What's Up With - Reine?

After more than a decade of being a content creator, Chloé Kitembo shares with Reine how long and heavy the journey has been. From keeping yourself small to attract the right brands, to expanding her creativeness by going back to basics. Listen to the first part of this girly chit-chat. That's what's up! 💕

⚠️ Episode in DUTCH 🇱🇺 Arnaud and Reine discuss the key elements to walking confidently through life, managing life’s highs and lows, psychology and God. 00:00 - 00:59 Intro 00:59 - 07:30 What’s Up With - Arnaud Vuvu? 07:30 - 09:18 Arnaud Vuvu’s personal relationship with God 09:20 - 14:48 Separate God and psychology? 14:49 - 19:10 What is psychology really? 19:11 - 24:57 How to stay healthy? What...

In this extended conversation, Reine and her guests; Lady Blaxx, Majé and Mimi Waterfall discuss the pros and cons of launching yourself in the music industry in this digital era. From writer's block to fulfilling childhood dreams, the ladies lay everything on the table and speak from the heart. Lots of laughter and shade 🤭 in this episode! Enjoy 💕 Check out the artists: 💫 Lady Blaxx: - htt...

What's Up, Beautiful People? 💕 In the second part of this episode Alexandra and Reine talk more about content creation as a professional golfer, online and offline bullying, personal growth and standing up for yourself in all parts of your life. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Bullies vs Authenticity 6:15 Crying on social media 7:10 Standing up for yourself (in politics) 10:22 Authentic communication vs Main...

Is particracy still the best way to govern a democracy in Europe? In this two-part episode, Alexandra and Reine talk all things politics, golfing (yes, the sports! 😆) being single, white privilege, online hate and generational trauma. First up: Politics! As a local politician Alexandra is determined to encourage citizens to vote on people instead of political parties. She explains how political p...

For the first time in #WUWReine history we recorded a podcast episode with a live audience. A podcastshow about politics and how people of the black community (in Belgium) are instrumentalised by political parties, right before the elections. Is the interest genuine or is this another case of tokenism? And how can black people participate in politics without falling prey to these practices? Watch...

Un podcastshow sur la politique et la façon dont la communauté Noire (en Belgique) est instrumentalisés par les partis politiques, juste avant les élections. L'intérêt est-il réel ou s'agit-il d'un autre cas de symbolisme ? Et comment les Noirs peuvent-ils participer à la vie politique sans tomber dans le piège de ces pratiques ? Regardez l'épisode complet pour savoir ce qui a été...

Bitshiluxe and Reine share experiences on being a content creator. For the Black Voices Festival, Som•m•e Of Us invited the two for a live podcast recording in Muntpunt. What choices led them to content creation and having an own platform? What does it actually mean? What is the real definition of influencer? How much can you truly share about yourself on social platforms? And so much more questio...

Dr. Bambi Ceuppens and Reine talk about the opening of Afropea. A new gallery in the Royal Museum for Central Africa, focused on the post-colonial history of Sub-Saharan Africans in Belgium. Dr. Ceuppens has a PhD in anthropology. She is responsible for the AfricaMuseum's modern and contemporary art collection. Make sure to also listen to Also, check out the last AfricaMuseum related podcast,...

Aïssatou and Reine get deeper into the conversation of having a "shark-mentality" as a politician, the ups and downs of it all and what differentiates her from others. This is the second part of this episode and the last episode of this season. Enjoy!

Aïssatou and Reine share turban-wearing tips, analyse why there's friction (sometimes) between North-African communities and Sub-Saharan in Belgium and start the conversation on how and why she became the youngest alderwoman in her district, Borgerhout. Stay tuned for part two. Enjoy!

Jon and Reine reminisce further about their childhood, controversial advise from parents in regards to the Congolese community and a micro concert by JTG. Enjoy!

Jon and Reine continue the conversation and share about their youth trauma's, growing up in financially challenged families, going to therapy after a great loss and the difference between isolation and seclusion. Enjoy and stay tuned for part 3 soon!

Jon and Reine discuss, in this first part of the episode, how personal financial struggles can impact a business venture with friends and the friendship as a whole. The international impact of the avant-garde fashionstyle of Congolese men. And we settle once and for all if Antwerp deserves the title "fashioncity". Stay tuned for part 2 and 3 to know what we talked about next. Enjoy!

Sesa and Reine have a one on one about her career as an international poet, selfpublished author and tools to keep your head afloat when all you want to do is the opposite. Also check out her latest project Break Free Babes , a place where women can heal collectively through conversation and the practice of art. https://linktr.ee/breakfreebabes

Kriticos and Reine analyse the new definition of masculinity, chat about his multifaceted career as an international book club founder, singer&rapper and writer. In between the laughs and reflections we also talk about Kriticos' love life and why Bell Hooks' book All About Love was an eye-opener for him. Enjoy!

Aminata and Reine jokingly, or not, fantasize about stepping into Tyler Perry's footsteps and maybe even open up a filmacademy. Aminata is a known actress in Belgium and shares the ins and outs of the industry versus her own experience. How did she become a famous actress and theatremaker without a degree in drama or acting related schooling? Why do white boys want to be her when they grow up? And...

J U L E S and Reine take openly about the highs and lows of being a starting artist in Belgium. As a singer J U L E S has had to reinvent herself a few times before launching herself into a career in which she feels secure. With new music coming up and a new attitude, she's ready to make her mark in the industry. Enjoy!

Alidor and Reine depict what it's like to be young and live with Sickle Cell Disease. As a believer, black man, husband, father and gospel rapper, Alidor has endured a lot of pain during his short lifetime. SCD has dominated his life in more ways than it is possible to imagine. Find out how he copes with his illness and how he advocates for change and education in the black community.

Bea and Reine have a heart-to-heart about their experiences as journalists in mainstream media. An open and frank conversation revealing what goes on in newsrooms, decolonisation and changing personal beliefs to survive hostile environments.

Ana from Afrocolectivx and Reine work together on the tandem project of Re:Framing Migrants . During a whole week they've been thinking about what it is to reframe the narrative of migrants. Determined to step away from the one-sided narrative that migrants are victims, doomed to be misunderstood and unheard, the two ladies highlight a few uprising podcasts in Belgium and Spain. In this fun an...

Serine and Reine open up about her comedy career, her struggle relationship with food and why it's important to take accountability for being influenced instead of blaming for e.g. the Kardashians. Enjoy!

DJ Saidou and Reine talk about the young man’s parcours. From kicking it as a national soccer player in Belgium to spinning records in the clubs. Talking about how to be a respected artist in the music industry, being an international DJ and 4 ultimate tips that will (almost) guarantee you the (international) gigs you want as an upcoming DJ.  Enjoy! 

In the second and last part of this episode Evelyne and Reine dive into the afterbirth experience. How to cope with a c-section, breastfeeding and going back to work (against your will). Enjoy!

Evelyne and Reine talk about a very detailed pregnancy in this two-part episode. Evelyne shares how she unexpectedly found out about her baby. The loneliness that comes with not being able to express your true feelings about pregnancy and motherhood. And the lack of time, and therefore support, in the medical system for mothers and new mothers specifically.  Enjoy! Disclaimer: This episode talks a...