The Bona Fide Hour

A special edition of The Bona Fide Hour!

Live recording from the panel discussion at Slow Humidity 2 on the 4th of February, 2023. 

Recorded on Ugurapul, Quandamooka, Yuggera and Turrbal Country. Sovereignty never ceded.

Topic: Relationships with, and experiences from Slow/Humid places around the globe. 

Panel: 

Cynthia Chokazinga - Sagittarius

Mayatu Nova - Leo

Kat Hannavy - Sagittarius 

Sarah Dinh - Scorpio 

Aniway Aquilizan - Taurus 

Mediator: 

Bona Obiri-Yeboah - Taurus

Thank you to Echo&Bounce and to all our panellists :)

Hello, and welcome to another installment of The Bona Fide Hour, albeit with the last installment being 121 days ago - we're with you now and here to discuss love, consciousness, wisdom and culture. The impetus for this episode came from a desire to unpack these commonly used words with a personal touch. Everyone seems to have a broad and shared understanding of what these words mean, but within this macro-understanding lies a personal definition we all have for love, consciousness, wisdom and culture. Commune with us as Bill and I seek to unravel the mysticisms of this timeless quartet of words. 

And new theme music ! It's so beautiful,, see below for music credits :)

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Welcome welcome welcome to another episode of The Bona Fide Hour for ya asses. As we descend into the depths of winter, Sol and I discuss all things humour. A back and forth ping-pong conversation, Sol and I talk about the thingd we find funny, what we don't find funny, how humour is used in particular spatial and temporal contexts, and also how we utilise humour throughout our day to day to traverse this truly untamed world. 

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Bona: @ppolyharmonyy

Sol: @maggit.faggit

Music by: @standing_akimbo

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/standingakimbo

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to a re-installment of The Bona Fide Hour. This week's episode centers on the de facto capital of the Deep North, Townsville. There are many conceptions and misconceptions about the tropical village, and I'm joined by the lovely Nathan Hurdle as our thoughts coalesce towards geography, music scenes, Irukandji jellyfish and more. Our discussion is also tinged with our experiences with Australian cities of a similar or larger size, and we engage with the experiences of other cities to further contexualise the aspects of the city that constitutes Townsville to its core. I hope you enjoy!

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Bona: @ppolyharmonyy

Nathan: @nate.hurdle & @djnateswan

Music by: @standing_akimbo

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/standingakimbo

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Back this week and brought to you from Boorloo / Perth for a very special Bona Fide Hour. This week I'm joined by Chakris (with lovely intermittent input from Sez as well) to discuss the scintillating oasis that is Boorloo. From the short time that I've spent here, I find Perth to be a resoundingly unique and welcoming place. From the scenery to the people, there are so many facets of the city and its surrounds that envelop you with a serene hospitality. Unlock your ear canals, listen in, and commune with us as we discuss the isolation of the city, particular suburban identities, the built environment and much, much more. 

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Bona: @bonaobiriyeboah

Chakris: @chakris.jpg

Music by: @standing_akimbo

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/standingakimbo

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Slay the house down boots with us this week as we delve into a fierce discussion on the slay agenda! What is the slay agenda you ask? The slay agenda is a moment, it's a lifestyle, and it's an experience that has forever altered the continuum between queer and straight speech, blurring the lines between the online and offline. Sashay away from the comfort of your current conversations and slay your way into Reuben and I's riveting conversation from drag race imperialism to the yassification of Jaja Binks. 

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Bona: @bonaobiriyeboah

Reuben: @dms_open

Music by: @standing_akimbo

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Helloooooooo! In this week's episode, Pip and I will be discussing the bonds between spirituality and science, things that we find spirituality in, the role of science in modern days, and much, much more. Examining what the spirit is, how we define it for ourselves and others define it for us is pivotal in giving us the tools to re-enlighten and gain access to much needed spiritual energy in these pressing times. I hope you enjoy! Lmk what you think if you're into that here: 

podcast + photos: @bonafide.jpg

Bona: @bonaobiriyeboah

Pippa: @pipper0ni

Music by: @jackiscomfy

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jackiscomfy

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Ɛti sen! Akwaaba to The Bona Fide Hour :) This week my thicc, luscious and industrious friend Cynthia will be joining me to discuss our experiences of growing up in the hyphen of African-Australian, as we are always between these two identities and can never fully fit neatly into African or Australian due to personal experiences, globalisation, colonisation and yassification. Open your ears and hearts to embrace our love for the OG continent, our experiences on the Australian continent and our attempt at stepping into the accents of African diaspora around the globe.

Cynthia also has a podcast! Follow it here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4FskEvAmIuAuq04dzZdfFn?si=0425b8623c5646b8 

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Cynthia: @jazzy_belle10

Music by: @jackiscomfy

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jackiscomfy

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Hellooooooooooooooo! This week, my friend Jana and I will be discussing the birkesntock paradox, an idea that has been on my mind for a little while now - I myself being an avid birks-wearer. The birkenstock paradox is about everything our beloved German sandal does for our style consciousness, it is also about the ubiquity of this humble, dorky sandal as it has been donned by mums, gladiators, jesus, and by Bona and Jana. We hope you sit back, put your feet up, and take stock of this birkenstock paradox. 

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Bona: @bonaobiriyeboah

Jana: @the.real.jana

Music by: @jackiscomfy

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jackiscomfy

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みなさん、こんにちは！ザボナファイドアワーにようこそ。You've arrived at the fourth and final installment of the Q&A saga, how exciting :) For this part, I answer the six remaining questions submitted by listeners and loved ones. The questions in this segment cross the boundaries of culture, love, race and personal growth to move into a space that reveals some of my deepest sensibilities. It's been an absolute pleasure doing this Q&A series and I hope that over the four part odyssey, you've gotten to know Bona of The Bona Fide Hour a bit better. Thanks for tuning in!

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Bona: @bonaobiriyeboah

Music by: @jackiscomfy

His soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jackiscomfy

If you're reading this, remember to smile :)