EP 50 - AFRICA RISING

In This Episode: 

I will be celebrating Black History Month with a difference. Instead of concentrating on the history of Africans after slavery, I would take you straight to Africa, it’s people and entertainment. 

I want you to experience the rich culture of our people,  some great movies and series that educate you about Africa.  As I celebrate my 50th episode, I would love to share the greatness of Africa and her children. We are rising together as a people and the world is paying attention.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Black History Month: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month 
2. Netflix: https://www.netflix.com 
3. Black Earth Rising: https://www.netflix.com/title/80145141   
4. Michaela Coel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3948190/ 
5. Chewing Gum: https://www.netflix.com/title/80130911  
6. ICC (International Criminal Court): https://www.icc-cpi.int/about 
7. Rwandan Genocide: https://www.history.com/topics/africa/rwandan-genocide 
8. Hugo Blick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Blick
9. Miss Bala: https://www.missbala.movie/ 
10. Chiwetel Ejiofor: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0252230/ 
11. The boy who harnessed the wind: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200047 
12. Genevieve Nnaji: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_Nnaji 
13. Lionheart: https://www.netflix.com/title/81030789 

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 47 - Christmas As An African Child

In This Episode: 

I was feeling very nostalgic this Christmas, so I decided to take you all on a journey of how I used to spend Christmas as a kid in Africa!

It was so much fun back then because we weren’t bothered about putting up a tree filled with lights and ornaments or what gifts we got. We just loved gathering together to spend time with our family, friends, and neighbors.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. New York City: https://www.nycgo.com/ 
2. Rockefeller Center: https://www.rockefellercenter.com/ 
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com 

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 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_Empire
3. Oba Ewuare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewuare
4. Harlem: https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/harlem
5. The Great Wall of China: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China
6. 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_Kingdom.html

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 14 - THE AFRICAN SKIN

 In This Episode:

Growing up, we were made to believe that the lighter skinned women were more beautiful than the darker skinned women. Today, that is no longer the case. We have seen a rise in the appreciation of Dark Skin. Women are proud of their black skin and their amazing melanin.

However, we have once again lost the narrative because now, dark skin is the only acceptable form of African skin. According to today's standards, if you aren't dark then you aren't truly African. Wrong!
Some Africans are very light, some are extremely dark. We have blonde hair and colored eyes too.

You cannot put Africans in a box. We are a diverse people.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1.  Skin Bleaching/Whitening  -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_whitening
2.  Hollywood
3.  Lupita Nyong’o - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o
4.  Miss Universe Pageant - https://www.missuniverse.com
5.  Miss Jamaica 2017 (Davina Bennett) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davina_Bennett
6. Miss South Africa 2017 (Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi-Leigh_Nel-Peters

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 9 - Cartoons & Pornography

In This Episode:

I found out something about a month ago that absolutely blew my mind. It is crazy what our kids could be exposed to.

Some sick individuals decided to create a porn industry out of cartoon characters. What kills me the most, is that some even sicker individuals decided that it would be a great idea to create porn using cartoon characters from shows that our children love.

This episode is aimed at parents and guardians. We need to be very careful and do what’s necessary to protect our kids from the evils of this world.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1.  Stella Damasus Blog - (THIS POST IS FOR 18+ ONLY) http://www.stelladamasusblog.com/2017/08/why-your-child-could-be-watching-porn.html
2. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com
3. iPad - https://www.apple.com/ipad/
4. App Store - https://www.apple.com/ios/app-store/
5. Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store?hl=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/

EPISODE 3 - SLEEPOVERS

In This Episode:

When my kids were much younger, we had this on going battle about sleepovers. They always got invited to different people’s houses for sleepovers, but I wasn’t a fan of the idea. Especially if I didn’t know a lot about the person's family.
To many, I was being overprotective, but to me, I was doing what I felt was right.

I’m going to share some of the reasons why I made this decision, and hope that it will be of help to someone out there.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Stella Damasus Blog - http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
2. Baileys

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/ 

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EPISODE 1: THE INTRODUCTION

In This Episode:
This is the first episode of Excuse My African; where I introduce myself, the inspiration behind the podcast and what to expect every week.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Stella Damasus - www.stelladamasus.com/
2. Teakisi Blog - teakisi.com/
3. Stella Damasus Blog -www.stelladamasusblog.com/2017/04/excu…african.html
4. Frank Uyakonwu
5. TED Talk - www.ted.com/talks

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: www.stelladamasusblog.com
Twitter: twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-Africa…360118967397852/

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Welcome, 

"Excuse My African" is a podcast that is hosted by Stella Damasus, a Nigerian born, American based Actor, Singer, Speaker and Producer. 

This podcast was born out of an article Stella wrote, and it gained so much attention that she decided to build something bigger out of it. 
Through this platform, she will share her experiences and challenges, as well as her thoughts on different topics; ranging from Politics to Religion, Sex, Business, Entertainment, Human Rights and just about everything that pertains to Life as we know it; from the perspective of a misrepresented and misunderstood African Girl Abroad.

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