Village Boyz

By Village Boyz

Have you ever wondered what it means to be black; as both an internal experience and a lived one? And how that lived experience differs depending on what country you go to? Or how our racial identity ... more

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The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

Village Boyz episodes:

August 03, 2021 219 Finale Pt. 2
In this episode, we recap season 2 & our 1 year Podiversary!
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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
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1h 20min
July 27, 2021 218 Seeking Refuge ft. Handwalla
In this episode, we talk with a refugee from Kenya. He is currently a professional soccer player, playing for Nashville Soccer Club. His story will leave you speechless and grateful for all you have. We talk about everyday life in a refugee camp, the post traumatic effects of living in constant war, and being grateful for the little things in life. Follow him on instagram: @handwalla

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

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1h 27min
July 20, 2021 217 A Super Soul Conversation ft. Brandi Bates
In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite people from Twitter. We were captivated by her intelligence and the way she painted pictures with her words. Brandi is an international best selling author, American novelist, screenwriter, and philosopher-poet. She leaves us stunned with such a beautiful episode. We talk spirituality, growing up in Cali, and what it takes to find your purpose. Take a listen.
How to find Brandi:
Twitter: @SoledadFrancis
Instagram: @brandiiswinning
Website: https://www.brandibates.com/

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
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1h 18min
July 13, 2021 216 What Does It Mean To Be Black? ft. Pierre Mvono
In this episode, we talk with one of our long time listeners from Canada. We talk about his experience living in 5 different countries between Africa, America and Asia. We also talk about what it means to be black as it varies depending on the country you live in. Take a listen.

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
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1h 47min
June 29, 2021 215 The Soul of Music ft. AB Eastwood
In this episode, we talk to one of the top music producers in Nashville about the spiritual aspect of music, his creative process and how he plans to improve Nashville's music scene with his new studio. Take a listen and follow him on INSTAGRAM: @A.B.Eastwood & Twitter: @ABEastwood_

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

First song: "Song to Song" - Bryant Taylorr
Second song: "Adventure Time Freestyle"

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1h 15min
June 23, 2021 214 Laughter Is Medicine For The People ft. Josh Black
In this episode, we chat with Nashville native comedian, Josh Black. One of the most fascinating episodes where we talk comedy, politics, capitalism and communism. Take a listen.
Make sure to follow @SirJoshBlack!

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
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1h 15min
June 15, 2021 213 The Diasporic Creatives ft. Eno
In this episode, we chat with an incredible creative from Houston. She is creating a thriving space for the diaspora to be able to connect through @NaijaComm. We talk about visiting her village, building a brand as an introvert, and much more. Take a listen. Make sure to follow @naijacomm too!

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
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57min
June 08, 2021 212 How Do We Improve Our Motherland? ft. Ms. Karonga
In this episode, we chat with a highly established economist working with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Mrs. Karonga. She is originally from Zimbabwe but is now providing advice about economic and social development for countries and stakeholders in Africa. We touch on women empowerment in a male dominated field, the causes of low economic output in African countries, the importance of educating the diaspora to give back and invest back home, and much more. Take a listen.

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu
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53min
June 01, 2021 211 So You Want To Talk About Malcolm X
We cannot talk about Mandela and MLK without talking about Malcolm. It was only fair. In this episode, we dissect the book "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" and this incredible story of brute power and the power of choices. Take a listen.

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

"The Autobiography of Malcolm X"
https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Malcolm-Told-Alex-Haley/dp/0345350685/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DLOQNR060WZO&dchild=1&keywords=autobiography+of+malcolm+x&qid=1622567445&sprefix=autobiography+of+malcolm%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1
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1h 2min
May 25, 2021 210 So You Want To Talk About Mandela & MLK
Following our interview we did with Lebo from South Africa (Episode 9), we continue the conversation about black liberation in both South Africa and the USA by analyzing MLK and Mandela's principles, their strategies, and important things we learned from them as men. Take a listen.

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Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

Mandela's Legacy: As a leader, he was willing to use violence
https://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-nelson-mandela-legacy-violence-20131206-story.html

The US Government had Mandela on Terrorist Watchlist Until 2008
https://time.com/5338569/nelson-mandela-terror-list/

Stop The Santa-Claus-ification of MLK
https://rollingout.com/2010/01/18/stop-the-santa-claus-ification-of-martin-luther-king-pleads-dr-cornel-west/

MLK on Capitalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siCwTSrtmxw

The Life of MLK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyurjhRNOmw

MLK on Income Inequality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgwtd4X_qFM
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35min

FAQs about Village Boyz:

How many episodes does Village Boyz have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.