A chilling aspect of ritual killings is their connection to the illegal organ trade. Ritualists often harvest organs from their victims, which are then sold on the black market. We share what we can do to stop these wanton murders in this podcast.

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Addressing maternal mortality in Africa is not merely a health challenge: it is a moral imperative that demands our unwavering commitment. We share what we can do to stop maternal mortality in this podcast.

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This Year is a contemporary song by Nigerian gospel artist, Rotimi Keys. It was released in 2024 as a single. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.

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The widespread use of toxic chemicals in beauty and personal care products not only threatens individual health but also undermines global efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We share why this needs to stop in this podcast.

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There is a widening gap between the rich and poor: as if the gap wasn’t wide enough already. Soon enough, we may not have a middle class in this country, and the poor will have even worse straits than they do now. We share why this needs to stop in this podcast.

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Something Like Gold is a 2023 Nigerian drama film written by Adaeze Ibechukwu and directed by Kayode Kasum. We discuss this film on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.

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Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue in today's digital age, with far-reaching consequences for mental health. The constant harassment and humiliation inflicted online can erode a person's self-esteem and sense of worth, exacerbating existing mental health conditions or precipitating new ones. We share why this needs to stop in this podcast.

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Storytelling is a great tool to address socio-economic issues in society. Shades of Us uses storytelling to educate our community about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). We share how we do this in this podcast.

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At Eight is a book by Maranatha Abutu, a writer, author, and podcaster who lives in Abuja with her plants. The book tells the story of a woman who learned that the female genital mutilation that was done to her has ripple effects down the line. We discuss this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.

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Savage Beauty is a TV show telling the story of how a woman seeking revenge for her tragic past embeds herself in a powerful family who possess a global beauty empire — and dark secrets. We discuss this show on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.

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