NKENNE podcast

In this episode, we discuss child punishment in families and in schools in Africa.

In this episode, we chat about the practice of Omugwo, a traditional birthing care for new mothers in the Igbo tribe. The Igbo tribe is a tribe based in Eastern Nigeria. In this episode, we chat about what this ancient practice is, what the nursing mother and nursing child are given during this time, and this can help families connect.

In this episode, we chat about the challenges we face with politics in Africa. We discuss the problems with rampant unemployment, how politics effect the youth, the democratic political decline in Sub-Saharan Africa, the EndSARS movement, social and digital oppression during political races, and much more.

In this episode, we chat about different African Traditional Sports that could be included in the Olympics.

In this episode, we continue our conversation on Apprenticeships in Africa. 

In this episode, we talk about one of the greatest leaders and visionaries Africa has ever produced, Patrice Lumumba. We talk about his life, his mission, rise to power, and his unlawful assassination. “African unity and solidarity are no longer dreams. They must be expressed in decision” Patrice Lumumba.

In this episode, we discuss the ancient tradition of learning a trade in Africa. We discuss the particular trade arrangements, what is expected from an apprenticeship, and what is expected post the apprenticeship.

In this episode, we talk about African parents, and why they are so strict with their children. Is it cultural, is it because of how they were raised? 

In this episode, we discuss what "JAPA", and why millions of Africans are looking to move out of the continent.

In this episode, we chat about planning a wedding in Africa, tribal and intertribal marriages, marriage ceremony rituals in Africa, and what marriage celebrations means in Africa, and the importance of marriages in Africa.

In this episode, we chat about the history of traditional rulers, how communities connect with royal families, how countries use traditional leaders, and how traditional rulers connect with political leaders.

In this episode, we talk about life after Universities in Africa. We chat about what its like getting a job, how we hustle to make money in Africa, and what opportunities are available in Africa post-graduation.

In this episode, we chat about Human Rights in Africa. We discuss the difference of police intervention in Africa in comparison to the western world, we discuss the meaning of 'jungle justice’, prisons in Africa, and more.

In this episode, we chat about the societal preference of men in Africa, and how it is changing in the 21st century.

In this episode, we chat about divorce in Africa. We chat about why it Is unfortunately considered taboo, how diverse compares to the western world, and why it is considered a stigma to women in Africa.

In this episode, Progress discussed LGBT right in Africa.  * At NKENNE, we celebrate and stand for the rights of all people, no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, and political views. 

In this episode, we talk about the importance of rice in Africa. Particularly in West Africa, we talk about our common dishes, like rice and stew, and what else we eat with our rice dishes. We talk about Jollof rice (a common dish in West Africa), coconut rice, rice and vegetable stew, and more. We also talk about the quality of our rice, local and imported rice, and more. This episode will defini...

In this episode, Progress chats about her University journey, what is prompting her change in path, why parents in Africa push their children to medical and legal fields, and the importance of doing what you love, instead of doing what your parents tell you. 

In this episode, we talk about the challenges Africans face when applying for college. We share personal stories of different experiences, examining the issues when applying for colleges, and how things can become better.

In this podcast, we go way more in depth on dating in Africa. We chat about wanting to be desires, some potential date spots in Africa, and more. Are women suppose to ask men out? Can you be friends with someone of the opposite sex? What are the questions you would ask someone on the first date? 

In this episode, we discuss what dating is like in Africa. We talk about how we talk to our parents about dating, dating apps in Africa, blind dates, deception/catfishing, the anxieties of dating, and more. 

Happy Children’s Day In this episode, we discuss the celebration of Children’s Day in Africa. We also chat about what this represents, and the deeper meaning of Children’s Day in Africa.

In this episode, we talk about how we relax in the continent of Africa. We also chat about our word of the week.  And make sure you get some relaxation in your life. 

In this episode, we further discuss the rise of Afrobeats, and how its impacting the global music community. We also talk about Burna Boy's recent impactful performances in the United States, the global push of major labels to move to Africa, and how Afrobeats is connecting Africa to the diaspora. 

In this episode, we talk about the rise of Afrobeats, and how its becoming the biggest building music genre in the world. We briefly chat about the history of Afrobeats, as well as the current movement of the genre globally. We also discuss the word of the day.