Cultural Ties - Life of Foreign Africans

In this episode we open up about the realities of being a dad and the challenges and blessings of fatherhood.  We explore our upbringing by black African fathers and how some of the lessons and experiences are impacting our fatherhood journey. We hope to inspire and encourage any first time fathers and future fathers to pick up any gems on raising the next generation. We also hope our mothers can learn more about how their male partners are navigating this new found responsibilities of fatherhood.

We are joined by Daniel Yega and a special guest Hass - who is the host of the insta-video series of Men Who Talk. 

On this episode we are joined by the founder of the skincare line and home accessory brand Madam Ori. Alexandria  Aggrey-shares her journey to building the brand and some of the challenges and victories experienced along the way. As a former investment banker and a young black British woman, she shares many gems to inspire the entrepreneur in you and tips on starting up a global business and brand that impacts the world and cuts across many barriers. 

Debt is a reality that follows millions of people around and many great businesses have been built on various forms of debt (also known as leverage or other people's money (OAP)). But the truth remains that many of us don't really appreciate the difference between good debt or bad debt. Some even argue there is nothing like good debt! as all debt must be bad! 
In part 2 of this episode, we are joined by Femi and Rennae as we talk about taking out personal debt to start a business and what it means to live within your means. They also share their personal experience with debt and offer some industry insight on how building up debt can prevent us from building  generational wealth. Femi also serves as a counsellor of the charity- Christians Against Poverty (CAP)- which is one of the leading voices on debt counselling in the United Kingdom.

Debt is a reality that follows millions of people around and many great businesses have been built on various forms of debt (also known as leverage or other people's money (OAP)). But the truth remains that many of us don't really appreciate the difference between good debt or bad debt. Some even argue there is nothing like good debt! as all debt must be bad! 
In part 1 of this episode, we are joined by Femi and Rennae both professionals in the finance sector.  They share their personal experience with debt and offer some industry insight on emotional spending with credit cards and the long term impact it could have on us. Femi also serves as a counsellor of the charity- Christians Against Poverty (CAP)- which is one of the leading voices on debt counselling in the United Kingdom.

Pay 10% of all your monthly earnings and watch the windows of heaven pour out blessings on your finances. This is the popular message we hear in Church on why we should pay our tithe. In this episode,  we discuss the genesis of tithes and offering and share our experiences of the various messages received from the church about why we should pay our tithe. We are joined by Chidi, Nnamdi, and Catherine who are devout christian leaders and scholars, as they share their insight into paying tithes and what we should know about this practice that is supposed to support the spread of the gospel and not take unfair advantage of devout church goers.  

When it comes to used (second-hand) items, many of us don't think too much about it. While many believe that it has to be brand new otherwise, there is a stigma if its not new. On this episode, we discuss in more depth about second-hand goods and why it is important to understand its benefits to us financially and environmentally. We also explore a broad range of issues around our stigma to used product as we look at our romantic relationships and how we describe men or women who have been with several partners and refer to them as used. We are joined by Kene who is a passionate environmental sustainability advocate and Onyeka a senior solicitor in the utility sector as they share their experiences about second hand goods and a perspective that should enhance our perspective and feeling towards second-hand products and how as an Afro-carrebean community and African continent we can benefit from this understanding.

On the 20.10.20, Nigerians witnessed a government send its military to shoot peaceful protesters. In this episode, we attempt to understand why the EndSars protest started and why this was the single most revolutionary protest Nigeria has ever seen. Why did the government remove the security cameras, turn off the street lights, and open fire against peaceful protesters in Lekki, Lagos? We are joined by Ferdy Adimefe a Social Activist and youth leader who participated in the EndSars protest. He shares with us the real back story of the Nigerian government and what really transpired in the protest and why there is a need for systematic reforms in Nigeria following the cry by the youth in Nigeria for an end to bad governance.

The beginning of a new decade in 2020 has thrown up a lot of uncertainty with the arrival of the corona virus. The negative impact on global businesses and sources of income has been profound in many ways people did not anticipate. In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs that come with being unemployed. We discuss the pressures and shame that come with it and how it could affect our mental heath and wellbeing. We are joined by Kc Ejelonu, Frank, and Alex as they share their experiences of being unemployed and what the mindset should be to bounce back.

As life happens, we are in build and grow mode, but one constant remains which is that our parents are getting older. In many cultures, there is something in our fabric that makes us ask whether the burden turns on the children to look after their parents who have cared and nurtured them as babies/kids? On this episode, we delve into the mindset to have on looking after our parents and whether it is a blessing or a burden? We examine the physical, emotional, and financial impact on our parents and on us. We are joined by a special guest Chidi, Catherine, and NNamdi as they share their life experiences and put the subject in perspective taking into consideration the Bible scriptures that teaches us to honour our father and mother. We also discuss whether it is possible to dishonour ourselves and our family life in the process of honouring our parents.

No one is an Island and we are created to be communal and social beings. However, there are certain people in our lives we call friends who expect us to keep it 100% open with them on all our life events and milestones. On this topic, we explore whether we should say everything to our friends and if there are limits on what we can share or when we can share private details about ourselves or family? We are joined by a special guest - Kc Ejelonu, a charismatic Nollywood actress, Frank, and Onyeka as they share their experiences about friendship and the expectations that come with it. We also try to understand why women tend to have more drama & passion around their friendships and whether it has anything to do with our upbringing or culture?