African Teapot

African Teapot

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African Teapot episodes

  • Debt of Honor

    In this episode, we talk about the guilt of living the moment you become successful in a home where there is financial struggle. 'The Black Tax' becomes familiar, and you become an enabler to others.

    10 min
  • Parentification (the little manager's burden)

    In this episode, Exy talks about having to skip through childhood and be an adult in most struggling African homes. The culture of calling you first born, first boy, first daughter, smart one, calm one is a guise of adulting children for the convenience of not having to bother with their emotional needs.

    9 min
  • survival paradox

    The host Exy kicks off season 5 premier with the first episode of the series "long shadows of poverty" which is going to consist of four episodes. This breaks down the emotional walls of the mindset of someone who has or is experiencing poverty. What it takes and what it puts in us as we survive its realities.

    10 min
  • New p!mping trends
    In this episode, Exy talks about a twisted side to friends and relatives hooking you up but truly they are ‘pimping’ you out! She shares a personal experience and gives tips to evaluate your friends, hook ups and yourself.
    21 min
  • Deal with it! We said it!
    Exy and Linie are back with more explosive thoughts on many trendy and popular topics that they have different opinions on. Some may be controversial but they have decided to say it so let us deal with it! in this continuation of last episode. This time is it an attack? Well tune in to find out
    18 min
  • We said it! Deal with it!
    In this episode, Exy and Linie explore their thoughts on many trendy and popular topics that they have different opinions on. Some may be controversial but they have decided to say it so let us deal with it! They talk about what think about people commenting on their accents not being authentic as Cameroonians or not American as podcasters. They talk about feminism being a label to being trivialized and dating preferences for men being normal. They had a lot to say that we have wait for part two.
    20 min
  • Misogyny or Advice
    In this episode, cohost Linie joins Exy after her break to react to the viral video by Pastor and motivational speaker Funke Adejumo. They react to the tips she had for singles meeting their in-laws for the first time within the African context. There was an uproar on twitter so calling it misogynistic and oppressive. Exy and Linie had to give their opinion including some responses from viewers. Check out full pastor’s video on African on instagram
    23 min
  • Breast Ironing
    In this episode, Exy tackles another issue affecting young girls in her home country Cameroon, Africa and spreading to the world at large. In the spirit of women’s history month, she talks about breast Ironing and what it entails for girls & women. She shares audio stories from mothers practicing this tradition, including study clip of statistics regarding this practice. Sources:bbc , national fgm center
    18 min
  • Protecting their innocence (child marriage)
    In this episode, Exy is inspired to dive into the world of early child marriage by the story of Inkosi kachindamoto from Malawi 🇲🇼 who is nomited to the UN for annulling 330 early child marriages last year. Exy shares interviews from the AGE organization from both director and 2 girls who benefited from this organization. This episode gives the reasons behind this practice and why it is difficult to eradicate. Sources: BBC Africa news & DW the 77 percent
    20 min
  • Underrated relationship (friendship)
    In this Valentine episode, Exy shares a story of best friends who overcame distance and finances to support their families and dreams and today celebrate their brotherhood. She explores the underplayed importance of friendship in our society including red flags some friends do have. Not only romantic and parental relationships need attention.
    21 min

About African Teapot

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In this podcast, we will open the doors to different African cultures by discussing stereotypes, sharing experiences and issues affecting the typical African Family both home & abroad. Our stories told by African voices empowers our future & dignifies our experiences. Hosted by Sisters (Exy & Linie) Cameroonians now based in United States of America.