In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with writer and Chief Editor at Black Ballad UK, Jendella Benson . This conversation encompasses reclaiming your story, unpacking womanhood, shame and all things community. Jendella also reads an excerpt of her book.

Links
Website where you'll find both books
Black Ballad UK
Jendella's Instagram

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Locating Strongwoman, a poetry collection by Tolu Agbelusi can be purchased here.

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In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with poet, playwright, anthropologist, historian and artist Dr JC Niala. She is the Head of Research, Teaching and Collections at Oxford University. In this conversation we explore what women have to contain, the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection, entertaining new viewpoints and choosing which parts of our cultures serve us.

JC referenced Francis B. Nyamnjoh from whom comes the title of this episode.

Find out more about JC at https://www.jcniala.com/

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In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with artist, designer, educator and founder of Kokrobitey Institute, Ghana, Renée Neblett, affectionately known as 'Auntie Renée'. This conversation explores what it means/what it looks like to be a person of principle and to be honest, this conversation scratches the surface of the stories and the wisdom that Auntie Renée has to offer. Do check out the links below to learn more about this powerhouse of a woman is nothing short of inspirational.

Also if you are an artist, they have a beautiful residency space next to the ocean, so you might want to check that out.

Links:

• Kokrobitey Institiute
• Vogue Article
• A Lesson in Development & Literacy - Building Kokrobitey (video conversation)

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