African Teapot

In this episode, Exy talks about a twisted side to friends and relatives hooking you up but truly they are ‘pimping' you out! She shares a personal experience and gives tips to evaluate your friends, hook ups and yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

Exy and Linie are back with more explosive thoughts on many trendy and popular topics that they have different opinions on. Some may be controversial but they have decided to say it so let us deal with it! in this continuation of last episode. This time is it an attack? Well tune in to find out --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy and Linie explore their thoughts on many trendy and popular topics that they have different opinions on. Some may be controversial but they have decided to say it so let us deal with it! They talk about what think about people commenting on their accents not being authentic as Cameroonians or not American as podcasters. They talk about feminism being a label to being trivialized and dating preferences for men being normal. They had a lot to say that we have wait for part two. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

In this episode, cohost Linie joins Exy after her break to react to the viral video by Pastor and motivational speaker Funke Adejumo. They react to the tips she had for singles meeting their in-laws for the first time within the African context. There was an uproar on twitter so calling it misogynistic and oppressive. Exy and Linie had to give their opinion including some responses from viewers. Check out full pastor's video on African on instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy tackles another issue affecting young girls in her home country Cameroon, Africa and spreading to the world at large. In the spirit of women's history month, she talks about breast Ironing and what it entails for girls & women. She shares audio stories from mothers practicing this tradition, including study clip of statistics regarding this practice. Sources:bbc , national fgm center --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy is inspired to dive into the world of early child marriage by the story of Inkosi kachindamoto from Malawi

In this Valentine episode, Exy shares a story of best friends who overcame distance and finances to support their families and dreams and today celebrate their brotherhood. She explores the underplayed importance of friendship in our society including red flags some friends do have. Not only romantic and parental relationships need attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

This is the first episode of season 4 and 2024. Exy opens up with the changes expected this season. She also shares advice to the listener behind today's episode inspiration. She shares personal tips to making and sustaining a new year resolution or self promise. A special shoutout to Sama from Cameroon for sharing her story --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

This episode kickstarts the festive season with this episode being the first of two self improvement episodes to round up the year. In this episode, Exy and Linie explore the concept of setting and respecting boundaries in our lives. Healthy & unhealthy boundaries, identifying boundary violators. This topic was suggested by listener sandrine12. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

This is the first live audience episode hosted by Exy and Linie on African Teapot Podcast celebrating 3 years of podcasting.They interact with the audience to get their opinions on sexual consent especially as Africans. They celebrated with food and cocktails provided by @kitchencreations. Listen in on the laughter and toast at the end. SOURCES; TOUCH (pleasure and consent app) www.rainn.org and www.ghanaweb.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

In this episode Exy and Linie talk about the evolution of African movies and representation in the world stage. They talk about the socioeconomic,political & religious impact of African movies in their communities. They share their memories and changing views instilled at childhood through movies. They also share fun nollywood soundtracks and representations. SOURCES; tandfonline.com & festival-Cannes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

Exy and Linie talk about the practice of jungle justice in some parts of the world especially Africa. They also share personal eye witness accounts to mob violence years ago. This episode include inspiring true stories from Nigeria “the Aluu four lynching” with a movie adaptation on Netflix(Dark October) and “Isakaba boys” with movie adaptation(Isakaba). Let's understand the psychology behind mob justice as discussed in this episode. Follow us on instagram @african_teapot. Sources: www.bbc.com www.psychology today.com www.science direct.com www.ideas for peace.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

Exy and Linie in this episode talk about the political climate around Black hair. They share personal stories about their struggles in America surrounding Black hair versus back in Cameroon. What hair represents to a person or society? They also share some fun facts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/support

This episode is a dedication to all the fathers especially the African Men since this month we celebrate Father's Day. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the African man including the difficulties they face in today's society. We have some listeners opinions shared on this episode giving their take based on experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message

In this episode, Exy and Linie try to discuss African migration especially to Europe and North America. They talk about the reasons, risk and expectations vs the realities of traveling to the western world. The traps of illegal travels and they also share some life experiences from Linda ( Nigerian), John ( Gambia) and others who went through such risky situations. Sources: pbs news hour, Vice news, statists.com and pewresearch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message

In this episode, Exy and Linie talk about the impact of social media on African communities. How life problems are handled on social media. The growth we as a community has made and still needs to make when it comes to using social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exy20/message

In this episode, Exy and Linie dive into the conversation of African women navigating the world through generations. They look through the lens of their experiences and 3 other women including their mom to see what changes have been made? what traditions are passed on? and How this impacts us in today's society? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message

This is the first episode of 2023! Hosts Exy & Linie return in this episode with the appearance of Liris their sister as they discuss long distance relationships as Africans. Growing up we know that family that practiced a long distance marriage or someone who was promised marriage to a partner that lives far away. How do we navigate this situations as Africans? Tune in don't miss and join the conversation on our instagram posts & stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message

In this episode, Exy & Linie are joined by contributor Liris along with their friends Micheal, Marius, Mike, Kristine. Their brother Elmi also joins in this season 2 Finale. They talk about their experiences celebrating holidays both in Africa & in America. They bring perspectives from Ivory Coast, Kenya & Cameroon. How do women & men share gifts & what expectations do they have from each other? Listen in for more…… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Linie is joined by Liris as they co-host this special Halloween African edition. They explore some beliefs, tradition, practices & superstitions within our community. Which do they believe? In as much as this is Halloween, there is a funny spin to it. Have fun listening & sharing your experiences. Check us out on instagram and facebook stories for further juicy discussion of this topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, we are joined by amazing guests Winnie, Eugene & Daniel (from Kenya & Cameroon). We talk about the image of a “success” growing up in Africa vs the image we have now as adults. The expectations vs the realities. Check us out on instagram & facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, we talk about how virginity is seen & approached in today's culture. We are joined by our sister Liris again to share our thoughts. We talk about some of the myths surrounding virginity vs the realities of virginity. Including male virginity test and much more. We also talk about some trending African stories from the web like kizz Daniel. Sources; potentash.com, news24.com, link.springer.com, Issm.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, the host of the podcast are joined by their youngest sister Liris to explore the African culture of tribal markings. This is triple the fun. They talk about the origin and why the culture is practiced & much more. They also talk about the trendy topics on social media suggested by listeners on their new segment “around the African web” Image: istock. Sources: documentary “marked” on Netflix, betatinz and africax5. Stories: Exy, Winnie, & Ndoh --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy and Linie celebrate mid-year by airing the views and suggestions of their listeners which includes DM's, hot topics, emails and Q&A. Do not miss the funny Dm slide ins, letters about toxic parents, stories about mob justice, Kenya legalizing w**d, Return of Statue to Cameroon by Germany, corrupt politicians standing trials while drinking etc..... sources: African BBC, cameroononline.org, mobileghanaweb.com, Kenyans.co.ke  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this Episode, it is a triple affair as the youngest sister Liris joins her co-hosts sisters Exy and Linie to explore Uganda. They talk about the “potency test” of the Banyankole tribe including opinions of some of their social media followers. They answer burning questions about checking potency & virginity before marriage. Some practices may be outdated but are the reasons valid? How can this culture be made practical in today's society? Source: www.nationaldaily.com , www.ugandatravelguide.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy & Linie talk about the dangers of accepting or rendering help without caution in our African communities. They give updates on a personal story from a listener all the way in Cameroon. Follow us on Instagram so as to read our daily inspirations and stories from our listeners like the one in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Co-hosts Exy & Linie (sisters) talk about skin bleaching within African communities. The origin/mindset of the practice, why consumers are pushed to such practices and the psychological effects it has on the community at large. How this got entangled with culture and how both genders face the pressure especially from family. Source: WHO, Melanin Foundation, borgenproject.org Episode picture: Emily William Smith --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, we discuss FGM and why it has proven very difficult to put a complete end to it. How, why & who carries out this act in communities that FGM is still prevalent. Share stories from survivors Layla Hussein (activist,therapist) & Aminata(activist). Image: istock Research: BBC news Africa, WHO, Global Citizen, The Guardian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy talks about some Marriage cultures which applies across the African Continent. Practices such as “money spraying” popular now on social media & “knock door”… etc. She also catches up on the new season & Updates! We will soon be on YouTube watch out!! 2 lucky giveaway winners will be posted on Instagram and Facebook. Image:istock --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

This episode is hosted by Exy and Linie. They take us down memory lane as they do a recap on 1 year old journey of African teapot podcast. They answer questions sent in by listeners regarding the podcast and share details about the giveaway coming up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode Exy announces the one year milestone African teapot family!!! and what to look forward to in season finale episodes. Surprise

In this episode,Exy talks about the Trokosi system practiced by the Ewe communities in the countries of Benin, Togo & Ghana (west Africa). Why this system is still being practiced despite its illegalities? What is the gov't doing about it? Sources:theconversation.com , BBC Africa news. @exy_endy or @african_teapot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode,Exy talks about the Trokosi system practiced by the Ewe communities in the countries of Benin, Togo & Ghana (west Africa). Virgin girls used to cleanse the crimes of family members!!! Sources:theconversation.com , BBC Africa news --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode,Exy brings attention to Africans sharing videos of domestic abuse as comedy or without purpose. You can take a look of the videos on African teapot podcast on Facebook or Instagram @african_teapot. Images:www.shutterstock.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

I'm this episode, Exy talks about our African community doing better at protecting the identities of victims when especially exposing crimes. Especially children. She urges you to share please

Exy in this episode talks about Africans disassociating themselves from their African identity because they are not proud of their heritage. She shares a story. Image:istock photos research: www.justo.org. Email: africanteapot@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

Exy gives a huge Thank you to the just concluded series

In this final episode of our single parents in Africa series, Exy @exy_edna and co-host Winnie @wynnefashionistagal talk about winnie's dating a single parent. It is served served hot

This episode of our single parents in Africa series. Exy @exy_edna and co-host Winnie @wynnefashionistagal talk about winnie's dating a single parent. It is served served hot

This episode of our single parents in Africa series. Exy @exy_edna and co-host Winnie @wynnefashionistagal talk about concerns people have as Africans when dating "a" or "as" a single parent. News.gallup.com (article of Steve Crabtree & Sofia Kluch) www.researchgate.net www.actrochester.org Gallup world poll data between 2014 to 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

This episode of our single parents in Africa series. Exy @exy_edna and co-host Winnie @wynnefashionistagal talk about concerns people have in Africa when dating "a" or "as" a single parent. They share a letter from Tunde all the way from Nigeria. He shares his experience as a single father in Africa looking to settle down. News.gallup.com (article of Steve Crabtree & Sofia Kluch) www.researchgate.net www.actrochester.org Gallup world poll data between 2014 to 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

This is episode 2 of the dating single parents in Africa series. Exy @exy_edna and co-host Winnie @wynnefashionistagal share two listener feedbacks on Thelma's story from last episode all the way in Ghana. what comes to mind when someone says they are a single parent? Listen to the conversation. News.gallup.com (article of Steve Crabtree & Sofia Kluch) www.researchgate.net www.actrochester.org Gallup world poll data between 2014 to 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

This episode kick-starts the dating single parents in Africa series. Exy @exy_edna and co-host Winnie @wynnefashionistagal examine data representation of single mothers in Africa and share a letter from Thelma all the way from Ghana. Thelma shares her experience as a single mother in Africa looking to settle down. News.gallup.com (article of Steve Crabtree & Sofia Kluch) www.researchgate.net www.actrochester.org Gallup world poll data between 2014 to 2018 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode Exy @exyendy continues the conversation on media consumption this time focusing on how we can deal with "negative" representation. This time, we look at the example of Lil nas X music video. Image & resources; http://roberts-lieb.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy talks about consuming life, spiritual,relationship advice e.t.c from social media (coaches and motivational speakers) without proper screening. Image: theguadian.com Info: www.alvcoaching.com www.sincerelykel.com YouTube: Derrick Jaxon (story) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy shares her opinion on Africans practicing "to go food" at occasions. "A little is ok but a whole tray is greed". She shares a personal experience she had a few weeks ago at an African occasion. "Why person go carry tray chop from cry die nah??". Image: The Bolton news. #africanteapot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this episode, Exy shares her candid views on the difference between equality and sameness when discussing women's rights in Africa. Exy shares an audio clip by Natasha Phillips from Nigeria getting opinions on the issues. Take a listen! www.longdom.org www.equalitynow.org www.equalityhumanrights watch full video clip by Natasha Phillips on YouTube #africanteapot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exy20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exy20/support

In this concluding part of Africans and dating, Exy Host and guest Borix aka "captain" aka "man in yellow" discuss dating from an African perspective. Representing both genders, they keep the conversation real on the kitchen table while taking some sips

In this episode, Exy Host and guest Borix aka "captain" aka "man in yellow" answer questions about dating from an African perspective. Representing both genders they keep the conversation real on the kitchen table while taking some sips

In this episode, exy gives her opinion on the trend on social media regarding nigerian fufu (cultural dish) and the implications of this trend on the African community. Also the amazing legacy on Menelik II of Ethiopia

In this episode Exy talks about the legacy of Ms.Wangari Maathai of Kenya