Pariah Nation

After a prolonged period of research and investigation of the controversy surrounding the building of a Military Medical Museum in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, we are excited to announce that the podcast ‘When Tiger Bay Roared' has now finally released. Throughout the podcast, we managed to clear some of the thick smoke surrounding the events leading to the decision to build a Museum focused on showcasing Britain's history of military medicine on Britannia Park, the last green space in the surrounding area. This fracturing decision by the Council was met with a vast array of negative reactions from different groups within the surrounding community, while others wholly supported it. By drawing on the views of senior officials working at the Museum as well as community leaders and other interested parties, we were able to bring together a host of contrasting opinions while critically analysing them in the historical context of the British military and the colonial expansion that took place in the late 19th century. This podcast was made in collaboration with: New Economy Law: https://www.neweconomylaw.org/ and was sponsored by: The Art/Law Network: https://artlawnetwork.org/

In this episode, we asked the question: Are African Leaders the SOLE reason for Africa being where it is today? The answer is a bit more complex than a simple yes or no.... hence the longer podcast. One thing is clear for sure though- that Africa's history in the past 400 years has had a knock on effect that cannot be ignored. This episode looks at the main historical events that have had a considerable effect on Africa's economic and social development today. Visit @artzen_ke on instagram for some awesome merchandise today if you're from Kenya! Sources: Mamdani, Mahmoud (1994) ‘A critical analysis of the IMF programme in Uganda', in Himmelstrand, Ulf, Kinyanjui, Kabiru and Mburugu, Edward (eds) African perspectives on development: controversies, dilemmas & openings, EAEP, James Currey Ould-Mey, Mohameden (1994) ‘Global Adjustment: implications for peripheral states', Third World Quarterly 15 (2): 319-336 Geda, Alemayehu (2003) ‘The Historical Origin of African Debt Crisis' Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review, 19 (1): 59-89. Eltis, D. and Engerman, S.L. (2000), ‘The Importance of Slavery and the Slave Trade to Industrializing Britain', The Journal of Economic History, 60(1), pp.123–144. Williams, E.E. (1964), ‘Capitalism and Slavery', London: Andre Deutsch, first published 1944 Lenin, V.I. (1969), ‘Imperialism: the highest stage of capitalism: a popular outline', Peking: Foreign Languages Press, first published 1917 Inikori, J. E. (2002), ‘Africans and the Industrial Revolution in England: A Study in International Trade and Economic Development',Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Inikori, J.E. (2020), ‘Atlantic Slavery and the Rise of the Capitalist Global Economy', Current Anthropology, 61(22), pp.159–171. Shivji, I. (1986), ‘Law, State and the Working Class in Tanzania', Heinemann.

In this episode we sat down with Maroua from Algeria to discuss the main features of the discourse surrounding North African identity in post colonial racial politics, specifically taking a critical look at the colonial stereotypes that have produced a division between North Africa and Africa South of the Sahara. We also looked at the reasons why some North Africans may deny their Africanity and why some Africans South of the Sahara deny the Africanity of North Africans as well as why their collective reasoning is faulty. Have a listen to the podcast to find out more.

In this episode, we talked about the assassination of Felix Roland Moumie, one of the key anti-colonial leaders in Cameroon's UPC party in Geneva, Switzerland in 1960. The French government took full responsibility for his murder just about 30 years ago, find out why they wanted him and his predecessor Ruben Um Nyobe dead. Reference list Brittain, V. (2006). They had to die: assassination against liberation. Race & Class, 48(1), pp.60–74. Joseph, Richard.A. (1974). Ruben Um Nyobe and the “Kamerun” Rebellion. African Affairs, 73(293), pp.428–448.

In this episode, I discuss my experiences with subconscious racial bias at a hotel in one of Africa's most beautiful holiday destinations: Mauritius. Although my experience with most Mauritian citizens was largely positive, the response I received from the many of the White tourists I came across was less than welcoming... For lack of confusion, at 18:00, this is a separate event that happened independently of the other incident I was describing.

In the second part of this two part series, Emily and I discussed Race and Power in the West. This week we discussed Race and Power in journalism and the workplace. Despite the fact that effort has been made in the West to recognise Black issues in these areas, Emily and I argue that not enough is being done to get to grips with decolonising these areas. The journey ahead is most definitely going to be an arduous one. Listen to find out more.

Decolonisation is an inherently violent process. It is a process that deconstructs the core of white identity and power. Understandably, such a process is therefore bound to be uncomfortable for many white institutions in the West to participate in. Emily and I, through drawing on our experiences and those of others, bring you this episode discussing the relationship between Race and Power in the West.

In this episode we look at the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. A widely influential figure in recent African history and many contend that his assassination still has implications in the modern and global political spheres. We will also be examining the extent to which the CIA, the Belgian government and other Congolese officials were involved in his murder. *This episode is based on the research of Bruce Kuklik and Victoria Brittain. Both individuals have looked into this topic extensively, the former being a Historian and the latter, a Journalist. Soundtrack- Interstellar OST by Slavik Karpiv (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThNGBm3KsMw)

Due to the global power imbalance caused by the colonial project, the Global North has a de facto monopoly when it comes to telling Africa's story. This dynamic also means that continental African's have a secondary role in telling their own story, even with a strong and active diaspora. In this episode, Nuura and I take a look at how this impacts the relationship between Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. * Disclaimer- this podcast, regrettably, wasn't wholly representative of the views of Africans that have lived outside the continent for long periods of time, however, we will most likely follow this episode up with one that is more representative in due course.

In this episode I looked at the main ways in which racism manifests itself in the UK during University. I drew on the anonymous experiences of students from my campus as well as data collected around the UK to evaluate the problem of racism in Universities as well as how to solve them. Listen in to find out more!

This episode goes deep into investigating the relationship between Transatlantic Slavery and the Industrial Revolution. I argue that the Industrial Revolution was at least catalysed by the slave trade but was more likely caused by both direct and indirect factors that came about as a result of the slave trade. Tune in for a deep and academic discussion about this major topic!

In this episode we discuss the things that educators should avoid when teaching Black History. For example, many Black History classes will only focus on Slavery and Colonialism; although these are important topics, focusing exclusively on them waters down what is a more nuanced and expansive history. This is one of the many subjects I discussed in this podcast. Hope you enjoy!

Yes... I said what I said. We don't need Black History Month. We don't need a month where PR vultures and major companies can scavenge on the works of Black activists to put on a façade of progress. We need honest, sustainable and long term solutions to what is and has always been a deeply engrained societal issue: the erasure of Black History and identity. Find out what I think the true solution is in this podcast.

In this episode we took a deep dive into the philosophy, vision and mission of the African Leadership Academy. To some it's the most expensive school in Africa (although this is misleading), to others this is one of the few schools that is revolutionizing African education. Join us as we sit down with the Dean to discuss the curriculum, the impact of the school, its model and whether it's sustainable as well as the Americanization of African institutions and what the implications of that are.

In this episode we talked about the different privileges that diasporan Africans may have, specifically if they live in the West. One of the many topics we covered was access to the worlds of academia and art and how these forums have been made increasingly more accessible in the West compared to the African continent. Finally, we discussed the different ways that Africans indigenous to the continent and in the diaspora can work together to bridge this resource gap and create a future that is conducive for Africans of all backgrounds.

Might you or someone you know be coming down with a case of white traveller syndrome? Find out in this episode where Tracy Njeri and I discuss the dangers of having the wrong attitude when traveling to Africa as a white person given the recent colonial history of the continent. From white saviorism to unethical journalism, we delve deep into issues rooted in racial dynamics that harm the continent and its people while also proposing solutions to the problems caused by these dynamics.

Meet Jesse Forrester, someone I'd like to term 'the African Iron Man' due to his innovative thinking and his effectiveness in implementing his ideas. He, along with his team of African avengers run Mazi Mobility, a company focusing on building sustainable public transport vehicles, specifically electric Tuk-Tuks and Motorbikes (the Nduth-e). We discussed the story behind the founding of the company as well as other contemporary tech issues affecting Africa today.

This week we discuss the recent move by the African Union to recognise diasporan Africans as the "sixth region" . Djamil Ninsue and I discuss the implications of such a move and what it could mean if the African Union decided to allow the diaspora to move back to the continent and gain citizenship in any country of their choice. Hope you enjoy!

When Frantz Fanon wrote 'Black Face, White Mask' he alerted Africans and their leaders to the lingering effects of colonialism. Today, we discuss how the long term structural effects of colonialism impact Africa today, mainly focusing on borders and city structure. Our special guest this week is Mikhail Nyamweya. We hope you enjoy.

In this episode, we discuss reparations and we look into the long lasting effects of colonialism and slavery. We brought on Myles, whose grandfather served in the revolutionary army during the Algerian war of independence. We also brought on Tracy, whose grandfather served in the Mau Mau during Kenya's fight for independence. He was also paid damages by the British Government due to the harm that they caused him. Lastly, Djamil Ninsoo, a genealogist featured on the show to tell us about some of his ancestors' experiences as indentured laborers and as subjects of the colonial government in Jamaica. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we discussed the recent riots that engulfed certain parts of South Africa this week. We look at the underlying causes of the violence and we further discuss the effects of apartheid on the modern day state of South Africa. Our guest this week is Dashen Naiker, an academic from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Today we revealed the harmful nature of colonial thinking and how it has been taught to the world as an unquestionable truth. From the racism of the enlightenment figures to cultural bias in history, we dig deep into the issues affecting the post colonial world today.

Join us in this episode where we welcome the popular comedian @itsyaboimaina who has over 3 million followers on Tik Tok. we delve into his experience as an African comedian on the app, his life while schooling in China, his childhood and hilarious topics such as experiences with witchcraft around the continent.

Join us in this episode where we discussed the may claims laid against Islam and it's alleged 'racist' theology as well as a discussion about the Arab expansions, the Arab slave trade and the curse of Ham.

In this episode we examined the intersectional links that Israeli settler colonialism has with previous systems of colonialism around the world. We also discussed the importance of propaganda in the media to Israel's strategy of placating and pacifying the public.

Welcome to the second last episode of Pariah Nation for this season. We brought Yanga Malotana back to discuss the modern colonial project taking place in the DRC while examining the history that led to the state of the DRC today (this includes an in depth look into the asssassination of Patrice Lumbumba). Link to access on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/Adnanshafi

Join us in this episode as we discuss the racism that is prevalent in universities around the UK both from students and members of the institutions themselves. We also touched on the topic of decolonising the curriculum as well as the resistance that some universities have shown towards accepting racism as a major issue in their campuses.

Join us in this episode as we discuss Jessica's story. She has had to fight against racism within her son's former school administration, being subject to the stereotypes such as the 'angry black woman' trope while having to face social services and the threat of possibly losing her son after the school constructed false claims against her.

Join us in this podcast where we discussed the role of China in Africa's future and whether involvement with China will lead to neocolonialism or economic prosperity. Link to YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eptHTOJ8y0

In this podcast, we engaged with different views from the Afrocentric Historian Abu-Bakr Madden Shabazz. We discussed how a Eurocentric view of history can warp African history as well as how it can often whitewash African achievements. Link to the YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/kfs_-uwiBQY

Listen into our discussion today as we find out the truth about the DRC and its long history of exploitation.

Welcome to the first episode of Pariah Nation's 13th Season. We aim to discuss topics that are affecting the African continent on this podcast in both a historical and modern sense. In today's podcast, we discussed the ICC's disproportionate focus on the African continent and what this means for the continent at large.

In this episode, we sat down with the Pariah Nation all time favorite @douglabwoy to discuss Black representation in the media. We also looked at how media outlets can push narratives of colorism and racism.

In this episode, we tackled the main objections against taking down the statues of people who participated in the transatlantic slave trade and the enterprise of colonialism in the late 1800s. I specifically make the case for the removal of the statue of Thomas Picton from City Hall in Cardiff.

In this episode, we unpacked the pressing topic of colorism on the African continent and in the diaspora as well as how it affects self esteem, health and generational beauty standards.

In this episode we brought a range of speakers to discuss the fragility of the terms POC and BAME as well as how relationships between these groups have manifested around the world over time. We also critically analysed the use of those terms and where it should be appropriate to use them.

Let's dive into this uncomfortable question together and discover the nuance behind theories of race, systemic power and more to learn about if Black people possess the systemic means to oppress other races and if so, which ones. We also discussed the major difference between racism and racial prejudice.

We revisited the topic of anti-Black racism in the Muslim community as well as pointing out the nuances in the discourse surrounding it. Moreover, we looked at the different ways in which white reverts are favored over Black reverts mainly due to the recent events on Tik Tok. Hope you enjoy!

A very heated episode but a very facts based one as well. Listen in to learn more about the farm murders, apartheid and the long lasting effects of segregation in South Africa. Our guests this week are Yanga Malotana (assistant lecturer and student at the University of Pretoria) and Sascha Wharton-Hood (campaigner against racial inequality and gender based violence and a general activist).

Scholar Felwine Sarr estimates that there are 438,000 ancient African artifacts in European museums. Our episode takes a general look at these artifacts and also focuses on the story of the Benin bronzes as well as the controversy surrounding them. Find out more about where they are and what's being done to get them back in our new episode.

What kind of leaders does Africa need? Are we satisfied with the current state of leadership on the continent with elections being rigged, terms being extended and a massive age gap between the people and their leaders? These are some of the questions we addressed in the podcast. Have a listen to find out more.

In this episode, we connected the parallels African and Native American colonial experiences, exploring topics such as internalised racism, cultural appropriation, native beliefs about land and the importance of language in preserving cultural identity. This may be the last episode in the series depending on what we decide to do. ENJOY!

In this episode we briefly went through ways in which Africa impacted World History through trade, prehistoric discoveries, participation in the World Wars and through political breakthroughs. Prepare to learn more about our motherland than you ever will in the classroom.

In this episode, we discussed several different topics such as the division that's present between some North Africans and Southo-Saharan (a new term we created over the podcast to replace 'Sub-saharan Africa') Africans and how this is intertwined with anti-Blackness in general. Myles brought a wealth of historical knowledge and interesting perspectives as someone that's a part of the Amazigh community. Listen in for a dive through history, culture and debate!

In this urgent episode we discussed what we know about the case of Mahomud Hassan, the controversial responses from the media and the lack of responses from institutions like the Cardiff University Student's Union as well as the university itself. Racism is alive and well in Cardiff and in this episode we sought to unpack the instances in which racism has shown its true face in the city. If you can, please donate to Mahomud's family and if not, share this podcast or any useful piece of information on this case so that we can get the truth out to the world.

In what has to be one of my favorite podcasts of all time, I got the chance to talk with Darcy. An indigenous Australian that has had to deal with the struggles of losing native lands, fighting to preserve his culture, and guarding it from cultural appropriation while facing racism from the wider community. Together, we connected our post colonial experiences as I also shared my experience in the post colonial world as an African in relation to our conception of blackness, our educational systems and the topic of racism.

Given the recent events on Tik Tok concerning the Arab and Black Muslim communities, Djami, Hikma, Anab and I came together to revisit the topic of racism in the Muslim community. Although we had to revisit the topic again a bit prematurely, we felt that it was necessary given the completely abhorrent, anti-black responses that we all received under our videos addressing the topic. We hope you we can all take something from it!

This has to be one of the most thought provoking podcasts I've done so far. Hadealspeaks (a Tik Tok creator with 100K+  followers and an activist herself) joined us for the discussion surrounding petitions,  online activism and hashtags to assess their effectiveness in making a positive change in the world community. We also discussed the 'save all burden'  that Genz has put on themselves to solve the world's issues. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I covered 5 main actions, ideas or dynamics that are keeping the African Diaspora in constant warfare with native Africans. This included the question of 'did black people sell their own into slavery?' and another investigation of the dynamics at play on social media between the groups. There are loads of memes, speeches from influential figures and more. Hope you'll enjoy!

This is Pariah Nation's 10th season and we are happy to be kicking off this season with the topic of mental health. We were happy to host the renowned within.n.without page co founder Pauline Gethi and Michelle Abiero, a mental health activist. Together, we discussed the issues of family structure, the attitude of the governments and other factors that contribute to the worsening of mental health on the continent. TRIGGER WARNING: There may be discussion of suicide and other traumatic topics.

Welcome to the first edition of TimbukTuesday! A day every week where we decide to look at Africa's present, take lessons from the past and apply them to our future for a better Africa! In this episode we discussed the topic of Education and how it links with Political Consciousness as well as how it can be used to deprive us of the latter. This is more than just a podcast, it is an audio experience! We hope you enjoy.