Best Cheeky Natives Podcasts (2025)

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Obligations to the Wounded: Mubanga Kalimamukwento 50:42

16d ago50:42

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Send us a text We sat down for a candid and vulnerable discussion on rebellion, compliance and the intricacies of language and place with Mubanga Kalimamukwento, author of the prize winning Obligations to the Wounded. The collection transcends physical spaces and time with Mubanga navigating the interplay of memory and geographical place. Her stori…

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Crafting Tradition - Leon Misuk Kinneeveauk on Walrus Ivory Carving and the Future of Alaskan Native Art 28:57

4d ago28:57

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How does someone turn personal struggles into a mission of cultural preservation and community support? Dr. Anna Chacon, MD FAAD, welcomes world-renowned Alaskan Native ivory carver Leon Misuk Kinneeveauk from Point Hope, Alaska. Leon runs the Alaska Art Alliance nonprofit, providing space and resources for Alaskan Native artists facing challenges …

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Navigating Success: Young Entrepreneurship and Value-Based Care with Jonathan Gruner 21:54

18d ago21:54

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"What happens when healthcare stops rewarding volume and starts rewarding value?" Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and host of Skin Deep, welcomes Jonathan Gruner, CEO of Salud Healthcare. With over 15 years of healthcare experience, Gruner leads a premier Managed Service Organization supporting independent primary care physicians tra…

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From Cars to Clinics: Miguel Diaz's Journey to Building a Successful Physician-Owned Practice 44:28

1M ago44:28

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How did a young man from a Cuban immigrant family in Miami navigate his way to becoming a successful medical entrepreneur in the Florida Keys? Welcome to another episode of Skin Deep with Dr. Anna Chacon. Today we’re joined by Dr. Miguel Diaz, M.D. a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician. Today’s discussion is focused on medical practice manage…

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Abi Daré: And So I Roar 37:49

1M ago37:49

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Send us a text In ‘The Girl With The Louding Voice’, the book ends with Adunni winning the scholarship and her dream of school seems close to fruition. In this triumphant book that breaks the curse of the sophomore novel, Adunni and Ms Tia are back. This story unfolds over the course of 24 hours, with Adunni being forced to return to her home villa…

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The Science of Scalp & Haircare with Dr. Anna Chacón 31:54

2M ago31:54

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Great skin doesn’t stop at the face—your scalp and hair deserve just as much attention. In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Todd Da Silva, an elite L6 stylist and the Senior Technical Trainer for Bellus Academy in San Diego, CA, to talk all things scalp health, haircare science, and how dermatology and hairstyling go hand i…

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Courtney Hyman – Everyday Skincare & Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids with Dr. Anna Chacón 45:57

2M ago45:57

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Skincare isn’t just for adults—building healthy habits starts young! In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Courtney Hyman to discuss everyday skincare essentials and how to teach kids the importance of skin health from an early age. From simple routines to age-appropriate products, Courtney shares expert insights on protectin…

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The Truth About Skincare: Science-Backed Beauty with Dr. Anna Chacón 47:03

2M ago47:03

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With so much noise in the skincare industry, how do you separate fact from fiction? In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Benjamin Fuchs, R.Ph., a pharmacist, skincare formulator, and the founder of Truth Treatment to uncover the science behind truly effective skincare. With decades of experience in pharmaceutical skincare, B…

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Zukiswa Wanner: Love Marry Kill 48:38

3M ago48:38

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Send us a text In Zukiswa Wanner’s latest novel, we are confronted with couples battling secrets, betrayals and endings. This book is a meditation on the weight of betrayal, difficult choices and navigating moral quandaries. The characters are flawed, making bad choices and yet still remain relatable. This page turner deftly manages to deal with a …

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Behind the Magic: Beauty Secrets and Skincare Smarts with Erika Medina 41:30

3M ago41:30

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes actress Erika Medina, known for her work with Disney, to discuss the demands of the beauty industry and the essential role of a trusted dermatologist in keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Erika shares her on-set beauty secrets, her personal skincare must-haves, and some dos and don’ts she’s…

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Iris Mwanza: The Lions’ Den 43:39

3M ago43:39

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Send us a text Set in Zambia, this novel introduces us to a young lawyer, named Grace and her client Wilbess (Bessy). After a string of unfortunate events, Bessy has been arrested for having sex with another man. A crime according to Zambian laws which prohibit same sex relations. Following Grace’s initial visit, Bessy disappears from custody witho…

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Red Carpet Glam & Everyday Glow: Celebrity Hair & Makeup Secrets with Dr. Anna Chacón 28:57

3M ago28:57

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From Hollywood’s biggest red carpets to magazine covers, Oscar, celebrity hair and makeup artist, knows how to create flawless beauty moments. In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Oscar to dive into the secrets behind long-lasting glam, skincare for makeup lovers, and pro techniques to achieve that camera-ready glow. Whether…

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Glow Getters: The Magic of CO2 Carboxy Masks with Lana Kerr 39:18

4M ago39:18

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by Lana Kerr, founder of the revolutionary CO2 Carboxy Mask, to dive into the science behind this game-changing skincare innovation. Lana shares how this unique treatment boosts skin health, minimizes signs of aging, and helps achieve that sought-after celebrity glow. Together, they discuss th…

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Scalp Deep: The Skin Connection with Jamila Powell of Naturally Drenched 53:20

4M ago53:20

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by Jamila Powell, founder of Naturally Drenched, to discuss a critical yet often overlooked aspect of skincare—scalp care! Jamila dives into why the scalp deserves just as much attention as the rest of your skin and how improper care not only impacts your skin health but also shows in the cond…

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Aiwanose Odafen: We Were Girls Once 58:35

5M ago58:35

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Send us a text We Were Girls Once is the sequel to Tomorrow I Become a Woman, honing in on the lives of Ego, Zina, and Eriife, the daughters of Uju, Chinelo, and Adaugo from the first book. It explores their journey of they transition from being girls to women. Ego, who moves to the United Kingdom to further her studies but despite experiencing rel…

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Beauty Meets Brains: Expert Insights with Colleen Baren 47:11

5M ago47:11

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by Colleen Baren, former VP of Field Sales at L’Oréal and a true beauty industry powerhouse. Together, they dive into the intersection of expert care and expert consumer demand, peeling back the layers on what it really takes to make waves in the beauty and skincare world. With Colleen’s insid…

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Professor Barbara Boswell: The Comrade's Wife 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

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Send us a text The Comrade’s Wife follows a turbulent marriage between a rising politician and an academic, told through her life and lens. The novel features a whirlwind romance between a charming rapscallion and a maiden fair who has been wronged in her past. With deliciously crafted sentences, Boswell's prose is thought-provoking and emotionally…

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Glow Now, Shine Later: Skincare & Success with Maliya Patel 30:36

5M ago30:36

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by high school senior and trailblazing entrepreneur Maliya Patel to tackle a topic her generation needs to hear: why preventative skincare is the ultimate power move. As the founder of The Mental Playbook Podcast and creator of the Kindfull app, Maliya’s all about breaking barriers and buildin…

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Sun, Sweat, and Skincare: Winning the Game Against Skin Damage 40:20

6M ago40:20

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP with Dr. Anna Chacon, meet Guinness World Record holder, celebrity athlete, and entrepreneur Christy Swaid—a true powerhouse who lives life in the fast lane, often under the blazing sun. Together, they delve into the day-to-day stressors Christy faces, from marathon training to breaking records, and uncover the impact o…

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Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi: Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions 51:06

6M ago51:06

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Send us a text In this collection of interconnected stories, we are introduced to four women: Solape, Remi, Nonso and Aisha whose lives trajectories are bound by friendship, loss and the business of life. Spanning diverse geographical locations and time period, this collection traverses the past and looks to the future. In an ode to globalisation a…

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Smooth Talk: The Fine Lines of Dermatology Malpractice 29:29

6M ago29:29

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In this episode of SKIN DEEP with Dr. Anna Chacon, we’re joined by Mitchel Ashley of The Ashley Lawfirm to peel back the layers on dermatology malpractice. From botched procedures to overlooked diagnoses, we’ll discuss the legal and medical side of navigating these high-stakes situations. With a mix of professional insight and cheeky commentary, we…

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Zibu Sithole: I Do ... Don't I? 50:44

7M ago50:44

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Send us a text I Do… Don’t I? is the eagerly awaited sequel to the The Thing with Zola. In it there is a continuation of the love story between Zola and Mbali, traversing the unique location of Kigali and Johannesburg while navigating the complications of a long-distance relationship and the underlying question of commitment. Will they say I do? Zo…

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Damilare Kuku: Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow 50:36

9M ago50:36

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Send us a text In Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow, Damilare Kuku introduces a protagonist, Témì with big plans for a drastic change to her appearance in the form of a BBL. In her debut novel, Damilare examines familial relationships, beauty standards and the quest for desirability in modern day Nigeria. Témì is a young university student, grappli…

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Damilare Kuku: Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad 1:13:02

9M ago1:13:02

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Send us a text In a collection of 12 short stories, Damilare Kuku demonstrates the almost Sisyphean task that is navigating love, relationships and life in Lagos. Damilare deftly uses humour and wit to explore the difficult themes of love, loss, friendship and romance, often catching the reader unaware. As a testament to the universality of these s…

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Tessa Dooms and Lynsey Ebony Chutel: Coloured: How Classification Became Culture 1:13:10

10M ago1:13:10

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Send us a text Coloured as an ethnicity and racial demographic is intertwined with the creation of today’s South Africa. Yet often coloured communities are disdained as people with no clear heritage or culture – as not "black enough" or "white enough". Coloured by Tessa Dooms and Lynsey Ebony Chutel, challenges this notion and presents a different …

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Shubnum Khan: The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil 51:35

11M ago51:35

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Send us a text In a once majestic but now decaying mansion, itself a potent metaphor for the current state of Durban where it’s set, we meet the characters of Shubnum Khan’s latest novel. Originally developed as an ode to beauty, culture and heritage by its owner Akbar Ali Khan, who came to make his fortune in South Africa. In its current incarnati…

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Busisekile Khumalo: Sunshine & Shadows 1:11:24

11M ago1:11:24

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Send us a text In this novel, Busisekile asks what it means to be a young woman asked to make difficult decisions in impossible situations. Centred around Vimbai, a young Zimbabwean woman navigating young adulthood amid an economic crisis. She faces significant childhood trauma and we see its subsequent manifestation in her overachievement, detachm…

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Bolu Babalola: Honey and Spice 47:25

12M ago47:25

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Send us a text Honey& Spice is a sweet, evocative and humorous coming of age debut novel from Bolu Babalola. We first encountered Bolu in the short story collection “Love in Colour.” In her debut novel set in a PWI in the UK, we are introduced to a cast of characters so relatable that you will find yourself or your friends in at least one of these …

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Okechukwu Nzelu: Here Again Now 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

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Send us a text In this immaculate study of father-son relationships and the black masculinity, Okechukwu introduces to two Black, gay British-Nigerian men. Achike and Ekene find themselves wading through the existential phenomena of being alive, Black and gay while navigating life, ambitions and family. The story begins with these two but then trac…

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Arinze Ifeakandu: God's Children Are Little Broken Things 48:24

1y ago48:24

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Send us a text In this enthralling debut collection of short stories by Arinze Ifeakandu God’s Children Are Little Broken Things is a collection of 9 short stories set in Nigeria that examine queer identity, relationships, family and societal isolation. Arinze writes stories with characters whose lives are layered, complicated by youth, love and gr…

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Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ: Dazzling 1:06:46

1y ago1:06:46

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Send us a text In this intriguing debut by Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, we are introduced to two young girls Ozoemena and Treasure, whose coming of age takes place in a boarding school in Nigeria. Their meeting is set against the backdrop of familial loss and tragedy. We watch them try to navigate the realities of coming of age and into themselves in a soc…

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Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang: The Daughters of Nandi 54:32

1y ago54:32

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Send us a text This book begins with a curse put on the house of Zulu and her family, the Mhlongos, by Nandi Mhlongo, mother of Shaka ka Senzangakhona for the disrespect she endured from them.Weaving through the lives of three women living in different historical ages who in their own ways attempt to get restitution for Nandi. Through the eyes of t…

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Safiya Sinclair: How To Say Babylon 1:02:44

1y ago1:02:44

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Send us a text In this beautiful memoir, Safiya Sinclair writes about her childhood and adolescence in Jamaica with parents in the Rastafari faith. In an act of personal excavation, she brings forth the hidden histories of a people pushed to the margins by colonisation, oppression, and religious intolerance, all exacerbated by patriarchy. Raised in…

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Diana Anyakwo: My Life As A Chameleon 59:39

1+ y ago59:39

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Send us a text In My Life as a Chameleon, Diana Anyakwo explores the themes of identity, family and memory with a tender hand. Centred around the experiences of Lily, a teenager of mixed race background growing up in Nigeria and England. Lily’s experience is further complicated by her birth order as the youngest of four children with a significant …

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Nadia Owusu: Aftershocks 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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Send us a text "1. Unwelcome Reunion Unwelcome Reunion When I was twenty-eight, my stepmother Anabel came to New York on vacation. She was living, at the time, in Pakistan, where she worked for a UN agency. At a restaurant a few blocks from my Chinatown apartment, we ate noodle soup and drank red wine. That night, Anabel told me my father did not d…

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Angela Makholwa: The Reed Dance Stalker 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

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Send us a text "And in breaking news, convicted serial killer and rapist, Napoleon Dingiswayo, escaped from Pretoria’s C-Max Prison at twelve-fifteen this afternoon, along with serial rapist and armed robber Andries Mathe, and heist kingpin Sifiso Khumalo.’ The voice of the newsreader rings crisp and cool while announcing the earth-shattering news.…

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Zibu Sithole: The Thing with Zola 1:12:11

1+ y ago1:12:11

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Send us a text In this refreshing tale about Black love and the self-discovery, we are introduced to Zola, a young woman in her 20’s thrashing out what it means to reckon with disappointment. We meet her as a new arrival in South Africa, following an extended stint in Germany which ultimately falls apart. In the face of the disappointment of a drea…

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Wisani Mushwana: A Soft Landing 50:41

1+ y ago50:41

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Send us a text “In Violet’s bedroom, most of the furniture had been moved, except for the bed whose mattress lay on the floor and carried the weight of an unconscious Violet. The wardrobe had been moved to the corner of the room and the table that had been near the window moved to the sitting room. There was a small mound where the table had occupi…

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A Spell Of Good Things A Conversation With Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ 1:17:06

2y ago1:17:06

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Send us a text “He stared back at her, unconcerned. She had always marvelled at his calm assurance that everything good in his life would either remain the same or get better. He took good fortune for granted. As though it were impossible that it would abide only for a spell. She had never been able to shake the sense that life was war, a series of…

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Nozuko Siyotula: Christopher 1:00:44

2y ago1:00:44

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Send us a text Set over the course of one weekend, Christopher introduces us to Vuyo, one of a long lineage of headstrong January women. Vuyo, pregnant with twins is mourning the death of her Scottish-born husband and has come home to her family home in the rural Eastern Cape.Paying homage to matrilineal lineage, the January women take centre stage…

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Warsan Shire: Bless the Daughter Raised by A Voice in Her Head 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

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Send us a text "With her first full-length poetry collection, Warsan Shire introduces us to a young girl, who, in the absence of a nurturing guide, makes her own way toward womanhood. Drawing from her own life, as well as pop culture and news headlines, Shire finds vivid, unique details in the experiences of refugees and immigrants, mothers and dau…

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Robert Jones Jr: The Prophets 1:16:20

2+ y ago1:16:20

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Send us a text According to the NYT, The Prophets’ is an exploration of Black Love and Memory in a Time of Trauma. What an apt description of this powerful debut by Robert Jones Jr. In a novel moving across time and space, we are introduced to Samuel and Isaiah, who are two enslaved young men on a plantation named Empty. Despite a betrayal by anoth…

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Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure 1:11:34

3y ago1:11:34

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Send us a text Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng aka Dr T, is a globally renowned doctor and human rights defender and a bestselling author of “Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure”. Born in Qwaqwa in the Free State, she credits her success to the guidance and nurturing that her mother continues to give her. Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng is the United Nations Speci…

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Buki Papillon: An Ordinary Wonder 1:20:45

3y ago1:20:45

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Send us a text “See, if you act like your uniqueness is a great thing and you couldn’t care less about their opinion, they eventually give up. And that feels so good that you do it again and again until you truly believe it.”An Ordinary Wonder is a coming of age story about Oto — the main protagonist. Oto is a twin, who is born intersex and sociali…

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Carice Anderson: Intelligence isn't Enough 1:01:00

3y ago1:01:00

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Send us a text Carice Anderson author of Intelligence isn’t enough is a professional development manager and coach with over 17 years’ experience at top companies. Having noticed that Black professionals are often the ones who struggle the most with the transition to corporate life and as a result become frustrated and demotivated very early on in …

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Peace Adzo Medie: His Only Wife 1:14:51

3+ y ago1:14:51

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Send us a text “Elikem married me in absentia; he did not come to our wedding."is how Peace Adzo Medie introduces us to Afi and Elikem in her acclaimed debut His Only Wife. A Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick. This book os also a New York Notable Book of the year. EBased in Ghana, the story is centred on the life of Afi Tekple, a …

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Sue Nyathi: A Family Affair 1:09:46

3+ y ago1:09:46

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Send us a text Meet the Mafus, a close-knit, traditional family with three daughters. As leaders of their church, The Kingdom of God, Pastor Abraham and his wife Phumla are guiding the community of Bulawayo in faith, while trying to keep the different branches of their family intact.’Although, the podcast was recorded a year ago, we are cheekily re…

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Jamil F. Khan: Khamr: The Makings of a Waterslams 1:03:50

4y ago1:03:50

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Send us a text “This is not a story for the romanticisation of pain and perseverance, although it tells of overcoming many difficulties. It is a critique of secret violence in faith communities and families, and the hypocrisy that has damaged so many people still looking for a place and way to voice their trauma. This is a critique of the value pla…

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Angela Makholwa: Critical But, Stable 1:10:10

4y ago1:10:10

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Send us a text Lerato never wanted to join her sister's stupid social club. All those pretentious people spending hours showing off their wealth. To what end? What was the point of it all? She'd been disappointed that her husband had fallen for Solomzi's charms and finally acceded to the invitation to join the group."In her latest novel chronicling…

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Terry-Ann Adams: Those Who Live in Cages 1:09:45

4y ago1:09:45

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Send us a text ‘Everybody lives in a cage. Whether they know it or not is the question. I think that knowing that you in live in a cage is what ultimately sets you free, But even if you don’t know that you live in a cage, you know that there must be more to life than this.’ – Terry-Ann Adams Women are often not the protagonists of their own stories…

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