EP 83 - Celebrating Our Own

 

In This Episode: 

I was born and raised in Africa, and over the years, I've realized that as Africans, we tend to prefer foreign products to our own products. We would rather spend thousands and millions on something made on another continent, and honestly, I think this is a habit we need to shake off. 

How do we expect our economy to grow when we keep pumping our money into other foreign countries?

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ 
2. HBO: https://www.hbo.com/ 
3. Disney Plus: https://www.disneyplus.com/  
4. Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/ 
5. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ 
6. STARZ: https://www.starz.com/
7. DSTV: https://www.dstvafrica.com/ 
8. IrokoTV: https://irokotv.com/ 
9. Nevada Bridge TV: https://www.nevadabridgetv.com/ 
10. iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/ 
11. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ 
12. Spotify: https://www.spotify.com/ 
13. iTunes: https://www.apple.com/itunes/
14. AFKloud: https://www.afkloud.com/ 
15. ADIVA Magazine: https://adivanetworks.com/adiva-magazine/ 
16. Essence:  https://www.essence.com/ 
17. Cosmopolitan: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/ 
18. Vogue: https://www.vogue.com/

Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican 

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excusemyafrican 

EP 40 - Marriage and Contracts

In This Episode: 

A while ago I was watching TV, and the news came on about a very popular female musician in America. She had just gotten a divorce from her husband, and was asked to pay him $50,000 every month in ‘Spousal Support’!

I was shocked beyond words because I could not imagine this happening in Africa.  African men are raised to be very independent, and they tend to be slightly egotistical. I was so sure this could not happen in Africa, so I decided to do some research and was surprised by what I found out. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Prenups (Prenuptial Agreement): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prenuptial_agreement
2. Spousal Support: https://family.findlaw.com/divorce/spousal-support-alimony-basics.html
3. South Africa: http://country.southafrica.net/country/us/en/

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/ 

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.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._T._Fagbenle
10. Nigeria : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria
11. Texas : https://texas.gov/
12. Obafemi Awolowo University : http://www.oauife.edu.ng/
13. Ile-Ife : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ife
14. The Virginia Commonwealth University : https://www.vcu.edu/
15. Richmond, Virginia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond,_Virginia
16. Medical College of Virginia Hospitals : https://www.vcuhealth.org/
17. Pediatric Surgery : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatric_surgery
18. General Surgery : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_surgery
19. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia : http://www.chop.edu/
20. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine : https://www.med.upenn.edu/
21. Texas Children Fetal Centre : http://women.texaschildrens.org/program/texas-childrens-fetal-center

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/ 

EP 5 - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIA

In This Episode:

I have never admitted it publicly, but for a while I have had this love/hate feeling for MY country, Nigeria. From the place to the people, I just couldn’t deal with it. BUT, that feeling didn’t last very long becuase honestly, I REALLY DO LOVE MY COUNTRY! There are so many experiences and opportunities I have today that I won’t trade for anything in this world, because it’s a big part of who I am.

That’s why in honor of our Independence Day (1st of October), I decided to dedicate this episode to my country. I am going to share with you, all the amazing things that I love about Nigeria.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Nollywood (Nigerian Film Industry)
2. Oscars - http://oscar.go.com
3. Hollywood
4. Bollywood 
5. United Nations - http://www.un.org/en/index.html
6. Toronto Film Festival - https://www.tiff.net
7. Nigerian Music Industry
8. Nicki Minaj
9. Drake - http://www.drakeofficial.com/music.html
10. Akon - http://www.akon.com
11. Jay-Z
12. Roc Nation - http://rocnation.com
13. Beyoncé - https://www.beyonce.com
14. Trey Songz - http://www.treysongz.com/#
15. Missy Elliot - http://www.missy-elliott.com/#
16. Queen Idia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idia
17. Queen Amina - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amina
18. Obaseki
19. Oba Ovonramwen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovonramwen
20. Festac 77 Head - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FESTAC_77
21.  Will Smith - http://www.willsmith.com
22.  Concussion - http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/concussion/

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/