Ladies of Sosa
Join us as we step into the role of storytellers, not merely the subjects. We bring you the unfiltered, authentic stories and experiences of South Sudanese people across the diaspora. From tales of resilience and triumph to navigating the complexities of identity and culture, our podcast explores the vibrant tapestry of voices that often go unheard. Through interviews, personal narratives, and in-depth discussions, we shed light on the rich heritage, challenges, and aspirations of our diverse diaspora. Tune in to discover the untold stories that shape our communities and inspire meaningful conversations.
Episodes
91 episodes
A Community in Crisis: Lawyer Maker Mayek on Protecting South Sudanese Youth in Australia
In this powerful episode, we address the heartbreaking knife killings of two young South Sudanese boys in Melbourne—another devastating reminder of the violence tearing through our youth. We’re joined by Maker Mayek, a Melbourne-based lawyer an...
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Pan-Africanism vs. Self Repair: Should We Unite or Fix Our Own House First?
In this episode of Ladies of SOSA, we sit down with a small panel to ask the uncomfortable but necessary question: Is Pan-Africanism actually realistic… or should we focus on solving our own internal issues first...
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Feminism in South Sudanese vs. Western Culture | Navigating, Dating, Marriage and Careers 🇸🇸🇺🇸
In this special Ladies of SOSA episode — premiering on co-host Sahra’s birthday — Christine and Sahra sit down with a dynamic panel of South Sudanese voices to explore how feminism is understood in our culture today, and how it shapes women’s c...
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Honoring the Greats | Our Favorite African Leaders of All Time
In this panel episode of Ladies of SOSA, we each take a moment to honor the African leaders who’ve inspired us the most. From freedom fighters to presidents, visionary women to revolutionary thinkers, we share our personal favorites — not to de...
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Essence Fest & The Diaspora Divide | What Really Happened at Essence Fest?
Essence Fest 2025 sparked major backlash—and reignited diaspora tensions online. In this episode, the panel unpacks the outrage, the receipts, and the deep-rooted tensions between African Americans and Africans that resurfaced when Essence Fest...
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The Ugly and Beautiful Truths of Sudans History | Arab Slave Trade, Racism & Historical Legacies🇸🇸🇸🇩
In this powerful episode, the Ladies of SOSA sit down with two brilliant minds—archaeologist-in-training Anwar Ali and researcher Bayan Abubakr—for an eye-opening journey through Sudan’s rich and ancient history.Together, we explore the ...
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What Did Africa Get Right? From Pre-Colonial Empires to Cutting-Edge Tech & Cultural Influence
Too often, conversations about Africa are centered on struggle—but that’s only part of the story. In this powerful and affirming episode, the Ladies of SOSA flip the narrative and spotlight everything Africa got right.From the brillianc...
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Honoring Juneteenth and Uncovering East Africa’s Forgotten Slave Trade
In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, the Ladies of SOSA take a deep dive into the lesser-known history of the East African slave trade—a system that lasted centuries and reshaped entire communities from Sudan to Zanzibar.We...
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Is it "Soft Life" or Survival? South Sudanese American Perspective on Femininity and Sisterhood 🇸🇸
You’ve seen the TikToks—women saying they’re “not girls’ girls,” tradwife aesthetics glamorized, soft life pressure mounting, and a strange shift in how we talk (and feel) about sisterhood. In this episode of Ladies of Sosa, we get real about t...
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He Said, She Sued: Power Plays, Double Standards & the Shannon Sharpe 50 Million Dollar Scandal
In this episode, the ladies of Sosa dive into the tangled web of age, power, and double standards in the dating world. From Tracee Ellis Ross’s take on dating younger men to the explosive $50 million lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe by a...
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Toxic Masculinity Part III: The Rise of "Red and Pink Pill" Ideologies
In Part III of our series on toxic masculinity, The Ladies of Sosa bring together an all-women panel to respond to the men’s conversation. From love and leadership to pain and accountability, they share powerful reflections on what it means to ...
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Toxic Masculinity Part II: The Male Perspective on Manhood, Misconceptions & the Education Gap
In Part II of our deep dive into toxic masculinity, The Ladies of Sosa hand the mic to an all-male panel for an unfiltered conversation on manhood, vulnerability, and why so many Black men are stepping away from college. From cultural expectati...
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Toxic Masculinity Unmasked: Culture, Community, and the Red Pill Effect | Part 1
In part one of this thought-provoking episode, The Ladies of Sosa dive deep into the roots of toxic masculinity and the rise of Red Pill ideology in African diaspora communities. What’s behind the growing appeal of anti-feminist rhetoric among ...
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We Are Our African Mother’s Wildest Dreams - Navigating Womanhood as 1st Generation Immigrants 🇸🇸 🇺🇬
In honor of Women’s History Month, today’s episode is dedicated to the remarkable legacy of South Sudanese women. Our mothers dreamed of survival and stability, and today, we’re living the realities they could never have imagined. We’ll reflect...
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Tribal Tensions Re-spark in South Sudan | Diaspora Mourns Gun Violence Victims 🇸🇸
In this episode, the panel discusses recent conflict in South Sudan. They also honor four South Sudanese here in the U.S. who have recently passed away. Support the families during this difficult time by donating to their Go Fund M...
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South Sudanese Diaspora Discuss Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Performance, New Drake Album & More!
In this episode, the panel discusses current events and trending hot topics. From the recent Super Bowl performance by Kendrick Lamar to the latest album dropped by Drake amidst the beef. Each panelists weighs in on who they think is currently ...
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Dating While Pursuing A Passion, Career or Business featuring The @CanIBeRealProduction Podcast
In this LOS special, the panel and the @caniberealproduction tackle dating while pursuing a passion, career or business. #CanIBeRealProduction #Podcast #Pop...
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Are South Sudanese men romantic? | Finding and Maintaining love in the Diaspora 🇸🇸💕
In this episode, we discuss all things love and relationships. Should women buy men a gift on valentine's day? The panel debates and share their desired gifts.#SouthSudan #Sudan #southsudanese #SouthSudaneseDiapora #Podcast...
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South Sudanese Killed in Neighboring Sudan: Casualties of War or Deliberate Ethnic Cleansing?
In this episode, we discuss the recent killing of South Sudanese in Sudan, the protests that broke out in South Sudan after and the social media ban. #SouthSudan #Sudan #SouthSudaneseProtests #RSF #SAF#SouthSudaneseDiapora #Pod...
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Our Podcast Journey | Tips and Tricks for Starting and Growing a Podcast
In this episode, we discuss all things podcasting. We share our journey and tips and tricks on how to start your own podcast and grow an audience. #SouthSudaneseDiapora #Podcast # #Diaspora #SouthSudanese #DallasSouthSudanese #live...
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The Globalization of Hip Hop with Būnduke from Netflix's "Rhythm & Flow"
In this episode, we are joined by Bunduke, a South Sudanese 🇸🇸 contestant on the hit Netflix show "Rhythm and Flow." He details his journey in Hip Hop, his experience on the show and what we can expect from him moving forward. In p...
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Understanding the War in Sudan 🇸🇩 Factors that led to Armed Conflict and Voices of Resistance
In this episode, we are joined by Nisrin Elamin, an anthropologist and activist, and Khaldah Salih, a Sudanese-Canadian organizer, to unpack the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Together, we explore the historical and social context of the war, its h...
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Bridging The Gap Between The Youth & Elders LIVE | Dallas 🇸🇸 Community
In this LOS special, we shoot our very first LIVE episode in Dallas, TX with the South Sudanese Community youth and elders. The theme of the event was "Bridging the Gap Between the Youth and Elders." We had attendees who traveled f...
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Mindful Masculinity Featuring The @GritsandEggsPodcast Special
In this LOS special, @Amanual_Comedy and @GritsandEggsPodcast tackle masculinity, expressing emotions, South Sudanese culture, colonialism, pop culture and more!#GritsandEggsPodcast #Podcast #PopCulture #HipHop #Diaspora Special...
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