Travel and Turn Up Podcast

It's our first episode of 2022, sorry for our lateness! Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're recapping everything that happened in West Africa this past December. Tiffanie explains how pleasantly surprised she was with Nigeria, Jide talks about how Afrochella has turned Ghana into Las Vegas, and David talks about visa issues coming from the UK. The discussion was so good we had to do a part 2, coming next week. Big Chune: Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran - Peru Goya Menor & Nektunez – Ameno Amapiano Remix (You Wanna Bamba) 

We're joined by Mark Beckford and Lakeshia Ford, the founders of Pine x Ginja, to talk about the biggest Jamaican party in Ghana and their mission to connect the Caribbean to Africa. Find out more:linktr.ee/pinexginjaBig Chune:Amindi, Tessellated & Valleyz - Pine & Ginger 

We're joined by the men of Positive Vibes Only (PVO) to talk about their events in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana Find out more:https://linktr.ee/PVOGLOBALBig Chune:Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe Ayra Starr - Bloody SamaritanTion Wayne x Russ Millions - Body 2 feat. Arrdee, 3x3E1 & ZT, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, Darkoo, Buni

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the Omicron variant and the curious (but unsurprising) response against Africa. We're providing facts in this episode, Detty December begins. Big Chune: WizKid - Mood feat. Buju

Where in the world can you find the most clear blue water? Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about our latest travels and get into the debate. Who has the clearest blue water? The Caribbean? East Africa? The Balkans??? We also touch on our plans for end of year travel, and discuss if local gang wars should deter you from your next vacation. Big Chune: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're wrapping up the busy summer travel period and starting to look forward to  fall and winter travel this year. We touch on navigating the UK redlist, why America still hates its neighbors, and debate if South Africa is the best tourism hub for the continent. Big Chune: NCT 127 - Regular (English Version) 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we look at the recent rankings for "World's Best Airports for 2021" and discuss what makes a great airport? The crew also touch on the latest travel restrictions they've faced in their recent trips this month. Big Chune: Nas - Nobody feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the "Black Tax" travelers face when  traveling. When you're not sure if you're being mistreated because you are a tourist, or if it's because of your race. Sometimes you're not being mistreated at all and it's just paranoia! We have updated information on traveling with your vaccine card and finally, we discuss Spirit Airlines canceling half of their flights this week, leaving thousands of people stranded. Big Chune: Dave - Clash (feat. Stormzy)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. What travel activity should be an Olympic sport? This episode we talk about the Olympics, even though nobody can travel to Tokyo this year. The crew talks about the hits and misses of the events so far, while also debating if only rich countries should host the olympics. We also talk about Detty December for the first time this year in detail. Big Chune: Adekunle Gold - Okay

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. We're calling this the start of season 2! As usual your favorite travel entrepreneurs chop it up about the latest happenings for travelers. Today we're talking about how difficult it is to travel still with the pandemic still going on. International travel is complicated with a lot of conflicting rules. Tiffanie shares her experiences traveling to Jamaica and Kenya this month, Jide talks about his frustrations traveling to Nigeria from the US and David lets us know about the confusion raging on in London and the UK. Do you need a vaccination card? Negative test result? Money to pay off officials? All of the above? Get in losers, its season 2. We're back and better than ever.  Big Chune:  Jujuboy Star - "Dear Girlfriend" 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about travel and luxury. It caused a wave this week on social media when people found out that some airlines are allowing customers to pay for their travel with payment plans. Does this make travel more accessible for the average person and not just seen as a luxury? Staying in that lane, there was a question on if there is true luxury offerings in Lagos, the largest city in Africa. Some people feel that the level of luxury offered in certain African cities is below par, is this true or false?  Big Chune:  Midnite - Ras To The Bone

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we kick it off talking about the newly launched Basketball Africa League (BAL) which made big waves when hip hop star J. Cole was unveiled as one of the players for the season. We debate who currently are the biggest afrobeats and dancehall artists, and also discuss Burna Boy and his Nigerian haters. Plus we discuss if Black travelers should visit destinations tied to historical trauma and suffering. History lessons on vacation or enjoyment and turn up?  Big Chune:  Jujuboy Star - "Dear Girlfriend" 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we kick it off with Tiffanie in Atlanta questioning the poor media coverage of Haiti recently. David is in London and opens up a discussion about foreign land grabs with Zuck catching a stray. Jide is checking in from Boston this week with the reminder that collective wealth is the answer. This week we're thinking about travel and how it shapes our people. Big Chune:  Tems- Damages (Official Video)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. We're here to declare that travel is back! The crew has a lot of energy this week with the buzz that travel is back starting this summer and we have all the information you need. David is in London, and the city has announced that restrictions will be lifted starting this month. Tiffanie is in Atlanta for a short stay, where things have been open for months. And Jide is back on the east coast getting ready for a vacation filled summer. This week there are a lot of tips and advice to get you ready for a big year of travel. Big Chune:  DJ Khaled - Sorry Not Sorry (feat. Nas & Jay-Z)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week the crew starts off with Tiffanie being in a bad mood. She's in Kenya and witnessing the unfair burdens travelers face firsthand. This leads to a discussion on the enduring legacy of colonization and if Black people can progress if we're still using history as an excuse. We also created a new segment where we talk about topics that are #NotAfrica (37:00). You don't want to miss this convo: HBCU's, travel vaccines and so much more. RIP to the legend DMX. Big Chune: DMX - How's It Goin' Down 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. The crew is back this week, Jide is in Mexico City after getting vaccinated. We discuss if it's worth getting the vaccine to travel and what the future might look like. Tiffanie is still in Kenya, which is facing new travel restrictions. This leads to a discussion on why Africa isn't a hot destination as the world looks to recovery. Can the continent catch up? David is in the UK setting up his wine business waiting for things to open up, but new outbreaks threaten more lockdown. Will the UK and Europe mess up travel plans this summer? Plus much more.   Big Chune: Jeune Lio - SGFA (Sexy Girl From Abidjan) feat. Oxlade, Didi B. and Chrystel

This week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Eric Martin, co-founder of Black and Abroad, a multi-platform travel and lifestyle company redefining experiences for the modern Black traveler. Since this conversation Black and Abroad have launched their "Go Back to Africa" project, a pan-African tourism campaign – for every country in Africa – designed to reframe the story around Black travel. This was one of our most impactful discussions, an authentic conversation with a leading travel entrepreneur who's changing the way we think and talk about Black travel. Eric talks to us about his journey with Black and Abroad and how growing up in Washington DC shaped his worldview (1:30), the evolution of the Black travel experience over recent years (18:40), using travel to unlock a Black economic superpower (38:15), plus navigating the new reality for travel brands in a post covid world.Guest: Eric MartinBlack and Abroad (@blackandabroad)Big Chune: Fugees – The Mask

This week we head to Houston, Texas to connect with Kevin Knight, the Founder and CEO of Urban Events Global. Kevin started his company as a camping trip with a few friends before eventually blossoming into the largest camping event hosted in the USA. Now they've grown into a dynamic force in the travel industry and were recently named one of the 10 Best Adventure Travel companies by USA Today. The hardworking CEO also created Black Travel Tube, a content database of black travel blogs, videos, and media from all over the world. He talks to us about how he started Urban Events Global (02:35), the negative stereotypes people have of Black American travelers (20:20), his prediction for the direction of black travel after covid (36:25), plus his advice for new travelers or those looking to start their own travel journey (51:10). Guest: Kevin KnightCompany: Urban Events Global / Black Travel TubeWebsite (urbaneventsglobal.com)Big Chune: YG ft. Big Sean - Go Big 

This week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Laila Johnson-Salami, host of The Morning Show on AriseTV and a rising star in African news and journalism. Since this conversation Laila went on to become a founding member of Feminist Coalition aka FemCo in Nigeria. In just a few months FemCo went on to international acclaim, leading a generation of young Nigerians during the #EndSARS protests and spearheading a global campaign in the diaspora. Laila's passion and belief in the power of African women has been clear from the beginning. We revisit one of our most popular discussions to date, and support the movement led by Laila and her colleagues.  We look at how the media and news narrative shapes travel, and how we see ourselves. She lets us in on her life and what its like delivering news in Africa (01:00), how the news media shapes the narrative of the continent (09:40), why misinformation is so prevalent and what we can do to fight it (21:05), her passion for women's issues in Nigeria (32:40), plus why she feels like there is so must mistrust for the media and the news (42:35).Big Chune: Future - Life is Good feat. Drake

Its our anniversary! One year ago we launched our first episodes and what a crazy year it's been. Now we're a top 20 global travel podcast with listeners all over the world. We want to thank all of our listeners, we would not be here without you. The journey continues... Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Today we're talking about the problems that seem to follow Boeing. After the disasters of the 737-Max the company has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently. We talk about how this affects travelers and choosing your next flight. Plus Jide tells us why he always seems to miss flights. Big Chune: Beres Hammond - Step Aside

Our guest this week is the very impressive Elizabeth Agboola, founder and CEO of Nigerians Travel Too. Elizabeth started the company in 2016 and it has grown into one of the largest travel management and agencies in the country. We talk about how she started the company and her journey in the travel space (01:01), the tricks to traveling as an African for domestic and international destinations (16:00), the perception and reality of lack of money in the African travel market (33:15), a fiery debate on Pan-Africanism and what it means to be united (44:00), plus she details how she chartered the first direct commercial flight from Nigeria to Jamaica (58:30) Guest: Elizabeth AgboolaWebsite (nigerianstraveltoo.com)Big Chune: Moses Bliss - BIGGER EVERYDAY

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about Kalina Collier, the (now former) JetBlue flight attendant who traveled to Jamaica and then claimed she was being held hostage when she was just in quarantine. It nearly sparked an international incident between Jamaica and the USA and fanned some ugly flames on social media, especially between Jamaicans and Black Americans. We also recap all the news you need to know, be warned: Namaste Wahala plenty. Big Chune: Bob Marley - Africa Unite

This week we head to Paris to link with Gael “Gabbok” Bokongo, a Congolese-French Businessman and Family man who quit his job on Wall Street, started a media company and now travels the world with his 8 year old daughter Deïyna. Gael has been to over 108 countries and counting, traveling solo with his daughter on many of them. He talks to us about his journey from escaping war as a child, to a PhD in Mathematics, to Wall Street, and now raising a young woman as a digital nomad. He shares the story of his early life of travel (02:30), being a father-daughter duo traveling the world in search of adventure (13:35), his conflicted feelings on his home country DRC (25:55), quitting Wall Street to follow his travel passion (37:30), plus a discussion on improving the travel landscape for both Africans and Black people in the diaspora (46:10). Guest: Gael “Gabbok” BokongoInstagram (@gabbok17)Big Chune: Tems - Free Mind / Tems - Try Me

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Today we're talking about the ignorance of travelers. Traveling to another country and not respecting the local customs and history. Why do people from dominant cultures make such bad guests in other countries? Is it just human nature? Traveling the world is a fundamentally humbling experience. Also we imagine what future generations of the diaspora will say about this current era, are we doing enough to connect with each other today? Big Chune: Digga D - Woi

We're excited to kick off our second season and a new year of guests with the amazing Annette Abena of Diaspora Talks. Annette is a Ghanaian-British content creator, blogger, and podcast host connecting Africa's fastest-growing businesses to the Diaspora. The London based 20-something joins us to talk about her travels on the continent and her passion for Africa, business & development. We talk about traveling to the continent during a pandemic (02:27), why she started Diaspora Talks (08:25), finding an audience interested in serious topics as a young content creator (17:30), future of tourism business in Africa (28:00), and educating millenials and gen z on the realities of moving to Africa (44:35). Guest: Annette AbenaWebsite (annetteabena.com)Big Chune: Olamide - Loading feat. Bad Boy Timz

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. It's Black History Month in the United States, we'll be dropping special guest episodes this month to celebrate so make sure to check in. Today we're talking about travel shaming. Recently in the news we've seen stories of travelers being deported, detained and shamed in countries all over the world. In the midst of a global pandemic there are real questions around what travel is acceptable, and what isn't acceptable. We're here to defend travel and travelers, what do you think? Should governments do more? Do travelers have an individual responsibility? Is there a way to safely travel in a pandemic? Let's unpack it, just don't shame us.Big Chune: Adekunle Gold - Something Different

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We're back for the first time in 2021 and there's so much to discuss. We start by paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his life and legacy to progress in the global Black diaspora. We discuss leadership of eras in the past and compare it to our leadership in modern times. The UK is finally putting in more stringent travel restrictions, and have banned flights from South America and Portugal while also required a negative COVID test for all incoming flights. Better late than never? Finally we talk about the Ugandan elections and why we keep seeing the same issues with leadership all over the continent. Who exactly are our leaders?Big Chune: Styl-Plus - Olufunmi

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week its the last episode of the year. 2020 has been horrible for the travel movement but Black travelers everywhere have kept the vibes through it all. We reflect on the year that changed everything, and share where in the world we will be bringing in the new year. We also talk about a great bit of positive travel news, a direct flight from Nigeria to Jamaica! Two of the waviest cultures in the diaspora linked up as Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, debuted its direct flight with 132 passengers from Lagos to Montego Bay. We also touch on the travel shaming that's going on social media. Its a great ending to a complicated year. Big Chune: Chronixx - Good Over Evil

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week we try to come to terms with our new superpowers during the #NegroSolstice. We do talk a bit about travel too. The news is worrying this week, UK is going under a new "lockdown" and even popular destinations in Africa and the Caribbean are seeing a rise in cases. The usual questions about travel shaming and safety remain. Many people are still going ahead with their December travels, and many people have canceled their plans. We talk about how we're dealing with uncertainty around holiday travel. Also this week saw another round of internet "diaspora wars", can we all just get along? Big Chune: WizKid - Ginger (feat. Burna Boy)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week we focus on the topic that everyone is talking about, the covid vaccine. With the UK, the US, Canada and other countries starting to give vaccinations, what can we expect? How will this affect travel in the short term? We have an honest convo about what this means for Black travelers and also why many travelers do not trust the vaccine. It's a lot for anyone to deal with, we try to work through some of the major questions.Big Chune: Jobe London and Mphow 69 - Sukendleleni

We're back! As usual, our weekly Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. With cases on the rise around the world it looks like our dreams of a travel filled December are dashed. Whether its a quick trip to grandma's or a long haul flight across the Atlantic we discuss if December travel is officially canceled. Big Chune: Pop Smoke - DiorMake sure to follow our hosts on the new social media app Clubhouse!

This week we head to Baltimore, Maryland where we meet with newly elected Mayor Brandon Scott. Since its election season in the USA we thought who better to talk about the future of travel and tourism in this city than the man leading the vision for the city. Baltimore is a historic city that played an important role in the creation of the USA and since then has continued the legacy as a cultural, intellectual and inspirational hub for Black thought and excellence. As one of the few major cities with majority Black population it does have its share of unique problems and challenges as we move into the next decade. We talk to Brandon about being elected as Mayor, his vision for Baltimore and get a bit of background on the city (02:40), how he plans to attract more visitors to the city (09:45), battling negative perceptions about Baltimore (20:15), and finding the balance between empowering the local community and attracting outside investment aka gentrification (29:50). Guest: Mayor-elect Brandon ScottSocial Media handle (@CouncilPresBMS)Big Chune: Zo! - Step Up Front (feat. Deborah Bond)

This is our first video episode! As usual, our weekly Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week however we're introducing our YouTube channel where we'll post video episodes of our weekly "Trends and Tings". We discussed why negative content about black travel finds an audience, updated information on whats going on with #EndSars in Nigeria and how its now inspired protest movements all over Africa. We also touch on the latest examples of travel shaming and get ready for the USA's elections.Big chune: NINIOLA - ADDICTED YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-fESWchBxBg51wWCQ3MiQ

On October 20, 2020, Nigerian security forces opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos Nigeria. We watched live on social media in horror as young people bled to death right in front of our eyes. We discuss the events around this Black Tuesday, provide background information, and talk about the similarities (and differences) with protest movements across the diaspora. If you are looking for more information on how you can help from anywhere, please go to @travelnturnup on any social media platform and click the link the bio. Big Chune: Dbn Nyts - Shumaya (feat. Zinhle Ngidi & Trademark)Quick links to help #EndSARS:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/travelnturnupTwitter: @endsarsresponse

In this episode we're joined by Eric Martin, co-founder of Black and Abroad. The globally recognized travel brand has served as a source of inspiration and community for a generation of young Black travelers. Eric talks to us about his journey with Black and Abroad and how growing up in Washington DC shaped his worldview (1:30), the evolution of the Black travel experience over recent years (18:40), using travel to unlock a Black economic superpower (38:15), plus navigating the new reality for travel brands in a post covid world. Guest: Eric MartinBlack and Abroad (@blackandabroad)Big Chune: Fugees - The Mask

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We support the call to #EndSARS and End Police Brutality. We discuss the social movement out of Nigeria that has swept across the world this week, putting a spotlight on how Black people are treated even in our own countries. What can you do to help? We discuss solutions and ways we can support each other. We are all in this together!Big chune: 6LACK - Pretty Little Fears (feat. J. Cole)

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We start by checking in on the curfew situation in London/UK and Kingston/Jamaica as our hosts are grounded for lockdown. We also discuss the stereotypes that divide us, and the impact on how black people treat each other all around the world. Let's celebrate Black excellence!Big chune: Nas - "Ultra Black"

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Tiffanie is back stateside and shares her shock at the lack of protocols at JFK airport during her trip flying from Kenya to New York. We also discuss the good news with so many events like Afrochella announcing dates for December 2020 on the continent. Detty December is a go!Big chune: Maleek Berry - "New Bounce" (feat Wizkid & Phenom)

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. The UK is adopting a country wide curfew starting this week to help deal with the COVID pandemic. Many other countries have already had a curfew due to the pandemic including Jamaica and Kenya. So we ask Tiffanie, a Jamaican currently living in Kenya to tell us what London can learn from these countries. The other big news of the week is South Africa opening their borders for international travel starting on October 1. We touch on the fact that African countries have the least cases of the virus and also stopped international flights longer than other regions around the world. Is this coincidence or did Africa just get lucky? Big Chune: Azana Feat. Sino Msolo - Umaqondana

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We discuss the luxury property market emerging in popular African destinations, who are the people that can afford it? There is so much wealth inequality especially in poorer countries, but is it fair to expect wealthier Black people to buy these properties and help the surrounding community? Can Black people be gentrifiers? This was an introspective conversation on the responsibilities of investment. Big chune: Big Sean - ZTFOLoyal Listener Spotlight: @travelwithtaliya

In this episode we catch up with Chef Coco Reinarhz, owner of Epicure restaurant, the Pan-African themed culinary experience based in Johannesburg. The multi award winning Burundian chef is embracing the modern African food movement by traveling the continent sourcing dishes and recipes that are out of reach for most people. He shares his upbringing in various countries in Africa in a culinary family and his vision of providing a full experience of Africa through food (1:45), the devastation of the fine dining industry on the continent (12:40), the challenges of being a celebrity chef in Africa (22:00), plus his view on the future of fine dining in Africa and how we can improve the restaurant experience all over the continent (37:00). Guest: Chef CocoEpicure restaurant (@epicure_restaurant)Big Chune: Innoss'B - Yo Pe

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Travelers are always looking to save money and budget airlines are popular options to save on travel. Some travelers refuse to travel budget, Tiffanie explains why she will never fly with Spirit Airlines. Are you too bougie to fly Spirit? We also discuss another terrible headline about Africa from the media that caused international outrage.Big Chune: Mahalia - Simmer (feat. Burna Boy)

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. There's a big debate about traveling during the pandemic, some feel its not ethical for travelers to visit other countries even with quarantine measures in place. While others feel its not a problem. Should travelers be shamed in this period for exercising their right to travel? August was Women's Month, so we make our final spotlight of women who inspire us around the diaspora.David: Naomi Osaka - world champion tennis player, first Asian woman to be #1 in the worldJide: Fadumo Dayib - first woman to run for President of Somalia, social change activist, a public health expert and development practitioner. Tiffanie: Winnie Mandela - anti-apartheid activist, South African politician, regarded as the "Mother of the Nation"Big Chune: Buju Banton - Not an easy Road / Beres Hammond - I Feel Good

In this episode we chop it up with Naledi Khabo, the CEO of Africa Tourism Association (ATA). ATA is the leading global trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa and strengthening intra-Africa partnerships. We discuss how the diaspora is changing the face of travel to Africa (4:00), the prominence of group travel and collaboration between travel groups (20:30), boosting the travel industry on the continent by marketing to Africans to explore Africa (38:00), plus we talk about if the black travel movement is leaning more to women than men. Guest: Naledi KhaboAfrica Tourism Association (@worldtoafrica)Big Chune: Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We talk about Independence Day and what it means for people from colonized countries (including the USA). Special shout out to the Democratic Republic of Coffee. August is also Women's Month, so this whole month on Trends we're going to spotlight women who inspire us around the diaspora.Tiffanie: Mekatilili Wa Menza - historical Kenyan leader who led resistance against the British during colonial ruleDavid: Yaa Asantewaa - Queen mother and warrior famous for leading the Ashanti rebellion against British colonialism to defend the Golden StoolJide: Michelle Ndiaye - Director of the Africa Peace and Security Programme at the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) in EthiopiaBig Chune: Burna Boy - Bank On It

In this episode we meet Tiffany Harris, a racial justice activist who's the Chief Program Officer at Moishe House, and also the Founder of You Don't Look Jewish. Originally from Seattle, Tiffany has lived and worked in France, Switzerland, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, and now Washington DC. She's an avid traveler with 89 countries visited and is a Taglit (Formerly Birthright Israel) Fellow who sits on multiple boards in the Jewish community. She shares with us her story growing up both Black and Jewish in America (4:00), we talk about Jewish cultures around the world in the Afro diaspora (29:00), plus some of the recent and not so recent misunderstandings between the Black and Jewish communities (49:25). Guest: Tiffany HarrisMoishe House (@moishehouse)Big Chune: Soul For Real - Candy Rain / Keith Sweat - Twisted

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We discuss the Madagascar backed "cure" called COVID-organics (06:45), Greece secretly abandoning 1,000 refugees in the sea (09:25), USA visa restrictions on Nigerians (16:45), plus why the discussion around saving tourism in Africa is only reserved for wildlife animals (24:30). Big chune: Midnite - Holy MountainLoyal Listener Spotlight: @docbintu

In this episode we catch up with Bheki Dube, the founder and CEO of Curocity, a network of African design hostels with locations in Johannesburg, Durban and most recently Cape Town. Bheki is an award winning entrepreneur being named Best Tourism Entrepreneur at the 2020 Tropics Business Summit, and at 28 years old is one of the few Black hotel owners in Cape Town. Bheki talks with us about his background and the story behind Curiocity (2:25), the challenges for Black hotel and property owners in South Africa (12:45), misconceptions about Cape Town and the realities of South Africa (21:30), the future of local tourism post covid (36:15), plus his thoughts on the Black travel movement and why the global diaspora could be the next threat to local business. Guest: Bheki Dube Curiocity Africa (@curiocity.africa)Big Chune: JR - Bob Mabena (feat. Okmalumkoolkat and Spoek Mathambo)

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We cover which countries in the diaspora are open for travel, and discuss some of the conflicting information out there. August is also Women's Month, so this whole month on Trends we're going to spotlight women who inspire us around the diaspora.Tiffanie: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - first elected female head of state in Africa. Fmr President of LiberiaJide: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - economist and international development expert. Fmr Finance Minister of NigeriaDavid: Serena Williams - world champion tennis player, fashion entrepreneur and community activistBig Chune: Popcaan - Twist and Turn (feat. Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR)

In this episode we gather the men of Travel and Turn Up to have a Guys Talk. David and Jide are joined by our sound engineer MiqueOnTheMix to have a real discussion on what guys think about when it comes to travel. Is your money right? Do you have the right companion? We discuss the biggest stresses men face when planning a trip (5:30), guys who are desperate for sex when out of town (18:25), looking and feeling good before your trip (27:00), how to make sure you have the right travel companion (37:15).Big Chune: Lil Baby Feat. Gunna - Heatin Up

In this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Are you free? A simple question that is difficult to answer. What does freedom mean as a traveler? Do we need open borders to be free as travelers? Why are immigration and customs officers so rude? We discuss this and more. Big chune: Rema - Beamer (Bad Boys) feat. Rvssian