African Teapot

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.

This episode is a dedication to all the fathers especially the African Men since this month we celebrate Father’s Day. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the African man including the difficulties they face in today’s society. We have some listeners opinions shared on this episode giving their take based on experience.

In this episode, Exy and Linie try to discuss African migration especially to Europe and North America. They talk about the reasons, risk and expectations vs the realities of traveling to the western world. The traps of illegal travels and they also share some life experiences from Linda ( Nigerian), John ( Gambia) and others who went through such risky situations. Sources: pbs news hour, Vice new...

In this episode, Exy and Linie talk about the impact of social media on African communities. How life problems are handled on social media. The growth we as a community has made and still needs to make when it comes to using social media.

In this episode, Exy and Linie dive into the conversation of African women navigating the world through generations. They look through the lens of their experiences and 3 other women including their mom to see what changes have been made? what traditions are passed on? and How this impacts us in today’s society?

This is the first episode of 2023! Hosts Exy & Linie return in this episode with the appearance of Liris their sister as they discuss long distance relationships as Africans. Growing up we know that family that practiced a long distance marriage or someone who was promised marriage to a partner that lives far away. How do we navigate this situations as Africans? Tune in don’t miss and join the con...

In this episode, Exy & Linie are joined by contributor Liris along with their friends Micheal, Marius, Mike, Kristine. Their brother Elmi also joins in this season 2 Finale. They talk about their experiences celebrating holidays both in Africa & in America. They bring perspectives from Ivory Coast, Kenya & Cameroon. How do women & men share gifts & what expectations do they have from each other? L...