Not Quite Foreign

Colorism - a reality or a reason to complain? Join Ye and Sochi as they discuss the state of colorism in the black community and its impact on their individual lives.

We’re back for season three! This episode of Not Quite Foreign entitled “Temperature Check” is all about catching up and cooling down. Ever want to be a fly on the wall of girl talk? Tune into this intimate conversation between two friends as Ye and Sochi reflect on their Summers and prepare for the Fall. The ladies chat about all of the things summers are made of, music, travel, dating, and growing up. Light and fun, this episode is an easy way to get back into the NQF flow and prepare yourself for an amazing upcoming season! Also, check out the new NQF logo!

On this RAW episode of NQF, Ye and Sochi welcome special guest Chinomso Nwachuku founder of TalkNaija.org a site dedicated to reducing the stigma faced by those with mental health conditions in the Nigerian community. Chinomso opens up about his own personal journey and the group unpacks the challenges facing the African community when dealing with mental health. It's a vulnerable and much needed conversation. Tune in now and share!

France got us f*&ked up, Nipsey is a legend, and Cocorobics may be the new it workout thing! Following the week of beloved rapper Nipsey Hussle's memorial service, Ye and Sochi unpack what it felt like to lose the legend and take a temperature check on how the "culture" is doing. Inspired by an episode from Insecure. The host ask a difficult question. Now that we know better as black minds, are we truly doing better as a people?

In 2019 who really wears the pants or should we all be wearing skirts? In this provocative episode Ye and Sochi discuss the complexities of gender roles especially as it relates to black culture. In a world where some of the most renowned celebrities are being exposed for dark lives, people are increasingly questioning the value of the institution of marriage, hashtags and movements like #metoo dominate the social media and identity is no longer as simple as he and she. How do gender roles play a part in our modern day society?

Are you willing to risk it all? Lady Ye and Sochi tackle this question and ask what it means to take risks? Are all risks worth it? What stops us from taking huge risk? Tune in as the ladies discuss the challenges and reality of having to make the decision to risk it all. Audiences homework- After you listen Email/tweet/contact us and tell us what is holding you back from taking a risk in your life and why? NotQuiteForeign@gmail.com . We'll share your response on next show make sure you include your name/handle or state anonymous.

In this episode, Ye and Sochi reminisce and reflect on Valentines Days of the past, relationships of the present and all that falls in between. Its All Love is a conversation between two friends growing up in and getting real about love.

We’re back! Season 2 Episode 8 officially drops and Ye and Sochi are talking about everybody being in Africa at the end of 2018, Mega African music festivals and starting 2019 off with chill vibez. Real relatable and always a good time! Check it out and share the love!

 In this episode of NQF, the girls sit down with special guest NBC TV Personality Valentina Anyanwu and get real about their unpleasant experiences with their own people. Ever heard the phrase "It be your own people?" Well this episode explores low moments of feeling isolated or not belonging and how each have come to grow pass it and learn from those moments. Real, raw and always a good time. Listen now!

 In this episode Lady Ye and Sochi start by gifting you with the NQF Must Watch list- a movie list with some classic Afro films. Later in the show Lady Ye uses the iconic phrase "Pressure busts pipes" from one of her favorite TV characters to spark a discussion with Sochi about what it means to feel pressured as a multicultural. If you've ever felt like you were holding the world on your shoulders in the form of pressure this is the episode for you! 

 In this episode of Not Quite Foreign, Ye and Sochi talk being banned from Tanzania, Kanye in Africa, a new dance craze call YEABA, and examine the tough question of what drives you? Inspired by the "Quincy" documentary on Netflix, the hosts explore their own passions and how the legendary Quincy Jones taught them valuable lessons about Keeping the Same Energy! 

 Finally, the third episode is here and it's a good one! Not Quite Foreign creator Ye along with her co-host Kosi-O and guest host Kiara Walters, enter The Situation Room and discuss the black cultural divide. The ugly truth about the the clash between African blacks and American blacks. Does it really make sense to think, "I'm the Better Black!"