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The independent has reported the mistreatment of African refugees by other Arab refugees for example Syrians. There are reports of Africans being locked below board and even thrown into the sea. This podcast explores this, the reasons for this and what this says about the wider issues of race discrimination within brown communities. Joining us on the podcast is: Sianna Bangura from No Fly On The Wall Twitter: @Sianaarrgh Razaak Agoro Twitter: @Bhattousai Ogaga Emuveya Twitter: @Dandy_Lord Visit our site: www.20Somethingpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @20Somethingpodc refugees syriansafricanscrisis

This week I'm joined by Peter Adefioye, Mica Simone and Ruth Mukete to discuss Weave Economics Black women are estimated to have spent half a trillion dollars on hair care in 2012. That’s more than some countries GDP, including Greece. When I learnt this I was in disbelief considering that there is also much poverty within some African-Caribbean communities. This lead me to my next thought… Where the hell is all this money going and could this revenue be used to strengthen economic power? The weave industry is a multi-billion dollar sector and it's largest consumer group is people of African decent. Today, black people own less than 30% of the black beauty industry, yet we are heavily financing it. This podcast aims to explore • Why do black women spend so much on hair and beauty? • Why aren’t we investing this money in education, housing, healthier foods etc? • Could establishing our own hair and beauty enterprises be a solution to resolving some of the issues within our community? • Is the natural hair phenomenon an opportunity to take ownership of the Afro hair industry? • It’s no secret that some of the weaves that we wear is the natural hair of our Indian, Brazillian and Peruvian sisters. So are they then paid for their donations? Is the hair contributed in an ethical approach? Check out Ruth's MissAfroBeauty.com Visit Black Folk Hot Spot: http://bfhsnetwork.com For information on Boycott Monday: http://www.okayplayer.com/news/black-out-monday-international-boycott-announcement.html Also, please support One Child One Dictionary to help provide dictionaries to children in Nigeria https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/one-child-one-dictionary Listen to the podcast and don't forget to visit www.20Somethingpodcast.com Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/20-something/id725309306 Have something to say? Email me: naomi@20Somethingpodcast.com Like our new Facebook page to stay updated: https://www.facebook.com/pages/20Something-Podcast/1403091129913232

“Back in the day all you had to do was give a girl flowers and a ride on your horse.” This was the means to find a wife says Dami Olatuyi. These days according this week’s guests Dami, Jonathan and Mel, everything is so much more complicated. Do you call or do you text? Has Snapchat changed the game? How many people can you speak to at once? Are girls now more likely to make the first move? Jonathan, Dami, Melanie and I, had such fun discussing 21st century dating and what this phrase means. Have a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a comment. Also check out: lepashandii.wordpress.com www.Mygeria.co.uk Music by @FreddyWinter Check him out here! If you would like to feature on a podcast email: naomi@20somethingpodcast.com or anne@20somethingpodcast.com www.20somethingpodcast.com

This week we were all very unfortunate to had elaid eyes on Nicki Minaj's Anaconda cover. I really could have done without seeing the butt naked rapper that morning. Charlene and Kieran joined me to discuss whether the explicit artwork was really necessary and what this could mean for her career and her fans. Following a picture which was posted on instagram where a man man comically criticised a woman with tribal marks after having her make-up done, we tried to explore the relevance on male opinions of women. We also tried to decipher why there is so much criticism on social media. Charlene, Kieran and I tell it like it is, no diplomacy involved, so let us know your thoughts and don't forget to subscribe, like and share. You can find us on Twitter: naesimon charosuagwu kieran_locs Like us or message me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/20Something-Podcast/1403091129913232?focus_composer=true&ref_type=bookmark If you would like to be on the podcast panel, please email me naomisimonshow@gmail.comIke us or message me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/20Something-Podcast/1403091129913232?focus_composer=true&ref_type=bookmark Music by The Wordstress https://soundcloud.com/thewordstress

This episode looks at bridging the gap between British Nigerians and those living in Nigeria. We explores Nigerian politics, culture, problems and achievements. We also looked at what the diaspora could be doing to aid development. Dipo Awojide joined me on this podcast. Dubbed 'Nigeria's Future President' by peers Dipo catches me up on Nigeria's progress plus developments on the abducted Chibok Children (#BringBackOurGirls). Details for the Solidarity Protest mentioned in this episode are: Date: Saturday 12th July Time: 12-3pm Address: Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX

Casual conversation with @openmikepoet, the 28 year old poet and musician. He lets us in on some of his triumphs and downfalls. Meet the man behind the poetry and the bass. His story should remind us all of why we should never give up.

#BringBackOurGirls is a podcast about the 276 young women who were stolen from their school in Nothern Nigeria. These girls were lured into pickup trucks in the middle of the night on April 14th and driven towards Cameroon. It is now May 7th and the girls have been missing for 22 days. It is therefore imperative that we take action. This 'cast details steps you can take in order to aid their return to their families. The 276 young women were snatched by a terrorist organisation called Boko Haram, who are known to be rapists and pedophiles. So, it is a matter of urgency that these young women are located and returned to their families. Things You Can Do To Help: 1. Sign the petition which insists that the Nigerian government and others do everything possible to find these 276 young women. www.change.org/petitions/all-wor…bringbackourgirls 2.Use Social media to spread the word. Don't forget to write ' #BringBackOurGirls ' 3.Attend a protest, the details for London are: Friday 9th May 2014, 10.00-13.00, Nigeria High Commission, 9 Nothumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5BX Washington: Sorry, this protest has now past. I have been your host, Naomi Simon. Please do tweet me your thoughts and comments Twitter: @NaeSimon Instagram: @_NaeSimon Email: twentysomethingpodcast.com

#BringBackOurGirls is a podcast about the 276 young women who were stolen from their school in Nothern Nigeria. These girls were lured into pickup trucks in the middle of the night on April 14th and driven towards Cameroon. It is now May 7th and the girls have been missing for 22 days. It is therefore imperative that we take action. This 'cast details steps you can take in order to aid their return to their families. The 276 young women were snatched by a terrorist organisation called Boko Haram, who are known to be rapists and pedophiles. So, it is a matter of urgency that these young women are located and returned to their families. Things You Can Do To Help: 1. Sign the petition which insists that the Nigerian government and others do everything possible to find these 276 young women. www.change.org/petitions/all-wor…bringbackourgirls 2.Use Social media to spread the word. Don't forget to write ' #BringBackOurGirls ' 3.Attend a protest, the details for London are: Friday 9th May 2014, 10.00-13.00, Nigeria High Commission, 9 Nothumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5BX Washington: Sorry, this protest has now past. I have been your host, Naomi Simon. Please do tweet me your thoughts and comments Twitter: @NaeSimon Instagram: @_NaeSimon Email: twentysomethingpodcast.com

Send me an email with you questions to twentysomething@gmail.com This podcast is the prelude to How Not To Be A Side Chick. It's my mission to eradicate all sides chicks. In 2014 we should expect better for ourselves and guys, you should know to treat us better. So in this episode we teach you how to diagnose whether you are a side chick and the guys let us in on a few tricks of the trade, which will allow you to recognise whether you are being played or not. Although, as a side chick you are a victim, there is only so much blame you can place on your 'partner'. In all seriousness, it's important to take charge and learn to be without a partner. It's better to be without a man then to be with a bad one. After all, God doesn't bless no mess! Featuring: Open Mike the Poet @openmikepoet , who's blog you can find at openmikestories.wordpress.com Jesse from Marvin's Corridor @marvinscorridor - marvinscorridor.wordpress.com and The Wordstress @thewordstress who's song, Sorry Not Sorry is featured. I'm your host, Naomi Simon. Let us know your thoughts and comments. Tweet me at @NaeSimon twitter.com/NaeSimon

Send me an email with you questions to twentysomething@gmail.com This podcast is the prelude to How Not To Be A Side Chick. It's my mission to eradicate all sides chicks. In 2014 we should expect better for ourselves and guys, you should know to treat us better. So in this episode we teach you how to diagnose whether you are a side chick and the guys let us in on a few tricks of the trade, which will allow you to recognise whether you are being played or not. Although, as a side chick you are a victim, there is only so much blame you can place on your 'partner'. In all seriousness, it's important to take charge and learn to be without a partner. It's better to be without a man then to be with a bad one. After all, God doesn't bless no mess! Featuring: Open Mike the Poet @openmikepoet , who's blog you can find at openmikestories.wordpress.com Jesse from Marvin's Corridor @marvinscorridor - marvinscorridor.wordpress.com and The Wordstress @thewordstress who's song, Sorry Not Sorry is featured. I'm your host, Naomi Simon. Let us know your thoughts and comments. Tweet me at @NaeSimon twitter.com/NaeSimon

Mother's Day is the 30th March. So, we thought that we'd celebrate by listing all the weird and wonderful things that mums do, especially African mums. I'm joined by Jonathan from last week's 'How Not To Be A Side Chick or A Side Man' episode and Segun AKA @segnology (twitter.com/Segnology ). My mum is one of the smartest women I will ever have the privilege of knowing, but there are certain 'mum' things that she does, that will never cease to be funny, for example seeing an ice cream tub in the freezer, only for me to discover that it's filled with rice and black eye beans instead of the ice cream that I was so looking forward to. Or when your mum tries to learn the latest dance and ends up looking like a impaired goat. That's just never okay! loool Haha, but in all seriousness we are very thankful to all the mums who have used their talents to raise us. This podcast is my obscure way of paying homage to that and remembering traits that make our mums, mums. EMAIL ME your questions and comments: twentysomethingpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter @NaeSimon ( twitter.com/NaeSimon ) Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/20-so…hing/id725309306 Comment on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/naomi-simon-show/mothers-day-special-funny

Mother's Day is the 30th March. So, we thought that we'd celebrate by listing all the weird and wonderful things that mums do, especially African mums. I'm joined by Jonathan from last week's 'How Not To Be A Side Chick or A Side Man' episode and Segun AKA @segnology (twitter.com/Segnology ). My mum is one of the smartest women I will ever have the privilege of knowing, but there are certain 'mum' things that she does, that will never cease to be funny, for example seeing an ice cream tub in the freezer, only for me to discover that it's filled with rice and black eye beans instead of the ice cream that I was so looking forward to. Or when your mum tries to learn the latest dance and ends up looking like a impaired goat. That's just never okay! loool Haha, but in all seriousness we are very thankful to all the mums who have used their talents to raise us. This podcast is my obscure way of paying homage to that and remembering traits that make our mums, mums. EMAIL ME your questions and comments: twentysomethingpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter @NaeSimon ( twitter.com/NaeSimon ) Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/20-so…hing/id725309306 Comment on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/naomi-simon-show/mothers-day-special-funny

This Valentine's Day many men and women will come to the realisation that their love interest isn't as interested in them as they previously thought. Valentine's Day will come and your man/woman will not holla! So what do you do? How do you get out of this situation? Can you upgrade to the 'in a relationship' status? Or should you just hedge your bets and call it a day? In this podcast we explore a few options. I am joined by @Openmikepoet and Jonathan. The guys let us in on a few secrets and tell the girls what to look out for. In fact if you're interested girls, both of these guys are single, so holla at them. loool. We also play a track from the very talented Wordstress, called 'The Story of My Skin'. Check her out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/thewordstress If you want to check out some work from Open Mike: http://openmikestories.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/bta/ You can follow me in Twitter @naesimon Use the hashtag #20Something

This Valentine's Day many men and women will come to the realisation that their love interest isn't as interested in them as they previously thought. Valentine's Day will come and your man/woman will not holla! So what do you do? How do you get out of this situation? Can you upgrade to the 'in a relationship' status? Or should you just hedge your bets and call it a day? In this podcast we explore a few options. I am joined by @Openmikepoet and Jonathan. The guys let us in on a few secrets and tell the girls what to look out for. In fact if you're interested girls, both of these guys are single, so holla at them. loool. We also play a track from the very talented Wordstress, called 'The Story of My Skin'. Check her out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/thewordstress If you want to check out some work from Open Mike: http://openmikestories.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/bta/ You can follow me in Twitter @naesimon Use the hashtag #20Something

Life After Rape is one of the most important interviews 20Something has ever conducted. Lyn is one of the most inspiring women I have ever had the privilege of interviewing. I have seen her save other people’s lives by having the courage to stand up and share her story. During her interview Lyn describes life after rape; her joys and nightmares. This gripping interview is heart breaking but hugely encouraging. Her story shows us how to overcome great adversity and trauma. I hope that by listening you understand that YOU possess the power to overcome everything and anything. As Lyn has proven there is always a way through the storm. I would like to thank Lyn for telling her story and inspiring others to heal and move forward. If anyone would like me to put them in touch with Lyn please email me at naomi@20Somethingpodcast.com and I will pass on your details. All correspondence will be kept confidential. Victims of sexual abuse can be found here: Rape Crisis, England and Wales Tel: 0808 802 9999