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BlackFor30
by Fungai Mutsiwa
Liberation is a philosophy that must first exist in our minds before manifesting through our actions.
Episodes
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Colonial Shadows: The Theory of the Comprador
Send a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems...
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Exploring the Legacy of the Five Percent Nation w/Ish Khepri
Send a text What if understanding your cultural and historical roots could be the key to overcoming systemic oppression? Join us as we explore this powerful notion with Ish Khepri, a Pan-African activist, who returns to shed light on the profound philosophy of the Five Percent Nation and its...
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Enduring Colonial Legacies and Political-Economic Challenges in Modern Africa w/Abel Gaiya pt. 2
Send a text Continuing from the previous episode, we discuss the persistent economic struggles of African nations and discover how the legacies of colonialism continue to shape modern economic policies. We kick off with a candid discussion on the pivotal roles the World Bank and IMF have played...
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Enduring Colonial Legacies and Political-Economic Challenges in Modern Africa w/Abel Gaiya pt. 1
Send a text Unpacking Colonial Legacies: Trade, and Africa's Quest for Economic Independence Together with development economist Abel Gaya, we confront the enduring impact of colonial legacies on post-colonial Africa. We discuss the arbitrary borders drawn during the Berlin Conference and how…
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Black in Time: Who was Patrice Lumumba?
Send a text Explore the rise and tragic fall of Patrice Lumumba, a beacon of the black movement and a nationalist leader whose dreams of an independent Congo were thwarted by internal strife, Belgian interference, and Cold War geopolitics. Join us as we unravel the profound implications of…
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Ancient Tones and Modern Voices: West African Heritage Through Art and Music w/Lamine Sonko
Send a text What if the ancient rhythms of West Africa could heal both body and soul? In this episode, we sit down with cultural educator and artist Lamine Sonko to unravel the rich tapestry of West African heritage. Rooted in the guewel culture keepers and the royal warrior lineage of the…
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The Struggle for Linguistic Identity in Post-Colonial Africa w/Salikoko Mufwene
Send a text What if your native language was sidelined in favour of a foreign one in your own homeland? In a discussion with Salikoko Mufwene, a distinguished linguist from the Democratic Republic of Congo, we navigate the intricate web of language, culture, and colonisation in Africa. Our...
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Black in Time: Who was Kwame Ture?
Send a text Ever wondered how the term "Black Power" came to define a generation? In this episode, we talk about the life of Kwame Ture, better known as Stokely Carmichael. From his foundational work with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to his radical shift towards Black…
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Counterterrorism, Resource Wars, and Sovereignty: The Niger Coup Explained w/Eze Olumba
Send a text Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Ezenwa Olumba, a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway University of London, as we unravel the geopolitical intricacies of post-coup Niger and the broader Sahel region. We start by dissecting the involvement of global powers like France and the...
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Creating Stories That Matter w/Prosper Kunyetu
Send a text What if your heritage could be woven into the fabric of modern fashion? We uncover the inspiring journey of Prosper, a self-taught filmmaker committed to capturing the essence of cultural identity through the lens of his camera. From his early days as a passionate artist to his...
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Navigating Identity, Assimilation, and Racial Dignity w/Kathomi Gatwiri
Send a text How does a pervasive atmosphere of racism grind down the essence of human dignity? Join us as we explore this question with the esteemed academic and associate professor Kathomi Gatwiri, who shares her illuminating research on blackness and Africanness in the Australian context. Her...
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Deep Dive into Leadership, Social Movements, and Systemic Issues w/Sean Solole
Send a text As we wrap up this season of BlackFor30, we engage in a conversation about the dynamics of leadership, the subtleties of societal structures, and systemic issues that often determine how a movement is perceived. We dissect the role of individuals and our collective responsibility...
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Black in Time: Who was Aimé Césaire? pt. 2 w/Sean Solole
Send a text We dissect the ideology and political ambitions of Aimé Césaire and scrutinise his revolutionary approach, how his ambitions were shaped by the class system of his time, and his controversial decision to departmentalise. Was this decision driven by a need for societal acceptance? We...
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Black in Time: Who was Aimé Césaire? pt. 1 w/Sean Solole
Send a text In this podcast episode, we delve into the life and influence of Aimé Césaire, a pioneering intellectual from Martinique who played a pivotal role in the Negritude movement. This movement aimed to reclaim the cultural identity and values of Africans. We explore Césaire's political...
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Finding Resilience and Pride in Identity w/Mawunyo Gbogbo
Send a text Ever grappled with the mispronunciation of your name or struggled to connect with your heritage? Join me as I host Mawunyo Gbogbo, a pop culture journalist at ABC and author of Hip-Hop & Hymns, who shares her inspiring journey of finding her identity as a black woman. Mawunyo opens up...
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Exploring African Origins: From Pharaohs to Christianity w/Ndemi Waite
Send a text Ever pondered the richness of African culture and history, and what it has to teach us? Join us for a profound exploration as we unravel the mysteries of African identity and its ancient roots, with none other than Ndemi Waite as our guide. As the headmaster of Atenne Mystery School,...
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A Candid Talk on Accountability and Expectations in Relationships pt. 2 w/Tracy Tabvuma
Send a text What if we told you that your understanding of relationships and self-discovery could be fundamentally flawed by societal conditioning? This episode promises a thought-provoking and enlightening discussion with our guest, Tracy, as we unpack the complexities of relationships and the...
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A Candid Talk on Accountability and Expectations in Relationships pt. 1 w/Tracy Tabvuma
Send a text What does it mean to be a man in today’s society? How do societal expectations and stereotypes affect our relationships? Tracy and I unpack these challenging questions. We dissect the stereotypes that can shroud our individual identities and discuss how acknowledging our mistakes can...
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Empowering Africa's Development: Open Contracting, Civic Engagement, and Transparency w/Edwin Muhumuza
Send a text In this episode we're joined by Edwin Muhumuza, Head of Africa at Open Contracting Partnership, as we delve into critical issues related to open contracting, transparency, and development in Africa. He emphasises the importance of open contracting and legislation around state...
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Timbuktu: Unveiling Africa's Hidden History w/Sean Solole
Send a text In this episode, we delve into the rich and often overlooked history of Timbuktu, a once-thriving centre of learning in the Mali Empire. At its peak, the empire spanned modern-day Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, boasting around 400 cities. We explore the influence of Musa, a...
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The Lost Boys of Sudan w/Francis Deng
Send a text With various platforms making news accessible we have become inundated with information, most of which is deeply distressing. It easily becomes exhausting and convenient to disengage from issues that plague our world. In the end, we don’t know what we don’t know, so how can we care...
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Our Stories Told Through Genealogy w/Misheck Samanyanga
Send a text African societies generally observe a collectivist culture. We have been raised to understand or believe in the spiritual philosophy that keeps us tethered to our cultural identity through our ancestors. It's at the heart of our way of life – Ubuntu. The concept that we are, because...
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Family Feud w/Sean Solole
Send a text Society has developed in a way that has driven a lot of us into an individualistic mindset. One that tends to allow personal interests to take precedence over all else. As an African, I’m familiar with the concept of collectivism which a lot of us have grown up with. A way of life…
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Do These Black Lives Matter? pt. 2 w/Ishmael Khepri & Trey Alexander
Send a text Personally, the news of Kirshnik Ball (aka Takeoff) dying from what is said to be an accidental shooting has been distressing. It’s ‘just another black man’ who has become a statistic. It makes this discussion about gun and gang violence ever more pertinent as I’m joined again by Ish...
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Do These Black Lives Matter? pt. 1 w/Ishmael Khepri & Trey Alexander
Send a text Personally, the news of Kirshnik Ball (aka Takeoff) dying from what is said to be an accidental shooting has been distressing. It’s ‘just another black man’ who has become a statistic. It makes this discussion about gun and gang violence ever more pertinent as I’m joined again by Ish...
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Consequences of Our Relationship with Alcohol w/Martin Lockett
Send a text Commonly society depicts certain drugs and substances as desirable and others as objectionable. Although the rationale itself is questionable, mainly due to our association and perception of those drugs and substances, we conform to norms that accept them as either good or bad. How we...
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Is It Acceptance, Appreciation, or Just Appropriation? w/Sean Solole
Send a text Culture is a complex series of shared beliefs and behaviours that bind a group of people together. Recently, there has been an increase in things that are synonymous with Black culture that mainstream culture has adopted. In this episode, Sean and I discuss appropriation in its many...
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The Impacts of Sustainability Mandates on Africa w/Neville Tawona
Send a text Sustainability is an issue that has become topical in recent years. It’s an indication of how progressive society continues to be as we strive to be more conscious of how we treat the environment, but more importantly how we impact each other as humans. As with all new things there is…
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Life Experiences of an Immigrant w/Matt Mupfanochiya
Send a text It is such a daunting experience to leave our home countries to begin a new life in a foreign land, usually with no family or friends as a support network. In most instances the reason for leaving is an escape from certain circumstances in hopes for something better. We are burdened…
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Performative Allyship w/Sean Solole
Send a text As an African, history can be a harsh realisation of where society has failed black people, yet we don’t seem to take heed of these lessons – both black people and the wider society. Today, whether driven by moral disengagement, a zero-sum mentality, or a saviour complex we choose to…
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A Tale of Two Cities w/Gari Gono
Send a text We often believe that our experiences are only unique to us. That only our lives are indescribably complex, distinct, and complicated. Yet if we looked a little closer, we would realise that we all have that in common. The lives of those around us are not so different. We generally…
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The Gift of Obstacles w/Phil Zongo
Send a text Perspective strongly determines how we see ourselves and what we aspire to in life. I have learnt that we tend to frame our experiences in life as though they are only happening to us. Or that our failures and struggles define who we are – our narrative. So, as I was reading The Gift…
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Mass Incarceration in America w/Trey Alexander & Ishmael Khepri
Send a text When we judge the lives of others, at times we are blind to how their environment more than their character predetermines their circumstances. When a multitude of people are incarcerated because of their race, to say we see no colour only minimises such objectionable practices.…
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Hip-hop's Influence on Culture w/Trey Alexander & Ishmael Khepri
Send a text The art of hip-hop is well entwined in black culture. It serves to voice our experiences and way of life, however over the years our message has been diluted and exploited for a profit. There is a story of hunters in the Arctic where the indigenous people would stick the handle of a...
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Women Don’t Owe You Pretty pt. 2 w/Tracy Samkele
Send a text We continue the discussion on how the experiences of women are influenced by society’s image of them. How these experiences also affect the way they see themselves. I convince Tracy to play a little activity that draws on self-image to help me see things from her view. If you have not...
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Women Don’t Owe You Pretty w/Tracy Samkele pt. 1
Send a text For a time now, women have faced challenges with whether they are respected or desired, or how they are seen or heard if at all. And this has been mainly tied to their physical attributes. Consequently, this has had an influence on how women see and value their bodies, their career...
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Society, Principles and How They Interact w/Sean Solole
Send a text Preparing for this episode was different, because it felt like this discussion was time sensitive. Currently, the world is observing the Russia/Ukraine conflict and just like any other critical event in humanity people have different experiences and opinions of it. It appears that…
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Black Face, White Mask w/Sean Solole
Send a text Launching into Season 2, we explore the issues of group identity and pick apart what it means to be profiled based on the colour of our skin. Sean and I walk the fine line of being objective while weighing the subject against our lived experiences. In the same vein, we share our...
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A Reflection Thus Far w/Sean Solole
Send a text On this episode, we take a look at the journey thus far and reflect on the first year of the show. What inspired the creation of the show? Why the message of BlackFor30 is important not only for black people, but everyone else interested in discussing race matters? What drove the...
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The Nature of Community Capitalism w/Simba Marekera
Send a text Community Capitalism is an approach to economic growth that places a priority on the well-being and sustainability of an entire community. What does it take to build a self-reliant black community? What are some of the frustrations and challenges we face that impede us from coming...
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The Dictates of Gaddafi w/Sean Solole
Send a text Muammar Gaddafi was a Libyan leader and during his rule he published a book titled The Green Book. This book shares his political philosophy which promotes the idea of a governing system of the people by the people. One overseen by the General People’s Committee. A pure democracy that...
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Creating Institutions That Represent You w/Mini Biti
Send a text In building a world that is fair in representation and opportunities our society needs to progress on the issues of equity and equality. One of the detractors is that people tend to have different definitions to some of these terms. So, we tend to start these discussions from…
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Mindset – Walking Your Why w/Phillimon Zongo
Send a text To ask whether someone would like to be famous almost guarantees you a resounding yes. However, when you then ask what that success is, they no longer have the same conviction. With most of what we believe in being inherited, how does one develop ideals to live by? How do you gain the...
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Can We Pursuit Happiness? Pt. 2 w/Rae and Shyamenda
Send a text Happiness can be seen as this elusive state we work towards. Not all of our life circumstances are shared and this makes the concept of happiness subjective. What does it mean for you to be happy? Are your views and understanding aligned with what it takes for you to be content? How...
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Can We Pursue Happiness? Pt. 1 w/Rae and Shyamenda
Send a text Happiness can be seen as this elusive state we work towards. Not all of our life circumstances are shared and this makes the concept of happiness subjective. What does it mean for you to be happy? Are your views and understanding aligned with what it takes for you to be content? How...
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Designing A Life of Purpose w/Ari Yeganeh and Suraj Pabari
Send a text So, who are you and what drives you? We all embark on life’s journey, experiencing adversities that are meant to shape us, developing bonds of friendship along the way, hoping to find meaning within that. We believe to have purpose is to have momentous implications on both yourself…
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Economic Empowerment of Women w/Christine Mudavanhu-Makumbe
Send a text According to the United Nations, Sub-Saharan Africa annually loses circa $95 billion because of the gender gap in the labour market. This is one of the multitude of indicators that reform is needed within our structures to reduce the inequalities caused by the barriers women face. We...
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I Am Not Your Negro w/Trey Alexander
Send a text Who am I, or rather who are you? Words have the power to form the reality we think of. Our thoughts however, define who we are to ourselves – one’s identity. With that, don’t we all have the power to choose how we paint our canvas? When you hear the word ‘Nigger’ and consider its...
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Beware of False Teachings Pt.1 w/Sean Solole
Send a text Society's attitude towards politics, sexuality, or morality is affected by the dominant religion. In such a dynamic and diverse world, how can the teachings of one religion be incontrovertible? To be incontrovertible would imply the principles are enduring. If so, these precepts based...
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Discrimination in the Workplace w/Noel Matereke
Send a text Do you feel accepted in your office? Are your differences appreciated, or are you shamed for them? Even in our work environments racial discrimination is prevalent. As such, it should be called out with the intention to hold corporations accountable and, you and I responsible for...
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Liberation is a philosophy that must first exist in our minds before manifesting through our actions.
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