The NDL Show

This episode primarily explores the surface of language and culture in perpetuating the cycle of invalidating our own cultures and traditions and replacing them with those of the coloniser.  We need to observe the way we move and interact in order to start with the process of unlearning the toxic ideologies imparted during colonialism.

This episode proudly features My Life by @rafe_hamilton on Instagram, @nhloso_zulu on Twitter as well as @1724incOfficial on Twitter and Instagram with Naked Hippies.

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This episode gives a brief overview of the Decolonial Series that is about to take place on the show. It serves as preparation for the process of unlearning habits that keep us (African's) deeply entrenched within the cycle of exploitation by the West.

This episode also features Lonely Nights by @CanibleKatlego on Instagram and Shaun Haven with Kept it a Hunnid

The way that we have been brought up really plays a role in how we function in society. With that being said, the process of socialisation has aided in normalising problematic behaviour in our cultures and traditions. We need to start to recognise those patterns and try to work towards ways of improving the functioning of our societies. We cannot continue to support ideologies that continue to suppress us and further entrench our society intro more traps.

A good break from "hard" news and conversation. The poems recited on this episode are as follows:

Definitions by Rudy Francisco

Love Poem Medley by Rudy Francisco

Woman to Woman by Thea Monyee

The Break Up Poem by Rage Almighty

Scars/To the New Boyfriend (Adapted to girlfriend) by Rudy Francisco

ft SWV Rain (Instrumental)

The pain we have felt as women is only worsening. We are tired of being strong with no change. We need a revolution. An active one. One strong enough to change the perpetual toxic masculinity that characterises our society.