Afro Circle with Yaw

Yaw Prodi

A circle of young Africans living in these United States of Amerikkka, journaling our diaspora experience, claiming space, and creating dialogue.

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Fall 2020, Just Vibes!

Afro Circle with Yaw

08/24/20 • 36 min

We’re back in school!! How are we feeling? Stressed, anxious, upset, but HOPEFUL. Honestly, in the words of a true legend, “it’s gonna be just vibes!”

Host: Yaw Prodi

Co-hosts: Nifemi, Alex, Stephanie

Intro/Outro: Still Dey Inside by OIEE & M3NSA ft Amaarae

What does the “American Dream” mean to young Africans in the diaspora? Charlie Dior and Kabutey join the circle to discuss what the American Dream means to us, the highs and the lows, and the point at which our goals stop being an extension of our parents’ American dream.

Host: Yaw Prodi

Intro: American Dream by J.S Ondara

Outro: Anybody by Burna Boy

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Doing the Werk!

Afro Circle with Yaw

06/30/20 • 47 min

Pride doesn’t begin and end in June: it’s Pride every day of the year. And Alex (Ahuoden) and Matthew are doing the werk every day for LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana and Nigeria! Host: Yaw Prodi

Intro: Wish You Would by Mykki Blanco, boxes and Virile by Moses Sumney

Outro: Colour by MNEK

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"Those People"

Afro Circle with Yaw

06/23/20 • 48 min

Michael, Nessa, and Yaw are talking about those girls who played ‘Mama ne Mama’ instead of ‘Mama ne Dada’, those boys who kiss boys, those girls who “dress like boys,” those boys who wear eyelash extensions, and as a result have been beaten and called names.

We are those people and those people are fucking special!

Host: Yaw Prodi

Intro/Outro: Gay Street Fighter by Keiynan Lonsdale

Queer 101 - Q&A

Afro Circle with Yaw

06/11/20 • 43 min

To kick off the Afro Circle Pride series, LGBTQ+ Africans are answering questions from cis-het people. We're doing the Lord's work: educating the children!!!

Host: Yaw Prodi

Intro: Love Yourself by Ria Boss

Interlude: I Like Boys by Todrick Hall

Outro: Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels by Todrick Hall

SAY THEIR NAMES!

Afro Circle with Yaw

06/03/20 • 48 min

Our brothers and sisters are being murdered. We as Africans, home and abroad, must support the cause and fight the injustice. The oppression of black folks in the US is directly linked to the suffering of every black person in the world. In this episode, Nifemi, Alex, Sumaya, and I are discussing the US government’s response to the murders and the protests and why Africans should be involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re also talking about how we’re coping and staying safe and sane during these trying times.

Host: Yaw Prodi

Intro: Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo

Outro: Colors by Black Pumas

Ni Hao Ma? (COVID-19 Checkup)

Afro Circle with Yaw

05/20/20 • 46 min

How are African students in China faring during the COVID-19 pandemic? Linda Ocansey, a Ghanaian studying in China, joins the circle to share her experience.

Host: Yaw Prodi

Intro: Tujiangalie by Sauti Sol

Outro: Eyo by Asa

Mamaba

Afro Circle with Yaw

05/10/20 • 50 min

My favorite "Mamabas" Nifemi, Mariam, Alex, and Stephanie, join me to celebrate (and gossip about) our African mums in this Mother's Day special!

Intro/Outro: Sweet Mother by Tilda

Coming to America: Culture Shocks

Afro Circle with Yaw

04/27/20 • 49 min

Apparently Mariam has a pet tiger back home in Nigeria and Alex casts juju spells to keep the racists away. Don't worry, this is just a casual convo between Africans at Howard University about coming to America and living abroad.