Last episode, we spoke about Ghana’s Year of Return and how the diaspora can recreate colonial power dynamics by overlooking class politics and their privilege. Today we revisit the topic with the insightful and outspoken Nana Ama Agyemang Asante (@JustNanaAma), a Ghanaian journalist who was co-host of one of the most popular radio shows in Ghana. Inflation, tax hikes, and IMF debt negotiations have gripped Ghana’s economy whilst the government is marketing the country as a prosperous haven for the diaspora. Why must the diaspora understand the specific political landscape they're relocating to and how can this alleviate rather than worsen present issues?

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Today, we’re chatting about Ghana’s Year of Return in 2019 and the diaspora’s renewed desire over the last three years to ‘move back’ to the continent. Members of the diaspora have sought to leave the West in search of their homeland at various points over the past 400 years. Speaking with the knowledgeable Chris Ògúnmọ́dẹdé (@Illustrious_Cee), an editor at World Politics Review, we ask, what are the patterns which have emerged in this history, what are the lessons we need to learn and how can an imagined Africa negate the harsh realities of the geopolitical present?

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Today we’re talking all things Black hair in 2022, from the return of the relaxer, to our most cancellable hair takes. Join us as we share our thoughts/rants on the Natural Hair Movement’s successes and failures.

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The natural hair movement has changed so much and we want to know if Black hair is finally depoliticized in 2022. Straight hair is BACK with a bang, with women returning to relaxers, silk presses and new chemical straightening processes such texture releases. We want to know - is the natural hair movement over? And does this mean it failed? In part one of this miniseries, we’re chatting about Emma Dabiri’s 'Don’t Touch My Hair' to try and answer the question, can Black hair ever be just hair?

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We had a super insightful chat with Yemisi Adegoke (@briticoyemo), the BBC’s Senior Reporter in West Africa, about who gets to speak about the continent and why knowledge politics are so contentious. We also discuss how useful social media outrage is in driving real, lasting change.

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Today we're speaking with Kike (kikeaj_), a beauty and fashion influencer and content creator. Kike is HILARIOUS and we had so much fun chatting about what it's like being a black woman in this ever-growing industry, people's perceptions of influencing, as well as the ethics of sponsored posts. Kike is so motivating and inspiring, we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. You can follow Kike on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest trends in makeup, fashion and all-round beauty.

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Today we're honoring bell hooks' legacy by reflecting on her essay marginality as a site of resistance. bell hooks was an American author, professor, feminist, and social activist whose work focused on the intersectionality of race, capitalism, and gender. Join us as we chat about the ways this piece has impacted us personally. 

 P.S. Be prepared for the sounds of Lagos!

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Today we're speaking with Ore Agbaje-Williams and Nancy Adimora, co-editors of Of This Our Country, a new collection of 24 essays from Nigerian writers, poets and authors. We get a sneak peek into the making of this collection and get to delve into the complexities of defining Nigerian identity as members of the diaspora.

Of This Our Country is available at all good bookshops, find it here: Ouida Books, Amazon 

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