In this special episode celebrating Nigeria's 60th year of Independence from the British Empire, I talk to 4 Nigerians about their thoughts on Nigeria and what they think about the state of the country. This episode is a letter to the country on what needs to be done moving forward. To follow more news on Nigeria/Africa check out www.globalfinancialdigest.com

Do You Speak African?

Nigeria, My Country

The Black Lives Matter Movement is reported to be one of, if not the biggest movements in history. And as Africans, we are a part of that. In this episode, we discuss what it means for all black lives to matter, defunding and reforming the police, and different ways to protest and support the movements. Follow our Facebook at @youspeakafrican for updates!

A world where all Black Lives Matter

George FLoyd, Breanna Taylor, Philando Castile, Travyon Martin, Eric Garner, the list is almost never exhastive. All over them were unfourtunately victims of a racist system that supports police violence on black bodies. On this episode we discuss why Africans need to care about police brutality as well as ways that we can protest 

Protesting Police Brutality

The census is a once in a decade event where the government takes a roll call of America. The census is important for many reasons for everyone. We discusss why it is important and why it is especially important for the African/immigrant community take part in the census. Don't forget the fill out your census!

The Government wants your number - Census Edition

Happy New Year! On the first episode of the year, we talk briefly about the global alignment of black people and revolutions, why we think that happened and why it is important information to know. We hope you enjoy!

Synchronicity - A brief black history review

In this episode which we tag a buffer episode, we talk about acclaimed Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche and her event we attended at the University of Minnesota. We also share a few African Authors we think you should check out.

Bonus: Chimamanda comes to Minnesota

Insecurities are an epidemic and beauty standards plague us everyday. On the episode we hit a range of similar beauty topics, how that affects us as kids and some of our very strong conclusions! Enjoy :)

Ep4: Tell Me I'm Pretty 1

When you are the first born daughter there is a strong chance that you become the mini mom of the family. On this episode we discuss the life and struggles of being the first born daughter featuring lots of banter with our friend and guest on the show Suad (@suaaaadm). 

EP 2. Independently Dependent

Ever wondered what FOB stands for? Or the true meaning of first generation immigrant? In keeping it true to the theme of Growing up African this season, we discuss the type of immigrant we are and how that contributed to our childhood. We talk about the differences and similarities between first gen nigerian Americans and FOB, as well the connections we think are missing.

EP 1: First Gen Vs FOB

This is the first episode of Do You Speak African?! We do a somewhat brief introduction of ourselves, the podcast, the type of content we hope to put out and what we want to achieve.

EP 0. Genesis

A podcast with two young opinionated Nigerians living in the US discussing various topics through their cultural lens

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