EP 88 - Happy? International Women's Day

March is women's month, and every year we have a different theme, yet our problems are still the same. I will always celebrate the strength and resilience of women. Still, I also look forward to when I can genuinely, happily celebrate women's month. Knowing that Women are finally at a place in this world where we are no longer treated as the weaker gender, where we do not have to fight for our rights, where we are respected and acknowledged in society.

Still, Happy Women's Month!

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. International Women's Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
   
2. Women's month: https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month
   
3. BRT Bus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_rapid_transit
   
4. Cameroon Crisis: https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/central-africa/cameroon
   
5. Ukraine Crisis: https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-ukraine 

EP 57 - African First Ladies

In This Episode: 

Most of the time, we as Africans tend to overlook the First Ladies of our countries. We fail to acknowledge their hard work, contribution, and even sacrifice. 

That is why I have decided to dedicate this episode to African First Ladies, and one of them in particular who has done great things for her country Rwanda, Jeannette Kagame. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Johnson_Sirleaf
2. Jeannette Kagame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannette_Kagame 
3. Imbuto Foundation: http://imbutofoundation.org/
4. Paul Kagame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kagame
5. Kigali, Rwanda: http://rwandatourism.com/destinations/kigali-city/
6. Organization of African First Ladies against HIV AIDS: http://www.oafla.org/#page28_container5
   

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EP 48 - Margaret Ekpo : An African Amazon

In This Episode: 

I am going to introduce to you, a woman who made a remarkable impact in Nigeria. Many of you may have heard of her in passing, but unfortunately, you may not be aware of all the amazing things she did and how she shaped Nigeria as we know it today. She stood for what she believed in and became a hero of our time. 

Her name is Margaret Ekpo, and I am honoring her as our African Amazon of the month.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Margaret Ekpo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Ekpo 
2. Dublin Institute of Technology: http://www.dit.ie/ 
3. Me Too Movement: https://metoomvmt.org/ 
4. Time’s Up Movement: https://www.timesupnow.com/ 
5. Child Not Bride: https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/ 
6. Let Girls Learn: https://www.usaid.gov/letgirlslearn 
7. African Feminist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_feminism 
8. Fela Kuti: http://fela.net/  
9. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funmilayo_Ransome-Kuti 

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EP 26 - The Dahomey Amazons

In This Episode:

The Dahomey Amazons were some of the fiercest women to walk this earth!

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we will be sharing the story of these fearless women who went above and beyond to defend their people, leaving their mark in history as the greatest all-female military regiment.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. International Womens Day: https://www.internationalwomensday.com 
2. Black Panther: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/
3. Dahomey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahomey
4. Viola Davis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_Davis
5. Lupita Nyong’o: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o
6. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
7. FBI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation
8. KGB: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/KGB

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EP 15 - WELCOME TO LIBERIA

In This Episode:

I will take you on an interesting journey through the beautiful West African Country called ‘Liberia’

Usually, when you speak of Liberia, all people think of immediately is the war that really destroyed the country or the fact that they have a female president; but Liberia is so much more!
From their food to their amazing Museums and National Parks, Liberia has so many wonderful destinations and sights to see.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1.  American Colonization Society - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Colonization_Society 
2.  Monkey Island - https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/znwwb3/the-lab-apes-of-liberia
3.  Sapo National Park - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapo_National_Park
4.  Liberian National Museum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberian_National_Museum
5.  Mt Nimba - https://www.lonelyplanet.com/liberia/attractions/mt-nimba/a/poi-sig/1556607/355353
6. Buchanan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buchanan,_Liberia
7.  Royal Grand Hotel- http://www.royalgrandhotel.com/
8.  Mamba Point Hotel- http://mambapointhotel.biz/  
9. Krystal Ocean View Hotel

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