African dot American is a podcast that takes a closer look at a subset of the African diaspora: the children of African immigrants, growing up in America.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana talk to returning guest, Yasmin, about her vegan journey.
Naana and Bonkiyo chat with storyteller, writer, and journalist, Itoro Bassey about her journey to Nigeria and her debut novel, Faith, a coming-of-age tale about a first-generation Nigerian-American woman born and raised in the U.S. who resettles in Nigeria.
Bonkiyo and Naana chat about some things adulting.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana review Netflix's Young, Famous & African - a reality show that documents the lives of young, famous and affluent African media stars.
Naana and Bonkiyo chat about pretty privilege. Is there such a thing?
Naana chats with Bonkiyo and a special guest, Elena, about their fertility and egg freezing journey.
2020-2022 has been a lot! On the latest Telephone episode, Naana and Bonkiyo get real about burnout and how they cope.
Naana and Bonkiyo step back in horror of National Siblings Day and let returning guest, Uasmin have a heartwarming, eye-opening chat with her sister, Cozette about growing up with African parents, expectations for immigrant-American children, and representations of African culture at home.
In this final episode of Season 3, to commemorate National Sibling Day, Yasmin and Cozette take over the podcast to discuss their childhood and growing up in the United States as children of Ghanaian immigrants.
Corporal punishment. Yeah? or Nay? in the penultimate episode of Season 3, Naana and Bonkiyo talk about corporal punishment and whether it should go or stay
Naana and Bonkiyo talk about their experiences with corporal punishment and the negative effects.
Is anti-LGBTQ sentiment a problem in Africa? Looking at recent events in Ghana, Naana and Bonkiyo explore this topic.
Bonkiyo and Naana talk about anti gay sentiments on the African continent and specifically in Ghana, where police raided an LGBTQ+ community center and forced it to shut down.
Bonkiyo discusses the opinion piece she wrote for Sorella magazine on why she will be raising her biracial children as Mixed-race and not Black.
In this episode, Naana interviews Bonkiyo about her thoughtful opinion piece on why it is important for her as a dark-skinned black woman to raise her mixed-race children as non-Black.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana chat about the pressures of getting married and having kids.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana chat about the pressures of getting married and having kids.
In this episode, Naana and Bonkiyo discuss the Coming 2 America movie.
Naana and Bonkiyo give a candid review of Coming 2 America (or Coming to America 2 for those who misquote the title).
Naana, Bonkiyo and the show’s resident historian, Sharity, talk about “Jesus and the Black Messiah”, a movie about how William O’Neil infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton, ultimately leading to Hampton’s death.
In honor of Black History Month, Naana and Bonkiyo watched Judas and the Black Messiah, the Fred Hampton biopic, and discussed their impressions with Sharity, a returning guest. Did you watch the movie? Share your thoughts!
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana bring a special guest of South Asian descent to talk about “Namaste Wahala”, a Nollywood movie about what happens when an Indian man falls in love with a Nigerian woman.
Naana and Bonkiyo bring on a special guest of South Asian descent to talk about "Namaste Wahala" a Nollywood movie about what happens when an Indian guy falls in love with a Nigerian woman.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Naana and Bonkiyo have a crucial conversation about love, marriage, and divorce. They welcome back Nora to talk about her experience with divorce.
In honor of Valentine's Day, Naana and Bonkiyo have a crucial conversation about love, marriage, and divorce. They welcome back Nora to talk about her experience with divorce.
Bonkiyo and Naana have a conversation with Dr. K, an internist, on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Black community and the myths surrounding the vaccines.
In our latest episode Naana and Bonkiyo talk with guest Dr. K about the Covid 19 pandemic, it's toll on the Black community and the importance of the vaccines.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana talk to Lucia about her experiences after moving from Zimbabwe to the U.S. to study.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana talk to Lucia about her experiences after moving from Zimbabwe to the U.S. to study.
Naana and Bonkiyo chat with a Ozelle, a West Indian (Kittitian) dot American about her experiences and identity as a Black West Indian. The conversation evolves into a discussion about the cultural significance behind carnivals.
Naana and Bonkiyo chat with a Ozelle, a West Indian (Kittitian) dot American about her experiences and identity as a Black West Indian. The conversation evolves into a discussion about the cultural significance behind carnivals.
Bonkiyo and Naana have a discussion about the Jan. 6, 2021 event at the U.S. Capitol.
Bonkiyo and Naana have a discussion about the Jan. 6, 2021 event at the U.S. Capitol.
In this episode Bonkiyo and Naana talk to an HBCU alum about the recent social media post by a White student celebrating her admission into Spelman, a Historically Black, all-women’s college.
In this episode Bonkiyo and Naana talk to an HBCU alum about the recent social media post by a White student celebrating her admission into Spelman, a Historically Black, all-women's college.
Naana and Bonkiyo talk about the Covid-19 pandemic and how celebrations of milestones have changed as a result.
Naana and Bonkiyo talk about the Covid-19 pandemic and how celebrations of milestones have changed as a result.
Naana and Bonkiyo talk about their experiences as it relates to class/socioeconomic statuses.
Are you broke and proud? A baller on a budget? A diva on a dime? How often do you get to have real conversations about economic status? In episode, Naana and Bonkiyo share their takes on socio-economic status and how humble beginnings shaped their life outlook an experiences.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the complicated legacy of J.J. Rawlings, the late former president of Ghana.
In this episode, Bonkiyo and Naana discuss the complicated legacy of J.J. Rawlings, the late former president of Ghana.
In this episode, the hosts discuss how and why Europe is viewed as a racial utopia and whether that view is misguided.
Election news has got people feeling up and down. Perhaps it's a case of crisis averted for many, but there's still quite a few people thinking about setting up shop in another country. In this episode, hosts Naana and Bonkiyo discuss how and why Europe is viewed as a racial utopia and whether that view is misguided.
Today, we chat with our Asian-American guest, Steph, on diversity and her thoughts on POC solidarity
Today, we chat with our Asian-American guest, Steph, on diversity and her thoughts on POC solidarity.
In this inaugural episode of Season 3, we talk to Adjoa Kyerematen of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC) about the upcoming elections, the role of African dot Americans in the elections, and the importance of African dot Americans organizing and getting more involved in politics in order to influence policy.
In this inaugural episode of Season 3, we talk to Adjoa Kyerematen of the Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC) about the upcoming elections, the role of African dot Americans in the elections, and the importance of African dot Americans organizing and getting more involved in politics in order to influence policy.
Bonkiyo and Naana catch up with each other and discuss allyship in light of the Black Lives Matter movement
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