A story of race, inequality and activism...

This week Roshan goes it alone and talks to Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees, about the four people who have been cleared of criminal damage for removing a statue of Edward Colston.

We also catch you up on the passing of Desmond Tutu, potential new plans for cannabis users in London, and Usain Bolt’s new album.

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Hosts: Roshan Roberts

He’s more than gospel…

This week De-Graft and Roshan chat to the rapper and author Guvna B. They talk through his journey so far, how to inject positivity into rap music and what it's like to feel angry at God.

We also bring you the news that all those entering Ghana must now be double jabbed. We celebrate Tion Wayne and Russ Millions. And we talk to Jadea about her time living on the streets.

00:00 Hey!

Hosts: De-Graft Mensah & Roshan Roberts

Losing the Strong Black Woman label...

De-Graft and Roshan sit down at the BBC with online personality and now TV presenter Zeze Millz. They talk about gaining respect from the scene, being lukewarm as a Christian, and getting dragged online.

We also discuss the No 10 Christmas Party, Nigeria being added to the red list and the case of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, the two murdered sisters who had their photos taken by a pair of Met Police constables.

00:00 Make it count...

Hosts: De-Graft Mensah & Roshan Roberts

De-Graft and Roshan speak to brothers Obi ‘O1’ and Uche ‘U1’. We talk about their lives growing up, getting RAYE to rap on a drill track and their experiences with PTSD.

We also discuss Rihanna being crowned a national hero, the new Covid variant and the passing of Virgil Abloh.

Hosts: De-Graft Mensah & Roshan Roberts

AG Baby drops in...

De-Graft and Roshan chat to the Nigerian songwriter about what's happening with music back home. Also, we breakdown what's happening with Barbados becoming a republic, why the UK government is looking into "medical device racial bias" and also how people are celebrating this week's Brit Awards news.

Host: De-Graft Mensah & Roshan Roberts 

In conversation with the Jamaican legend...

De-Graft and Roshan chat to Sean Paul about Jesy Nelson, the rise of afrobeats and how he's managed to keep making music for basically our entire lives.

Also, we break down what happened at Astroworld, speaking with American music entrepreneur and writer Nabil Ayers.

Host: De-Graft Mensah & Roshan Roberts

We're talking about the Jamaica deportation flight which left this week...

Cashh released his new project, Return Of The Immigrant, this week. It tells the story of the rapper's removal from the UK and the return of the man five years later. Also this week, a deportation flight from the UK to Jamaica left with just four people on board. What's going on and how is all this affecting the people involved?

This week we're digging deep. As well as Cashh, we're chatting with Akeem, who was due to be on the flight to Jamaica this week.

Thousands are taking to the streets in protest over growing reports of drink spiking and injection spiking. But where are all the Black people?

This week De-Graft is in Manchester speaking with two student protesters, Anna and Sabina. They're among many women across the UK who have been boycotting nightclubs this week to highlight the issue of spiking. So, what's going on? What is Girls Night In trying to achieve? And, yeah, what’s with the apparent lack of diversity?

Host: De-Graft Mensah

And now they are redefining the UK comedy scene..

You know the comedy show, Live at the Apollo? Well, we've been looking through their lineups, and it turns out that between 2015 and 2019, out of 90 potential slots onstage, there were only four performances from two Black female comics. What's going on?

This week De-Graft is heading to The Top Secret Comedy Club in London to chat to three comedians, Sikisa, ElaineBabey and Hemah K. They talk Live at the Apollo, comedy culture in the UK, and how they're jumping on their socials to redefine the comedy scene.

Host: De-Graft Mensah

A conversation with people in power...

Sounds like lots of British communities have strained relationships with the police right now, especially since the murder of Sarah Everard and response on the TL. People are anxious and calling for change...

So, today we're looking for solutions.

Chris Excell, who's a serving Met police officer and chair of the Black Police Association, gets together with Sal Naseem, who's the national discrimination lead at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, to talk through what's been going on.

Hosts: De-Graft Mensah & Roshan Roberts