In this episode Sekai asks what is the importance of natural hair?

Sekai is joined by Omara van den Berg who tells us about her natural hair business called Be.Braided and its evolution.

1. Omara Lua - Boundaries
2. Omara Lua - Good Intentions
3. ENNY featuring Amia Brave - Peng Black Girls

For this episode, Sekai poses the question: what is it to be a DJ and a Black woman?

She’s joined by Kesia Smit and Deborah X as they take us through their experiences in the field.

Songs:
1. FKJ - Lying Together
2. DJ SUPLEX - And The Crystal Neck Snap

In this episode Sekai interviews Elejandro, otherwise known as Elly Vineyard. Sekai and Elly explore a variety of topics such as the three main strands of his work; Voguing (as the father of House of Vineyard), his nail salon Tens and his love for plants and plant care. They also discuss ideas of Black masculinities and how his upbringing in St Maarten influenced his approach to life in the Netherlands.

1. Beyoncé - Plastic Off The Sofa

2. Missy Elliott - Meltdown

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In this episode Sekai asks what could a safer night life look like?

Sekai Makoni is joined by Joana Cavaco for the conversation and the two featured songs are:

1. Limites by Bonnie Banane

2. Permission by Ro James

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This episode Sekai speaks with Wenting Chong and Romy Zhang about Asian identities and connections between Black and Asian communities and individuals.

Rotterdam is known as a multicultural city with people of many different backgrounds. What are some of the similarities and differences between Black and Asian communities? How do the two guests view their identities, especially in relation to Blackness? Take a listen for a unique discussion on this interesting topic.

1. Fresku & MocroManiac - Witlof

2. Aaliyah - Are You That Somebody

‘Sekai asks’ is a podcast and radio show aired on Operator (Rotterdam, Netherlands).

The show is hosted by Sekai Makoni who is a cultural programmer, workshop facilitator, researcher and artist based in Rotterdam, originally from the UK (originally originally from Zimbabwe).

Her expertise lie in race, decoloniality, Black feminism, healing and joy.

Each episode Sekai asks an overarching question and invites guests to explore answers and possibilities with her.

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