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EP 39 - Should I Say Sorry?

EP 39 - Should I Say Sorry?

Update: 2018-08-03
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In This Episode:

In Africa, saying sorry to people is a normal thing. We say sorry when we do something wrong but we also say sorry to show compassion and sympathy. It's a part of who we are.

However, after some years of living in America, I was shocked to realize that 'sorry' to people here means a whole other thing!

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2018-04-1300:04:35

EP 28 - Winnie Mandela
In This Episode: She was a woman of strength, she was a woman of courage, she was a woman who fought for her people. She was an anti-apartheid activist, a politician and she was the mother of South Africa. Winnie Mandela, a true African woman. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Winnie Mandela: http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/winnie-madikizela-mandela 2. African National Congress (ANC Party) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_National_Congress 3. Nelson Mandela - https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/biography 4. South Africa - http://country.southafrica.net/country/us/en Connect:Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.comStella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/ Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 28 - Winnie Mandela

2018-04-0600:06:12

EP 27 - Gun Control & The African
In This Episode: According to CNN.com, “We're only 11 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 17 school shootings (in the USA) where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to 1.5 shootings a week”. Also according to CNN.com “American’s own nearly half (48%) of the estimated 650* million civilian-owned guns worldwide. Africa has constantly been referred to as a third-world continent, some people even say we are “backward in our thinking and actions”; but I think that when it comes to Gun control, America has a thing or two to learn from our continent. Allowing any and every one to have such a powerful weapon in their possession, is something I feel is worth rethinking. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Gun Control: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control Connect:Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.comStella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com Twitter: https://twitte Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 27 - Gun Control & The African

2018-03-2300:07:32

EP 26 - The Dahomey Amazons
In This Episode: The Dahomey Amazons were some of the fiercest women to walk this earth!In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we will be sharing the story of these fearless women who went above and beyond to defend their people, leaving their mark in history as the greatest all-female military regiment.Mentioned In This Episode:1. International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com 2. Black Panther: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/3. Dahomey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahomey 4. Viola Davis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_Davis 5. Lupita Nyong’o: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o6. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/7. FBI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation8. KGB: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/KGBConnect:Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.comStella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com Twitter: ht Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 26 - The Dahomey Amazons

2018-03-1600:07:45

EP 25 - Breaking The Glass Ceiling & Women
In This Episode: It’s Women’s month and we are dedicating this month to celebrating amazing African Women who are doing extraordinary things. In this episode, I would introduce you to Angel Vendeline Namshali, a Tanzanian woman who withstood the barriers of being deprived of an education because she is a ‘girl child’; to become the first woman (worldwide)to run a resort that is managed and run by an all-female staff.Mentioned In This Episode:1. International Womens Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com 2. Press For Progress: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme3. Angel Vendeline Namshali: https://www.asiliaafrica.com/meet-the-angel-of-the-serengeti/ 4. Usambara Mountains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usambara_Mountains 5. Asilia Africa: https://www.asiliaafrica.com6. Tanzania Dunia Camp: https://www.asiliaafrica.com/east-africa-safari/tanzania/serengeti/dunia-camp/7. Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com Connect:Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.comWebsi Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 25 - Breaking The Glass Ceiling & Women

2018-03-0900:09:46

EP 24 - Black Panther, Hollywood & The African
In This Episode: “The African and Hollywood”; this was the idea that birthed Excuse My African. When I started this podcast in 2017, Hollywood was at a point where they weren’t ready for MY kind of ‘African’. In the exact words of a Casting Director, I am not “African Enough”.Fast forward to February 2018 and Black Panther, a movie that praises and glorifies the beauty of Africa; is currently the number 1 movie in the whole world. However, this hasn’t changed the tune of Hollywood. In this episode, I will tell you about a very recent experience I had with an agency. This time it wasn’t about my looks, it was about my accent. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Black History Month: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month 2. UN: http://www.un.org/en3. Women’s Month: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_History_Month4. Black Panther: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/ 5. Dialect Coach: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialect_coach6. Gringo: http://www.im Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 24 - Black Panther, Hollywood & The African

2018-03-0200:12:46

EP 23 - Africa Before The Slavery PT. 3 "The Benin Empire"
In This Episode: As the Black History Month Celebration comes to an end, we have decided to share with you, the oldest surviving kingdom in the world, The Great Benin Empire which is located in Nigeria, Africa.This year, our aim during Black History Month was to educate and remind people about African history before the slavery. Even though this month is coming to an end, we must not forget to continue celebrating Black History and the beauty of Africa and Africans. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Edo State: http://www.edostate.gov.ng 2. Benin Empire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin_Empire3. Oba Ewuare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewuare4. Harlem: https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/harlem5. The Great Wall of China: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China6. James Robert Phillips: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Robert_Phillips 7. Queen Idia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idia 8. Queen Iden: http://www.edoworld.net/Queen_Iden_of_Benin_ Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 23 - Africa Before The Slavery PT. 3 "The Benin Empire"

2018-02-2300:08:09

EP 22 - Africa Before The Slavery PT. 2 "Queen Amina"
In This Episode: Still, in the spirit of celebrating Black History Month, we are going to take you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest and most courageous African Queen's to walk this earth, Queen Amina of Zazzau. This month, we are celebrating the history of the times before slavery, the Black History we should never forget to celebrate.Mentioned In This Episode:1. Queen Amina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amina 2. Zazzau (Zaria): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zazzau 3. Queen Bakwa: http://www.whenweruled.com/?p=844. Turunku: http://allafrica.com/stories/200607170777.html5. Amina Walls: http://digest.bellafricana.com/tourist-attractions-in-nigeria-part-2/Connect:Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.comStella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/ Face Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 22 - Africa Before The Slavery PT. 2 "Queen Amina"

2018-02-0900:07:23

EP 21 - Africa Before The Slavery
In This Episode: Welcome to Black History Month!Usually what people celebrate during this period are the achievements of African-Americans after the slave trade, or how they persevered through the slavery. However, a lot of people do not know about the great things and great people that lived in Africa before the slave trade. So in honor of this year's celebration, we have decided to take you back in time to the days before slavery. The days of the African Kings and Queens, the Black History we should never forget to celebrate as well. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Black History Month: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month 2. Kush: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Kush 3. Axum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axum 4. Black Panther Movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/5. Hollywood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_the_United_States 6. King Mansa Musa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_I_of_Mali7. Niger City: https://en.w Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 21 - Africa Before The Slavery

2018-02-0200:13:57

EP 20 - Unsung African Heroes : "Abebech Gobena"
In This Episode: When you speak of ‘Heroes’ in Africa, you immediately think of people like Nelson Mandela, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Desmond Tutu and others. However, Africa has a lot of other Unsung Heroes. Today, I will introduce you to Africa’s Mother Teresa; Abebech Gobena. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Abebech Gobena : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abebech_Gobena 2. Agohelma : http://agohelma.org 3. Ethiopia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia 4. Mother Teresa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Teresa5. Africa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa 6. Google : https://www.google.com 7. Addis Ababa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addis_AbabaConnect:Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.comStella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/ Facebook: https://www.fac Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 20 - Unsung African Heroes : "Abebech Gobena"

2018-01-2600:06:49

EP 19 - "S***hole" Africa
In This Episode: I woke up a few days ago to hear that some certain individual, had referred to my beautiful continent Africa and Haiti as a s***hole continent and country. Instead of getting angry, I decided to respond with positivity. Which is what I have decided to do all of 2018. I will not give power to people who try to bring me down, and that’s exactly what we African’s need to do too. I’m proudly African, and I love my s***hole continent!Mentioned In This Episode:1. Africa : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa 2. Haiti : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti 3. Michelle Obama : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Obama 4. Excuse My African : http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ 5. David Oyelowo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Oyelowo 6. Lupita Nyong’o : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o 7. Uzo Aduba : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzo_Aduba 8. Chiwetel Ejiofor : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiwetel_Ejiofor 9. O.T. Fagbenle : https://en.wikipe Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 19 - "S***hole" Africa

2018-01-1900:08:34

EP 18 - Africa in 2017
In This Episode: Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! Before we continue to take you on a journey through Africa and tell you about all her amazing countries and people. We decided that for our first episode of 2018, we will take you back in time and tell you about 5 amazing and historic things that happened in 2017.Mentioned In This Episode:1. George Weah - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Weah2. Liberia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia 3. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Johnson_Sirleaf 4. Wizkid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizkid_(musician) 5. Afrobeats - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat 6. Royal Albert Hall - https://www.royalalberthall.com 7. Coachella- https://www.coachella.com8. Hello Rain- http://www.okayafrica.com/hello-rain-is-an-afrofuturistic-short-film-based-on-nnedi-okorafors-hello-moto/ 9. Nnedi Okorafor - http://nnedi.com 10. Hello Moto - https://www.tor.com/2011/11/02/hello-moto/11. CJ Obasi - ht Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 18 - Africa in 2017

2018-01-0500:07:10

EP 17 - Stop Being Ignorant
In This Episode: For a long time there have been so many myths about the beautiful continent of Africa, and till this day there are people that still believe these outrageous stories.Today I am going to debunk all these crazy myths and beliefs. People need to stop being ignorant. Mentioned In This Episode:1. Kenya - http://www.magicalkenya.com 2. Safari - http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/triptypes/safaris 3. Nigeria - http://www.nigeria.gov.ng 4. Lamborghini - https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/ 5. Ferrari - https://www.ferrari.com/en-US 6. Land Rover - https://www.landroverusa.com/index.html 7. Range Rover- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_Rover8. Limousine- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limousine 9. Cadillac - http://www.cadillac.com 10. Wole Soyinka - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wole_Soyinka11. Professor Chinua Achebe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinua_Achebe12. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.chimamanda.com 13. New York - http: Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 17 - Stop Being Ignorant

2017-12-2200:14:48

EP 16 - My Africa
In This Episode: Africa has a very rich History, that goes way beyond slavery and poverty. Civilization, Education, and even one of the wealthiest Kings in all of history can be linked back to Africa, but unfortunately, people do not know this. I will take you on a journey back in time to My Africa, the Africa that the whole world should know.Mentioned In This Episode:1. Ethiopia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia 2. Harpoon Points - http://alligator-hunting-equipment.com/harpoonpoles.html3. Katanga, Zaire (Republic of Congo) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Katanga4. Hematite Mine - http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5421/5. Swaziland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaziland6. Adrian Boshier - http://africanicons.co.za/blog/tag/adrian-boshier/#sthash.B2lb5Lmb.dpbs7. Ishango Bone- http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/Ancient-Africa/ishango.html8. The Great sphinx of Giza- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza 9. The Ancient Egyptian Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/excusemyafrican/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

EP 16 - My Africa

2017-12-1500:12:01

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EP 39 - Should I Say Sorry?

EP 39 - Should I Say Sorry?