Toxic Beauty
Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue in today’s digital age, with far-reaching consequences for mental health. The constant harassment and humiliation inflicted online can erode a person’s self-esteem and sense of worth, exacerbating existing mental health conditions or precipitating new ones. We share why this needs to stop in this podcast. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image:
African Mothers Deserve Better
Addressing maternal mortality in Africa is not merely a health challenge: it is a moral imperative that demands our unwavering commitment. We share what we can do to stop maternal mortality in this podcast. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image: Ayo Adams on Pexels
Mental Health Services In The Workplace
We share why mental health services help foster an inclusive and encouraging work atmosphere.
Don’t Ask Me When I’m Getting Married
Ramatu Ada Ochekliye shares the pressures that come with being unmarried and how she responds to people who make her decisions their business.
The Review: Mama Africa by Yemi Alade
Mama Africa is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
The Review: Dandelions by Ruth B
‘Dandelions’ is a song recorded by Ruth B for her Safe Haven (2017) album. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
The Review: Kambili
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards also shortly known as Kambili is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Ozioma Ogbaji, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Nancy Isime and is based on a young woman’s quest to be married before she turns 30.
We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
Friendship
Friendship is the universal bond that links souls together. We share why friendships matter in this podcast.
Green Skills for Youth Paving the Path to Sustainability
Green skills encompass a wide range of abilities that are essential for understanding, mitigating, and solving environmental challenges. We share why we believe this is critical for young people paving the pathway to sustainability.
The Review: Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
Ogadinma Or, Everything Will be All Right tells the story of the naïve and trusting teenager Ogadinma as she battles against Nigeria’s societal expectations in the 1980s. We review this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
