Podcasts by JOKO
JOKO is a Wolof word that means to connect and have a conversation or dialogue. This podcast is one long dialogue on the Senegalese-American experience. Cohosts Arame Niang and Aida Guisse talk about everything and anything through the lens of their hyphenated identity. They explore what it means to be Senegalese women in America, Senegalese women outside of Senegal and everything in between. Topp lenn niou (follow along!)
Further podcasts by Arame & Aida
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Szn 2, Episode 12: A Discussion on Gender Inequality with Amy Seck (SNGL Foundation) from 2021-11-12T09:00
Season 2 Finale! We are joined with the co-founder of the SNGL Foundation (@senegalfoundation), Amy Seck (@amyseckk) as we discuss the different facets of gender inequality in Senegal. We end th...
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Szn 2, Episode 11: Joko x SenAgro: Interview w/ Founder&CEO, El Hadji Ndour from 2021-09-30T14:00
In this episode, Arame & Aida invite SenAgro USA's Founder and CEO, El Hadji Ndour for an insightful conversation on the gap he is bridging when it comes to providing American consumers...
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Szn 2, Episode 10: Joko x FOHSEN: Brick-by-Brick Campaign from 2021-09-10T15:00
In this episode, Aida and Arame host Eva and Maryama from Foundation for a Healthier Senegal, a.k.a FOHSEN. Join them to learn about FOHSEN's mission, what they are doing in Senegal, their ...
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Szn 2, Episode 9: Toubabs in Senegal from 2021-09-03T00:00
In this episode we engage in a discussion about how some yt people in Senegal can contribute to the following: (1) furthering the colonial dichotomy of a civilized West vs a perceived backward ...
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Szn 2, Episode 8: Senegalese Masculinity from 2021-06-17T23:00
In this episode, Joko invites two Senegalese men to talk about Senegalese masculinity. We delve into the characteristics, influences, and implications of this type of masculinity and how it comp...
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Snz 2, Episode 7: Social Media Posting While Senegalese from 2021-02-12T18:00
In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the "double life" many Senegalese-Americans live due to external pressures to present oneself in a particular way on social media. Listen in ...
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Szn 2, Episode 6: Building Wealth, Doing Business in Africa&Escaping Forex Scams: A Conversation with M.B.L. from 2021-01-15T01:00
While Aida was enjoying her best life in Senegal (more about that coming soon!), Arame was in the states interviewing Mamadou B. Ly, which also was a great time!
Mamadou B. Ly (aka MB...
Szn 2, Episode 5: Joko invites Waxal Podcast from 2020-11-27T15:00
In this episode, Joko invites Waxal Podcast, a group of Senegalese guys who speak on different topics. For this conversation, the group tackles four topics: (1) romantic relationships between Af...
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Szn 2, Episode 4: Clandestine Immigration from 2020-11-13T14:00
In this episode, Arame & Aida talk about the recent clandestine immigration events in Senegal. On this Friday (November 13, 2020), Senegal is having a national day of mourning, in honor of t...
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Szn 2, Episode 3: Boss Money from 2020-11-13T14:00
Part Two of our WhatsApp series: In this episode we talk about how money flows through WhatsApp and problems that can arise from these money transfers.
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Szn 2, Episode 2: WhatsApp Series Intro from 2020-10-16T15:00
The WhatsApp Series is here! For the next couple of episodes, Arame and Aida delve deep into the communication app, WhatsApp! In this intro episode, they start chipping away the iceberg by talki...
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Szn 2, Episode 1: Our Reaction to Cuties from 2020-09-25T01:00
In this first episode of Season 2, Aida and Arame dissect the controversial, French-Senegalese film by Maïmouna Doucouré, Cuties (Mignonnes in French). This film aired on Netflix on Sep...
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Szn 2, Episode 0: An Introduction to Season 2 from 2020-09-25T00:00
Season 2 is here! Arame and Aida give life updates and talk about what's to come in Season 2 of Joko Podcast!
| Intro & Outro Song: "Le Retour" by Kine Lam, feat. You...
Episode 12 (Season Finale!): Season 1 Recap from 2020-06-19T15:00
It’s been an amazing season 1! Arame and Aida recap on the different topics they’ve touched on and how they’re relevant to current events today, particularly the Black Lives Matter movement. Let...
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Episode 11: Mental Health Stigmas in the Senegalese-American Community from 2020-06-05T17:00
This is the penultimate episode of this season. We recorded it weeks ago but we believe this discussion is still pertinent today as we process current events.
We invited two Senegalese...
Episode 10: Haram Police from 2020-05-08T00:00
In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the scrutiny around “proper Muslim behavior,” imparted by the “haram police.”
|Intro & Outro Song: "Ramadan" by Maher Zain|
Episode 9: Masset - An example of Senegalese Entrepreneurship from 2020-04-24T14:00
In this episode, Aby Barry tells us about her journey to launching her own spice products brand: Masset! Buy some now at: https://www.allmasset.com<...
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Episode 8: A Food Story by Chef Serigne Love from 2020-04-10T14:00
Chef Serigne Love is our first guest of this season. He shares with us his “food story.”
|Intro & Outro Song: "Mole (Thiéboudieune Penda Mbaye)" by Youssou N'dour|
Episode 7: Covid-19 is Unmasking Inequities in Society from 2020-03-27T15:00
We are living in a very unsure time during this Covid-19 pandemic. We hope our listeners are staying safe and healthy. In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about how Covid-19 has exposed some so...
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Episode 6: Senegalese Sisterhood from 2020-03-13T23:00
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Arame and Aida share what sisterhood means to them, how they have seen sisterhood fostered in the Senegalese community and solutions to sustainable sisterhood...
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Episode 5: Shades of Black (Black History Month Series) from 2020-02-28T01:00
To celebrate the end of Black History Month, Arame and Aida share stories and personal definitions of what it means for them to be Black in America.
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Episode 4: Skin Bleaching: It's Not Black Or White (Black History Month Series) from 2020-02-28T00:00
Skin bleaching has become a billion dollar industry. Why do people bleach their skin? This episode does not fully answer this question because there is no clear answer.
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Episode 3: Jo?e (Pronounced: Jongue) from 2020-02-14T20:00
Jo?e is a Senegalese cultural definition of how women should act (in the house, in the bedroom (wink wink), etc). It is all about pleasing the man. Arame and Aida talk about this popular Senegal...
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Episode 2: Senegal on Netflix: Atlantics from 2020-02-14T15:00
In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the Netflix movie, Atlantics, directed by the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop. They discuss their reactions to the film and unpack the different t...
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Episode 1: A Three Minute Life Story from 2020-02-14T13:00
In this introductory episode of the JOKO Podcast, co-hosts Arame and Aida introduce themselves and talk about their experiences growing up in the US as Senegalese-American women. There&apos...
Episode 1: A Three Minute Life Story from 2020-02-14T13:00
In this introductory episode of the JOKO Podcast, co-hosts Arame and Aida introduce themselves and talk about their experiences growing up in the US as Senegalese-American women. There&apos...