The Nea Onnim Podcast
The name Nea Onnim is an Adinkra symbol, Nea Onnim No Sua A, Ohu, which means “S/He who does not know can know from learning" and is the symbol for 'the quest of knowledge and learning.'. The Nea Onnim podcast has guests of African descent or guests who have a strong connecton with Africa. My guests are the heroes of the podcast, where we discuss various topics, with the aim of my showcasing excellence that originates and is inspired by Africa. With the aim of evolving conversation about Africa, in order to inspire and educate myself and people who are not from the diaspora. It's my intention to celebrate the amazing people I have met on my journey, those who inspired me and managed to make a success of their chosen professions.
Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 8 - Yaz & El
This is a special recording of the Nea Onnim podcast, following the closure of the only LGBT centre in Accra, Ghana. Ghana’s government has said it will not allow a major gathering of LGBT+ activists to go ahead after an outc...
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44:40
Episode 7 - Lutze Segu
“For those of us who are serious about social justice, anti-racism, and freedom that far exceeds liberal notions and electoral politics, we already know that we have lots of work. The conditions of our work have changed, but our demands hav...
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45:54
Episode 6 - Dr Onyeka Nubia
“I am interested in the inter-sectionalism of British myth-making. And how this impacts on the idea of the narrative of England's story. My work seeks to bridge the gap between different types of historiographies. In particular how English hist...
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46:43
Episode 5 - Liza Bilal
“I decided to help organise the protest in Bristol as, after feeling overwhelmed by the number of stories I was seeing… of black individuals being harassed and racially abused, it felt pertinent to channel my frustration and hurt into something...
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46:01
Episode 4 - Matjie Pride
I first met Matjie Pride on a panel discussion for She Says. I found Matjie Pride extremely powerful as she raised many points that resonated with the audience and other guests.Matjie Pride is the ...
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35:29
Episode 3 - Daniel Tawiah
"When asked to take part in this episode, I was thrilled for the opportunity. It's a great platform to discuss the Diaspora experience as it grapples with race in Corporate America. This podcast was a fantastic opportunity to shed light on ...
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Episode 2 - Nyandia Kamawe
"My conversation with Gillian woke up a lot of curiosity in me about my own African reality. I hope others listening will also reflect, and together, conversations such as these may act as catalysts to move the needle on realities that cont...
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