KanuLove

✈️🌍 From airport lounges to hidden food spots 🍜🍹, Dee & Marlon McIntosh are proving that love doesn't have to stay in one place. ❤️ On this episode of KanuLove, they share how exploring the world together 🌎 has strengthened their marriage 💍, expanded their perspective, and reminded them that the best adventures are the ones you take with your person. ✨ Because Black love looks beautiful...

8 years. Countless memories. Endless lessons. Still choosing each other every day ❤️✨ Season 3 of KanuLove launches TODAY on our anniversary 🥹🎙️ and this first episode is deeply personal. We’re reflecting on: 💍 what 8 years of marriage has taught us ❤️ how we’ve grown individually and together ✨ the symbol behind the 8th year of marriage (and why it’s SO meaningful!) 🎙️ what we’re still buildi...

🥂 We’re closing out 2025 with the final vow: For Richer, For Poorer. In this season finale of KanuLove, we explore how Caribbean and African history has shaped the way we love, relate, and handle money in our relationships. We’re joined by special guest Mini, Caribbean Relationship & Money Mindset Coach, who helps us unpack the beliefs, behaviours, and cultural patterns that continue to influ...

The final day of the Countdown to Kwanzaa is here. 🕯️✨ Today we reflect on Imani (Faith) — believing in ourselves, our people, our leaders, and the victory of our collective struggle. 🙏🏾❤️ We’re sharing the Imani-focused goals we’ve set for this year and how faith continues to anchor our love, our dreams, and our journey.

We’re back with another episode in our Countdown to Kwanzaa series — and today we’re honouring Kuumba (Creativity) ! 🎨✨ Kuumba calls us to use our gifts, talents, and imagination to uplift our community and leave it better than we found it. 🌱💫 In this minisode, we share the creative goals we’ve set for ourselves this year — how we plan to build, innovate, and pour love into the spaces we belon...

We’re back with another episode in our Countdown to Kwanzaa series — and today we’re diving into Nia: Purpose . 🖤💫 Nia invites us to align our lives with intention, direction, and a commitment to building up our community. In this minisode, we share the Nia goals we’ve set for ourselves this year — the actions, intentions, and commitments that keep us walking in purpose as individuals and as a c...

We’re back with another episode in our Countdown to Kwanzaa series! 🖤❤️💚 Today we’re diving into Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics 🛍️🤝🏽 Let’s talk about building together, supporting Black businesses, circulating the Black pound, and the Ujamaa goals we’ve set for ourselves this year as a couple. 🌱💼 Come learn, grow, and celebrate with us as we strengthen our community — one intentional choice...

This month on KanuLove, we dive deep into the emotional weeds — the insecurities, doubts, and internal conflicts we all carry, and how they can quietly influence the way we show up for our partners. We unpack the cultural influences of African and Caribbean upbringing, break down the roots behind dismissive communication, and share our personal experiences of navigating conflict with compassion. T...

🕯️ Day 3 of our Countdown to Kwanzaa is here! This minisode is all about Ujima — Collective Work and Responsibility . We’re diving into what it means to build together, uplift together, and solve together. 💛🖤❤️💚 Tune in to hear the Ujima goals we’ve set for ourselves this year—because when we grow, we grow as a community. 🌱🤝 Come learn, reflect, and celebrate with us. KanuLove is in full Kwan...

Today we’re diving into Kujichagulia — Self-Determination . This principle calls us to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves . In this episode, we share the Kujichagulia goals we’ve set for the year, the ways we’re choosing to stand boldly in our purpose, our identity, and our voice. 🎤🔥 Come learn, reflect, and grow with us. ✨ 🔗 Listen now and journey...

This year we’re diving into each of the 7 Principles in a minisode series leading up to the celebration. Today we begin with Umoja (Unity) 🕯️ Come learn with us, reflect with us, and hear the Umoja goals we’re setting together as a couple and community ❤️ Tap in, share with your people, and let’s build unity from the inside out.

💒 “’Til death do us part” — words we vow in faith, but few ever imagine living through. In this deeply moving episode of #KanuLove , we explore what happens when that vow becomes a lived reality. 🖤 Our guest shares how her love story blossomed through faith and community in an African Baptist Church, and how her husband’s passing reshaped her understanding of love, eternity, and grace. She speak...

🎙️ KanuLove is back on the mic! After taking a little summer break in August ☀️🍹, we’re excited to jump back in with more conversations on Black love, growth, and partnership. In this episode, we open up about an exciting new chapter as Mrs. Jabang begins her Master’s degree journey 🎓✨. Together, we explore the triumphs, challenges, and the shifts in family life that come with returning to educ...

🎧 One of us is on holiday... the other is catching a flight next week! In this episode of #KanuLove, we talk all things Black Love on the move—from our very first trip together to our funniest travel mishaps, those unforgettable moments abroad, and why it’s so important for Black couples to experience the world together 🌍💑 We also share some surprising UK travel stats 👀 and end with 5 quick-fi...

💡 In this week's KanuLove, we explore the tension & togetherness that a shared digital life can bring into marriage—especially when one spouse is all for joint accounts and online everything, and the other is like... meh 😅 We also share sweet memories from our 7th anniversary 💍, our very first speaking engagement 🗣️, and celebrating Eid 2025 as a family 🌙 Tune in and tell us—what role does...

This year’s anniversary theme has us... feeling a way 😅 One of us thinks it’s a beautiful metaphor. The other? Let’s just say someone is questioning who came up with this gift idea in the first place 👀 Join us as we reflect on what’s helped us stay rooted through the years, how we're celebrating, and the things that still surprise us about Black love, marriage, and growth. Is it soft? Is it...

We are BACK, KanuLovers! After a long break (we were both down bad with illness 😷🤒), we’re finally back in rhythm and dropping our first episode of 2025! 🎉 In Episode 5, Season 2 of KanuLove , we’re diving into the vow: "in sickness and in health" — how it’s shown up in our marriage, the real talks, the tender care... and yes, the hilarious differences in how we look after each other 🤣💉🍲 Tap...

Imani 🙏🏾🕊️ – The final day of our countdown celebrates faith. Reflecting on how we nurtured trust in ourselves, set goals rooted in hope, and kept the faith through challenges. Join us for this powerful reflection. 🤍 #Imani #FaithAndHope

💋✨ KanuLovers, this one’s for the dreamers, lovers, and creators! 🎙️ Episode 4 is here, and we’re unpacking how intimacy fuels creativity. ❤️‍🔥 From whispers to works of art, from passion to purpose, let’s talk about how connection sparks inspiration. 🎭 👀 Spoiler alert: it’s deep, raw, and maybe even a little spicy! 🌶️ But it’s all about celebrating the beautiful bond of Black love. Don’t mis...

Unleashing Kuumba! 🎨🌿 – Day 6 is about personal creativity and how we infused it into everyday life. From artistic projects to out-of-the-box thinking, we’re sharing the goals we hit (and missed!) in our creative journeys. 🎙️ #Kuumba #CreativeVibes

Nia 🌟✨ – Day 5 of our Kwanzaa series brings purpose front and center. What goals did we set to stay true to our mission? Join us as we review how we stayed aligned with our purpose throughout the year. 💛 #Nia #PurposeDriven

Day 4: Ujamaa 🛍️💰 – Sharing our personal commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering financial mindfulness. Did we stick to our plans to invest in our community? Tune in as we reflect on our progress! 🖤 #Ujamaa #EconomicEmpowerment

Ujima 🤲🏾💥 – Day 3 is all about personal contributions to collective growth. How did we take responsibility for our actions and uplift others in our circle? We’re talking about lessons learned and the impact made! 💚 #Ujima #CollectiveResponsibility

✨ Season 2, Episode 3 is HERE! ✨This week, we open the winter season with an incredibly moving conversation with special guest Donna! She shares her powerful journey through divorce and the transformative impact it's had on her experience of Black love. 💔💖 Join us, #KanuLovers, as we dive deep into resilience, healing, and the beauty of new beginnings. 🌱🌌 Tune in & celebrate with us! 🎧...

Day 2 is about Kujichagulia 🗣️💪🏾 – This year, we focused on building self-determination by setting goals that defined who we are and what we stand for. Special guest alert! 🎉 Join us as we discuss personal journeys and share insights. 🎙️ #Kujichagulia #SelfDetermination"