The Diasporadicals Podcast

Award winning novelist Dr Chibundu Onuzo joins us to discuss her latest novel: Sankofa. Sankofa is the surprising story of a mixed-race British woman who goes in search of the West African father she never knew. We discuss some of the timely and thought provoking themes in the novel, such as identity, belonging, African leaders, a vision for Africa, and the novel's soundtrack, cover and title.  Mentioned in this episode: Purchase #Sankofa: https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/chibundu-onuzo/sankofa/9780349013121/ Attend A Night In With Chibundu Onuzo (July 2nd 2021): https://www.artist-tix.com/whats-on/a-night-in-with-chibundu-onuzo/ticket-info Watch the video for #GoodSoil : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPzpzjHYJMs More of Chibundu's award-winning work: Dọlápọ̀ is Fine on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81365086 The Spider King's Daughter https://www.faber.co.uk/9780571268917-the-spider-kings-daughter.html Welcome to Lagos: https://www.faber.co.uk/9780571268948-welcome-to-lagos.html Find Chibundu online:  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChaKp8aE8Btv3XiAu6spklg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chibundu.onuzo Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChibunduOnuzo #ChibunduOnuzo #GoodSoil #Sankofa #booksoundtrack #LaunchDay #AfricanNovelists #GoodReads2021 #BookLaunch #Diasporadicals #AfricanPodcasts #AfricanNovelists #PodIn #GoodReads #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #reading #books #book #booklover #bookworm #read #novels #novelsits #AfricanAuthors #AfricanDiaspora #booknerd #bookstagrammer #bookaddict #bibliophile #readersofinstagram #instabook #love #booksofinstagram #reader #bookaholic #readingtime #bookshelf #writing #booklove #bookphotography #literature #booksbooksbooks #b #instabooks #bookblogger #author #bhfyp #Writers #newbook

We delve into African history; we talk about African contributions to modern society and technology as we know it today. Our guest shares some knowledge on architecture and describes the benefits and history of mud huts as well as their contribution to social identity among different tribes, and how that might translate into modern structures. We re-describe the narrative around how African history has been portrayed by the Western world. We talk about the written histories across the continent and how they have been erased from the archives, ultimately affecting how Africans see and express themselves. We look back at visionaries who have inspired Pan-African ideologies and wonder how we can start to transform these dreams into future realities.

We're back with some fresh and awesome voices to engage in an age-old discussion about gender wars, particularly from the perspective of the Black African Diaspora. We ask why Black men don't play a big part in raising families, the division of labour and duties between women and men from childhood to adulthood, and the idea of the progressive Black/African families within and outside of the continent. We question the status quo and efforts to understand each other as members of the different genders in efforts to challenge the mindsets that came out of how we were raised. How we can cope, be supportive and hopefully empower each other. As usual, it gets deep!

It\'s our Podversary! And what better way to celebrate than with a fiery episode featuring our birthday pod mates, The Talking Singles! We get together to share our experiences of the dreaded \'Jungle Fever!\' We talk about how black women and men have been stereotyped and fetishized and all the stories that surround the subject.\r\n\nHappy Podversary to The Talking Singles & us 🎂\r\n

With the Easter season just gone, and the start of Ramadan around the corner, this is such a great time to discuss religion and our different relationships with it! We are joined by an epic group of guests with mind-blowing stories that leave us howling with shock and surprise. The conversation was so good we had to split it into two episodes! \r\n\n\n#religion #areligion #christian #muslim #buddhist #athiest #agnostic #africanreligion #africandiaspora #easter #ramadan #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts \r\n

With the Easter season just gone, and the start of Ramadan around the corner, this is such a great time to discuss religion and our different relationships with it! We are joined by an epic group of guests with mind-blowing stories that leave us howling with shock and surprise. The conversation was so good we had to split it into two episodes! \r\n\n\n#religion #areligion #christian #muslim #buddhist #athiest #agnostic #africanreligion #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts \r\n

With the Easter season just gone, and the start of Ramadan around the corner, this is such a great time to discuss religion and our different relationships with it! We are joined by an epic group of guests with mind-blowing stories that leave us howling with shock and surprise. The conversation was so good we had to split it into two episodes! \n#religion #areligion #christian #muslim #buddhist #athiest #agnostic #africanreligion #africandiaspora #easter #ramadan #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts

With the Easter season just gone, and the start of Ramadan around the corner, this is such a great time to discuss religion and our different relationships with it! We are joined by an epic group of guests with mind-blowing stories that leave us howling with shock and surprise. The conversation was so good we had to split it into two episodes! \n#religion #areligion #christian #muslim #buddhist #athiest #agnostic #africanreligion #africandiaspora #easter #ramadan #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts

We\'re back to complete our conversation with Trace about what makes us Black according to society! If you thought part 1 had stories, things get deeper in part 2! Join the Diasporadicals as we share both shocking and revealing experiences with our guest and talk about the social constructs that formed the races and the hierarchies we see today, and how they have been appropriated by people of other ethnic heritages!\r\n\n\n#blacksociety #beingblack #racism #racismaroundtheworld #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts \r\n

We\'re back to complete our conversation with Trace about what makes us Black according to society! If you thought part 1 had stories, things get deeper in part 2! Join the Diasporadicals as we share both shocking and revealing experiences with our guest and talk about the social constructs that formed the races and the hierarchies we see today, and how they have been appropriated by people of other ethnic heritages!\n#blacksociety #beingblack #racism #racismaroundtheworld #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts

This week the talk has been all about the 'Royal Rift' and the 'Interview' that spilt the tea! Of course we had to take a few sips before we came back at you with another episode where we question what it means to be Black, according to society! Join us as we discuss our experiences and hear stories from a new diasporadical guest, Trace.   #royalrift #harryandmeghan #oprah #meghanmarkle #blacksociety #beingblack #racism #racismaroundtheworld #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts 

This week the talk has been all about the \'Royal Rift\' and the \'Interview\' that spilt the tea! Of course we had to take a few sips before we came back at you with another episode where we question what it means to be Black, according to society! Join us as we discuss our experiences and hear stories from a new diasporadical guest, Trace.\n \n#royalrift #harryandmeghan #oprah #meghanmarkle #blacksociety #beingblack #racism #racismaroundtheworld #africandiaspora #diaspora #whatitmeanstobeblack #tobeblack #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts

We are talking money and how we spend or save it with a new guest, Daidai. Join us as we receive some gems on how to have better relationships with money and the benefits of delayed gratification!   #moneytalk #takeaboutmoney #moneytalks #chasingmoney #moneymatters #moneyproblems #financialplan #africandiaspora #diaspora #delayedgratification #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts     

We are talking money and how we spend or save it with a new guest, Daidai. Join us as we receive some gems on how to have better relationships with money and the benefits of delayed gratification!\n \n#moneytalk #takeaboutmoney #moneytalks #chasingmoney #moneymatters #moneyproblems #financialplan #africandiaspora #diaspora #delayedgratification #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #expats #africanimmigrants #africanexpats #proudlyafrican #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts

We're back with some new guests, Mimi and Dai-dai discussing relationships with significantly older men! This may be completely acceptable in some cultures/generations, but also taboo in others! Join us as we share our stories and opinions on the subject! #oldermen #datingoldermen #agedifference #ageeintnothingbutanumber #grooming #generation #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #african #immigrants #africanimmigrants #africanrelationships #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #africanpodcasts 

We\'re back with some new guests, Mimi and DaiDai discussing relationships with significantly older men! This may be completely acceptable in some cultures/generations, but also taboo in others! Join us as we share our stories and opinions on the subject!

We bring along our siblings to settle our sibling rivalries once and for all. From first borns to last borns and the forgotten middle children, there are expectations and stereotypical behaviours in African expat families. Join us for a fun episode feat Kezie, Fido & Tombo.  #blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #family #african #immigrants #africanimmigrants #familydynamics #africanfamily #firstborn #lastborn #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #siblings #brothers #sisters #siblingrivalry #siblings #africanpodcasts 

We bring along our siblings to settle our sibling rivalries once and for all. From first borns to last borns and the forgotten middle children, there are expectations and stereotypical behaviours in African expat families. Join us for a fun episode feat Kezie, Fido & Tombo. \n#blackpodcasts #africa #blackpodmagic #podsincolor #podin #spotifypodcasts #family #african #immigrants #africanimmigrants #familydynamics #africanfamily #firstborn #lastborn #supportblackpodcasts #blackexperience #diasporadicals #DiasporadicalsPod #siblings #brothers #sisters #siblingrivalry #siblings #africanpodcasts

We bring on the gents to achieve our gender diversity quota to talk #Romance ahead of #ValentinesDay weekend. DrK and James share their thoughts with us on how African romantic culture has been influenced by the West, what romance means for African expats and along gendered lines. We also chat love languages, and explore what romance means in Africa and how love is expressed. Check out Jame's IG @Thelowgicompany to discover diabetic friendly food and drinks to support a #blackownedbusiness Share your ideas on what romance means to you and how much of that is of an African influence. Share the podcast with your lovers, families and friends.  #blackpodcasts #podsincolor #podin #africanimmigrants #romance #valentinesday #valentines #vday #14Feb #relationships #genderwars #diaspora #Africa #Africans #society #culture #supportblackpodcasts #blackpodcasts #africanhistory #blackbritishpodcasts  #africanhistory #blackpodcasters #blackpodcastnetwork #blackgirlmagic #podcastersofcolor #blackbritishpodcasts #podin #podsincolor #lovelanguages #blackownedbusiness #lowgicompany #diabetes #bob

We bring on the gents to achieve our gender diversity quota to talk #Romance ahead of #ValentinesDay weekend. DrK and James share their thoughts with us on how African romantic culture has been influenced by the West, what romance means for African expats and along gendered lines. We also chat love languages, and explore what romance means in Africa and how love is expressed. Check out Jame's IG @Thelowgicompany to discover diabetic friendly food and drinks to support a #blackownedbusiness Share your ideas on what romance means to you and how much of that is of an African influence. Share the podcast with your lovers, families and friends.  #blackpodcasts #podsincolor #podin #africanimmigrants #romance #valentinesday #valentines #vday #14Feb #relationships #genderwars #diaspora #Africa #Africans #society #culture #supportblackpodcasts #blackpodcasts #africanhistory #blackbritishpodcasts  #africanhistory #blackpodcasters #blackpodcastnetwork #blackgirlmagic #podcastersofcolor #blackbritishpodcasts #podin #podsincolor #lovelanguages #blackownedbusiness #lowgicompany #diabetes #bob