Visions & Tones

In this episode, Tony (@_blacktoned) chats with Trevor Dube (@trevpoiema) a poet and content creator from Cape Town, South Africa on. the topic 'Deconstructing Faith'. The conversation is rooted on the Christian faith; however, it is believed by the host that parts of the critical engagement can be applicable within other faith groups. 

Trevor did not consent to the sharing of a link with his work; however, you can access him through his insta page and he will share his content when necessary.

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In this episode I tackle few aspects of hypocrisy apparent in our lives and invite the audience to a more empathetic way of thinking as we respond to different views and/or ways of living. Feel free to engage with me on the V&T insta page IG: @_visions_tones 

Featured Music: Identity by @micsoulsa_ ; Kutali by @tushazm ; Mellifluous by @nkosinathidube.06 

In this episode, Tony ( @_blacktoned) chats with Dr Chidimma Aham-Chiabuotu from Nigeria about her research that looks into the experiences of Internally Displaced Women (IDW) by the Boko Haram Insurgency in Northern Nigeria.

The paper discussed in this episode is titled '"Men don't have patience": Sexuality, Pleasure and danger in displacement settings in Northcentral Nigeria'. Dr Aham-Chiabuotu Co-Authored this paper with Gillian Abel and Lee Thompson. 

 

The paper can be accessed here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17441692.2019.1690539 (costs may apply). 

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The aim of this episode is to share light about the experiences of 3 guests living in the African diaspora. The host, Tony (I.G @_blacktoned) chats with a South African born Jeanette Yalley ( I.G @ama_yalley ) who is a YouTuber (Jeans&Jay) and lives in the United States of America, Lwazi M (I.G @ruozi_ ) who is also South African born and a YouTuber (Lwazi M) who currently lives in China, and lastly, Calvin Yego (I.G @nott_cal) born in Kenya and currently living in Australia.

This episode covers 4 segments: Visas and their costs, Work and working hours, Cost of living (accommodation, transportation, food and health insurance), lastly, societal experiences.

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In this episode Tony Nyundu-Bicanin (IG: @_Blacktoned) discuss business realities, complexities and dilemmas along the 'support black business' narrative with two black African women - Mrs Bronwen Hassan (IG: @bronwynhassan of IG: @Afrib_creations ) from South Africa and Mrs Ennia Jones (IG: @ennia7 of IG: @fleurettearomas ) from Zimbabwe. This Episode is brought to you by both AfriB Creations and Fleurette Aromatherapy. 

 

Music track is by DJ MicSoul (IG: @micsoulsa_ )

In this episode Tony (IG: @_Blacktoned ) speaks to Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng (IG: @Fabacademic) who is a Professor of Mathematics and Vice Chancellor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. In their conversation, Tony and Prof Phakeng journey through different points on good leadership while making reflections on South Africa's socio-political climate and the need for a global Decolonial project. The views raised by Prof Phakeng in this episode are those of her's and are not the views of the University of Cape Town.  

Dave Fotu ( IG: @Dave_4_2 ) co-founder and leader of a diverse group Ninalem in Newcastle, Australia chat with Tony ( IG: @_blacktoned ) about leadership, cultural integration, diversity and inclusion. Dave is an incredible young leader who continues to champion diversity and inclusion among young people from over 27 countries who living in Newy, Australia. 

In this episode I chat with three of my my guests, Ennia Jones (married to a white Australian), Kristy Sibanda (married to a black Zimbabwean) and Trevor Dube (last relationship - with a white German) on the complexities of interracial relationships/marriages. Themes covered include family & friends politics; safety of the children; financial, sexual (BBC?) and citizen (Visa) security. 

 

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This episode is part 2 of episode 10. Dr Gordon Donnir ( @gordondonnir ) and Tony ( @_blacktoned ) talk about Trauma. A catch up on the episode on Grief will set you for a win when coming to this episode. 

This episode should not be used or treated as diagnosis. Listeners are profusely advised to talk to specialists when experiencing any mental related challenges - with Trauma included. 

This episode is part 1 of episode 10. Dr Gordon Donnir ( @gordondonnir ) and Tony ( @_blacktoned ) talk about Grief - addressing different stages of grief, how to deal with it, what to do and/or say to someone going through a grieving phase. 

 

This episode should not be treated as a diagnosis. Listeners are profusely advised to talk to specialists when experiencing any mental related challenges - with grief included.