Fufu and Jerk Podcast

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Fufu and Jerk is a monthly podcast highlighting black trailblazers, while tracking trending topics in Africa, the Caribbean and in the nation's capital. Omar and Anna-Lysa are both full-time journalists, who provide an often humorous take on relationships and issues in the community.

Fufu and Jerk Podcast

  • Aug 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 49m AVG DURATION
  • 26 EPISODES


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Final episode: Why a Georgetown University alum created a non-profit to end poverty in D.C.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 35:28


On this episode, Darius Baxter talks about his efforts to end poverty in D.C. He's the co-founder of the GOOD Projects. Baxter, who is a former college football player, recently visited 18 cities to learn more about the movement underway across the nation.

25: Why a social media star is committed to being authentic, while promoting self-love

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 65:28


Our special guest this month is a Nigerian-American social media star. Kamsendoo is a digital content creator hailing from South Florida. She graduated from Cincinnati's Xavier University, in 2019, with a B.S. in Health Services and Administration. Her claim to fame has been her videos, many of which have gone viral, where she stresses the importance of women feeling good about themselves and their bodies. She is passionate about helping women realize their true value. She wants to help women understand that they are worthy.

24: Celebrating Juneteenth with conversation on movement underway across the nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 60:35


Amid the pandemic, the United States is grappling with calls for racial justice. Companies are issuing statements on the topic and many police departments are discussing police reform. This month, Dr. Amy Yeboah joins us to provide an in-depth any

23: Why Jamaican recording artist Ce'Cile is doing more reggae and less dancehall

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 72:56


Reggae superstar Ce'Cile is known for popular tracks like "Can You Do Di Wuk" (a duet with Sean Paul featured on his Grammy winning multi - platinum selling album "Dutty Rock") and much more. She just released a single called "quarantine", which she did "for fun." Her recent albums include "Music + Magic" and "Diary of a Journey". She's not only an artist, she's also a song writer and producer. On this episode, she dishes on what's next in her career, motherhood and life amid the pandemic in Jamaica. Follow Ce'Cile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badgyalcecile/?hl=en.

22: How Auteur Tevin Scott created a new miniseries with help from Issa Rae

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 57:50


We sat down with Tevin Scott, who went from creating films at Howard University to now creating films in Los Angeles. ⁣ ⁣ Scott wrote, produced and starred in his new miniseries Taste of the Mecca. ⁣ Scott’s mentor, Issa Rae, was an associate producer on the project. In this interview, Scott also shares details on transitioning to the pronouns They/Them.

21: Why recent grads launched podcast to highlight issues impacting the underrepresented

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 52:49


While the pandemic is changing our everyday lives, the November election is still a hot topic for many. On this episode, we sat down with the hosts of "What's Really Going On?" to break down the latest on the campaign trail.

20: How Chef Wenford Simpson went from being homeless in Jamaica to now celebrity chef in NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 60:55


This month on the Fufu and Jerk podcast, Omar and Anna-lysa sat down with Celebrity Chef Wenford Simpson. Simpson has prepared delicious Caribbean cuisines for celebrities like President Barack Obama and Cardi B. He's currently working on a new cooking show, which may premier on a cable station near you. He's also working on opening new restaurants, under the name "The Simpson's Group".

19: How Evelyn from the Internets went from viral sensation to PBS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 59:59


Our special guest this month is "Evelyn from the Internets". She is one of the hottest YouTube stars. Her viral videos have been recognized by stars like Beyonce. Between her code switching and her wit, there's lots to love about her. Her channel has more than 13 million views and more than 205,000 subscribers. If you're one of her #Internetcousins, you'll want to check out this episode. Visit her site https://www.evelynfromtheinternets.com/ to learn more about her.

18: Celebrating "Omar-mas" with our favorite episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 37:50


On this episode, we're taking you back in time with all our favorite episodes of the year. Plus, we're celebrating "Omar-mas". Fufu is celebrating a milestone year. Wish him a happy birthday!

17: Kamilah Tom on her journey from San Francisco to Ghana in the Year of the Return

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 60:44


On this episode, Kamilah Tom talks about her journey to Africa, in the "year of the return". She also shares tips on how to navigate solo travel.

16: "Bad Gyal Vegan" shares her recipe for success with her vegan restaurant

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 51:36


On this episode, Chyna Love aka Bad Gyal Vegan is sharing new details on the plans for her popular Brooklyn restaurant. Her catch phrase is "being bad tastes so good" and her vegan restaurant is known for its "world famous Voxtail and Empress pasta".

15: Five events we're looking forward to this fall

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 42:45


On this episode, we're breaking down our favorite fall events. That includes Howard Homecoming and UMD Homecoming. Which is better? We had a friendly debate. Head to FufuandJerkPodcast.com for more details.

14: "Econix" podcast host on why financial literacy is so important

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 55:20


On this episode of the Fufu and Jerk Podcast, the founder of "Econix" talks about the importance of financial literacy. Econix is a podcast dedicated to highlighting "entrepreneurs and their journeys", featuring hosts Joshua Bent & Donarell Green V. Meanwhile, Omar and Anna-Lysa are bringing you the latest out of the Caribbean and West Africa, while tackling the term "cultural appropriation".

13: We hosted a Jollof rice competition for the first time & it was so much fun!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 36:42


On this episode, we dish about Jollof Wars D.C. Anna-Lysa and Omar emceed the cooking competition on July 6, 2019. Check out photos and videos on our instagram page (@fufuandjerkpodcast). You'll also hear from Troy Massa, who is the founder of the "Africa Gives Back International Gala".

12: DMV non-profit founder on why he's giving back here at home, in West Africa & the Caribbean

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 44:26


On this episode, Omar and Anna-Lysa sat down with William Asiedu. Asiedu is the Founder & CEO of The Distant Relatives Project. The Distant Relatives Project is committed to helping "underserved communities in Africa and within the diaspora." https://distant-relatives.org

11: Why a Ghana mission trip inspired a D.C. resident

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 57:40


On this episode of the Fufu and Jerk Podcast, D.C. resident Michael Johnson discusses his recent mission trip to Ghana. Later on in the episode, Omar and Anna-Lysa opens up about overcoming pressure from parents.

10: Howard alumna explains her new business venture “Our Africa Legacy”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 56:40


On this episode of the Fufu and Jerk Podcast, Anna-Lysa and Omar sat down with Sadé Diké, who is the founder of Our Africa Legacy. "Our Africa Legacy is a mission based movement, dedicated to inspiring truth through handpicked experiences that reveal the best parts of what Africa has to offer in cultural tourism, entertainment, and enterprise," according to Diké.

9: Nicholas Owen shares details about Patty Boom Boom's temporary return in D.C.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 48:54


On this episode, Omar and Anna-Lysa sat down with Nicholas Owen to talk about the upcoming Patty Boom Boom pop-ups, in the DMV, and his new business venture (Nick's Jerk seasoning).

8: Afrochella's founder shares details on how the festival got its start in Ghana

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 40:13


On this episode, the Fufu and Jerk team finds out more about "Afrochella" - one of the hottest new festivals in West Africa. Special guest Abdul Karim Abdullah breaks down the concept and details on how it came about. Abdullah is one of the founders of Afrochella. “AFROCHELLA is a festival designed to highlight & elevate thrilling and thriving millennial talent from and within Africa. The festival is an interactive event that encourages collaboration, explains and explores culture with a pioneering approach," according to founders.

7: D.C. prodigy Ty Hobson-Powell on setting the bar high

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 38:31


On this episode, Omar talks about one of the hottest countries to visit in Africa & Anna-Lysa shares details on one of the hottest new festivals in Jamaica. Not to mention, this month's special guest is prodigy Ty Hobson-Powell. Find out what he had to say about how he's navigating life.

6: Happy holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 32:26


In this episode: -We discuss Buju Banton's release -Omar explains #OmarMas -Anna-Lysa & Omar start another debate (Drake & Buju collab or Rihanna & Buju Collab?) -Omar explains an interesting new concept in Ghana -We share the top 3 Christmas presents in Ghana & Jamaica -Anna-Lysa tries to explain Sorrel to Omar -Fellas, Do you prefer women with or without makeup? -You'll want to check out this week's "The Unexpected"

5: “Techsgiving” initiative giving back to young people in the DMV

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 48:40


This month's guest is Femi Adebayo, who is raising money for new equipment for students in Washington, D.C. and in Prince George's County. The event is called #techsgiving and it starts at 7:00 PM at Provision on 14th Street.

4: Can you find dancehall music in the DMV? Guest DJ Kashrag explains.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 45:20


On this episode of the of the Fufu and Jerk Podcast, special guest DJ Kashrag talks about his journey from Kingston, Jamaica to Washington, D.C. He's also discussing the dancehall movement and the best venues for reggae music in the DMV. Later on in the episode, Omar and Anna-Lysa will explore "bae files" and several hilarious debates.

3: Black Restaurant Week co-founder on its importance in the DMV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 41:49


On this episode of the of the Fufu and Jerk Podcast, special guest Andra Johnson is breaking down all things related to the first-ever Black Restaurant Week in the DMV. As usual, Anna-Lysa and Omar got a few laughs in, while discussing the latest episodes of HBO's hit show 'Insecure', cuffing season and more. They also have a new segment with a little international news. About the podcast: The Fufu and Jerk Podcast is a glimpse of DC and black culture through the eyes of a Ghanaian and Jamaican. Omar and Annalysa are both full-time journalists who provide an often humorous take on relationships and current events.

2: Popular DMV rapper "Ikey" on his journey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 40:02


On this episode of the Fufu and Jerk podcast, Omar and Anna-Lysa sat down with rising musician Ikey. But first, Anna-Lysa tries fufu and Omar tries curry goat. They also discussed Anna-Lysa's experience with dating and Issa's love life on Insecure.

1: RunGRL co-founder on the importance of a healthy lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 33:39


Our first guest is Ashlee Lawson, who is co-founder of RunGRL. This first episode was not perfect, “but it’s worth the picture still” (word to J. Cole). We taped the show on a balcony, which created some challenges with background noise. We’ll take that as a lesson and keep improving.

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