African Dot American

Hosts Naana and Bonkiyo continue their conversation with their special guest, Josh, on  what it’s like to be LGBTQ and AfricandotAmerican too.

Bonkiyo and Naana explore issues not often spoken about in African communities: the African funny bone and what it takes to pursue excellence in a non-traditional field, African views of mental health, and what it’s like to be LGBTQ and AfricandotAmerican too.

Bonkiyo and Naana explore issues not often spoken about in African communities: the African funny bone and what it takes to pursue excellence in a non-traditional field, African views of mental health, and what it’s like to be LGBTQ and AfricandotAmerican too.

The hosts reveal the limits of their knowledge on Francophone African culture, share their thoughts on globally universal Black symbols and explore with a special guest about what exactly makes someone African.

The hosts reveal the limits of their knowledge on Francophone African culture, share their thoughts on globally universal Black symbols and explore with a special guest about what exactly makes someone African.

Naana and Bonkiyo give a balanced view of the Nollywood movie scene, reminisce about coming to America and other representations of Africans in Black American popular culture, and talk to a guest about what it’s like to be an African dot American who goes back to Africa to learn about their culture.

Naana and Bonkiyo give a balanced view of the Nollywood movie scene, reminisce about coming to America and other representations of Africans in Black American popular culture, and talk to a guest about what it’s like to be an African dot American who goes back to Africa to learn about their culture.

Bonkiyo and Naana discuss Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, explore the tough issue of whether Africans should apologize for the Atlantic Slave Trade, and talk to a special guest about the politics of language for AfricandotAmericans.

Bonkiyo and Naana go to church, (well they talk about African church/religion), get serious about whether Africans need to have quote unquote the talk with their kids, and hear about the importance of visiting Africa with your mind body and spirit.