Black and White Thinking

If you know us you know we love movies, music and comedy so this episode really got us thinking about why these are our loves.

We really do need to give a huge shout out to local N.I comedians, especially for inspiring us with their creativity.

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In this episode:

01:10 This week’s topic: Stand Up Comedy VS Movies

07:28 Comedy standards are better in Ireland

12:09 Some people just forget what comedians are

16:46 Movies can bring emotions out of you

21:38 There are great Irish movies that are underrated

28:15 Reddit

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Whilst someone cleary came dressed letting us know where her heart lay, this was still a really interesting debate!

Who would you pick?

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In this episode:

00:38 This week’s topic: Dancehall VS Afro Beats

01:53 Difference of Dancehall and Afro Beats

05:00 Modern dancehall and afro beats artists are more commercialised

11:36 Dancehall has more variety

19:38 Mostly Africans listen to Afro Beats

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Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

BeyHive vs Swifties - which side are you on?

I think we surprised each other on this one 👀

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In this episode:

00:42 This week’s topic: Beyonce vs Taylor Swift

03:37 Taylor Swift and Beyonce are both greedy

05:10 Beyonce’s new album is awful

06:22 Taylor Swift’s NPR was crap

10:41 Taylor Swift’s music is the same all the time

19:45 Reddit

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Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Zambia vs Ireland, potatoes vs nshima, which will win?

Spoiler alert, you’re dealing with two stubborn people who didn’t expect to talk about their native foods for so long 🤣

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In this episode:

00:35 This week’s topic: Potatoes Vs Nshima

01:54 What is Nshima?

13:47 Is potato a superior ingredient?

15:18 Most African and Asian households are not taught to cook with measurements

20:18 Nshima is cooked the same way every time unlike potatoes 

29:38 Reddit

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

An easily divisive topic but as a black Zambian born Brit, dating a white Northern Ireland born Irish man (what a tongue twister…), what are our views on the island of Ireland? 

Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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In this episode:

01:07 Topic this week: United Ireland: For or Against

01:42 Quick history of Ireland

06:43 Do Protestants and Catholics have political issues?

09:14 Has things been better this year (2024)

11:41 Are we better off without the army, soldiers, checkpoints etc.?

24:54 People in Northern Ireland for a long time have not voted on policy

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Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

We might have met on a dating app but we don’t agree on which one we would get rid of…

In this episode:

01:42 Today’s topic: Online vs Real Life Dating

07:52 G’s first impression

16:15 Pros and cons of dating

16:45 How do you view the concept of dating apps?

25:28 What do you think about being set up with someone?

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Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Would you pay your spouse's family to marry them?

Not going to lie, we thought this would be a quick discussion but introducing someone to your culture & traditions, especially when there can be negative connotations means sometimes you need to come back to certain conversations.

Will G pay a bride price? Will Chik find a happy compromise?

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In this episode:

01:32 This weeks topic: Bride Price

03:11 How does it work?

06:21 Bride Price = Selling their daughter to a man for an agreed price

12:19 How it feels as a woman when they say this is your worth

24:58 Should you get rid of the tradition in this day and age?

29:32 Would you adapt the concept if it was outside of your cultural traditions?

41:43 As an African daughter your work is never done so how can we feel safer setting up a man with a home who might switch up on us?

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

What happens when you mix two foodies and two cultures? Some very strong opinions that’s what!

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In this episode:

02:26 Today’s topic: Zambian food vs Irish food

03:18 What is Nshima?

08:06 Irish stew is like dog food

23:46 Does all Zambian cuisine have tomato and onion in it?

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebychikandg/

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Whilst we might not have followed tradition by moving in together before marriage, we are quite a traditional couple. It just happens that we have chosen a slightly different path to marriage which for both of us was mostly about making sure we were actually in a healthy relationship before committing.

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In this episode:

01:12 This week’s topic: Marriage [01:12]

04:46 In rural part of Zambia, young girls are married to older men [04:46]

05:06 Is G for or against marriage? [05:16]

08:29 People don’t go into marriage for the right reasons [08:29]

09:46 Men propose because they have to rather than they want to [9:46]

11:19 Is a blessing by the church necessary if you elope? [11:19]

12:48 Marriage is technically just a bit of paper, there should be a prior commitment [12:48]

18:21 People are still naive about the real meaning of marriage [18:21]

20:22 Some people change when they get married [20:22]

25:34 Family vs relatives after marriage [25:34]

31:13 Reddit [31:13]

Relevant links:

Chik & G Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumoandgareth

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebychikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chikumof/

Chikumo’s Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof

Did you know there are two Black History months? Do we need any Black History Months?

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In this episode:

02:11 This week’s topic: Black History Month [02:11]

02:58 What’s the point of Black History Month? [02:58]

04:33 G thinks it’s silly [04:33]

07:09 The only African history taught in G’s schools was the ancient Egyptians [07:09]

08:43 Are we all taught the same black historical figures [08:43]

11:48 English schools teaching Black History through the slave trade [11:48]

13:30 Life as a black content creator, influencer & entrepreneur [13:30]

16:01 Chik: “I say no to Black History Month” [16:01]

17:10 Pick issues that are relevant to the people you’re teaching - no issues in schools should be off the table [17:10]

19:20 Black people seem to have their story highlighted for a month [19:20]

20:38 Whitewashing of history - Ancient Egyptians [20:38]

27:58 How else can you educate people? [27:58]

31:23 Where does Chik fit in as a black person? [31:23]

33:29 Some books written by black women are banned in America [33:29]

37:50 Summary: For or against Black History Month? [37:50]

37:57 Reddit [37:57]

Relevant links: 

Chik & G Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chikumoandgareth

Chik & G Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/chikandg

Chikumo’s Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/@chikumoandgareth

Chikumo’s Tiktok  https://www.tiktok.com/@chikumof