Visions & Tones

Bronwen Hassan and Ennia Jones | Business Insider and the ‘Support Black Business‘ narrative

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_ )

Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng | Leadership, Activism and Decolonisation

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.  

David Fotu | Cultural integration, Diversity and Inclusion

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. 

Ennia Jones, Kristy Sibanda and Trevor Dube | Interracial Relationships/Marriages

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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Dr Gordon Donnir | Trauma

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. 

Dr Gordon Donnir | Grief

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. 

Nikki Blak | Womanism

This episode is about Womanism, and my guest Nikki Blak ( Insta @nikkiblak ) shares more about womanism next to feminism and intersectional feminism. Hope you enjoy!!!

Dr Penny Kansiime | GBV and the ’Indigenisation’ of Social Work

In this episode, I chat with Dr Penny Kansiime ( Insta @safaree256 ) from Uganda. Dr Penny has more than 10 years of work experience as a Social Worker and a social researcher. She also worked in Uganda as a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence prevention officer with Urban refugees, helping forced migrants (asylum seekers) who came from various countries like Burundi, DRC, Somalia, Rwanda and many more. Dr Penny obtained her PhD at the University of Newcastle, Australia where she researched about experiences of social workers who worked with male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Uganda. In this interview, she talks more about GBV and social work methodologies and their relevance in the contemporary African [though relevant to other former colonies] context. 

 

The expertise and views raised in this episode are not those of Dr Kansiime's employers, family or religious leaders, but all belong to Dr Penny Kansiime. This episode should not be received or treated as a therapeutic or diagnostic process. Listeners are highly encouraged to visit their GPs, Psychologists or talk to parents or guardians in case the episode triggers any emotional disturbances. 

Rojé Ndayambajé | Poetry, activism and healing

In this episode, I chat with Rojé Ndayambajé (Insta: @rojepoetry & @rojemillo ) who is a poet from Rwanda but currently lives in Australia. Rojé shares with us his lived experiences from the refugee camp of Nakivale in Uganda to the New South Wales (NSW) territory of Australia. His life has a historical connection with 4 different countries (Rwanda, DRC, Uganda and Australia) and with not so many words he shares how these countries contribute to his social identity. This episode includes 4 poetry deliveries written and performed by Rojé. 

Tony Nyundu | ’Short Left’ - A look back from where we came

In this episode, and through a monologue delivery, Tony Nyundu makes a brief reflection on the journey of the Visions and Tones Podcast. Firstly, he pays tribute to all essential workers who are at the forefront in fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic. Secondly, Tony reflects briefly on each episode (from episode 1 to 5) with the help of undocumented voices drawn from informal conversations with few listeners of the show. Thirdly, he provides a response to some criticisms around the confusion of the 'All Lives Matter' narratives and the call for the expansion of the definition of GBV. He concludes by introducing the listeners to a 'Womanist' approach which he believes partly informs his invitation to the expansion of the definition of GBV. This episode is not mainly about GBV, or Fenimism or Womanism. Stay tuned for such episodes. 

 

The tribute song played on the show is titled 'Identity' by DJ (Insta: @MicSoulSA). The song can be accessed through various major platforms.