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:

November 10, 2024 The Review: Boo of the Booless by Chike
Boo of the Booless is the debut studio album of Nigerian singer Chike. It was released on February 14, 2020. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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November 10, 2024 Sparing the Koboko
If we were trained properly by our parents and the nation is still a mess, how much more horrible will this nation be if children are not properly trained? Would basic respect be stripped in public and shamed to the gory delight of all onlookers? 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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8min
November 10, 2024 Sex...And How Our Parents Lied to Us
Sex is still the most exciting topic to talk about: from the loud guffaws of Casanovas to the muted whispers of belles, sex cannot be easily shrugged off. Parents need to start spilling the truth because every lie their child discovers on their own reduces their credibility as parents. 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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9min
November 10, 2024 Reproductive Health for Black Women
The consequences of restricted access to reproductive health services are starkly evident in maternal mortality rates. This disparity is exacerbated in states with stringent reproductive health laws, where access to comprehensive care is limited. 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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7min
November 10, 2024 Rape Cases
Rape is a crime against the humanity of the victim. Sometimes, these victims become survivors. Other times, they never heal from the trauma. However, at no time is a rape the fault of the survivor. It begs to be repeated.
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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Image: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mika Baumeister on Unsplash
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9min
October 22, 2024 Maternal Health in Africa
In many African countries, maternal mortality rates remain among the highest globally. Addressing these challenges is not just a matter of health equity but a fundamental human rights issue.
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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Image: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Polina Koroleva on Unsplash
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9min
September 18, 2024 Mental Health Services in the Workplace
We share why mental health services help foster an inclusive and encouraging work atmosphere.
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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7min
September 10, 2024 To Africans In Countries That Don't Want Them
Why do Africans go to other countries when they are not wanted there? Why risk mob action, police brutality, racial or xenophobic discrimination, robbery, and even death?
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 want to discuss this further.
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10min
September 08, 2024 The Review: Shirley
Shirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. We discuss this film on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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22min
August 29, 2024 Overwhelmed Mothers
There are many overwhelmed mothers raising one too many children. How can we get parents to space their birth so they are better able to deal with raising each of their children properly?
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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Vlog:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shades of Us Africa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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9min

FAQs about Shades of Us Africa:

How many episodes does Shades of Us Africa have?

The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.