Greetings Tribespeople! In this episode Uncle E and DJ Anzo revisit the realm of African Spirituality, addressing uncomfortable truths across the Abrahamic religions. They begin by providing an overview of African Spirituality, followed by a thoughtful discussion on the quantification of God and the importance of honoring ancestors. The co-hosts br…

Tribespeople! Tribespeople! Tribespeople!In this riveting episode, Uncle E and DJ Anzo unravel the intriguing history of West Africa, delving into the life of Mansa Musa, touted as the wealthiest individual in history. They shed light on the motivations behind Mansa Musa's legendary pilgrimage to Mecca and discuss the impact his journey had on reve…

Greetings, Tribespeople! In this insightful and vulnerable episode, Uncle E and DJ ANZO delve into the often unspoken realities of growing up in an African household. They unpack ingrained gender roles and the unconscious biases these foster. Through self-critical assessment, they explore the root causes of these biases and discuss the need to chan…

Tribespeople! In this enlightening episode titled "African Leadership: The Transition from the Old Colonial Guard to Renewed Optimism", we delve into the shifting dynamics of leadership in Africa. We challenge the status quo by posing the question, "Do we need more young leaders in Africa?" We also address the concern of military men prolonging the…

Tribespeople! In this insightful episode, the boys delve into the deep roots and impact of spirituality and religion in Africa. They begin by recognizing the inherent spirituality of Africans and the genesis of religious beliefs rooted in fear. Ebrima & Anzo then explore the introduction of religion during colonial times and consider how religion h…

Tribespeople! In this episode, the boys deep dive into their recent spiritual experiences from their respective trips back home to the continent. Reflecting on heritage, upbringing, family values, business opportunities, infrastructure, and so much more, this episode is filled with a wide range of perspectives that are sure to provoke thought in li…

WELCOME BACK TO THE JOLA MEETS THE MADI podcast, Season 6! In episode one, the boys welcome Dr. Ismail Badjie, a pharmacist, an entrepreneur, an author, and industry trailblazer, to launch his book, “Life As A Hyphen.” The book saw massive success upon its release in the summer of 2023, which coincides with when the episode was recorded. Through th…

Tribespeople!Welcome back to another episode of TJMTM! To conclude season 5, the boys are back & ready to deliver more heat for you all, particularly the need to unite and empower the black diaspora. A review of sorts, and a look back on the season, the boys highlight some of their favorite moments, and some listener interactions that were worthy o…

Tribespeople! Welcome back to another episode of TJMTM! In this episode, the boys discuss th- wait a minute…..one of the boys is joined by an amazing guest from none other than, “TheTravelClan.” With Uncle E being down for the count, Anzo is joined by Kevin, who is one of the founders of TheTravelClan, which is a travel experience based on the Afri…

Tribespeople! Welcome back to TJMTM! In this episode, the boys discuss the exploitation of gold in Africa, and the corrupt practices that follow suit. Following a bombshell documentary by Al Jazeera, the boys highlight how multinational corporations often extract gold from Africa without adequately compensating or benefiting the local communities, …

Tribespeople! Welcome back to TJMTM! After the longest recess of the season, the boys are back with some serious heat! In this episode, the boys bring in the man to be in showbiz, Yaw Konadu, a successful content creator and host who is currently tearing up the TikTok scene representing the African diaspora in comedy. Beginning with a lesson of who…

Tribespeople! Welcome back to another episode of TJMTM. In this episode, the boys explore the evolution of African stories in Hollywood. They delve into how Hollywood's portrayal of Africa and Africans has changed over time, from early stereotypical depictions to more authentic and nuanced representations. Additionally, they discuss some of the cha…

Tribespeople! Welcome back to another underground spiritual session! In this episode, the boys discuss the exploitation of African resources by the West. They explore the historical roots of this exploitation, including the legacy of colonialism and neocolonialism. The boys also highlight how multinational corporations often extract resources from …

Tribespeople! Welcome back to the another episode on TJMTM. In this episode, DJ Anzo & Uncle E discuss the issue of "diaspora wars," which refers to the tension and conflict that can arise between black people who live in their native country and those who live abroad in the diaspora. The boys explore the root causes of this conflict, such as diffe…

In this episode, the mandem discuss the issue of African art being stolen by the West and the implications of such. They also talk about their desire to unite African Americans with Africans and the need for the rebuilding of the foundation. Further, they emphasize the importance of recognizing the contributions that African Americans have made to …

Tribespople! Welcome back to another episode of TJMTM! In this epsiode, the boys discuss the issue of sex tourism in Africa. The boys highlight the impact it has on African communities, including exploitation of women and children, perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections, amongst many other things. The…

Tribespeople! Welcome back to another underground spiritual game. Tjmtm is back for season 5, and the boys are back with a bang as usual! Hot off of njaanuary, February brings us one of the most important months of the year… BLACK HISTORY MONTH! In this episode, the boys offer insight into the significance of BHM, and why it is imperative that the …

Tribespeople! Welcome! Karibu! Bienvenue! Akwaaba! Episode 10, season 4 brings us to the end of another joyous ride. What better way to celebrate the end of the season, than closing out on a global note, with the world cup. Recorded shortly before then world cup semifinals, the boys close out this season by discussing the world cup and how it held …

Tribespeople! Welcome back to another spiritual journey with the boys! Back from a long hiatus with life filled duties, the boys are here to update the tribe on what has been whatsapping. With too many events happening over the past few months, it’s only right that the fun guys make light of each situation, and reflect on what the journey has been …

Tribespeople! Welcome back to another spiritual episode of the Jola meets the Madi! In this episode, the fun guys put on their patriotic hats, and discuss the single most important sport in the world…..football! Not the egg kind, the real kind! Diving through all things African football, the boys highlight some of the struggles and successes that A…

Tribespeople! Checking in 206, the fun guys are back at you with another episode of spiritual awakening! Welcome to our very first ever TJMTM trivia! In this episode we’re bringing to you an African trivia, that explores the topics of culture, history, geography, music, and fun facts about the continent. Uncle E’s team takes on Anzo’s team as the t…

Tribespeople!!Fresh off a mid-season hiatus, the boys are back and better!Over the past decade, and increasingly popular blend of artists have been topping charts, selling out arenas, and setting trends for the masses.Unless you live under a rock, you know we are talking about African music, mainly the Afrobeats boom, as well as many other genres f…

Tribespeople!Welcome back to another episode with the Jola Meets the Madi podcast.In this episode, the boys touch on a seemingly taboo topic in a lot of African spaces….Mental Health.From the lack of awareness to the lack of resources, the boys cover this conversation with a robust exploration as to why mental health is not prioritized in our commu…

Tribespeople!Welcome back to another episode with the mandem.Coming up to the mid-season point, the fun guys bring-forth one of the oldest debates in history….which kind jollof fine pass the other? There’s only one answer so tread lightly.In this episode the boys explore the foods of a few regions in Africa. Have a favorite that we should know abou…

Tribespeople!Welcome back to another episode with just the two of us- wait, a guest, you say?Joining us fresh off one of the hottest records of ’21-’22 in the WORLD, we’re joined by none other than the Sweet Cocoa herself! With over 34 million streams on spotify, Sweet Cocoa and Kauai 45 have been all over social media, and music outlets.In the epi…

Tribespeople!Welcome back to another episode of TJMTM!Have you ever found yourself wondering with Africans don’t explore Africa enough?In line with the last episode, the boys take on an in-depth conversation around the logistics of travel on the continent, and what drives the ability to travel around it freely.Whether you’re in the East, West, or S…

Tjmtm is back!Tribespeople! Welcome back to the Jola Meets the Madi podcast.Back for another fun filled, yet insightful season, the boys start the episode off by updating us on their respective trips back home, and how this past year’s spiritual cleansing ensued. In addition, the boys dissect the current state of their unions, and give us an honest…

Tribespeople! Where did time go?? Just like that, the boys are at the end of Season 3. What a season it’s been and what a time to be living in. Thank you to all of our guests and to you, our tribespeople that keep us going. As we fall into recess for spiritual cleansing (mental refresh), we leave y’all with our take aways on holidays in Africa, our…

Tribespeople! WELCOME BACK TO THE JOLA MEETS THE MADI. We hope everything is irie on your side, and we’re sending blessings from ours. Ever think about the business of business? How about the commerce of commerce? Process of proc- you get the gist. Episode 9 focuses on the 5 fastest growing economic sectors on the continent of Africa, and we dissec…

*Ahem* Tribespeop- *ahem* *ahem* tribe-. *cough cough*. My people you dey??….WELCOME BACK TO THE JOLA MEETS THE MADI. Due to the hot boy agenda, and other dues, the boys are back from a long hiatus, and are back with vim!! Back with another classic, in this episode we discuss everybody’s favorite “new” thing; Afrobeats. Or is it new sha? Where were…

Based on the 2010’s who would you all put in your top 5 African musicians and the very best hip-hop artists? Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Kendrick, Drake? Are these inevitable? In this episode, the fun guys take a deep dive into African music as a whole, and rank their “Mt. Kilimanjaro” of the top 5 African artists in the past decade. The later half …

PART 2! Welcome back to Part 2 of the the Yoruba angel counselor series. After an enlightening Part 1 with Temitope giving us free game, the boys & VERY special guest star 🌟 tackle a serious pandemic on the African continent: Pacifically, four untrue narratives and stereotypes against the African man!!Whether it is secret second families, being unr…

Tribespeople gather around! Welcome back to another bantaba with the boys. Episode 5 brings back another hot topic.... marriage! For this episode we consult our Yoruba Angel brother Temitope, on what his experience with marriage has been, and what sorts of pressures he faced from others around the concept of marriage. Stay tuned as we explore all t…

Tribespeople! Welcome to TJMTM airways, destination : Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In preparation for hot boy summer, the boys hold a board meeting with our very own Christian Pierre. Through this episode, we draw parallels, and differences between our Island brothers & sisters, and also note whatever perceived differences we may have. Part of the cultur…

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? drifting through the wind, waiting to-. Wait, never mind.... Episode 3 is upon us, and today, we’re addressing being the only African in the room! The boys dissect what that means to them in school, professional spaces, public spaces, and more. In addition to that, we discuss misappropriations and adverse situat…

Tribespeople!! We dey here again, to check the state of the union, and temperature of the streets. With summer peaking around the corner, and Joe Budden... sorry Moneybag Joe... so so sorry, Joe Biden rolling out the super vaccines meant to end coro coro, the boys give an insight as to whether we can trust this administration to meet deliverables t…

Tribespeople! We have watched from the mountains, as people have butchered African names, dismissed heritage, and Africanness reduced to adhere to other cultures that are not ours and we can no longer allow such.Nevertheless, we are back and better and coming to you across more platforms than ever. In episode 1, season 3 we bring back the original …

Tribespeople!!!! The end of season 2 already?? What a ride this season has been. What would the season end be without typical African fashion of annoda bangdededem!! As you know, all our guys are ballaz, so we had to bring the sound defying Revelation Band to the bantaba and gist around a summation of the season. Musically they’re unprecedented, an…

Tribespeople gather around! For episode 9, we linked with our cousins from America, the 2CGMH crew. Supplemented with comical commentary, this episode explores the relationship between the African & the African-American. The boys attempt to dissect an age old fallacy that has brought division between us and our cousins in America, the Caribbean and…

Welcome back tribespeople! For episode 8, Meet Shivani Patel M.D, our most distinguished guest. A first generation Indian-American & a future anesthesiologist, join us as Dr. P takes us on a journey through a history of medicine, and relates it to the issues facing the industry as a whole today. Centered around the history of medicine vs. black peo…

Tribespeople! We don' return from the past with annoda spiritual game. This time, we come with a most honorable guest, Bella-Annembom hailing from the mighty Cameroon. In this episode, the matter wey we settle is, "african men don't cheat!" Or do they? Tune in to this episode if you're team Lawrence. Team Issa we dey settle your matter next time...…

Episode 6; we hope you have 4 ears for this one. Seemingly the most diversified in opinion thus far and filled with hot takes on controversial current issues, the association takes a deeper analysis at the complexity of being a black person in America at the moment and everything around it. From Kanye running for president, to the NFL’s “effort” at…

Tribespeople, lets get down to annoda spiritual game! For this episode, we find out wetin be inside United Nations. Yes, our most honorable guest is Her Excellency, Isatou D Badjie! An expert in international relations, and molded by experiences past imagination, Isatou takes us on a journey through the eyes of a distinguished Gambian Diplomat post…

A short statement away from the normal course of the season. The boys share their thoughts on the current state of the union, and the everyday challenges of black men and women. BLACKLIVESMATTER

Tribespeople, gather around, for this episode is a serious matter. So serious, that we had to hear it straight from the source itself. In Episode 4, an elder of the Madi tribe joins us, to school us on the history of commerce, politics, and life as it is on the continent. Speaking predominantly to the history of east africa, Mr. Patrick Idro takes …

Welcome back Tribespeople! Lets get down to annoda underground spiritual game. This time, all the way from the Volta region of the mighty Ghana. Our special guest is black star Dj Nayiram, who has been, and is the biggest global music advocate. Taking the scene by storm, Nayiram has since built a brand that is second to none when it comes to premie…

In episode two, we bring back the concept that started it all, CULTURE. Navigating through the distinct, yet seemingly cross-cultural customs that we have, the boys highlight nostalgic memories of home and what makes them so special. FIFA, Donkey kong, mario kart? Yes, even we were invincible at these. Lastly, J man the snowman finishes the episode…

Tribespeople! After 3 long months we are back in bizness with more chune for ya head top. In season 2, ep.1 we navigate through the craziness that 2020 has presented thus far, and how we are coping. Later on, we dissect our December holiday trips to the motherland respectively, and offer the highlights, lowlights and no lights of our trips. Happy t…

The serious guys (fun too) are ending season 1 as “Semesters” or “Ba Summers”. Being the peak travel period for the diaspora returning to partake in the December holiday festivities, in episode 10 we navigate and depict our own experiences and excitements on going back home to the motherland as so-called SeMESteRs and Ba SuMmERs.…

“Biggie biggie, heavy heavy. Bebi do you want me??.” If you’re privileged enough to know who Mr. Ibu’s son is, you will know exactly what that’s from. LOL. Welcome to episode 9 y’all. In this episode, the fun guys discuss a bit of the history, and current state of music & film across the continent. Through generations of performing arts, one thing …