Podcast appearances and mentions of paula akpan

From rainmaking queens to dogged isolationists, the lives and reigns of Africa's female rulers have long been shrouded in mystery, misunderstanding and misogyny. Over the centuries and throughout the continent, these individuals navigated the rigid traditions of their own cultures to wield power – even to the detriment of their subjects. Speaking to Danny Bird, Paula Akpan traces the lives of 12 influential African women, challenging prevailing narratives to reveal a continent shaped by matriarchy and contested memories. (Ad) Paula Akpan is the author of When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors (Trapeze, 2025). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-We-Ruled-African-Warriors/dp/1398719897/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do we remember the countless, unnamed people who have shaped London and our society? This episode uncovers the lives of ayahs – women who served as nannies, nurses and ladies' maids for British families in Asia at the height of the Empire. The blue plaque on the Ayahs' Home now commemorates contributions they made, from India to England and everywhere in-between.  London's blue plaques can be seen far and wide, on buildings both humble and grand. Not every name, however, is immortalised, and here we pay tribute to a group of people whose story is rarely told, but is part of London – a city strongly shaped by migration. Charting stories lost and found in London's East End, this episode examines how a unique building helped give an identity to generations of working-class migrant women living in London, and how a young, east London woman helped make that house a landmark. ---------- Presenter: Aindrea Emelife, Curator of Modern and Contemporary at MOWAA (Museum of West African Art) Contributors: Debbie Weekes-Barnard, Deputy Mayor, Communities and Social Justice; Farhanah Bello, Deputy director, Client Strategist, Sotheby's; Jasvir Singh, Founder of South Asian Heritage Month, family barrister, and activist; Niti Acharya, Museum Manager, Hackney Museum; Paula Akpan, journalist and historian, founder of The Black Queer Travel Guide. Produced by Sylvie Carlos. Sound design by Weyland Mckenzie-Witter. Hosted on Spotify. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Mayor of London.

One afternoon in 1895, while being transported to prison Oscar Wilde was made to stand on a railway platform, where people jeered and spat at him – a humiliating ordeal. This episode takes us to south west London, where the poet and playwright paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights through his experience and is remembered with a very special plaque. London's LGBTQ+ history can sometimes feel hard to see or find, as much of it is hidden, lost or goes untold. Supported by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, London's rainbow plaques are designed to highlight this heritage in our streets.  What does it mean to queer Londoners to see LGBTQ+ histories commemorated in the city where they live, work and love? In this episode, we talk to queer Londoners today about the importance of recognising significant people, places and moments in LGBTQ+ history, through the lens of the city's rainbow plaques and beyond. Listeners should be advised that this episode contains a single swear word at 13m41s. You may like to skip forward by a couple of seconds if you don't want to hear this. ---------- Presenter: Aindrea Emelife, Curator of Modern and Contemporary at MOWAA (Museum of West African Art). Contributors: Christopher Sweeney, host of the podcast Homo Sapiens; David Robson, Lambeth Council and former chair of Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum London LGBT Forums Network ; Jack Guinness, founder of The Queer Bible; Laura Harford, curator, Studio Voltaire; Paula Akpan, journalist and historian, founder of The Black Queer Travel Guide. *LGBTQ+ encompasses: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and + includes indicates other categories such as Questioning, Asexual, Intersex, Pansexual. Produced by Sylvie Carlos. Sound design by Weyland Mckenzie-Witter. Hosted on Spotify. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Mayor of London.

On the 15th of February 2023, before a hastily assembled press pack, Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, informed Edinburgh - and the world - of her decision to resign after eight years in the post. The personal cost of political theatre had become all too high for the longest-serving first minister in Scotland's history. Amidst the furore that descended upon the party, one forerunner in particular made waves: the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, and the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Kate Forbes. Although debates for the SNP leadership have finished - with Humza Yusaf, not Forbes as the victorious candidate - today we're exploring a debate of a different nature that's taken place. One that hinges on Forbes' personal politics…. This episode was written by Paula Akpan. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The American Music Awards, which have been running annually since 1974, occupy an illustrious spot within the American music industry. The AMAs sit within the Big Three music awards shows in the US, alongside the Grammys and the Billboard Music Awards. And so, it is little wonder that the cancellation of singer Chris Brown's performance just a few days before the 2022 awards quickly became a big talking point. Infamy has cloaked the 33-year-old songwriter for over a decade as accounts of his violence towards women have regularly made headlines, alongside a variety of legal troubles. And yet, as someone who is understood as having been ‘cancelled', Chris Brown remains visible and supported, if his online following is anything to go by. In this episode, while we unravel the singer's past, we'll be asking crucial questions: was Chris Brown ever truly ‘cancelled'? This episode contains discussion about assault and sexual abuse, please be mindful of your own well-being. Pause and take breaks as often as you need to. This episode was written by Paula Akpan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From radio show host to Eurovision commentator and best-selling author, Graham Norton is a household name in the UK - his position cemented by his irreverent, innuendo-laden style. He is, of course, most notable for his hugely popular comedy chat show which has seen all manner of celebrity names grace his plump red sofa. However, October 2022 saw a new term float into the lexicon used around the well-known TV presenter after he was posed questions on trans rights and author JK Rowling's unrelenting anti-trans campaign. And it was Norton's noncommittal response that sparked weeks of debate; a mere glimpse of the hostility towards trans people in the UK. The term in question? As always, it's ‘cancel-culture' and, as we'll explore, Norton's experiences are merely a symptom of a much wider problem… This episode was written by Paula Akpan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I'm joined by the brilliant journalist, historian and author - Paula Akpan. I loved hearing about her story and hope you do too. Please rate and review. Thanks. Suzi xxx And if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how... email: hello@outwithsuziruffell.com twitter: @outwithsuzi   A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we turn to the UK, as Clarkisha talks to British journalist Paula Akpan about Black British community building, systems of oppression and violence, and key uprisings that have parallels with the Tulsa massacre of 1921. What do you think of the podcast so far? Drop us a voicenote or video to podcasts@gal-dem.com.Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan Production and Sound Design by AiAi StudiosProduction Assistant - Adedamola BajomoExecutive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin HaynesCreative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel RichardsGraphics - Karis PierreHosted by Clarkisha KentGuests: Paula Akpan, Dr Jerrolyn Eulinberg, Karla Slocum, Scott Ellsworth See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we was joined by the wonderful Paula Akpan, founder of The Black Queer Travel Guide (a digital resource that supports and helps the black queer community travel safely around the world). The Black Queer Travel Guide is currently available in its first stages as a web app; the team's mission is to create a downloadable phone app, showing Black queer travellers nearby locations and businesses that are Black queer-friendly or Black queer owned (such as bars, restaurants, hotels, cultural hubs and more) as well as connecting them with local Black queer communities. BQTG have now partnered with Lucy & Yak and are working with four Black Queer artists from around the globe to create limited edition designs to support Black Queer communities. The collection features 3 Benny Tees and a pair of dungarees, which are available via the Lucky & Yak website later this week. 100% of the profits from The Black Queer Travel Guide and Lucy & Yak collection will go towards supporting the development of the native app - plus 3 x additional donations will go to Black Queer Charities around the globe. The Black Queer Travel Guide - https://www.theblackqueertravelguide.com/ Lucy & Yak - https://lucyandyak.com/

'A love-letter to our non-binary siblings.' That's how journalist Paula Akpan describes Jamie Windust's book, In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life and we couldn't put it better ourselves. We chat to Jamie about their recent release and pick their brain about some of the topics in the book; fashion choices, family relationships, being a queer creative and keeping on top of your mental health when life deals you a shit card or five. There's a few *clang* name drops, a few *gasp* exclusives and most importantly a ton of laughs. Matthew also shares some exciting (and pretty historic) news, as the first LGBT+ affirming retirement community in the UK is announced. **This episode comes with a TW (trigger warning), as there is some minor discussion around interactions with the police and sexual assault. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Black women's experience is now moving from the private to the public sphere, bringing with it new opportunities and challenges for those on the frontline of change.Following on from the acclaimed Slay in Your Lane, timely new anthology Loud Black Girls invites a new generation of writers, artists and activists to explore the richness and variety of what it means to exist as a black woman in a turbulent political age.At a time when black women find themselves increasingly courted, and yet continuously minoritised and stereotyped, essayists Paula Akpan, Jendella Benson and Kuba Shand-Baptiste join leadership coach and equality campaigner Michelle Moore to explore how to navigate an uncertain terrain while staying true to your values. How to wield influence with authenticity. How to own your history, your narrative, your work. How to empower your community and carry the torch forward for others. Join us for an unmissable conversation with ‘loud black girls' determined to build a future where every voice is heard and celebrated.#loudblackgirlsThis conversation was broadcast online on the 28th October 2020. Join us at: www.thersa.org

Zing Tsjeng is joined by Paula Akpan, a journalist and the co-founder of Black Girl Fest - a celebration of black women, girls and non-binary people, Hannah Witton, a YouTuber, broadcaster and author creating content focused on sexual health, liberation and welfare and Kiran Millwood Hargrave, a poet, playwright and award-winning and best-selling author of children’s and young adult fiction. The theme of today's #ReadingWomen book club is war. The reading list:Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels, 1997Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Nzgozi Adichie, 2007The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht, 2011Every fortnight, join Zing Tsjeng, editor at VICE, and inspirational guests, including Dolly Alderton, Stanley Tucci, Liv Little and Scarlett Curtis as they celebrate the best fiction written by women. They'll discuss the diverse back-catalogue of Women’s Prize-winning books spanning a generation, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and this series will also take you behind the scenes throughout 2020 as we explore the history of the Prize in its 25th year and gain unique access to the shortlisted authors and the 2020 Prize winner. Sit back and enjoy.This podcast is produced by Bird Lime Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paula Akpan is a journalist and writer. She is also the co-creator of Black Girl Festival, an event created to amplify the voices and experiences of Black British women and girls through community based events. She has written for the likes of Teen Vogue, The Independent and VICE UK with work that centres around blackness, queerness and sexual & reproductive justice. Paula has also been listed as one of Forbes 100 Women Founders in Europe To Follow, and was on Elle’s 2019 game-changers list. Her word of the day is Unfurl.  CONNECT WITH PAULA:  I: @paulaakpan T: @paulaakpan   #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Paula Akpan is a freelance journalist and co-founder of Black Girl Festival. She is also co-founder of The ‘I'm Tired' Project – a campaign which aims to highlight the significance of micro-aggressions and stereotypes faced by people in everyday life. Paula writes about a range of subjects with a particular interest in blackness and queerness. She shares her thoughts on the apparent ‘discovery of racism' by white people on social media in relation to recent events, we talk about what we are both ‘tired of' and Paula tells Sophie how it felt to be dressed by her mum for Cosmopolitan magazine.

Our relationship with social media has changed in the face of the crisis. Before the pandemic, experts raised concerns over the mental health of social media users, yet usage is up 40% and influencers are reporting exponential growth. As we connect more with our communities offline, perhaps the pandemic will encourage a kinder community online? The Fifth's founder Olly Lewis is joined by Dr Sarah Vohra, Victoria Emes and Paula Akpan to discuss. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Realising that young women of colour never had a space to call their own, these ladies pulled together Black Girl Festival, and with it, began a little bit of a revolution. Welcome to the story of the UK’s first ever festival celebrating Black British females.

In this season we’re going to be hearing from creatives who graduated from universities across the UK and beyond; in today’s episode, Paula Akpan, who graduated from Nottingham University, talks about collaborating with friends, putting on events and why it’s important not to wait for anyone's permission. You can contact Paula Akpan on: Email: blackgirlfestival@gmail.com Twitter: @paulaakpan Instagram: @paulaakpan Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

June 1969. New York City. It’s illegal to serve gays alcohol. It’s illegal for gays to dance with one another. Bars and clubs are routinely raided. Including the now infamous, Stonewall Inn. The riots that ensued over a week on Christopher Street ignited and catapulted forward the modern LGBT+ rights movement today.But how much do you know about what happened that night? What does it mean for your queer people and their own activism today?This week Sebastian Hendra from @HistoricalHomos joins us to tell the story of everything that happened not only on the night of the first riots, but the first year after the Stonewall Inn riots.Plus we are joined by host campus of #StudentPride – th University of Westminster's LGBTI society rep Nikki Hayden and Pride in London's Rhammel O'Dwyer Afflick to discuss what the events that fateful week mean to young LGBT+ people today. https://www.historicalhomos.com/ If you are listening in real time, we are just days away from national student pride 2019, not only is LGBT+ legend Ian McKellen appearing on stage as a guest on this podcast – he will be on the panel celebrating 50 years since stonewall with activists Paula Akpan and Peter Tatchell, Educate and Celebrate’s Elly Barnes and trans hero and student pride ambassador Paris Lees. Our pride of conversation’s daytime festival is free to attend, or weekend wristbands for queue jumps and drinks deals at our after parties are five pound. All the details on www.studentpride.co.uk. We’ll see you at the event 22nd to 24th of Feb 2019, bring your best hashtag Queer AF self. We certainly will. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paula Akpan joins Lauren and Bella for episode 2 of Big Mouth Talks. They sat down with the journalist, co-founder of Black girl Fest and all round wonder woman to talk about the I’m Tired Project, freelancing in London and ghosting your gym.

On this episode I am joined by Paula Akpan, co-founder of the I’m Tired Project and also the UK’s first Black Girl Festival.  We discuss her career path and journey from university, the exact moment she realised that she’d made her mum proud, the importance and influence of Black Panther, her biggest inspirations, why she’s following her passions rather than a specific career path and more. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! Thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Paula: IG: @paulaakpan Twitter: @paulaakpan Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Some topics we discuss: - the idea and creation of Black Girl Festival - the inspiration behind the I'm Tired project - the exact moment she realised that she had made her mum proud - dealing with negative comments online - what feminism means to her - the importance of not changing yourself to try and avoid stereotypes - not letting your opinions affect others wellbeing - the influence of Black Panther

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Untamed Podcast with guests Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans of the I’m Tired Project. Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans are the founders of The I’m Tired Project, a project aiming to highlight the lasting impact of everyday microaggressions, assumptions and stereotypes. It was founded just a few short years ago, in 2015, while Paula and Harriet were studying at the University of Nottingham. Both Harriet and Paula now work in communications outside of their work with their project, and are based in Brighton and London, United Kingdom.   Listen on:  ||  iTunes  ||  Stitcher  || Google Play  || YouTube ||   EPISODE DETAILS: 2:24 Rate, Review and Share to Win a Free Session with Lu 3:30... The post UNTAMED 017: On Microagressions + The I’m Tired Project with Paula Akpan and Harriet Evans appeared first on LU|EATS.