In this last and final podcast we tackle the crucial subject : Multiculturalism in Ireland. To assist us with the discussion and analysis we have 3  distinguished  African voices: Stephan Nganya –  Self- employed consultant & Member of IDPAD; Maltida Chongwa- Board member African Solidarity  Centre/CEO/ Founder of Sunrise Foundation International  and Lassane Quedrago -The Chairperson of the African Solidarity Centre/United Nation Representative of ENPAD. This unique panel draw from their extensive knowledge as key grassroots workers and project developers to answer these key questions:

1. What is Multiculturalism?
2.  Role of Multiculturalism in societies.
3. How does Multiculturalism operate in Ireland ?  

4. Has Multiculturalism failed in the West? Why ?
5. The advantages and benefits of a multicultural society.
They also offer recommendations and suggestions for the Department of Justice.

RACISM IS REAL IN IRELAND is a series of 6 podcasts that examines the effect of racism on African migrants in Ireland. There are six topics for discussion including integration, education, employment, diversity, hate speech/hate crime and multiculturalism. The beauty of each podcast is the African migrants are given the unique platform to share their personal experiences without restriction or fear of reprisals. They examine racism and its devastating effect on their well-being! They represent the visible migrants, the new Irish Africans. Their unique voices are recorded as they express their brush with racism daily. At the end of each podcast, recommendations are made to inspire and encourage economic, social and political growth of the Irish society as they work together with the New Communities.  

These podcasts supports the on going campaign and petitions to establish the Hate Crime Law in Ireland the only country in Europe without this law.

This podcast is researched and presented by Mary Oyediran with the support of NearCast and the African Centre of Ireland.

In this podcast we tackle two subjects in one Hate speech; Hate crime and no law. Our lineup of experienced African voices includes:

Mbemba Jabbi- Executive Director of the African Centre.

Emmanuel Njume Sone – Health information and advisory

Abimbola Oyediran-  Founder of The Careful Wanderer.

Lassane Quedrago -The Chairperson of the African

This unique panel represents four different African nationalities living in Ireland. Their conversation echoes the harrowing cries for justice and liberty. They rose to the challenge as they discussed six aspects of this delicate and volatile topic. They discuss the definition of Hate Crime from an African perspective and encounter. They discuss their own personal encounters with Hate speech.  There are forthright, candid and painful events shared to bring to the attention the degradation of hate speech on daily lives of Africans in Ireland. We ask, does Hate speech lead to hate crimes? What is the impact of Hate Speech and Hate Crime on the  wellbeing and mental health of Africans in Ireland? Do we need Hate Crime legislation in Ireland to protect all citizens in Ireland?

RACISM IS REAL IN IRELAND is a series of 6 podcasts that examines the effect of racism on African migrants in Ireland. There are six topics for discussion including integration, education, employment, diversity, hate speech/hate crime and multiculturalism. The beauty of each podcast is the African migrants are given the unique platform to share their personal experiences without restriction or fear of reprisals. They examine racism and its devastating effect on their well-being! They represent the visible migrants, the new Irish Africans. Their unique voices are recorded as they express their brush with racism daily. At the end of each podcast, recommendations are made to inspire and encourage economic, social and political growth of the Irish society as they work together with the New Communities.  

These podcasts supports the on going campaign and petitions to establish the Hate Crime Law in Ireland the only country in Europe without this law.

This podcast is researched and presented by Mary Oyediran with the support of NearCast and the African Centre of Ireland.

This fourth Podcast examines diversity and social inclusion from an African persons perspective. Our host Mary Oyediran is joined by five guests Winifred Ikhine Akinyemi, Public Engagement Facilitator in Irish Aid Centre; Leila who is a trainer and social influencer; Diana Ikwe who is studying Social Work Masters in Trinity College Dublin; Nonie Banda a Trainee Solicitor/Mental Health and works with group African Centre and Zephrynus Okehi Ikeh the founder of Irish Development Initiatives.

Three broad areas of the conversation are discussed thoroughly

1. Introduction to personal journeys since their arrival in Ireland. Highlighting experiences and impact

2. Discussion on

3. Candid recommendations

RACISM IS REAL IN IRELAND is a series of 6 podcasts that examines the effect of racism on African migrants in Ireland. There are six topics for discussion including integration, education, employment, diversity, hate speech/hate crime and multiculturalism. The beauty of each podcast is the African migrants are given the unique platform to share their personal experiences without restriction or fear of reprisals. They examine racism and its devastating effect on their well-being! They represent the visible migrants, the new Irish Africans. Their unique voices are recorded as they express their brush with racism daily. At the end of each podcast, recommendations are made to inspire and encourage economic, social and political growth of the Irish society as they work together with the New Communities.  

These podcasts supports the on going campaign and petitions to establish the Hate Crime Law in Ireland the only country in Europe without this law.

This podcast is researched and presented by Mary Oyediran with the support of NearCast and the African Centre of Ireland.

Four guests, Dr John Wilkins, Lassane Ouedraogo, Dr Ebun Joseph  and Nana Nubi, discuss the topic of employment and the underemployment of Africans migrants living in Ireland. These guests represent the new Irish Africans with the right to work in Ireland yet are underemployed. 

All guests share their personal experiences of racism in the labour market in Ireland. Dr Ebun Joseph eloquently gives her current detailed  researched account to the root of unemployment and underemployment of African migrants in Ireland. Each guest submits worthy recommendations to improve the job prospects of African migrants in Ireland.

About the guests

Lassane Ouedraogo is the Chairperson of African Centre in Ireland

Nana Nubi is a project work with International Decade For People Of African Descent (IDPAD ).

Dr John Wilkins is a PHD candidate Trinity College Dublin

Dr Ebun Joseph is an Author, Social Justice Activist, motivational speaker, Intercultural Consultant, researching race relations, racial stratification & the labour market.

RACISM IS REAL IN IRELAND is a series of 6 podcasts that examines the effect of racism on African migrants in Ireland. There are six topics for discussion including integration, education, employment, diversity, hate speech/hate crime and multiculturalism. The beauty of each podcast is the African migrants are given the unique platform to share their personal experiences without restriction or fear of reprisals. They examine racism and its devastating effect on their well-being! They represent the visible migrants, the new Irish Africans. Their unique voices are recorded as they express their brush with racism daily. At the end of each podcast, recommendations are made to inspire and encourage economic, social and political growth of the Irish society as they work together with the New Communities.  

These podcasts supports the on going campaign and petitions to establish the Hate Crime Law in Ireland the only country in Europe without this law.

This podcast is researched and presented by Mary Oyediran with the support of NearCast and the African Centre of Ireland.

In this episode Mary Oyediran is joined by Fatma Msumi, Philomena Obasi, Adekunle Gomez of the African Culture Project and Dr. David Nyaluke, Lecturer in Business & development in Africa, University College Dublin. These special guests share their unique journey to Ireland and educational achievements. Each guest presenting their personal struggles and encounters in the Education system in Ireland. Their progressive ideas and challenging thoughts for the African community in Ireland formed the core of the discussion on this podcast. Listeners will be encouraged by their practical, radical suggestions and recommendations to the Department of Justice and Education.Their conversations reveals highly skilled future leaders,resilient, intellectually engaging, dedicated and armed with iron determination to assist the second generation of African/Irish students to negotiate the education system successfully despite all obstacles facing them.

RACISM IS REAL IN IRELAND is a series of 6 podcasts that examines the effect of racism on African migrants in Ireland. There are six topics for discussion including integration, education, employment, diversity, hate speech/hate crime and multiculturalism. The beauty of each podcast is the African migrants are given the unique platform to share their personal experiences without restriction or fear of reprisals. They examine racism and its devastating effect on their well-being! They represent the visible migrants, the new Irish Africans. Their unique voices are recorded as they express their brush with racism daily. At the end of each podcast, recommendations are made to inspire and encourage economic, social and political growth of the Irish society as they work together with the New Communities.  

These podcasts supports the on going campaign and petitions to establish the Hate Crime Law in Ireland the only country in Europe without this law.

This podcast is researched and presented by Mary Oyediran with the support of NearCast and the African Centre of Ireland.

Presented by Mary Oyediran, three special guests: Dr John Wilkins, PHD candidate Trinity College Dublin, Lassane Ouedraogo, Chair of African Centre and Shae Flanagan of the campaigning organisation UpLift, share their personal journey as African migrants now living and working in Ireland! Discussions on how integration into the Irish society really works from the African perspective. Recommendations and suggestions from each guest challenges the norm and embraces tolerance.

RACISM IS REAL IN IRELAND is a series of 6 podcasts that examines the effect of racism on African migrants in Ireland. There are six topics for discussion including integration, education, employment, diversity, hate speech/hate crime and multiculturalism. The beauty of each podcast is the African migrants are given the unique platform to share their personal experiences without restriction or fear of reprisals. They examine racism and its devastating effect on their well-being! They represent the visible migrants, the new Irish Africans. Their unique voices are recorded as they express their brush with racism daily. At the end of each podcast, recommendations are made to inspire and encourage economic, social and political growth of the Irish society as they work together with the New Communities.  

These podcasts supports the on going campaign and petitions to establish the Hate Crime Law in Ireland the only country in Europe without this law.

This podcast is researched and presented by Mary Oyediran with the support of NearCast and the African Centre of Ireland.

Listen to Mary Oyediran and Lassane Ouedraogo discuss the podcast with Noel McGuinness on Northside Today