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Excuse My African

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  • EP 59 - The Igbo Language Going Extinct

     In This Episode: 

    According to UNESCO, the Igbo language would be extinct by 2025. It may seem like it's many years away, but in reality, it's only 6 years away. When I read this, I was so worried about my people and our language.

    Which is why I decided to have this amazing woman, as the first guest on the show. Her name is Chimmie Gbugu and she is the founder of Akwukwo LLC. Akwukwo is dedicated to creating fun and exciting learning materials that teach the Igbo language to children. 

    Mentioned In This Episode:

    1. Akwukwo: http://www.akwukwo.com/

    2. UNESCO: https://en.unesco.org/
    3. WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/
    4. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
     

    Connect:

    Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/

    Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com

    Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/

    28 min
  • EP 58 - Africans and Retirement

    In This Episode: 

    When I moved to the USA, I had a shocking realization. This was something I didn't see a lot in my country (Nigeria). People above the age of 60 or 70, still in the workforce. In Nigeria, almost everyone within that age bracket is retired.

    However, in the USA, I have seen several elderly people working and even doing odd jobs. 

    Listen to the episode to find out how I feel about this.


    Mentioned In This Episode:

    1. Nigeria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria
      2.  

      Connect:

      Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/

      Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com

      Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com 

      Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican 

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

      5 min
    2. EP 57 - African First Ladies

      In This Episode: 

      Most of the time, we as Africans tend to overlook the First Ladies of our countries. We fail to acknowledge their hard work, contribution, and even sacrifice. 

      That is why I have decided to dedicate this episode to African First Ladies, and one of them in particular who has done great things for her country Rwanda, Jeannette Kagame. 

      Mentioned In This Episode:


      1. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Johnson_Sirleaf
      2. Jeannette Kagame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannette_Kagame
      3. Imbuto Foundation: http://imbutofoundation.org/
      4. Paul Kagame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kagame
      5. Kigali, Rwanda: http://rwandatourism.com/destinations/kigali-city/
      6. Organization of African First Ladies against HIV AIDS: http://www.oafla.org/#page28_container5
       

      Connect:

      Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
      Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
      Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
      Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

      8 min
    3. EP 56 - #FreeOurGirls

      In This Episode: 

      No country or continent is perfect. I love Africa, and I know this show is dedicated to informing people of the beauty of Africa that the media doesn't show you. 

      However, I love my continent so much that I also want us to be better and do better. That is why I have decided to speak on the #FreeOurGirls issue that occurred in Burundi a few weeks ago.

      Mentioned In This Episode:

      1. Burundi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi

      2. Pierre Nkurunziza: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Nkurunziza 
      3. CNN: https://www.cnn.com/
      4. Lewis Mudge: https://www.hrw.org/about/people/lewis-mudge
      5. Justice Minister Aimée Laurentine Kanyana: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aim%C3%A9e_Laurentine_Kanyana 
      6. Global Citizen: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/
       

      Connect:

      Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
      Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
      Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
      Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

      11 min
    4. EP 55 - 'Between' The Movie

      In This Episode: 

      I’m going to tell you about something very special that is happening TODAY (04/12/19). It’s the London premiere of a feature film that I co-produced and play the lead role in. 

      I have played the lead role in very many movies over the last 2 decades, but this one is extra special because it was filmed with the intention of changing how African’s are viewed and portrayed in the entertainment industry.

      Mentioned In This Episode:

      1.‘Between’- The Movie: https://www.indextwostudios.com/between
      2. Index Two Studios: https://www.indextwostudios.com  
      3. Ruméh: https://www.instagram.com/rumeh_ejoor/  

      Connect:

      Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
      Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
      Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
      Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

      7 min
    5. EP 54 - The Modern Day Shero: Wangari Maathai

       In This Episode: 

      We will honor the life and achievements of Wangari Maathai, the first Black African Woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. She fought for peace, women rights and was an environmentalist who played a major role in saving the earth. 


      Mentioned In This Episode:

      1. Nobel Peace Prize: https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/ 
      2. Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica: https://www.mountosb.org/  
      3. University of Pittsburgh: https://www.pitt.edu/  
      4. University of Nairobi: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/  
      5. National Council of Women of Kenya: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesicovaginal_fistula 
      6. The Greenbelt Movement: https://www.greenbeltmovement.org/ 
      7. The Greenbelt Movement (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Green-Belt-Movement-Approach-Experience/dp/159056040X 
      8. Unbowed: https://www.amazon.com/Unbowed-Memoir-Wangari-Maathai/dp/0307275205 
      9. The Challenge For Africa: https://www.amazon.com/Challenge-Africa-Wangari-Maathai/dp/0307390284 
      10. The LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/ 
      11. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world
       

      Connect:

      Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
      Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
      Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
      Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

      7 min
    6. EP 53- The Modern Day Shero: Josephine Effah-Chukwuma

      In This Episode: 

      “According to the 2018 report on the killing of women and girls released by the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime, about 87,000 were killed worldwide in 2017, 58 percent of them victims of domestic or family violence” - The Washington Post.

      This is why we have chosen to dedicate this episode to Josephine Effah-Chukwuma. She is the first person ever to set up an organization and shelter in Nigeria, to help women and young girls who are victims of Domestic Violence.

      Domestic violence is a battle that we all must continue to fight.


      Mentioned In This Episode:

      1. Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh: https://www.drasatrust.org/dr-adadevoh/ 
      2. Josephine Effah-Chuwkuma: https://www.ashoka.org/en-US/fellow/josephine-effah-chukwuma 
      3. Rosa Parks: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/rosa-parks 
      4. Female Genital Mutilation: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation 
      5. VVF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesicovaginal_fistula 
      6. Project Alert Nigeria: https://projectalertnig.org/
        7.  

        Connect:

        Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
        Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
        Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
        Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

        15 min
      7. EP 52 - The Modern Day Shero: Dr. Stella Adadevoh

         In This Episode: 

        March is Women's History Month, so we decided to dedicate all our episode this month to some amazing modern day SHERO'S. 

        The first episode in this series is dedicated to a strong, brilliant and courageous woman, who saved a whole nation and in turn, the world, from an uncontrollable Ebola outbreak and in doing so, lost her life. 

        Her name is Dr. Stella Adadevoh, and she deserves to be honored every year, Which is why have picked the 10th of March as a day to honor her memory, her bravery and her service to the people of Nigeria and the world. 


        Mentioned In This Episode:

        1. Women’s History Month: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
        2. Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh: https://www.drasatrust.org/dr-adadevoh/ 
        3. Change.org
        4. Ebola: https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html  
        5. W.H.O: https://www.who.int/ 
        6. Herbert Samuel Macauly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Macaulay 
        7. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nnamdi_Azikiwe 
        8. Babatunde Kwaku Adadevoh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babatunde_Kwaku_Adadevoh 
        9. Patrick Sawyer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Sawyer 
        10. ECOWAS: http://www.ecowas.int/ 
        11. First Consultant Medical Center: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Consultant_Hospital 
        12. Liyel Imoke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liyel_Imoke 
        13. 93 Days: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5305246/ 
        14. Nollywood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nollywood
          15.  

          Connect:

          Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
          Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
          Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
          Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

          15 min
        15. EP 51 - The Journey So Far

          In This Episode: 

          I will be taking you on the journey of the Excuse My African podcast so far. I launched this podcast in 2017 and in just 2 years we have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. 

          This episode is also very special because it’s not just audio but video as well. Check out our Youtube channel or Instagram TV to watch it. 

          Other voices featured in this episode:

          1. Kelela Blake | 2. Michelle Barnes | 3. Ruméh Ejoor | 4. Yoonhee Baik

          Mentioned In This Episode:

          1. EMA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDG-Tl34yUYg74nXirQiMQ 
          2. EMA Blog Post: https://www.stelladamasusblog.com/2017/04/excuse-my-african.html 
          3. Code 55 Store: https://www.code55store.com 
          4. Isabel: https://www.instagram.com/izzybelleimages/  
          5. Ruméh: https://www.instagram.com/rumeh_ejoor/ 
          6. Stella Damasus Arts Foundation: https://bit.ly/2ViTmpR 
          7. Delta Pikin: https://www.code55store.com/delta-pikin.html#/
            8.  

            Connect:

            Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ 
            Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
            Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com 
            Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican 
            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/ 
            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ 

            9 min
          8. EP 50 - Africa Rising

             In This Episode: 

            I will be celebrating Black History Month with a difference. Instead of concentrating on the history of Africans after slavery, I would take you straight to Africa, it’s people and entertainment. 

            I want you to experience the rich culture of our people, as well as some great movies and series that educate you about Africa. As I celebrate my 50th episode, I would love to share the greatness of Africa and her children. 

            We are rising together as a people and the world is paying attention.

            Mentioned In This Episode:

            1. Black History Month: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month 
            2. Netflix: https://www.netflix.com 
            3. Black Earth Rising: https://www.netflix.com/title/80145141   
            4. Michaela Coel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3948190/ 
            5. Chewing Gum: https://www.netflix.com/title/80130911  
            6. ICC (International Criminal Court): https://www.icc-cpi.int/about 
            7. Rwandan Genocide: https://www.history.com/topics/africa/rwandan-genocide 
            8. Hugo Blick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Blick
            9. Miss Bala: https://www.missbala.movie/ 
            10. Chiwetel Ejiofor: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0252230/ 
            11. The boy who harnessed the wind: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200047 
            12. Genevieve Nnaji: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_Nnaji 
            13. Lionheart: https://www.netflix.com/title/81030789 

              14. Connect:

              Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
              Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
              Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
              Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/
              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/

              10 min

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