy is inspired to dive into the world of early child marriage by the story of Inkosi kachindamoto from Malawi 🇲🇼 who is nomited to the UN for annulling 330 early child marriages last year. Exy shares interviews from the AGE organization from both director and 2 girls who benefited from this organization. This episode gives the reasons behind this practice and why it is difficult...

In this Valentine episode, Exy shares a story of best friends who overcame distance and finances to support their families and dreams and today celebrate their brotherhood. She explores the underplayed importance of friendship in our society including red flags some friends do have. Not only romantic and parental relationships need attention.

This is the first episode of season 4 and 2024. Exy opens up with the changes expected this season. She also shares advice to the listener behind today’s episode inspiration. She shares personal tips to making and sustaining a new year resolution or self promise. A special shoutout to Sama from Cameroon for sharing her story

This episode kickstarts the festive season with this episode being the first of two self improvement episodes to round up the year. In this episode, Exy and Linie explore the concept of setting and respecting boundaries in our lives. Healthy & unhealthy boundaries, identifying boundary violators. This topic was suggested by listener sandrine12.

This is the first live audience episode hosted by Exy and Linie on African Teapot Podcast celebrating 3 years of podcasting. They interact with the audience to get their opinions on sexual consent especially as Africans. They celebrated with food and cocktails provided by @kitchencreations. Listen in on the laughter and toast at the end. SOURCES; TOUCH (pleasure and consent app) www.rainn.org and...

In this episode Exy and Linie talk about the evolution of African movies and representation in the world stage. They talk about the socioeconomic,political & religious impact of African movies in their communities. They share their memories and changing views instilled at childhood through movies. They also share fun nollywood soundtracks and representations. SOURCES; tandfonline.com & festival-Ca...

Exy and Linie talk about the practice of jungle justice in some parts of the world especially Africa. They also share personal eye witness accounts to mob violence years ago. This episode include inspiring true stories from Nigeria “the Aluu four lynching” with a movie adaptation on Netflix(Dark October) and “Isakaba boys” with movie adaptation(Isakaba). Let’s understand the psychology behind mob...

Exy and Linie in this episode talk about the political climate around Black hair. They share personal stories about their struggles in America surrounding Black hair versus back in Cameroon. What hair represents to a person or society? They also share some fun facts.