Fufu and Jerk Podcast

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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!

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.

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".

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.

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".

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".

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.