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In this first episode of Season 2, Aida and Arame dissect the controversial, French-Senegalese film by Maïmouna Doucouré, Cuties (Mignonnes in French). This film aired on Netflix on September 9th and has since garnered a lot of talk about whether it has pushed the boundaries too far!  | Intro & Outro Song: "Le Retour" by Kine Lam, feat. Youssou N'dour | Follow us on instagram @J...

Season 2 is here! Arame and Aida give life updates and talk about what's to come in Season 2 of Joko Podcast! | Intro & Outro Song: "Le Retour" by Kine Lam, feat. Youssou N'dour | Follow us on instagram @Jokopodcast__

It’s been an amazing season 1! Arame and Aida recap on the different topics they’ve touched on and how they’re relevant to current events today, particularly the Black Lives Matter movement. Let us say that again, Black Lives Matter!  Enjoy this recap episode and see you next season!  |Intro Song: "Dunya" by Youssou N'dour; Outro Song: "Choco Vanille" by Ndiolé Tall feat....

This is the penultimate episode of this season. We recorded it weeks ago but we believe this discussion is still pertinent today as we process current events.  We invited two Senegalese-American woman mental health specialists to have a dialogue with us about mental health stigmas, generational trauma and strategies for mental wellness in our community. Guests: Bolo Diallo-Young, a nurse practitio...

In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the scrutiny around “proper Muslim behavior,” imparted by the “haram police.” |Intro & Outro Song: "Ramadan" by Maher Zain| Follow us on instagram @Jokopodcast__

In this episode, Aby Barry tells us about her journey to launching her own spice products brand: Masset!  Buy some now at: https://www.allmasset.com Masset's Ramadan Collection just launched. Get some spices for your iftar meals.  | Intro & Outro Song: "Eupneu" by Carlou D | Follow us on instagram @Jokopodcast__

Chef Serigne Love is our first guest of this season. He shares with us his “food story.”  |Intro & Outro Song: "Mole (Thiéboudieune Penda Mbaye)" by Youssou N'dour| Follow us on instagram @Jokopodcast__

We are living in a very unsure time during this Covid-19 pandemic. We hope our listeners are staying safe and healthy. In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about how Covid-19 has exposed some societal inequities and issues in Senegal and the U.S. They end with positive solutions to staying home. #StayHomeandJoko  For more information on the Covid-19 crisis, we suggest you visit the World Health Or...

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Arame and Aida share what sisterhood means to them, how they have seen sisterhood fostered in the Senegalese community and solutions to sustainable sisterhoods for young Senegalese women in the United States. This episode is filled with a lot of S words and a lot of sisterly love.  Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @jokopodcast__ to stay up-to-date on all e...

To celebrate the end of Black History Month, Arame and Aida share stories and personal definitions of what it means for them to be Black in America.  Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @jokopodcast__ to stay up-to-date on all episodes and discussions. | Intro & Outro Song: "Dunya" by Youssou N'dour | Follow us on instagram @Jokopodcast__

Skin bleaching has become a billion dollar industry. Why do people bleach their skin? This episode does not fully answer this question because there is no clear answer.  Be sure to follow Joko Podcast on Instagram at @jokopodcast__ to stay up-to-date on all episodes and discussions. | Intro and Outro Song: "Dunya" by Youssou N'dour | Follow us on instagram @Jokopodcast__

Joƞe is a Senegalese cultural definition of how women should act (in the house, in the bedroom (wink wink), etc). It is all about pleasing the man. Arame and Aida talk about this popular Senegalese concept, its implications on Senegalese femninity, and how it can be reclaimed as a source of empowerment for Senegalese women.  | Intro & Outro Song: "Choco Vanille" by Ndiolé Tall feat....

In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the Netflix movie, Atlantics, directed by the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop. They discuss their reactions to the film and unpack the different themes they encountered while watching. Join us in this highlight episode - there are spoilers so please watch the movie first! | Intro & Outro Song: "Everything (...is Never Quite Enough)" by...

In this introductory episode of the JOKO Podcast, co-hosts Arame and Aida introduce themselves and talk about their experiences growing up in the US as Senegalese-American women. There's a fun icebreaker, thought-provoking questions, and more! Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @jokopodcast__ to stay up-to-date on all episodes and discussions. | Intro and Outro Song: "Dunya" by...