Francois Nze

The Griots

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A griot is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. He is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to his or her position as an advisor to royal personages. The Griots discuss current social issues through the eyes of two West African Millenials living in the U.S. What makes our discussions even more compelling? Elom & Evrard often have diverging opinions and a refreshingly bold takes that will keep you thinking long after you are done listening.

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Francois Nze

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Oluwatoyin Salau 20.06.2020 1:09:16

Oluwatoyin Ruth "Toyin" Salau was a Nigerian-American high school graduate and Black Lives Matter activist who disappeared on Saturday, June 6, 2020, shortly after tweeting about being sexually assaulted. In this episode, the Griots discuss accountability among Black men when it comes to protecting and respecting Black women. 

Is it Safe To Go Out Yet? 13.06.2020 59:11

In this third installment, the griots discuss police funding reforms, the consequences of quarantine on mental health, and the Ethiopian diaspora response to COVID-19. If you are interested in helping slow the curve in Ethiopia or simply would like to put your coding/engineering/grant writing/anything tech-related skills to good use contact ethiopia.covid19@gmail.com

#BlackLivesMatter 07.06.2020 57:48

Elom and Evrard discuss the effectiveness of social media activism.

Elom Rants - Justice for George Floyd! 30.05.2020 49:07

A griot is a West African historian, praise singer, poet, or musician. He is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to his or her position as an advisor to royal personages. In this first episode, Elom and Evrard, joined by a special guest discuss the murder of George Floyd at the hand of the Minneapolis police. 