In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of black travel. We discuss the racism scandal involving the VP of Conde Nast, a leading global travel brand, more evidence of how Black people are marginalized in the travel industry (01:30), why luxury destinations are not marketed to Black travelers (09:30), the role of tourism boards and travel companies in supporting Black travel (19:00), plus concrete ways we can create change in the industry (28:05).

Big Chune: Dave - Location (ft. Burna Boy)

In this episode we sit with Laila Johnson-Salami, host of The Morning Show on AriseTV and a rising star in African news. We look at how the media and news narrative shapes travel, and how we see ourselves. She lets us in on her life and what its like delivering news in Africa (01:00), how the news media shapes the narrative of the continent (09:40), why misinformation is so prevalent and what we can do to fight it (21:05), her passion for women's issues in Nigeria (32:40), plus why she feels like there is so must mistrust for the media and the news (42:35).

Big Chune: Future - Life is Good feat. Drake

In this episode we sit with Laila Johnson-Salami, host of The Morning Show on AriseTV and a rising star in African news. We look at how the media and news narrative shapes travel, and how we see ourselves. She lets us in on her life and what its like delivering news in Africa (01:00), how the news media shapes the narrative of the continent (09:40), why misinformation is so prevalent and what we can do to fight it (21:05), her passion for women's issues in Nigeria (32:40), plus why she feels like there is so must mistrust for the media and the news (42:35).

Big Chune: Future - Life is Good feat. Drake

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of black travel. We ask the question, should African countries be more supportive of the #BlackLivesMatter movement? The crew discuss the status of the coronavirus in relevant black travel destinations (1:30), if the testing procedures are affecting your choice to travel (11:40), if African countries and leaders have done enough to support the #BLM movement (19:15), plus we discuss what the protests might mean for the black travel movement going forward.

Big Chune: Lila Iké - Solitude

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of black travel. We ask the question, should African countries be more supportive of the #BlackLivesMatter movement? The crew discuss the status of the coronavirus in relevant black travel destinations (1:30), if the testing procedures are affecting your choice to travel (11:40), if African countries and leaders have done enough to support the #BLM movement (19:15), plus we discuss what the protests might mean for the black travel movement going forward.

Big Chune: Lila Iké - Solitude

In this episode we vibe with Jeune Lio, co-founder of La Sunday Abidjan and a creative force shifting the culture in Cote D'Ivoire. We look at how he and his team grew La Sunday from a small link up with friends into one of the biggest vibes in Africa. We discuss the story behind La Sunday (03:45), music festivals and where to turn up in Abidjan (15:30), promoting unity between the English and French speaking diaspora (30:25), plus why he feels like Africa should be the top destination for Black travelers around the world (43:15).

Big Chune: Mayorkun - Of Lagos

In this episode we vibe with Jeune Lio, co-founder of La Sunday Abidjan and a creative force shifting the culture in Cote D'Ivoire. We look at how he and his team grew La Sunday from a small link up with friends into one of the biggest vibes in Africa. We discuss the story behind La Sunday (03:45), music festivals and where to turn up in Abidjan (15:30), promoting unity between the English and French speaking diaspora (30:25), plus why he feels like Africa should be the top destination for Black travelers around the world (43:15).

Big Chune: Mayorkun - Of Lagos

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of black travel. Enough is enough! Black Lives Matter.

Big Chune: Wale - Sue Me

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of black travel. Enough is enough! Black Lives Matter.

Big Chune: Wale - Sue Me

In this episode we link with Kelsy Horton, the Founder and CEO of Yacht Week East Africa. The Chicago native takes us to Tanzania and the Seychelles for a look at the company bringing luxury yacht experiences to the diaspora. We talk about the story behind Yacht Week East Africa (1:05), how Pan-Africanism inspired his move to the continent (07:30), the pros and cons of promoting luxury travel in Africa (19:05), and the understated power of global black travel (36:05).

Big Chune: SiR - Jay Z