1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

What are your favourite Afro-Beats lyrics? Will Afro-Swing ever return? Why does Amapiano sound so good? Richie Brave is joined by Larizzle and Fuse ODG to celebrate the African music industry and all its stars; past, present and future. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on Whatsapp

What's it like being a freelancer? Mary is joined by a host of freelancers from across the UK to talk about life as a freelancer.

Richie Brave and guests discuss anxiety for Mental Health Awareness Week with Jords, Dr Roberta Babb and Dr T Ajayi. @1Xtra on Social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

Is online dating the only way to find love these days? Can you swipe your way into love? Richie Brave is joined by Dayo Israel - founder of dating app Melanin Matchmakers - and other guests to discuss the dos and don'ts, success and horror stories of dating on the world wide web. It's the biggest group chat of the week. Get involved! 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

What do you think the monarchy’s role should be in a modern society? Is our country really democratic if our head of state is elected by birth right? After the coronation of King Charles III, Richie Brave sits down with journalist Inaya Folarin Iman and activist Nova Reid to debate the role of the Royal Family in the 21st Century. The biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text...

Richie Brave is talking Love Languages at the Merky Literature Festival. @1Xtra on social

As a man, what is it like being the victim of violent crime? Guvna B and psychotherapist Dr. Rotimi Akinsete join Richie Brave to discuss the themes of Guvna's new album, The Village is on Fire. From community to the normalisation of violence to men's mental health - Richie and guests break down the big topics. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

Have things changed since Stephen Lawrence was murdered in 1993? Richie is joined by historian Kayne Kawasaki, the CEO of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation - Jessica Niel - and south east London rapper Fekky to discuss the legacy of Stephen Lawrence and the work of his mother Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 03704121111 on WhatsApp

Can you be pro-Black and a billionaire? How much power does the Black pound hold? What is nepotism and can we use it for ourselves? Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

What do we need to know about asylum seekers and refugees? Join Richie, as he explores the beautiful stories of how people found safe passage into the UK. It's the biggest group chat of the week! @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

What have your experiences been like with the police? This week saw Baroness Casey's damning report into the internal work culture of the Metropolitan Police, finding the police force to be "institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic." So this week, Richie Brave sits with community organisers, ex-police officers and the Commissioner of the London Met himself, Sir Mark Rowley, to discuss what th...

Who are your favourite Black couples in film and TV? Richie talks to the co-leads, David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, and director Raine Allen Miller about their new Black British romcom Rye Lane. Plus, founder of the The British Blacklist - Akua Gyamfi sits down with Richie to discuss all things romantic in Black cinema. It's biggest group chat of the week! 88111 on text 0370 412 1111 on Whatsapp @...

Is two weeks too soon to fall in love? This week, Richie discusses Love Island with Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown and Septimus Prime. Breaking down all the best moments from the Winter 2023 season, predictions for the final on Monday and the future of the reality show. It's the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

Do different cultures across the African diaspora have different attitudes towards sex? What are your sex dos and don’ts? Does media give young people an unrealistic education about sex? Sex educator and relationship advisor Oloni joins Richie to help us find the answer to all our difficult questions surrounding sex. @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

How has dancehall impacted your life? This week, 1Xtra Talks discusses how an island of 2.8 million people has sent cultural waves consistently across the world for the last 60 years. Join Richie Brave and guests as he explores how Jamaica's biggest export, dancehall, has impacted everything from fashion to music to language and looks towards the future of the cultural phenomenon. Join the discuss...

Richie Brave and Zeze Millz sit down together for an evening of games, dating advice and romance chat in the lead up to Valentine's Day. Join the discussion, your voice is valued; it's the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on Social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on Whatsapp

Does your pay cheque last till the end of the month? Richie Brave sits down with financial advisor and Save Money Spend Less presenter Emmanuel Asuquo, Cardiff student Hana, private banker and consultant Franklin Asante aka Urban Financier and former Citibank trader turned equality campaigner Gary Stevenson to discuss the cost of living crisis. Richie and his guests get into breaking down and defi...

Are open relationships the answer? Can a third or even a fourth partner spice up your relationship? From 'throuples' to entanglements, join Richie Brave as he explores open relationships, polyamory and non-monogamy. It's the nation's biggest group chat! @1Xtra on social 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on WhatsApp

This week we’re discussing men’s body positivity on 1Xtra Talks. We want to know: what’s the furthest you would go to make yourself look good? And what won’t you do?

Richie Brave catches up with Whoopi Goldberg and Ryan Coogler. @1Xtra on social

Mary Mandefield discusses building communities and friendship groups in 2023. Whether it's church, the barber shop, poetry class or a Sunday league football team, young people are finding new ways to connect with each other and make new connections as well. Join us for the biggest group chat of the week! @1Xtra on Socials 88111 on Text 0370 412 1111 on Whatsapp

Oritse Williams tells Mary about his new documentary and we talk fast fashion. What role does fashion play in your life? Do you think about the planet when shopping for your look?

Richie's joined by Snoochie Shy for the last 1Xtra Talks of the year. Why has the financial crisis hit so hard? What can we do if we want to give this festive period? It's all here

Richie is joined by Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Sinai Fleary and Femi Oluwole as he asks 'is racism just something we have to accept?' @1Xtra on social

Why aren’t Black people given space to make the music they want? Richie Brave is joined by Rachel Chinouriri, Nels Hylton and Linton Stephens. @1Xtra on social