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Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting Wendy Oduor, Winner of Miss Kenya USA 2019 - 2020 , who happens to be a great friend of mine!  Having a Third Culture experience as well: Born in Kenya, Raised in Indiana and now, THRIVING in New York City! She has two degrees in both science: Biology & Psychology, AS WELL AS: Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design. She goes i...

Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting The Canteen Killa aka Samuel! He is a Ghanaian - American producer!  He was able to pursue his talents at the Berkley School of Music, which lead to him working with Ms. Lauryn Hill.  CK and I discussed:  -His Musical Journey from childhood to now -How the formal process helped his career -Collaborating with Oyinda & makin...

Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting Gregory Jamal Stutzer, He is an Tanzanian - American musician: he produces, writes, raps and sings his tunes, as well as with the. WAV, A music collective based out of California.  He has worked with amazing artists, such as Jazmine Solano, DJ Tunez, MasterKraft and many more.  Gregory and I discussed:  His Journey as a artist...

Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting Mazuba Kapambwe. She is a freelance writer who writes about travel, culture and lifestyle from an African perspective. Her work has appeared on CNN Travel, Unearth Women, Paper Magazine, The Culture Trip and more. Mazuba is also the host of the Mwende Bwino podcast, a travel themed podcast. She is the co-host of web-series The Fest Gurus and...

Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting Tropical Jawn: the NYC based collective bringing forward a variation of culture and events, focusing on South African arts and culture. There are 6 members within the group: Mpei, Noloyisa , Jasmine , Kadija aka DJ AQ , Zoe and Sibabalwe ! I had the opportunity to sit down with three: AQ, Zoe and Siba. Tropical Jawn clears the air on: Living...

Hey Afrolit Fam, This week I had the pleasure of hosting Njambi Morgan, a Bi-Racial Storyteller & Poet who recently went VIRAL on Twitter, reciting one of her poems where she incorporates her fluency in Kiswahlli and Kihuyu.  Video:   https://mobile.twitter.com/IamKababu/status/1148522883142041600 Njambi clears the air on: What it means to be Biracial Being white passing but still re...

Hey Afrolit Fam, Remember when I opened the floor up to your questions, well here are my answers done in 25 LESSONS IN 25 YEARS. Let me know your thoughts!!! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod . Want my advice? Potential Guest or Topic ideas? Tweet me: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Email me: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com I'd love to hear YOUR VOICE! Send me a VN and let's make it o...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! Hope you like the new Logo! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Journalist and Meme connoisseur Antoinette Isama! She works within the Arts and Culture Department at OkayAfrica (!!!!). OkayAfrica is Africa's leading entertainment and News outlet within the United States. However, she is currently working on her own project with her moodboard and newsl...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting African Food Conneisseur and Catering Cook Mary Bunatal of Yummy Africa. Yummy Africa is a young, fresh platform highligting African receipes and making them accessible for everyone to try! This episode was so juicy (no pun intended) We discussed the importance of Food, what it means to be hospitable and why Pilau i...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Melanin King and Personal fitness Trainer Jeffery aka HURRICANE GHANA, GH for Short (my name sake yes!!) and we discussed the importance of bring your heritage to your profession and how you fight back against all odds, including from your own Dad.  We discussed: -How Jeffery AKA Hurricane started his personal...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Author Nana Ekua Brew Hammond (my name sake yes!!) and we discussed the importance of owning your story and what that sense of pride in owning your truth feels like. We discussed: -How Nana has centered her work around her identity -How Nana entered into the world of writing -Reflections of not fitting in, being the...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Noemie and we WHAT a conversation we had...we went deep into what it means to trusting your faith, your intuition and even your younger self. We discussed: -How you bring your heritage into your work -How something negative can just be God's way of Pivoting -Managing your expectations -Letting your inner child lead...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Dots aka Dotun of Abike Studio, to talk all things COLLEGE AND how to live your DREAM while in school. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: What fuels your creativity while in College? Can you truly stay afloat while learning so much?  We discussed: -The importance of understandi...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, a full circle moment, I had the pleasure of hosting Paakow Essandoh, Founder and CEO of MIZIZI International, LLC  a brand rooted in highlighting African countries and the Black diaspora at large. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: Does Mental Health Matter in the Immigrant Dream?  How do we live our d...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I got a chance to have a conversation with multi-talented media maven and fashion designer Senami Atinkpahoun to talk about something we have in common: OUR MANY GIFTS! The blessing that it brings, also comes with much responsibility. Much thanks to Canal Street Radio and Listening Party for the opportunity! We discussed: -Is the quote: Jill/Jac...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, I got a chance to have a conversation with the amazing singer and song-writer Mumbi Kasumba to talk all things African creativity and if  it is becoming one-dimensional? When someone says, African music, we forget to realize that there are 54 nations with a VARIETY of genres, including neo-soul and indie sounds....We discussed if all sounds...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week, to close out Women's History Month: I was joined by the immaculate and unstoppable force DJ Poizon Ivy and Moonchild Sanelly, not only are they #100okaywomen honorees, they are completely shifting their creative industries! They are the definition that there are NO MORE RULES to success! You already have what it takes! Now GO AND GET IT!  W...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! This week I was joined by Nana Nambela, to discuss all things INFLUENCER! In the past 5 years, Influencer culture has derived how we consume our media, but of course, I wanted to have a conversation on the rise of the African influencer and if the market REALLY cares about them: especially in the beauty and lifestyle industries....We also spoke on the Afri...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! Title by Renata Ngaiza. Happy March! This conversation is long overdue but Josephine and I decided to talk about why ALL social media should simply be a MARKETING TOOL!  Very few are being authentic in their purpose so it we just discussed how social media affects us, if we been scammed on IG and what we are doing differently with our channels. Fomo c...

Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT! We all know February, though short is mighty as It marks the month of LOVE and Black History Month! I was joined with Lontia aka The Kween's Guide hailing from Zambia to talk relationships, as she has been in LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP FOR 5 YEARS! Subscribe to Lontia's Channel: bit.ly/2TTnOWY Tell us your thoughts?! Are you in a long-distance relationship...

Hey Fam! Happy NEW YEAR! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!  I was joined by Jaleesa aka Alien in da Room to discuss FAILURE! Failure is a taboo topic because it touches on the heart strings but It's probably the MOST IMPORTANT THING that can happen to you, as you learn and GROW only in times of Failure!  Craft and Sip video: https://bit.ly/2Tw8ek8 Subscribe to Jalessa's Channel: https://b...

Hey Afrolit Fam! Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Ekua's Info: www.instagram.com/ekua.pm www.twitter.com/ekuapm Imagery provided by Jama...

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy October and Black History Year (It’s lit!) Welcome to our 51st Episode!! Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/itsAfrolit Find us at: afrolitpodcast@gmail.com Bobo's Info: www.instagram.com/thisfashionfiend_ www.twitter.com/BobydahBadu Latasha...

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy November and Black History Year (It’s lit!) We are having our first event in JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA!!! RSVP ON tinyurl.com/y8rmmqtl Tell a friend to Tell a friend!! Come meet us and join the conversation IN PERSON and on social media: use the #AfrolitPod to show us your RSVPS and any questions you have . Feel free to email us your questions too! Tweet at us: www.twitter....

Hey Afrolit Fam! Happy November and Black History Year (It’s lit!) Welcome to our 52nd Episode!! We are in for another spicy one: Bobo and Ekua engage in a vibrant conversation on the "Fake Black Girls" on IG and what their actions mean to us. Tell us your thoughts?! Join the conversation on social media: use the #AfrolitPod. Do have any Storytimes for us? Send us your questions too! Tweet at us:...