What's Up With - Reine?

J U L E S and Reine take openly about the highs and lows of being a starting artist in Belgium. As a singer J U L E S has had to reinvent herself a few times before launching herself into a career in which she feels secure. With new music coming up and a new attitude, she's ready to make her mark in the industry.

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Alidor and Reine depict what it's like to be young and live with Sickle Cell Disease. As a believer, black man, husband, father and gospel rapper, Alidor has endured a lot of pain during his short lifetime. SCD has dominated his life in more ways than it is possible to imagine. Find out how he copes with his illness and how he advocates for change and education in the black community.

Bea and Reine have a heart-to-heart about their experiences as journalists in mainstream media. An open and frank conversation revealing what goes on in newsrooms, decolonisation and changing personal beliefs to survive hostile environments.

Ana from Afrocolectivx and Reine work together on the tandem project of Re:Framing Migrants. During a whole week they've been thinking about what it is to reframe the narrative of migrants. Determined to step away from the one-sided narrative that migrants are victims, doomed to be misunderstood and unheard, the two ladies highlight a few uprising podcasts in Belgium and Spain. In this fun and quirky bonus episode, a (very biased!) top-5 is listed of the best podcasts in Belgium and Spain. Each of one them is very unique and special but all of them are hosted and produced by creators with an African migration background.

Press play to find out who the winner is...!

Follow the links for more info about:

Afrocolectivx

Re:Framing Migrants

Serine and Reine open up about her comedy career, her struggle relationship with food and why it's important to take accountability for being influenced instead of blaming for e.g. the Kardashians.

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DJ Saidou and Reine talk about the young man’s parcours. From kicking it as a national soccer player in Belgium to spinning records in the clubs. Talking about how to be a respected artist in the music industry, being an international DJ and 4 ultimate tips that will (almost) guarantee you the (international) gigs you want as an upcoming DJ. 

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In the second and last part of this episode Evelyne and Reine dive into the afterbirth experience. How to cope with a c-section, breastfeeding and going back to work (against your will).

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Evelyne and Reine talk about a very detailed pregnancy in this two-part episode. Evelyne shares how she unexpectedly found out about her baby. The loneliness that comes with not being able to express your true feelings about pregnancy and motherhood. And the lack of time, and therefore support, in the medical system for mothers and new mothers specifically. 

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Disclaimer: This episode talks about a personal experience. Every pregnancy is very unique and beautiful in its own way.

*EPISODE IN FRENCH*

The Royal Museum for Central Africa (AfricaMuseum) has a long history as a colonial institution. This year marks 125 years of existence and 5 years of a new narrative, after being renovated. To highlight this new era, the institution is organising events in 2023 to further question the role of the museum in the past, present and future.

In this episode, Salomé Omanga Ysebaert and Marie-Reine Iyumva talk about their experience as young Afrodescendants and as employees of the museum. They explain why the design of a new space dedicated to racism in this museum is so important. Listen to how "Let's talk about racism!" was created.

More information on 125/5 years:

https://www.africamuseum.be/en/see_do/125_5_year

Le Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale (AfricaMuseum) a une longue histoire en tant qu'institution coloniale. Cette année marque ses 125 ans d'existence et 5 ans d'un nouveau récit, après avoir été rénové. Pour souligner cette nouvelle ère, l'institution organise en 2023 des événements pour questionner encore plus le rôle du musée dans le passé, le présent et l'avenir.

Dans cet épisode, Salomé Omanga Ysebaert et Marie-Reine Iyumva parlent de leur expérience en tant que jeunes Afrodescendantes et collaboratrices au musée. Elles expliquent pourquoi la conception d'un nouvel espace dédié au racisme dans ce musée est si important. Écoutez comment "Let's talk about racism !" a été créé.

Plus d'informations sur 125/5 ans :

https://www.africamuseum.be/fr/see_do/125_5_year

In the third and last part of this episode Yassine and Reine both open up about traumatic experiences with police officers. Yassine explains how being the number one spokesperson on police brutality has affected his private life and what his further aspirations are for his future.

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