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It's been a while!
In this episode, Arame & Aida talk about African Aunties and Uncles! Specifically, they discuss how they are themselves becoming African Aunties. What realities and responsibilities comes with the coveted title? Tune in to listen!

Song: Keba Seck - Mbeguel

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We took some time to rest. | Because Joko Podcast is something we do best when we are energized. Since we had such a great time resting, we decided to return, after a long break from recording episodes,  with a new episode called “REST.” | What is REST? How can we apply it to our lives? How can we discard definitions of REST that do not align with what we need? |

NOTE: this podcast was recorded a few weeks ago, so our current events piece may sound outdated. 

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In this episode, we talk about what it means to have “Buzz” in Senegal; the benefits and consequences of having “Buzz”; and how some folks can leverage “Buzz” for economic opportunities.  

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We're back - Szn 3 is here!

We have made some new changes to this season. 

We now have monthly episodes, which are longer! You'll get all the things you love about Joko plus a new Devil's Advocate segment, Listener Letters (by you, our listeners) and commentary on recent news from Senegal!

We start with our first episode of the season, discussing Long Distance Relationships (LDR). 

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Season 2 Finale! We are joined with the co-founder of the SNGL Foundation (@senegalfoundation), Amy Seck (@amyseckk) as we discuss the different facets of gender inequality in Senegal. We end this episode with solutions - like we always do- and Amy shares how the SNGL Foundation is helping to provide economic opportunities for underserved women in Senegal. 

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In this episode, Arame & Aida invite SenAgro USA's Founder and CEO, El Hadji Ndour for an insightful conversation on the gap he is bridging when it comes to providing American consumers with beloved African food and cosmetic products! Listen in to learn more about Ndour and Sen Agro USA. When you're done listening to the episode, visit SenAgroUSA.com to shop !

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In this episode, Aida and Arame host Eva and Maryama from Foundation for a Healthier Senegal, a.k.a FOHSEN. Join them to learn about FOHSEN's mission, what they are doing in Senegal, their latest initiatives, and their personal motivations for joining this wonderful organization!

To learn more about FOHSEN, you can follow them on Instagram @healthersenegal and/or visit their website www.fohsen.org. As mentioned in the episode, you can donate to FOHSEN's current Brick-by-Brick campaign directly on their website or contribute to the "Joko Podcast Family" bricks by making a PayPal donation @[email protected]. Deadline is September 15th!

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In this episode we engage in a discussion about how some yt people in Senegal can contribute to the following:  (1) furthering the colonial dichotomy of a civilized West vs a perceived backward Africa/ rest of the world, (2) furthering uneven knowledge production: telling stories and sharing cultures that do not belong to them and (3) benefiting economically from 1 & 2. 

TW: white saviorism, sex tourism 

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In this episode, Joko invites two Senegalese men to talk about Senegalese masculinity. We delve into the characteristics, influences, and implications of this type of masculinity and how it compares to masculinity in other cultures. Join us in this eye-opening discussion! 

Guest speakers: Adama and JP.

Intro & Outro Song: Sama Nene by Viviane N'Dour

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In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the "double life" many Senegalese-Americans live due to external pressures to present oneself in a particular way on social media. Listen in for the reasons behind the double life and their take on solutions to combat that pressure!

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