We talk with Marcel, a Nigerian HBCU grad and Sigma man about identifying as Black in the U.S. We discuss identify crises, pledging fraternities and the "Diaspora Wars"

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Hosts Malik & Abimisola discuss how relocating to the U.S. changed their views on feminism, beauty standards and men's role in dismantling the global patriarchy.

TW: we talk about sexual harassment and assault (19:51 - 23:45; 31:23 - 32:49)

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In this episode, we talked with Salimata Sanfo about choosing an alternative career path. We talked her Kenyan and Burkinabé roots, modeling for Telfar, and her  parents' reaction to seeing her in Vogue.

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It's Japa 2.0 for our guests, FK and Simi of F&S Uncensored Podcast. We talk moving from Lagos to London, London to Lagos, and Lagos to London again. 

Yes, it's complicated. It will make sense after you listen.

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In this first episode, meet your hosts/sibling duo Malik and Abimisola. We discuss our experience moving from Nigeria to the U.S., personal mishaps, and lessons learned. 

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