Friday, December 18, 2020

EP 81 - Your Traditional Language



In This Episode: 


Growing up, I realized that we were made to feel bad for speaking our own language in school in our country. Unconsciously, we created a situation where we trivialized the importance of speaking your language. 


We must change this because our beautiful and diverse African languages are at the risk of extinction. We can't afford to lose our culture and history. 


There is dignity in being able to speak and understand your language. 


Mentioned In This Episode:

  1. Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/  
  2. Igbo Language Going Extinct: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/2019/06/ep-59-igbo-language-going-extinct.html 
  3. Pidgin English: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Pidgin
  4. Read Igbo Challenge: https://fb.watch/2sfYk-nNhi/ 
  5. Rattle Snake Part 3: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1813577/ 
  6. Amaka Igwe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaka_Igwe
  7. Black History Month: https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/


Connect:

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Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/

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Friday, December 11, 2020

EP 80 - The Stiwanist


In This Episode: 


STIWANISM addresses the conditions and needs of the continental African woman on the African continent.


I am passionate about advocating for the modern African woman who is strong, smart, and resilient to wake up to the options she has. She should no longer be satisfied with the options created for her even before she was born.


I believe that we should pay more attention to the African woman's experiences and the need to redefine who we truly are and our positions in society.


Mentioned In This Episode:

  1. Stiwanist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_feminism 
  2. Domestic Violence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/domestic-violence 
  3. Early Child Marriage: https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/about-child-marriage/ 
  4. Stella Damasus Aljazeera Interview: https://youtu.be/nypkT5OewuA 
  5. Omolara Ogundipe Leslie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molara_Ogundipe 
  6. Queen Amina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amina 
  7. The Stiwanist: https://www.instagram.com/thestiwanist/ 


Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com

Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/

Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com

Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/  


Friday, December 4, 2020

EP 79 - Africa In Crisis



In This Episode: 


2020 has been one heck of a year, and Africa is one continent that felt the brunt of it. From the pandemic to genocides, massacres, poverty, hunger, and a lot more. 


The beautiful continent of Africa has been in crisis, and it's significantly due to bad governance. I feel that we Africans, especially us in the diaspora, should come together to find a solution. How can we join forces with our brothers and sisters in Africa to build our continent back to greatness? 


Mentioned In This Episode:

  1. Speak up for Zimbabwe: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/2020/08/ep-78-speak-up-for-zimbabwe.html
  2. #EndSARS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS
  3. Lekki Toll Gate Massacre: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/18/africa/lagos-nigeria-lekki-toll-gate-feature-intl/index.html 
  4. DJ Switch: https://www.instagram.com/djswitch_ 
  5. CNN: https://www.cnn.com/ 
  6. Cameroon Crisis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglophone_Crisis | https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtD_t1D8t5/ | https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtJn1BD1t2/ 
  7. Tanzania: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzania 
  8. South Africa: https://www.gov.za/ 
  9. Uganda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda 
  10. Liberia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia 
  11. African Diaspora Community: https://www.instagram.com/realafricandiasporacommunity 


Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com

Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/

Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com

Stella 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/