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It's not everyday Brits and Americans, somedays perspectives from down under. Join African Aussie girls Gillean, Mary, Rebka and Vanessa every second Tuesday as they dish out relatable content, with a side of bants. We know it’s the content you’ve been wa

Fufu & Tibs


    • Jan 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 76 EPISODES


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    End of the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 49:27


    In the final episode of Fufu & Tibs Gillean, Mary, Rebka, and Vanessa take listeners down memory lane, bidding farewell to their beloved podcast. After an incredible 4(ish) years of laughter, insight, and camaraderie, the dynamic quartet reveal the reasons behind their departure. With a mix of nostalgia and humour, the group reminisces about the podcast's highs and lows, sharing hilarious anecdotes and touching moments that have defined their journey. Join them in this bittersweet farewell as they close the chapter on their podcasting adventure, expressing gratitude for the memories and friendships forged along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bonus Episode: Fufu & Tibs x B Wise x Arc'teryx

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 41:10


    The Fufu & Tibs girls are joined by the rapper extraordinaire B Wise as they take on their second Hike with Arc'teryx. Gillean, Mary and Rebka gear up as they explore Lane Cove National Park whilst walking and talking with B Wise. B Wise shares his journey on becoming a rapper, growing up in South West Sydney, the Australian rap scene and much more! For the full visuals a out this episode on our YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creating Black Spaces feat. Henrietta Amevor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 67:14


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    Bonus Episode: Fufu & Tibs x Arc'tery Hike

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 36:22


    The ladies of Fufu & Tibs are well and truly outside. At Sydney's Royal National Park, Vanessa, Mary, Rebka and Gillean got their hiking boots on and joined outdoor activtiy enthusiast Marlon Kigonya on a beautiful (but gruelling) hiking trail. Along the way, they asked Marlon about how he got into the outdoors, his move from the UK to Australia, how he feels about the state of diversity in Sydney's outdoor scene and much much more! The conversation was light, easy (unlike the hike) and of course abundant in the trademark Fufu & Tibs banter.  For the full visuals and some beautiful scenery of the Royal National Park check out our YouTube videoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Faustina "Fuzzy" Agolley - A national treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 121:28


    (#69) This week the girls host a national treasure, an Icon and the starlet of every millennial's Saturday morning, Faustina Agolley! Affectionately known as Fuzzy, Faustina Agolley is a TV host, TV producer, music journalist, writer and DJ. Faustina hosted Australia's flagship music program, Video Hits, for five years where she travelled the world interviewing the music industry's biggest stars. Fuzzy details her early years, growing up a multi-generational home in Clayton Melbourne, the impact of an invested teacher, visiting Ghana for the first time during adolescence, her amazing determination and grit that helped her forge her own path in Australian media. Listen along as Fuzzy recounts her best and worst interviews from Alicia Keys and Adele to Kanye West, Video Hitz accidentally being cancelled and her entrepreneurial journey since 2021, founding haircare brand Superfamily and more! EnjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight from the Pot: Fatu Sillah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 77:42


    (#68) In the sixth instalment of the Straight from the Pot miniseries host Vanessa sits down with her dear friend Fatu Sillah. Fatu is a dedicated social worker, FGM activist, and passionate advocate for health and wellness. She opens up about her deeply emotional journey from Senegal to Australia. Through this episode, we delve into her inspiring story, exploring how she has tirelessly built her own empire in her newfound home of Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spinnin' the block

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 80:40


    (#67) In this weeks episode the girls get into how life has really been life-ing them and their constant pursuit to achieve balance. Then the girls get into whats happenin' on the innanets and discuss spinnin the bloc' - Ashanti & Nelly, now Stormzy & Maya Jama. The girls breakdown why they would or wouldn't go back to their ex, maturing in relationships and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lately...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 94:40


    (#66) Welcome back beloved, in this episode the girls talk all things current events, listen along as they cackle over the Montgomery Brawl (which of the hosts do you think would have jumped in?), Love Island finals, Nasra Abukar Ali from Somalia and her 100m dash, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    African parenting - the remix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 90:08


    In this weeks episode the girls reflect on their parents parenting styles, silly things their parents wouldn't let them do, lessons learnt and qualities they also want to instil in their children, how parents evolve with each child, not allowing sleepovers, actually planning for kids and much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight From The Pot: Sylvia Mainoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 78:18


    (#64) In the fifth instalment of the Straight from the Pot miniseries host Gillean sits down with Sylvia Mainoo, close family friend and Aunty to detail her trials and tribulations moving across the world and settling in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thirty, flirty and thriving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 79:02


    (#63) In this weeks episode the girls talk life at thirty. Mary and Gillean reflect on the 30s thus far while Rebka and Vanessa discuss share their outlook on the impending milestone. Whilst also discussing egg freezing, societal expectations and more! But of course not before discussing a few hot topics, weighing in on Davido's bedroom antics and botched plastic surgeries. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The return of creamy crack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 78:38


    (#62) Welcome back beloved! This week the girls discuss why there is a flock of natural girls returning to relaxer. The girls share stories of their first perm, whether they would go back to relaxer, the harmful traits of the natural hair movement whether they have 'good hair' and much more.  Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Celebri-Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 67:38


    (#61) In this weeks episode laugh along as the girls chit chat about all things pop culture, discussing Da'Naia Jackson opening up about her marriage to Derrick Jaxn, adultery across cultures, conspiracies in Hollywood, their ultimate 90s mean crushes and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Flex Mami - the ultimate slashie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 120:20


    (#60) In this weeks episode the girls host Australia's Social Media Queen, Ultimate It girl and multidisciplinary millennial Lillian Ahenkan aka Flex Mami! Ghanaian-Australian Lillian is an entrepreneur, author, DJ, TV presenter, model, speaker, social commentator, media influence, radio presenter and podcaster. Lillian details her rise to become the ultimate multi hyphenate, the support of her family in solidifying her confidence and backing her talents, her presence in predominately white spaces, going back to the motherland, maintaining her mental health as such a public figure and much much more! To watch the episode (and for better sound) head over to our YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight from the Pot: Kwaku Gyimah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 70:49


    (#59) In the fourth instalment of the Straight from the Pot miniseries host Mary sits down with her Dad as he details his Migration Story. Kicking off with his bachelor days in Germany, how he chose Australia as his place to call home, early life as a Migrant, dealing with discrimination and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A sit down session with Pola Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 76:47


    (#58) This week we have one half of F&T as they host special guests Nasalifya Namwinga and Tigist Kebede- the founders of Pola Practice. In this episode the girls of PP drop a ton of gems as they discuss their respective migration stories, their experiences working as mental health experts within corporate agencies, the inception of Pola Practice, help seeking behaviours within African communities, advocacy for mental wellness within marganalised communities and much much more!  Pola Practice is a culturally responsive social enterprise that aims at supporting people with marginalised identities to have better access to mental health services. Pola Practice offers therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and groups.  To find out more visit: https://polapractice.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The glass ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 80:25


    (#57) In this weeks episode the girls are back again with a banter filled episode. The corporate baddies discuss the 'glass ceiling' - "the unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession especially affecting women and minorities." They reflect on whether they have needed to 'act white' in the workplace, career stagnation and motherhood and much much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An Aussie in the ATL feat. Kristina Adesuwa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 80:57


    (#56) Welcome back beloved! In this weeks episode the girls sit down with Kristina Adesuwa - a young mother and multifaceted Creative who has really done it all. Kristina has made her mark as a model, singer, dancer, video vixen, Wild ‘n Out girl, bar tender, entrepreneur and now a full time Criminology student. She details her move from SYD to ATL, pivoting from music to the nightlife scene, everyday life in the States, her encounter with an 'apprentice' robber and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight from the Pot: Senait Sahlu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 52:01


    (#55) In this weeks episode we have our third instalment of the Straight from the Pot archives. This time we head over to the East to hear a woman's perspective, as Rebka sits down with her Mother to discuss her migration story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rihanna Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 86:10


    (#54) In this weeks episode the girls have a good ol' catch up as the first official episode back for 2023! They talk life and all things pop culture as they discuss Rihanna's performance at the Super Bowl, Beyonce being disrespected at the Grammys (again!), the infestation of Ghana by diasporans and celebrities and much much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wifey Material

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 66:50


    (#53) In this weeks episode the girls ponder over the term 'Wifey Material', is it derogatory or is it a compliment? The girls discuss whether they consider themselves to be 'wifey material' and whether women play into the trope. Then the girls answer another tantalising Flexcard question! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight From The Pot: Kibesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 36:17


    (#52) In our second instalment of the  migrant stories series, Straight From The Pot, host Gillean interviews close family friend Kibesh, as he details his migration story as a young bachelor from Ghana. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Quiet quitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 56:27


    Welcome back beloved! In this weeks episode the girls talk all things 9-5, as they breakdown what the term 'quiet quitting' actually means, the rise of the 'great resignation' post covid, unsubscribing from ideals linked to traditional jobs and career progression and much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A year in review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 50:56


    Welcome to the last episode of the 2022! Where the girls give a run down of the highlights for the pod, and a review of the year that was. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I felt it in my spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 85:00


    (#49) In this weeks episode the girls get a little more personal and share their experiences with their religion and spirituality. They discuss the role religion played in their upbringing, the evolution of their faith, church, culture and much much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    M'ap Boulé ft Nancy Denis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 69:30


    (#48) In this weeks episode the girls host the amazing multidisciplinary artist, writer and creator of M'ap Boulè Nancy Denis as she details her upbringing as a Haitian-Australian, growing up in Woolloomooloo, her path to finding African indigenous spirituality, her zeal and talent for the Arts and much much more!      In M'ap Boulè, Denis shares stories of her childhood and early adulthood, telling tales of trauma and hilarity through animated re-enactment, song, and improvisation. Dates: Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Friday 9th December 2022, Time: 7pm-8:15Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW You can also keep up with Nancy on her YouTube channel ‘The Nancy Denis Show' where she interviews a variety of guests and musical acts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What would you tell your younger self?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 50:40


    (#47) In this weeks episode the girls shake up the episode by playing the flex card first, which leads the girls to a reflective and thoughtful discussion on what they would tell their younger selves, things they regret and whether they think their younger self would be surprised about the things they've done and the life they're living now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Zillenial beef

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 78:50


    (#46) In this weeks episode, the girls chat generational differences - Millennials v Gen Z. They discuss the fundamental differences between the two generations, the impact of social media whilst growing up, anxiety, cyber bullying, sex and much much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Black Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 98:35


    (#45) Welcome back beloved! In this weeks episode the girls are back with their usual banter as they discuss Kanyes antics *AGAIN* the rise of the Kardashians and black people on reality television. The girls zone in on the Love Island franchise, how black girls experiences differ in the UK and AUS vs America, if its even worth it for black people to go onto LI and much more. Then the girls have one of their most engaging flex card questions yet! Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are we our parents' retirement plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 80:32


    In this weeks episode the girls discuss parents and their retirement plans, wills and funerals. The girls explore whether parents reliance on their children in their golden years  is unique to the immigrant child experience, if it's really wrong to send your parents to a retirement home, preparation of their will, funeral requests and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You question, we answer (part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 81:31


    In this weeks episode you get to know more about the hosts, as the girls answer questions submitted anonymously by our loyal listeners. If you have any other burning questions you would like to ask anonymously click on the link below! https://ngl.link/fufuandtibspodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sit down interview with Afrobeats superstar KiDi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 44:38


    KiDi aka Gyaldem Sugar aka Golden Boy. Whatever name you refer to him as, his influence on modern Afrobeats is undeniable. The 2022 VGMA Artiste of the Year has become a household name, with hits like Say Cheese and Touch It, which went viral. The platinum artist sat down with the Fufu & Tibs girls to chat about his global stardom, his upbringing and the roots of Afrobeats.  To watch to the full interview heard to the Fufu & Tibs YouTube page KiDi interviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sixty-Seven Days ft Yvonne Weldon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 67:28


    Welcome back beloved! this week the girls hosted a special guest - phenomenal Wiradjuri woman Yvonne Weldon! Yvonne Weldon is an Activist, Mother, Grandmother and writer who was the first Indigenous person to be elected to the City of Sydney Council. Listen up as Yvonne drops a tonne of gems, details her experience growing up in Redfern, racism in her early years, her lineage of Indigenous political movers and shakers and much more! Sixty-Seven Days can be purchased online and at all good bookstores.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sit down interview with Amapiano hitmaker Musa Keys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 17:38


    The South African multi-platinum selling hitmaker, Musa Keys is taking up space in the Amapiano space. Fast becoming a household name after releasing bangers like Samarian Boy, Selema (Po Po) and Vula Mlomo. To celebrate his first time on Australian shores, he sat down to have a yarn with the girls and provided some insight into the life of a multi-talented artist. He touched on spirituality, how he got started in the music industry, his early desires to become a civil engineer, plus his honest review of some snacks unique to Australia! To watch the interview head over to the Fufu & Tibs YouTube page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hip Hop & Hymns ft Mawunyo Gbogbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 73:10


    In this weeks episode the girls host a very special guest, Mawunyo Gbogbo! Author of Hip Hop & Hymns, Journalist and Producer Mawunyo was born in Ghana and raised in the regional NSW town of Muswellbrook. The girls dive into her memoir, the influence of Black American culture on her identity as a African Australian growing up in a regional town, her experience working in New York City at Hip Hop's Bible, The Source Magazine, racism in Australian media, the process of writing a book,  and much more! Hip Hop & Hymns is sold online and at all major book stores in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregnancy Chronicles Ft. Elsie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 111:16


    In this weeks episode the girls host a special guest, Elsie Tweneboa Rigby - High School teacher, co-owner of the Oh My Days Cafe and mumma of a beautiful 3 year old boy. Elsie discusses her experience as an African Australian teacher, her career change from Marketing to Education, teaching in rural Australia and her stint teaching in London in a predominately black school. Elsie also dives into her PCOS and Endometriosis diagnosis, fertility struggles, her  arduous pregnancy and crazy delivery and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Would you rather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 54:06


    Laugh along and get to know the girls as they play a fun game of 'would your rather'?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Event etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 85:29


    In this weeks episode the girls talk event etiquette - for attendees and hosts. Laugh along as they share their own experiences and anecdotes about attending and holding their own social and community events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight From The Pot: Harrison Ocansey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 66:22


    Welcome back beloved! In this weeks episode we debut our Migrant Stories series "Straight from the pot". This first instalment kicks off with none other than the father of our resident Ga babe - Vanessa Ocansey. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The lifestyle creep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 67:38


    In this weeks episode the girls get into influencer culture, their impact on lifestyle aspirations, black girl luxury, the 'soft life' narrative and much much more! *we incurred some technical issues post 00:53 mark, so please excuse the poor sound quality*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get ya mind right ft Femi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 90:09


    Welcome back beloved, in this weeks episode the girls host special guest Femi - Mental Health Nurse, Advocate, Co-Founder Recharge Wellness Services and one half of the podcast duo Uncovered with Nick and Femi. Femi discuss how the loss of a close friend to suicide led Femi to specialise in mental health, discussing mental health amongst his male friends, stigma and prevalence within the African community, cultural awareness of psychologists and mental health clinicians and much much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Never have I ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 78:45


    In this weeks episode the girls play a cheeky lil game of Never have I ever - prepare to be shooketh with all the truths that are revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A little Lagos, a little hustle ft. Ade Adeniyi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 93:05


    In this weeks episode, the girls host a very special guest! Doctor, Owner of Little Lagos restaurant, Founder of Eko Festival and Creative Director of apparel brand 'Lagosian' Ade Tokunboh. But before the girls pick Ade's brain, they can't help but discuss all the Oscar drama around Will's detty slap. (Skip to 17:00 if you're over the drama). Then the girls discuss side hustle culture, for love or for survival, Ade gives some insight into a typical week in his shoes, his amazing story of how he came to open Little Lagos at the beginning of an pandemic, mental health, balancing it all and much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Real friends, how many of us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 93:24


    On this weeks episode the girls discuss the documentary series "Jeen-Yuhs" and unpack the breakdown of Kanye West and Coodie's friendship. The girls use this as a catalyst to discuss their own friendships, how friendships change as they progress through different stages of their life, cheating, loyalty ties and much more! The episode is capped with an introduction of a new segment using the Reflex conversation card game - a way to really get to know the hosts! To purchase your own reflex cards click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We love a sunburnt country...kind of

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 99:00


    Welcome back beloved! The girls are back from their unannounced hiatus ready to give you some juicy content for 2022! In this weeks episode they have a general powwow to catch each other up and discuss current news and events. Then the girls reflect on whether living in Australia is really a struggle down under, whether the rise of black faces in white spaces is just a trend, and much much more! Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and self harm at 20:10-20:50.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    On Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 58:16


    On this weeks juicy episode the girls talk all things sex and intimacy! With the aid of the "On Top" card deck for intimacy, the girls discuss what intimacy means to them, sex before marriage, purity culture, what makes them nervous about sex, the parts of their body they find most attractive and much much more! To purchase the card deck visit: http://cherylfagan.org/closeness-card-deckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Body-ody-ody-ody

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 56:48


    Welcome back beloved! This week the girls have a deep dive into all things self-image. They discuss the body struggles and insecurities they had while growing up, the body positivity movement, BBL culture and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Take it to the (pelvic) floor - ft Aula @Yoni_wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 46:40


    On this weeks episode the girls host a very special guest Aula - a Women's and Pelvic Physiotherapist and the founder of Yoni Wellbeing. Aula shares how she came to specialise in Pelvic Physiotherapy, how pelvic health can improve your overall wellbeing, when and why someone would consult a Pelvic Physiotherapist including (but not limited to) pregnancy, diastasis recti, prolapse, PCOS, Endometriosis and much, much more! To find out more or to book Aula head to her Instagram - Yoni Wellbeing or Facebook - Yoni Wellbeing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    To vax or not to vax?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 59:33


    Is the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine part of the new world order? Does Ivermectin cure Covid? In this weeks episode the girls sit down with fan favourite Dr Helen Keteku- Adu to talk through one of the most polarising topics in recent times, Corona Virus. Dr Helen debunks myths and misconceptions around Corona virus itself and the vaccine, gives us a run down on how the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines work, their short and long term affects and much more! We hope this episode serves as a way to help you make the best decision for you, which is an informed decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gladys, free us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 65:00


    Welcome back beloved! Welcome to season 3! Its been a while, so this episode the girls catch up on what they've been up to during the Sydney lockdown. They review and reminisce over the success of their Nike x JD shock drop event and just have a have a good old chinwag about all things Corona including vaccinations & conspiracy theories, the Olympics, Love Island UK and much more! New intro music by Kase Avila - to hear more check him out on Spotify and InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    True to your crew - Sydney shock drop event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 3:34


    For the full list of vendors and schedule for the day head to https://www.jd-sports.com.au/page/nike-dunk/ and register your attendance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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