Shades of Us Africa

By Shades Of Us Africa

Social commentary about issues affecting Africa, Africans and people of African descent.... more

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Shades of Us Africa episodes:

August 29, 2024 The Review: Heavy Is The Head by Stormzy
Heavy Is the Head is the second studio album by British rapper Stormzy. It was released on December 13, 2019. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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August 20, 2024 Combating Poverty Amidst Economic Challenges
Now more than ever, we must come together as a global community to tackle poverty head-on, addressing its root causes and implementing sustainable solutions that uplift the most marginalized among us. We share more in this podcast.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shadesofusafrica.org.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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August 13, 2024 The Role of African Literature in Social Enlightenment
As you delve into the pages of African novels, you become a time traveler, journeying through the complex history of the continent. We share why literature can contribute to social enlightenment in this episode.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shadesofusafrica.org.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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August 08, 2024 The Review: Mama Africa by Yemi Alade
Mama Africa is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. It was released in 2016. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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August 06, 2024 Return That Shame
In Africa, there is this expectation that anything outside of the norm is shameful and a mark of failure! Societal expectations are often a double-edged sword. We discuss why people need to find themselves to effectively contribute to life and development.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shadesofusafrica.org.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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August 06, 2024 The Review: Dandelions by Ruth B
'Dandelions' is a song recorded by Ruth B for her Safe Haven (2017) album. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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July 30, 2024 Embracing Happiness
Happiness is the light that leads us home in a world that frequently seems dark and unclear. What is happiness to you?
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠shadesofusafrica.org.⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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June 11, 2024 Nurturing Minds: The Link Between Education and Mental Health
It is quite easy to overlook the profound connection between education and mental health. Yet, the truth is that the two are inseparable, each influencing and shaping the other in a delicate dance. We share more in 'Nurturing Minds: The Link Between Education and Mental Health'.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shadesofusafrica.org.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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June 10, 2024 Don't Ask Me When I Am Getting Married
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares the pressures that come with being unmarried and how she responds to people who make her decisions their business.
This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shadesofusafrica.org.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further.
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9min
June 10, 2024 The Review: Take A Bow by Rihanna
"Take a Bow" is a song recorded by Rihanna for Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008). We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us; The Review.
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12min

FAQs about Shades of Us Africa:

How many episodes does Shades of Us Africa have?

The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.