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Welcome to Igbo Table Talks with Emeka and Oly! Emeka and Oly discuss all things culture and are changing the way the Igbo language is learned. Come & join the conversations. Nothing is off the table.

Igbo Table Talks


    • Jan 24, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Does Having a Son Still Add Value?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 9:46


    The older generation put such a high value on having male children that it put so much pressure on families. We will discuss our thoughts on this and if our generation still feel the same way, or have we let that go?

    Detty December

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 9:37


    Welcome back from the biggest Detty December! December 2023 was giving FOMO for those not living it up in the motherland

    Detty December

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 10:12


    Is everyone back from “Detty December”? Let talk about “Detty December”, what is it and how famous and enjoyable the season has become.

    Nigeria at its 63rd Years of Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 17:00


    Today is October 1, which is Nigeria's Independence Day. Today's conversation is focused on our thoughts on Nigeria as 63 years old. Where are we as a nation and how can we do better.

    How our parents dealt with trauma and how our generation is changing it

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 17:56


    Our parents were taught to deal with trauma a little differently from how our generation is healing from it

    Igbos and Marrying Outside their Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 23:43


    Here's a great topic chosen by you guys to discuss. Will love to hear your thoughts on this. Is it common to marry outside your tribe? So you feel more Igbos tend to stick with themselves?

    We are back! Life Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 8:12


    Welcome to season 3 of Igbo Table Talks! We took a little break and are back. Looking forward to season 3 and getting back to the conversations

    Afrobeats Music Crossing Over to Mainstream USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 8:27


    On Igbo table talk we discuss all things Afro-beat's. Arguably the fastest rising international genre today, led by west African countries like Nigeria and Ghana. Afrobeat's crossing over into Mainstream USA!? Check out the conversation leave a comment below. Has Afrobeat's officially crossed over into mainstream. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Queen Elizabeth II's Passing & Africa's Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 13:29


    Queen Elizabeth II ruled UK for 70 years and was the longest monarchy to be in power. Unfortunately this meant she also had been on the wrong side of history for much of Britain's brutal colonization of various African continents which brought about the rejoicing of many African nations --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Are We Living Our Parents Dream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 11:11


    Our parents crawled so we can thrive. They came here for a better life, but some had to sacrifice for the betterment of their families. The push and pressure placed on Africans in the diaspora has produced a positive outcome in terms of better living and career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Netflix The Ultimatum: Would you ever be open to seeing what life is like with a different partner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 10:10


    In this episode we discuss our thoughts on Netflix's new show, the ultimatum. Does inviting someone else into your relationship make any positive impact or cause more damage? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Have your family ever suggested someone for you to marry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 21:13


    In this episode we share our thoughts on family pairing or suggesting individuals as potential partners. Is this still acceptable or should this be done with our generation and upwards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Will Smith and the Slap Heard Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 12:41


    Our take on the issue and the cost of spilling your dirty laundry, especially in the African community --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Are We as First Generation in the Diaspora Going to Build Homes in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 16:37


    It has become a core objective for our parents to build beautiful homes in Africa but are we who are born in the diaspora going to do the same? and continue building properties or are we going to build where we are in the diaspora --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Should Nigeria Remain a Country or Divide Amongst its Regions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 16:17


    Given the current situation in Nigeria, through the continuation of security, infrastructural damages, poor electrical supply and a large withdrawal of industries. We discuss the relevant topic on whether Nigeria should remain a country or divide among it's regions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts on Marriage as Newly Weds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 12:20


    We discuss our experience so far being newly married. What the new dynamic feels like and how we are adjusting to it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Influence of Immigrant Parents on Career Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 15:45


    What influence did your immigrant parents have on your career choice ? Today's discussion we discuss the role that our parents, uncles & aunties played in our career choice. Did you enter your field out of love or pressure from your parents & larger community? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Would You Give Your Kids Igbo or English First Names?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 9:43


    We discuss the pros and cons to giving your child an Igbo name. And decide whether it's worth it or better to stick with English first names. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why are Igbos So Tribal/Community Oriented?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 13:31


    On this table talks, we discuss why Igbos tend to be big on community and forming organizations solely focused on the Igbo culture and preservation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What traditions are you passing on to the next generation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 9:49


    What traditions do you value enough to pass on to your kids? Is traditional wedding going to be a requirement, does your family still honor kola nut? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is the Igbo Language Dying?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 12:29


    We discuss some points on why the Igbo language seems to be going extinct as less and less individuals speak the language and are unable to pass it on to the next generation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Nri Nke Na Masiri Gi (Food that you like)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 6:22


    Food crosses cultural lines and is shared by all people. Today, on Igbo Table Talk we are talking about our favorite food dishes. Have you ever had an Igbo fish? If not, which food would you like to try?

    Igbo Table Talks (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 0:24


    Ole Ihé aha gi bú? - What is your name?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 6:01


    In this episode, we will discuss our names and it's meaning and the importance of names in the Igbo language

    Ole ebe i si - Where are you from?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 5:42


    In today's Igbo Table Talks, we will discuss the stereotypes of where you are from in Igbo land. What connotations are attached to different regions of Igbo.

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