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Welcome to the final episode of our special live recordings of Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women, presented by AQ Studios. In this episode, we are honored to feature Africa Brooke, a renowned consultant, credentialed coach, strategist, and international speaker with unique expertise in tackling self-sabotage and self-censorship. In this session, Africa Brooke courageously addresses the topic of overcoming sexual shame, sharing her journey towards becoming her own best lover. She provides insights on how to embrace self-love and authenticity in intimate settings. Additionally, Africa offers a live demonstration of intimate communication for enhancing connection and understanding in relationships. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is hosted by Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah. Selly Thiam, AQ Studios' CEO is the executive producer. The live show was produced by Pilar Nalwimba. Tevin Sudi is the audio editor, with production support from Mercy Githaiga. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media.  Follow us on all our socials @aqstudiospodcasts.  Our Theme Music is Damn by Ria Boss.  Find  Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and…in the pursuit of all things sex, sexuality and pleasure…follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website

Welcome to another enthralling live recording of Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women, brought to you by AQ Studios. In this episode, we feature the multifaceted Sabrina Elba, a dedicated philanthropist and the co-founder of S'ABLE Labs, a beauty brand that celebrates ancestral traditions from across the African continent. As a special thank you to everyone who supported Sabrina Elba,and The Adventures Live Show, the S'ABLE Labs team is delighted to offer an exclusive 15% discount. Enter code “BEDROOM15” at checkout to receive 15% off your entire order! In this session, Sabrina delves into the journey of starting S'ABLE Labs, sharing the inspiration and mission behind creating inclusive beauty products that honor African heritage. She also opens up about her personal life, revealing the moment she knew she had met "the one" and offering her unique perspective on love and relationships. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is hosted by Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah. Selly Thiam, AQ Studios' CEO is the executive producer. The live show was produced by Pilar Nalwimba. Tevin Sudi is the audio editor, with production support from Mercy Githaiga. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media.  Follow us on all our socials @aqstudiospodcasts.  Our Theme Music is Damn by Ria Boss.  Find  Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and…in the pursuit of all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure…follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website

Welcome to another special live recording of Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women, brought to you by AQ Studios. In this captivating episode, we are excited to feature Yomi Adegoke, a renowned journalist for The Guardian and British Vogue, and the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers The List and Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible. During this session, Yomi opens up about her dating life and shares her experiences navigating the dating world while maintaining her identity as a "wholesome babe" who isn't afraid to delve into writing about sex and intimacy. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is hosted by Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah. Selly Thiam, AQ Studios' CEO is the executive producer. The live show was produced by Pilar Nalwimba. Tevin Sudi is the audio editor, with production support from Mercy Githaiga. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media.  Follow us on all our socials @aqstudiospodcasts.  Our Theme Music is Damn by Ria Boss.  Find  Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and…in the pursuit of all things sex, sexuality and pleasure…follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website

Welcome to a special live recording of Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women, brought to you by AQ Studios. In this episode, we feature Audrey Indome, known for being one-half of The Receipts Podcast and the author of the Sunday Times best-seller Keep The Receipts. Audrey is also an accomplished host and presenter, having worked on shows such as Dating No Filter and On The Cards: Colourism. Audrey delves into her journey through new motherhood and marriage dynamics in this intimate and engaging session, offering honest and sometimes humorous insights into maintaining a relationship through everyday life. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is hosted by Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah. Selly Thiam, AQ Studios' CEO is the executive producer. The live show was produced by Pilar Nalwimba. Tevin Sudi is the audio editor, with production support from Mercy Githaiga. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media.  Follow us on all our socials @aqstudiospodcasts.  Our Theme Music is Damn by Ria Boss.  Find  Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and…in the pursuit of all things sex, sexuality and pleasure…follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website

LA transplants Selly Thiam and Lashell Gibbs find joy in the unexpected as they explore the Mojave Desert with no directions, faulty cell service…and a u-turn (or two). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, AfroQueer Podcast rebroadcasts an episode of Podcasting Smarter featuring Selly Thiam. Selly is the founder of AfroQueer podcast and AQ Studios. She is a Senegalese-American journalist who has worked with NPR, the New York Times, and StoryCorps, and is passionate about documenting and sharing the stories and training others on documenting the stories of African LGBTQIA++ people. "Podcasting really allows people to connect on that personal level. And when someone is telling you their story or they're explaining a part of who they are or what they've done, it really allows for that deep further connection." In this episode, you will learn: 1. What it's like starting your own production company 2. What podcasting and the culture of podcasters is like within Kenya and on the African continent 3. How to create stories with a strong character-driven narrative Podcasting Smarter is a production of Podbean. For more on audio storytelling you can find all the episodes of Podcasting Smarter on Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts. AfroQueer is Executive Produced by Selly Thiam and is a production of AQ Studios. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi .  Our theme song is Pawa by Maia and the big sky. AfroQueer is supported by The Wellspring Philanthropic fund and Luminate. You can follow us on all social media platforms @AfroQueer Podcast and you can listen to all our episodes on our website aqstudis.fm or anywhere you get your podcasts.  

A funny and frank discussion about sex and dating in Africa.  “Where there is danger, I love it,” Queer activist and writer Solange Kibibi says. “Because sex is more interesting where it's risky.” Director Kwame Asiedu who has recently moved to Accra from London feels ‘the love that I'm receiving from everybody here is definitely elevating my spirit.' So why does he still find dating challenging?  “If you're looking for that version of sex, sexuality, relationship traditionalness, I think it's a scary place to be right now,” says journalist and entrepreneur Vickie Remoe, as she explains why she thinks her dating life is full of twentysomethings.  They unpack all that, more, and some share some spicy sexy secrets. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website      

Kelechi Okafor is an actress, a podcaster, a pole dance studio owner, a mama, and the woman who encourages us all to ‘Say Our Mind.' She sits down with Malaka to talk about body positivity, the end of relationships, and what an Ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon jungle taught her about unconditional love.  Kelechi's Book: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/edge-of-here-kelechi-okafor/7302144?ean=9781398712997 The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website    

If you Google, ‘African film' and ‘sex,' you largely find articles about sexual violence. But, why are our lives being portrayed this way?   Enter Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu. It's her ‘life mission' to show African sexuality on film, as she does in ‘Rafiki,' a beautiful lesbian love story that is banned in her home country.  “In every project, I truly try to figure out what does it mean to show tenderness and love? What does it mean to show sensuality for us?” In a wide-ranging chat about creativity, tradition, patriarchy and pleasure, Wanuri also shares the hot African film moment that set her on this path, and why it matters. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website  

In today's episode, listeners invite you into their bedrooms. Ami questions what dating actually means, and asks herself whether she's ready to activate her ‘ho phase.' Jessica has a sexy shower and reminisces about a lost love. Sexual honesty helps Selma move past assault. And Bridget was all ready for her own ‘ho phase' world tour, until a surprise encounter with ‘Black Jesus' in Kenya.  Listen to the celebration, challenges, heartbreak and happiness that sex brings. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website  

“I think some of the fear is that you have to have all the answers.” Jet Setting Jasmine says. “Let's bust that myth right there.”  Being a sex positive parent might seem like a big task, but if you listen to this podcast right now “after you heard what the title is, you are already on that journey.” Nana Darkoa and Malaka speak to licensed clinical psychotherapist and sex worker, Jet Setting Jasmine, and mother and daughter duo, Ilse and Rebecca Oppelt, to learn more about the journey to inter-generational, open and honest conversations about sex, sexuality, and intimacy. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website  

Yvonne Orji is an actress, comedienne, author, karaoke queen, and if sanctified stripper was a real job title she says, “I could been out here living my best Chocolate Testimony life. That would be my stripper name,” she jokes. “I would be dropping it low and dropping the Word.” As a committed Christian, Yvonne is waiting until marriage to have sex. She tells Malaka why the wait is sexy; explains why conversations about abstinence and celibacy are so important, and shares a sexy secret!  Yvonne's Book: https://www.bamboozledbyjesus.com/ NB: This interview was recorded before the 2023 Writers' Strike The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website      

'Feminist Giant' Mona Eltahawy fights shame by voicing the quiet stuff out loud. As she deals with the menopause, she says ‘instead of the monthly shedding of the lining of my uterus, I've been monthly shedding the patriarchal fuckery I've been socialized in.' She talks about strength, celibacy and the importance of moisturizing your vagina.  Mona's Essay: https://www.feministgiant.com/p/moisturize-your-vagina The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website    

Malaka and Nana Darkoa may be #BFFFLs, but there's always space in their bedroom for their girls.  In a new occasional series, Malaka invites one of her besties - Ghanaian actress and celebrity Lydia Forson - to share all the things about single and married life that they haven't spoken about before. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website    

Irish-Nigerian author, singer and actor Obioma Ugoala has experienced fetishization and prejudice playing Shakespearean nobility and musical generals on London's stage. He discusses the promise and pain of Black masculinity and sexuality in his book ‘The Problem with my Normal Penis.' The paperback version was released with the new title, ‘The Making of a Man (and why we're so afraid to talk about it.) Inspired to write it after a fellow actor said to him, “Black men just have higher sex drives than white men,” Obi was initially angry at his friend for not recognizing the damaging trope of hyper-sexualized Black men. “There was also this deep pity of how he had been taught, and how I had been taught to be a Black man,” he says, hoping the book will help his children “grow up in a world where they're doing things differently.” The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website  

Following a sold out live show in London, Malaka and Nana Darkoa kick off the season with one of their star guests, British-Nigerian sexpert Oloni. Her book ‘The Big O' should really be given to everyone over the age of consent!  Oloni might be famous for her raunchy Twitter chats, but she is also dedicated to seriously educating people about sex.  “Society has told us that sex is something that's done to us,” Oloni explains. “That's just simply not really true, and I would definitely encourage women to try and find their voices.” In this conversation, she questions the lack of research into female sexuality, explains how to feel comfortable enough to demand better sex, brands Black-British culture the ‘kings of situationships,' and shares how her partners feel about her work. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO and Mercy Githaiga is our operations manager, Frederica Boswell is the senior producer, audio editors are Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno and Lucas Ngao is our social media manager. Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Our website  

On this episode of Podcasting Smarter we're speaking with Selly Thiam.  Selly is a Senegalese-American journalist and the founder of the AfroQueer podcast and AQ Studios. She has worked with NPR, the New York Times, and StoryCorps, and is passionate about documenting and sharing the stories and training others on documenting the stories of African LGBTQIA++ people. "Podcasting really allows people to connect on that personal level. And when someone is telling you their story or they're explaining a part of who they are or what they've done, it really allows for that deep further connection." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What it's like starting your own production company 2. What podcasting and the culture of podcasters is like within Kenya and on the African continent 3. How to create stories with a strong character-driven narrative Resources: Subscribe to our email newsletter to get industry updates: https://www.podbean.com/email-subscribe  Sign up for all of Podbean's Free Live Events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/podbeancom-31329492977    Other episodes you'll enjoy: Smashing the Ceiling: A Conversation with Naomi Mellor, founder of the International Women's Podcast Awards and The Skylark Collective  Opening Doors: The Path to Podcasting for Marginalized Genders Live Replay  Podcast Entrepreneurship and Creating a 6-figure Podcast Business with Bethany Hawkins of Crackers in Soup    About us: Podcast Smarter is the official in-house podcast by Podbean.  Podbean is a podcast publishing and monetization service, hosting almost 620,000 podcasts.  If you're looking to start your own podcast, monetize your podcast and livestream directly to your listeners, you can set up an account at podbean.com    Connect with us: Subscribe to our email newsletter to get updates from the team head over to: https://www.podbean.com/email-subscribe   Connect with Selly, the AfroQueer podcast and AQ Studios: Podcast: https://afroqueerpodcast.podbean.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/afroqueerpod  Website: https://www.aqstudios.fm/  Find us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podbean  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podbeancom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0H3hvTa_1_ZwFg6RjGNXGw/  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/podbeancom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podbean  Website: https://podcast.podbean.com/    Email us: To contact Podcasting Smarter with questions get in contact at podcastingsmarter@podbean.com   

Fonio is Africa's oldest cultivated grain. It matures quickly in one of the poorest and driest soils on the planet. It is also gluten-free and extremely nutritious. So why doesn't it ring a bell, why has it fallen into oblivion? In this episode, award-winning Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam shares two of his favourite fonio recipes with us and tells us why he has made it his life's mission to make the world fall in love with this “miracle grain". Hosted by Tokunbo Salako. Written and produced by Marta Rodríguez Martínez, Naira Davlashyan and Aisling Ní Chúláin. With original reporting by Selly Thiam. The theme music is by Andy Robini. Consulting editor: Catalina May. Solution journalism consultant: Michèle Foin. Production coordinator: Louise Lehec. Editor-in-chief: Patrick Heery. For more information on The Star Ingredient, go to our website.Are you a French speaker? You can find a version of this podcast in French with the name La Surprise du Chef. The podcast, The Star Ingredient, was funded by the European Journalism Centre, through the Solutions Journalism Accelerator. This fund is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We pretend like there is a manual, but there isn't,” Ghanaian LGBTQ+ activist Moh says about sex. “So we just have to go with the flow, what makes us comfortable.” In this final episode of the season, Nana Darkoa and Malaka bring together a fabulous panel of ‘semi'-experts to answer your questions about sex and relationships. In a candid roundtable discussion, Nana Akosua Hanson; creator of the graphic novel, Moongirls; Kinna Likimani, Nana's favorite feminist; and activist and communications strategist Moh give their advice on polyamory, prejudice, parenting, and pussy scents. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website    

“Pleasure is critical.” Zimbabwean master of all trades, Tapiwa Guzha, tells us.  In this episode, Malaka and Nana Darkoa ask you to slow down the pace and catch your breath as Tapiwa and Namibian artist and tantric coach Nakashwa Julia ya Hango talk us through how to curate and celebrate a session of self-pleasure. “When I'm finding myself in that place of, ‘I'm feeling really emotional or angry,' then I love to set up a little space for myself to channel this energy,”  Julia explains. “I think pleasure is such a healing pathway.” Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website  

“That thing changed my life, and my expectations as far as sex is concerned,” Shazz Nderitu, a Kenyan comedian and blogger at queendom.blog admits about kink. So, in this episode, Nana Darkoa and Malaka are encouraged to bring elements of kink into their bedrooms, as connoisseurs share their experiences and shatter stereotypes about BDSM.   As our hosts explore contradictions, care and consent within the kink world, they discuss its racial dynamics, and the difficult histories that whips and chains might bring up for Black people, and learn about the power and pleasure of after care. “Even in regular-degular-vanilla-white-bread sex, I had never seen anyone take care of a sexual partner in that way,” Shazz says. “It totally f***ed with me in a beautiful way.” Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website

A decade ago, Nana Darkoa wrote ‘How can you tell when a woman orgasms?' for the Adventures blog. It remains one of the most popular posts to date. So, in this episode, Nana and Malaka dig into the mystery and mystique of the orgasm. “It just feels like something's bubbling under, and then there's an explosion of pleasure,” Kenyan sex educator Kaz says. “It's a Hiroshima of pleasure.”     We're talking about everything from science to screaming, politics to peeing. And most importantly, women share what the big O feels like…and give their tips on how to achieve it. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website

With society's traditionally binary views on gender, so much of what it means to be a ‘man' is tied to the omnipotent power and performance of the penis. So, when Malaka and Nana Darkoa decided to explore the topic of dicks and masculinity, they expected the usual ‘size matters' arguments to come through.  But, they soon learned that BDE may not actually have much to do with what's in your pants. This episode gets a surprising take from a range of cis and trans men, as well as a gender non-conforming person, as they share their fears and feelings about masculinity, performance, and pleasure.  Writer and poet Nii Ayikwei Parkes has some wise words for men and women whose sex lives center the D. “It's not a machine,” he says. “If that's what's going to define your happiness in a sexual encounter, then you are never going to be happy.” Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website

Ghanaians Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah and Malaka Grant are 'best friends for frigging life' - and for over a decade they have invited us into their bedrooms to talk about sex and sex positivity through their popular blog ‘Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women.' And now, working with AQ Studios, they have turned the blog into a great new podcast.   AQ Studios' Senior Producer Frederica Boswell sits down with Nana Darkoa and Malaka to ask them what they've learned transitioning from writers and bloggers to podcasters, and they share their first episode with AfroQueer's listeners."   This episode was written and produced by Frederica Boswell and Penny Dale. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno. AfroQueer is executive produced by Selly Thiam. AfroQueer is a production of AQ Studios. Our theme song is Pawa by Maia and the big sky. AfroQueer is supported by The Wellspring Philanthropic fund and The Ford Foundation. You can follow us on all social media platforms @AfroQueer Podcast and listen to all our episodes on our website, www.aqstudios.fm, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

“What was the point of hurrying?” Sex toy guru Iheoma Obibi says, when asked what advice she would give her 20-year-old self. “I would've learned and understood my body better.” In this episode, sexy ‘aunties' tell Nana Darkoa and Malaka what they have learned about their bodies, and share what we all have to look forward to in the bedroom as we get older. The good news is, it's plenty! Could burning the rice set fire to your sex life? Get ready for these aunties' advice. The alluring elders dig into how preference and pleasure change as we age; joke about the younger men who still find them desirable; and dish out some quality counseling to heat things up. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website

Did your obsession with romance novels mess up your sex life? Did you grow up wishing it was Femi on the cover, not Fabio? This week, the aunties Malaka and Nana Darkoa return to their teen reads and question how the genre tantalized and traumatized them. Inspired by an Adventures From The Bedrooms of African Women blogpost written by contributor, Voluptuous Voltarian – or VV - they dig into the problematic power dynamics of novels from Mills & Boon and Harlequin Romance. “I had just poisoned my brain,” VV says. “That stuff had given me a blueprint for romance and sex that was totally, totally, totally, totally unrealistic.” But they also excitedly discover that new generations of African girls have more to look forward to as Black women reclaim and rewrite the genre. “My commitment is that girls who look like me will see themselves in my books,” best-selling author Nana Malone says.   Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Bluedot Sessions. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom. Engage with us on: Instagram Twitter Our website

Meet Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: friends since 1994, sex bloggers since 2009, now podcasters, and always #BFFFL. In this new series, Nana Darkoa and Malaka welcome you into their bedrooms, and the bedrooms of African women where they uncover and discuss all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure. They kick off and celebrate their friendship, expose how little they used to know about sex, and share their excitement for the conversations to come. In one episode, writer, poet, and producer, Nii Ayikwei Parkes describes sex as “that is how adults play,” which Nana Darkoa loves. “It's soft and secure, so if you fall, you don't hurt yourself.” And as self-confessed aunties, they both look forward to what's to come in the boudoir. “It's so important for us to do this, because right now the conversation is still like, ‘Oh, in your 30s, it'll be over for you,' Malaka explains. “In your 30s is when life truly begins as a woman.”   Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah host the Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast. Frederica Boswell is the Senior Producer. Fatima Derby is our Associate Producer. Written by Wana Udobang. Audio editors are Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Malaka Grant and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah are Executive Producers. The Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women Podcast is a production of AQ Studios in partnership with Masi Media. Mercy Githaiga is our studio administrator and Selly Thiam is the AQ Studios CEO.  Our theme music is Damn by Ria Boss and music from this episode comes from Epidemic Sounds. Find Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women anywhere you get your podcasts, and in pursuing all things sex, sexuality, and pleasure, follow us on all our social media platforms @adventuresfrom.   Engage with us on Instagram Twitter Our website

Today to kick off Black Pride Weekend here in Chicago I want to celebrate Black+Queer podcasters. It's perfect because I usually drop a podcast recommendation every Friday and today I get to share four. Four that were featured on a broadcast I co-produced with ShePodcasts called Unapologetic: Being Black+Queer in Podcasting. You will hear from Goddness KoCo of The Sex KiKi, JayRay of Queue Points, Aeon of The Girl Down Podcast & Selly of AfroQueer. All of these podcasters are brilliant and bring all of themselves into the work. It is so vitally important that we uplift these creatives.   00:00 Welcome & Intro 00:57 Anna intro's the panel 02:33 Intro Music by Aina Bre'Yon 03:13 BG Update (#WEAREBG) 03:50 LGBTQ Women's Survey 05:20 Unapologetic: Being Black+Queer in Podcasting 05:21 Goddess KoCo 13:01 Jay Ray 21:40 Aeon 31:43 Selly Thiam 42:02 Q&A 58:40 Closeout & Thnx, family    Things for you to check out    Aeon - Girl Down Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-down-podcast-with-aeon/id1593768897    Goddess KoCo - Sex KiKi Pod https://soundcloud.com/sexkikipod    Selly Thiam - AfroQueer https://afroqueerpodcast.com/    Jay Ray - Queue Points https://queuepoints.com    Support the Queer News Podcast - Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66   Sign the Petition - Secure Brittney Griner's Swift and Safe Return to the U​.​S. https://www.change.org/p/secure-brittney-griner-s-swift-and-safe-return-to-the-u-s About Queer News An intersectional approach to daily news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. 7 minutes a day, 5 days a week.   We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. follow anna deshawn on ig & twitter: @annadeshawn. and if you're interested in advertising with “queer news,” write to us at info@e3radio.fm.

About 20 years ago, Marshall Ngwa moved from Cameroon to the US. He followed his instincts and became one of the country's hottest drag artists, BeBe Zahara Benet.  BeBe's first-ever performance was with Cyndi Lauper and in 2009 he won the first-ever RuPaul's Drag Race. His extraordinary journey to that point and beyond has been captured in a documentary called ‘Being BeBe'. It was made by Emily Branham and filmed over 15 years.  In this episode, AfroQueer host Selly Thiam sits down in conversation with BeBe, to explore his childhood in Cameroon, becoming the first RuPaul's Drag Race champion, and the film Being BeBe.  You can watch Being BeBe on Apple and Amazon Prime - broadcast premiere June 21st on Fuse. Also go to the film website beingbebemovie.com/ to find out where else you can watch it wherever you are in the world. This episode was written and produced by Penny Dale. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi.  AfroQueer is executive produced by me, Selly Thiam. AfroQueer is a production of AQ Studios. Our theme song is Pawa by Maia and the big sky. AfroQueer is supported by The Wellspring Philanthropic fund and The Ford Foundation. You can follow us on all social media platforms @AfroQueer Podcast and listen to all our episodes on our website,.afroqueerpodcast.com or anywhere you get your podcasts.  

In this episode, we've collaborated with Logan February and turned their essay into an audio short story. We first heard the Nigerian non-binary poet and songwriter Logan February read this essay during AfroQueer's online festival in 2020. It's a beautiful, intriguing and very personal piece of writing that explores one of their queer experiences in Nigeria. And explores the experience of being ghosted. This excerpt is called My Ghost, adapted from their work - THE MANIA OF QUEER DESIRE: IN PRAISE OF FEVER RAY'S PLUNGE - and it's read by Kenzy Nna-Udosen. The music in this episode is Fever Ray's album Plunge. This episode was produced by Penny Dale and Selly Thiam. Written by Penny Dale and narrated by Kenny Nna-Udoosen. Sound editing by Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. AfroQueer is executive produced by Selly Thiam and is a production of AQ Studios. Our theme song is Pawa by Maia and the big sky. AfroQueer is supported by The Wellspring Philanthropic fund and The Ford Foundation.  

Chris Pearson and The Log Books Podcast producer Shivani Dave with listening for LGBTQ+ History Month. Matthew and Brendan discuss their LGBT+ Mental Health podcast Bottoming, and talk about how the podcast originated as free therapy. Selly Thiam, host of AfroQueer, talks about how her podcast has found a wider audience since the beginning of the pandemic, and the surprising ways that the podcast has been shared to new listeners. Plus we'll hear extracts from: Queer Serial Prejudice and Pride The LGBT Sport Podcast The SG Boys Making Gay History If you have podcast recommendations for us, our email address is podcastradiohour@bbc.co.uk

In this episode, we feature a feed drop trade with a podcast we really love, S***hole Country, an audio memoir set in Ghana during the 2017 holiday season. It's produced Radiotopia presents, a podcast feed debuting limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. The narrator Afia, a middle-aged woman living in California, has spent the past few weeks visiting her family in Ghana. She's wrestling with a major life decision: should she leave America and accept her parents' offer of a home in Accra? Something big is keeping her from saying yes. And in this episode, she finally shares what it is. You can listen to S***hole Country episodes in podcast directories or at radiotopiapresents.fm and follow @radiotopia on all social media platforms to discover more shows from their network. S***hole Country is written, narrated, and sound designed by Afia Kaakyire, and produced by Afia and Mark Pagán. Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich are executive producers. Cover art by Sindiso Nyoni, and the theme song, “Home,” is by Ria Boss. Follow them on Instagram @radiotopia and Twitter @radiotopia  AfroQueer is a production of AQ Studios, executive produced by Selly Thiam, and produced by Penny Dale. Tevin Sudi and Mercy Barno are our sound editors and Rachel Wamoto is our social media manager. Our theme song is Pawa by Maia and the big sky. AfroQueer is supported by The Wellspring Philanthropic fund and The Ford Foundation.  

Radiotopia Presents and S***hole Country is proud to present a bonus episode from AfroQueer. 2021 has been a really rough year for Ghana's LGBTQI people. Police raided and shut down a queer community center in Accra; 21 people attending a paralegal workshop in the city of Ho were arrested and locked up for 21 days before the case was dropped; and eight MPs have come up with draft legislation that, if adopted, makes it a crime just to be queer or a queer ally. But the LGBT community are fighting back - with a #KilltheBill campaign. Ghanaian filmmaker, Edem Robby, reports on what's been happening and why - and, in a rare interview, she sits down with some of the so-called Ho 21 to hear the horrifying story of their arrests. This episode from AfroQueer was reported by Edem Robby. Produced and written by Penny Dale. Story Editor is Kerry Donahue. AfroQueer is executive Produced by Selly Thiam. Rachel Wamoto is the social media manager, Tevin Sudi, and Mercy Barno are the audio editors. Listen to Human Being (Just like you) by Wanlov The Kubolor that was featured in this episode. S***hole Country is a production of Radiotopia from PRX and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed debuting limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. Learn more about S***hole Country and access transcripts at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

In 2019, a young lesbian singer-songwriter from Uganda was struggling financially after breaking up with her partner of 6 years. With a child to support, Shivanah was desperate to make ends meet. And so when a former backup dancer told her that an agent could get her work performing in a club in Dubai, she jumped at the chance. This is truly a story of survival. A warning: in some parts, the details are graphic and troubling. Thank you to Shivanah for sharing her story and music, Sophie Otiende for the role played by her and everyone at Azadi in helping Shivanah escape the traffickers and reintegrate into society. Azadi is a survivor-led organization that offers long-term support and capacity development to survivors of human trafficking. To learn more about the Azadi, click here.   This episode was produced by Penny Dale and Selly Thiam. Written by Penny Dale. Sound editing by Mercy Barno and Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is our social media manager.  AfroQueer is executive produced by Selly Thiam and is a production of AQ Studios. Our theme song is Pawa by Maia and the big sky. AfroQueer is supported by The Wellspring Philanthropic fund and The Ford Foundation.

Over the past few years, African films - documentaries, features, and animations - have started to attract international attention and are being celebrated by audiences abroad. But at home they are causing a stir in a different way - and they are running into trouble with film classification and censorship boards. Many LGBTQ films have been banned. This episode goes behind the scenes of groundbreaking films made in two of Africa's biggest film-making countries - Nigeria and Kenya. This episode was written and produced by Penny Dale, with input from Maeve Frances and Aida Holly-Nambi. Selly Thiam is our executive producer, Rachel Wamoto our social media manager, and Tevin Sudi our audio editor. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems.    Engage with us :   Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website: afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast  

AfroQueer, c'est le nom du premier podcast de séries documentaires traitant de la vie de la communauté LGBT en Afrique. Un sujet brûlant, alors que ces minorités sont souvent diabolisées sur le continent. AfroQueer a été créé il y a deux ans. Notre correspondante dans la région s'est rendue dans leurs studios, à Nairobi, la capitale du Kenya. (Rediffusion du 22 décembre 2020) Ce matin-là, Tevin Sudi travaille sur le montage du dernier épisode de la saison 3 de AfroQueer. Tevin, lui-même membre de la communauté LGBT, a été embauché ici il y a un an. « La première fois que je suis venu, j'ai lu cette phrase affichée dans les toilettes qui disait : "ces toilettes ont été libérées de toutes normes liées au genre". C'est incroyable d'être dans un tel endroit. On se sent libre, libéré et on peut être soi-même tout le temps ! » Le studio d'AfroQueer se situe quelque part à Nairobi. L'endroit est tenu secret pour des raisons de sécurité. Pour y pénétrer, un processus strict a été mis en place. « Donc nous voici à la porte du studio que j'ouvre avec mes empreintes digitales. Et puis j'entre mon code de sécurité pour déverrouiller l'alarme. Le contenu que nous produisons ici est très sensible et c'est important pour nous que toute personne qui entre ici soit en sécurité. » Au-delà de la communauté LGBT Six personnes travaillent pour le podcast. Les contenus sont divers : documentaires, interviews, reportages. Mais pour Tevin, AfroQueer est bien plus que cela. « La plupart des gens n'ont même jamais eu de conversation avec une personne homosexuelle. Tout ce qu'ils connaissent ce sont des stéréotypes et c'est tout. Ce podcast permet, grâce aux histoires qu'il raconte, d'entamer des discussions. » Car les auditeurs dépassent largement la communauté LGBT. Aujourd'hui, chaque épisode est écouté en moyenne 5 000 fois, jusqu'à 10 000 pour les plus populaires, et ce dans 44 pays. Selly Thiam, une Américano-Sénégalaise, en est la fondatrice. Malgré une loi qui criminalise encore l'homosexualité, elle a choisi le Kenya pour installer le studio. « Dans la région, le Kenya est largement en avance, comparé à beaucoup de ses voisins sur la question LGBT. Le principal défi pour nous, en tant que média, a été la stricte censure des contenus LGBT. Ils ne vont jamais venir au studio et nous menacer en nous demandant d'arrêter. Mais le système bureaucratique est tel qu'il est très compliqué de produire ce genre de contenu. C'est une manière détournée pour l'État de faire taire certaines personnes ». AfroQueer envisage d'élargir son contenu aux histoires des LGBT d'Afrique du Nord.

AfroQueer, c’est le nom du premier podcast de séries documentaires traitant de la vie de la communauté LGBT en Afrique. Un sujet brûlant, alors que ces minorités sont souvent diabolisées sur le continent. AfroQueer a été créé il y a deux ans. Notre correspondante dans la région s’est rendue dans leurs studios, à Nairobi, la capitale du Kenya. Ce matin là, Tevin Sudi travaille sur le montage du dernier épisode de la saison 3 de AfroQueer. Tevin, lui-même membre de la communauté LGBT, a été embauché ici il y a un an. « La première fois que je suis venu, j’ai lu cette phrase affichée dans les toilettes qui disait : "ces toilettes ont été libérées de toutes normes liées au genre". C’est incroyable d’être dans un tel endroit. On se sent libre, libéré et on peut être soi-même tout le temps ! » Le studio d’AfroQueer se situe quelque part à Nairobi. L’endroit est tenu secret pour des raisons de sécurité. Pour y pénétrer, un processus strict a été mis en place. « Donc nous voici à la porte du studio que j’ouvre avec mes empreintes digitales. Et puis j’entre mon code de sécurité pour déverrouiller l’alarme. Le contenu que nous produisons ici est très sensible et c’est important pour nous que toute personne qui entre ici soit en sécurité. » Au-delà de la communauté LGBT Six personnes travaillent pour le podcast. Les contenus sont divers : documentaires, interviews, reportages. Mais pour Tevin, AfroQueer est bien plus que cela. « La plupart des gens n’ont même jamais eu de conversation avec une personne homosexuelle. Tout ce qu’ils connaissent ce sont des stéréotypes et c’est tout. Ce podcast permet, grâce aux histoires qu’il raconte, d’entamer des discussions. » Car les auditeurs dépassent largement la communauté LGBT. Aujourd’hui, chaque épisode est écouté en moyenne 5 000 fois, jusqu’à 10 000 pour les plus populaires et ce, dans 44 pays. Selly Thiam, une Américano-Sénégalaise, en est la fondatrice. Malgré une loi qui criminalise encore l’homosexualité, elle a choisi le Kenya pour installer le studio. « Dans la région, le Kenya est largement en avance comparé à beaucoup de ses voisins sur la question LGBT. Le principal défi pour nous, en tant que média, a été la stricte censure des contenus LGBT. Ils ne vont jamais venir au studio et nous menacer en nous demandant d’arrêter. Mais le système bureaucratique est tel qu’il est très compliqué de produire ce genre de contenu. C’est une manière détournée pour l’État de faire taire certaines personnes ». L’an prochain, AfroQueer envisage d’élargir son contenu aux histoires des LGBT d’Afrique du Nord.  

For this week’s Feed Drop Friday, we are thrilled to bring you an episode of AfroQueer. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about the show by visiting afroqueerpodcast.com and be sure to follow them on Twitter @afroqueerpod and on Instagram @afroqueerpodcast.  AfroQueer is a first-person narrative-driven podcast that tells sensitive, first-person narrative driven stories that illuminate the realities of being Queer and African, while also revealing the nuanced insights into how we survive and often thrive living and loving our lives.  The host of our show is Selly Thiam, a Senegalese-American living in Kenya with a background in radio journalism and keen ear for great stories. A variety of reporters from around the continent lead listeners through stories reported over time and told with compelling structures, nuanced understanding of the stakes in our stories, and sensitivity.  This episode is entitled, Sex Test: What happens when our own truths are subjected to constant medical tests and public scrutiny? Female athletes singled out for sex testing and the unnecessary testosterone therapy stay defiant. (This episode was  recorded before the September ruling by the Swiss Court.)

The year is 1884. The Kingdom of Buganda has a new King, Kabaka Mwanga II. He is a teenager and everybody’s talking about him, his sexuality, and the young men in his court. Religions are being introduced to the Kingdom, and the British are keeping a watchful eye. This is a story of murder, colonialism and Christianity, and the last pre-colonial King of Buganda. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. AfroQueer is produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Amelie Bertholet Yengo is our associate producer. Rachel Wamoto is our social media manager and Tevin Sudi is our audio editor. Engage with us on- Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to AfroQueer Podcast here: Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro…er/id1411257149 Chartable: chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgL…84RQyHZsRM6B4U9Q

In 2016 two women meet and fall in love, online. They live on different continents, and the choices they make will bring them together or force them apart. This is a story about truth and lies, and what happens when everything unravels. This episode features music from Tetu Shani and Jumadi. Click the links below to listen. https://soundcloud.com/tetushani/we-know https://soundcloud.com/atienoz/iwala-wala AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was reported by Rachel Wamoto and Maeve Frances. AfroQueer is produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Amelie Bertholet Yengo is our associate producer. Rachel Wamoto is our social media manager and Tevin Sudi is our audio editor. Engage with us on- Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to AfroQueer Podcast here: Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro…er/id1411257149 Chartable: chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgL…84RQyHZsRM6B4U9Q

In this episode of "The Podcast Sessions" we gain insights on the business of podcasting in various African countries. The discussion was hosted by the South Africa Media Innovation Program and features the following panelists: Selly Thiam, None on Record; Paul McNally, Volume; Kathryn Kotze, Daily Maverick; Michal Rahfaldt, Children's Radio Foundation and Ramsey Tesdell, Sowt. The discussion was moderated by Shandukani Mulaudzi.

In this episode of "The Podcast Sessions" we gain insights on the business of podcasting in various African countries. The discussion was hosted by the South Africa Media Innovation Program and features the following panelists: Selly Thiam, None on Record; Paul McNally, Volume; Kathryn Kotze, Daily Maverick; Michal Rahfaldt, Children's Radio Foundation and Ramsey Tesdell, Sowt. The discussion was moderated by Shandukani Mulaudzi.

Coming out to a parent can be tough. In this episode AfroQueer shares a slice of queer African fiction, to bring you courage. You'll hear Kevin Mwachiro read 'I am a homosexual, Mum' a short story by the late Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainana. Listen in as Aida Holly-Nambi speaks with Kevin on the impact Binyavanga had on his life, and what this story did for queer Kenyans. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was produced by Aida Holly-Nambi, Selly Thiam and Maeve Frances. Amelie Bertholet Yengo is our associate producer. Rachel Wamoto is our social media manager and Tevin Sudi is our audio editor. Engage with us on- Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to AfroQueer Podcast here: Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro…er/id1411257149 Chartable: chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgLHE2yyK63y61?si=AHmMtX84RQyHZsRM6B4U9Q

One night in Marrakech, a woman called Manal crashes her car, and when the police are called to the scene, they do everything but help her. In this episode, we take you to Morocco and introduce you to two Moroccan trans women, one trying to find her community and one who - inexplicably - vilifies it. This is a story about how celebrity, online influencers, and transphobia collide, one night in Marrakech. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was produced and reported by Amelie Bertholet Yengo. Produced by Selly Thiam, Maeve Frances, and Aida Holly- Nambi. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is our social media manager. Engage with us on- Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to AfroQueer Podcast here: Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro…er/id1411257149 Chartable: chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgL…iiQzmt1B3dsw7RRQ

In this episode, we tell you a bit about why we do what we do! We are excited to bring you this rebroadcast from an interview with our host, Selly Thiam, on the podcast HowSound. HowSound tells the backstory to great audio storytelling, and in this episode, Rob Rosenthal interviews Selly and does a deep-dive into some of our favorite episodes. We'll also give you an update on season three! Set your calendars for more stories from Queer Africa. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was produced by HowSound, Selly Thiam, Maeve Frances, and Aida Holly- Nambi. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi. For more on audio storytelling, you can find all the episodes of HowSound at Transom.org. Engage with us on- Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to AfroQueer Podcast here: Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro…er/id1411257149 Chartable: chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgL…iiQzmt1B3dsw7RRQ

We are back! In this episode, we investigate how the Ugandan government has been using fear around the pandemic to target the LGBTQ community. We ask, in Sweden, are immigrants and people of color more at risk? We hear from our community in West Africa on how COVID is affecting their lives and their work. And we go to Boston where we speak with one of AfroQueer’s favourite couples about how self-quarantine can affect your relationship. And we check in with our listeners from all over the world. We wanted to ask… How are YOU doing? This episode was reported by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Amelie Bertholet Yengo. Produced by Selly Thiam, Maeve Frances, Aida Holly-Nambi and associate producer Amelie Bertholet Yengo. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager. Engage with us on- Instagram: www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to Season 2 here: Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro…er/id1411257149 Chartable: chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer

Selly Thiam says producing an LGBTQ podcast in Kenya is incredibly challenging. There's homophobia, government censorship, and a potential audience that still doesn't quite know what a podcast is. And, yet, AfroQueer, the podcast Selly hosts and produces, is winning major awards for the reporting.

“Closets are for clothes.” Yet we say that a queer person who hasn’t come out is in the proverbial closet. In this episode, we share African coming out stories entrusted to us. This is the high we all need as we go on break. Do share your coming out stories with us in the comment section. :) AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was produced by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager, Selly Thiam, Maeve Frances and Aida Holly- Nambi. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi. Thank you to our storytellers Kevin, Jabari and Solomon and all our listeners who sent in amazing comments. Engage with us on- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to Season 2 here: Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149 Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgLHE2yyK63y61?si=knTzYViiQzmt1B3dsw7RRQ

En NotiPod Hoy: • Google Assistant, se ha convertido en un gran aliado para el podcasting porque ahora los usuarios podrán hacer búsquedas por temas específicos. A la misma vez, Google hará sugerencias sobre episodios del tema que pida. • En Vía Podcast conversan con Sunne (José David Delpueyo) de la red Nación Podcast, sobre los principales retos que enfrenta el medio, lo que ha ayudado al desarrollo del podcasting en España y sobre la entrada de las cadenas de emisoras de radio al podcasting. • La industria editorial incursiona fuertemente en el audiolibro en un intento de conquistar a los usuarios que van de prisa, pero que encuentran en el audio a un compañero cuando no pueden estar pegados a un libro o una pantalla. En El País analizan este caso y explican cómo ha crecido el ecosistema de los audiolibros en España. • La historia detrás del nacimiento del primer pódcast queer de África. “AfroQueer”, un pódcast único y pionero creado por Selly Thiam, cuyo objetivo es crear una memoria colectiva de las experiencias de la comunidad LGTB para liberar los cánones de género y sexualidad. • ‘El primer café’, se ha convertido en el pódcast original más escuchado en Colombia. Se trata de un magazín informativo producido por El Tiempo y Spotify. El pódcast cuyos anfitriones son María Beatriz Echandía y Félix Riaño ya cuenta con más de 30.000 seguidores que reciben las actualizaciones de episodios de lunes a viernes. • En 2020 el podcasting seguirá creciendo, pero la monetización también seguirá siendo un reto. Peter Csathy, asesor de medios, entretenimiento y tecnología, ha compartido en Forbes sus predicciones para los medios. • Daniel Jándula lanza un nuevo pódcast en Protestante Digital. Se trata de ‘Intervalos’, un espacio en el que el escritor malagueño analiza un versículo bíblico partiendo de un enfoque cultural. El programa tendrá un episodio nuevo cada viernes. • ¿Cómo editar un pódcast? Editar un pódcast es una tarea laboriosa. Iván Patxi ofrece consejos para hacer esta edición de manera correcta y explica el montaje del programa, es decir, la postproducción. • Spotify Passthrough, un servicio para tener control total e inserción dinámica de anuncios. Podigee ha hecho un acuerdo con la plataforma de streaming para ofrecer a sus clientes este servicio con el que se evita el mecanismo de almacenamiento en caché que habitualmente se usa en el servicio de transmisión. • El podcasting ofrece oportunidades para todos, pero la competencia es dura. Los radiodifusores como NPR, WNYC y la BBC ven grandes oportunidades con los podcasts pero, corren el riesgo de ser interrumpidos por especialistas en el medio como Gimlet, Wondery o Stitcher. Pódcast recomendado: Volver, Cinco historias sobre la crisis catalana. Es un pódcast en el que se muestra la realidad del conflicto catalán, sobre todo desde el punto de vista de lo que sufren las personas que viven el problema a diario. Es un programa de la periodista Carolina Solé y la serie consta de cinco capítulos.

A queer woman named K travels to visit family in Somalia. After a few weeks, she disappears. Her friends back home in Minneapolis feared the worst and set out to find her and bring her home. This is an episode about friendship, acceptance, and hope when all seems lost. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was reported by Selly Thiam. Produced by Selly Thiam, Maeve Frances and Aida Holly-Nambi. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager. Engage with us on- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to Season 2 here: Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149 Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZHmsTo9TgLHE2yyK63y61?si=knTzYViiQzmt1B3dsw7RRQ Further Reading: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/anti-lgbtiq-conversion-therapy-occurs-worldwide-new-study-reveals/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43066082

It all began with a call for pitches on the AfroQueer social media pages which turned into a full-blown quest to find the filmmaker behind one of the first feature-length LGBTQI films ever made in West Africa. We found the filmmaker, Mohammed Camara and talked about his film, Dakan. This episode was reported by SellyThiam and Maimouna Jallow. Produced by Selly Thiam, Maeve Frances and Aida Holly-Nambi, assistant producers were Serubiri Moses and Amelie Bertholete Yengo. Sound editing by Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. Engage with us on- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to Season 2 here: Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149 Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Further Reading: https://www.liberation.fr/cahier-special/1997/05/16/cannes-camara-camera-sans-tabou-cet-acteur-realisateur-reve-d-une-comedie-musicale-dakan-de-mohamed-_205407 https://www.backstage.com/uk/magazine/article/why-lgbt-representation-in-theatre-film-tv-is-still-so-important-68498/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/525399?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

Ostracized by his family in Uganda for being gay, a lonely Gibson leaves for Kenya after he survives an attempted acid attack. After arriving in Nairobi, he is sent to Kakuma Refugee Camp where he comes up with a bold plan to host the first ever Gay Pride Event at a refugee camp. Here is how it went... AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was reported by Aida Holly-Nambi, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances, with assistance from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager. Sound design by Tevin Sudi. Additional research by Brian Nature Raymond. Engage with us on- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Listen to Season 2 here: Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149 Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Further Reading: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48703112 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/mercynotsacrifice/2019/03/05/testimony-from-a-queer-african-christian/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-lgbt-refugees/a-precarious-haven-africas-lgbt-refugees-teeter-on-the-brink-in-kenya-idUSKCN1N5205

Tshepho Ricki Kgositau is a well known name in the global LGBTQ+ activism community. What many people don't know is that she started her activism at a young age. In this episode we journey with her through her experience of gender transitioning that led to her finally living fully in her true identity. AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems. This episode was reported by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager, and Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Sound design by Tevin Sudi. Engage with us on- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw Website:afroqueerpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast Find Ricki on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickikgositau?lang=en Listen to Season 2 here: Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149 Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer Further Reading: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-botswana-lgbt/botswana-court-orders-government-to-recognize-transgender-woman-as-female-idUSKBN1E623G https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-support-a-loved-one-who-is-transitioning_n_5b2bf196e4b00295f15a9213 http://www.revelandriot.com/resources/trans-health/

What happens when our own truths are subjected to constant medical tests and public scrutiny? Female athletes singled out for sex testing and the unnecessary testosterone therapy stay defiant and we love it! This episode was reported by Aida Holly-Nambi and Selly Thiam. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Sound design by Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager.

On Friday May 24 the High Court of Kenya ruled on repealing laws that criminalize homosexuality in Kenya. In this episode host Selly Thiam investigates where these laws came from and why Kenyan activists and lawyers are fighting harder than ever to get them struck down. This episode was produced and edited by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi, Maeve Frances and Maimouna Jallow. Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager.

We are about to head into our summer break and in this final episode, we reflect on the moments that surprised us and moments we loved in Season One. We hear from listeners around the world and answer your questions. As we wrap this first season, we also talk about what you can look forward to hearing in Season Two. This episode was reported by Selly Thiam and Aida Holly-Nambi. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. AfroQueer's social media is managed by Rachel Wamoto.

Scrolling across Instagram, a shocking photo captures the eye of a young Kenyan lesbian, Rachel. Follow her journey to Johannesburg where she tries to make sense of the phenomenon of people being raped and killed for looking just like her - masculine. Content warning: Sexual assault and gender-based violence. This episode was reported by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager, and Halima Gikandi. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances.

Accusing it of “promoting lesbianism”, the Kenyan Film and Classification Board banned the film Rafiki in Kenya for seven months. The director of the film, Wanuri Kahui, sued the government and won the case, allowing her to screen the film in Kenya for seven days only. We went to the very first screening of Rafiki in Nairobi, and bring you this review of the film. This episode was reported by Aida Holly-Nambi with additional reporting by Halima Gikandi. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Technical support by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

In this episode, we find out firsthand what the effect of words preached in Kenyan churches and mosques has been on the lives of LGBTQ Kenyans along the coast. How does a religious leader calling for mobs to "flush out the gays" have a change of heart? This episode was reported by Halima Gikandi, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi, Maeve Frances and Halima Gikandi. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

This is a story about two men who met, fell in love and got married. That should have been the end of it. But instead, their wedding broke the Nigerian internet. This episode was reported by Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

Grindr is widely thought to be the most popular dating app on the African continent. In this episode we ask, is Grindr doing enough to protect its users in Africa? This episode was reported by Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi, Maeve Frances and Arit Okpo. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager. Special Thanks to Nature Raymond.

What is the cost of visibility and when does it become too high? This episode we look at what happened when the police raided a Ugandan Gay Pride event in 2016. This episode was reported by Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager. Field producing by Ayasiga Herbert Elvis.

Meet our host, Selly Thiam who remembers lesbian activist FannyAnn Eddy. This episode was produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances with help from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

In episode one we travel to Johannesburg, South Africa and unpack the messy realities of race, class and geography around Africa's oldest Pride. This episode was reported by Aida Holly-Nambi, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

“People are making films, people are doing photography projects. There’s a lot of celebratory things that are also happening here to say that the narrative around having an LGBT experience here on the continent isn’t always going to be suffering and isn’t always going to be violent.” - Selly Thiam For episode 20 we talked to Selly Thiam, founder and executive-director of None on Record, a digital media organization that works with African LGBT communities across the African continent and the diaspora. We discuss the transformative work None on Record is doing to shift perspectives and foster a creative culture of expression for African LGBT people. Look out for our next episode where we talk to Shonna Hayes, a Nelson resident who interviewed fellow community member Lil about the evolution of her lesbian experience. Follow this channel for more great content! Please share, like, and send us feedback about the podcast.

“Lesbians weren’t ok in the feminist movement. And then lesbians became ok in the feminist movement but then lesbian feminists didn’t want S&M lesbians or dykes to be apart of their feminist movement. So, we get accepted and then we discriminate against somebody else behind us.” - Sarah Humble For episode 19 we talked to Sarah Humble, co-founder of the Women’s Leather History Program at the Leather Archives and Museum, about her interview with renowned leather community photographer Janet Ryan and her Differently Pleasured photography show of S&M culture. We also discuss the hanky system, feminist sex wars, and S&M lesbians in the lesbian feminist movement. Look out for our next episode where we talk to Selly Thiam, founder and executive-director of None on Record, a digital media organization that works with African LGBT communities across the African continent and the diaspora. Follow this channel for more great content! Please share, like, and send us feedback about the podcast.