Best Afro Chat Podcasts (2025)

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Life after a scandal 59:59

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Richie Brave sits down with 1Xtra Future Figure Fiona Compton aka Know your Caribbean. As we continue to discuss the aftershocks of Hurricane Melissa and how it's impacted the Caribbean beyond Jamaica. He also discusses what life looks like for Jussie Smollett post starring in Empire and overturning a criminal conviction. Jussie talks forgiveness, …

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Do you really know where you're from? 59:54

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Richie Brave sits down with 1Xtra Future Figure Leanne Pero. Leanne Pero is an award-winning social entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and founder of Black Women Rising and The Leanne Pero Foundation. She talks her journey to advocacy and removing stigmas about cancer within the Black British community. Richie is also joined by Adrian Stone, fou…

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Hurricane Melissa, 1Xtra Future Figures and Dreaming whilst Black 59:57

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Richie Brave discusses the aftermath of the category 5 Hurricane which hit Jamaica this week, Hurricane Melissa and what people in the diaspora and beyond can do to support the Jamaican community. Joining him for this conversation is writer and cultural commentator, Marianne Sunshine and consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Kingston, …

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Black Powerlist, Fashion Sustainability & the Music Industry 59:59

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Richie sits down with this year's winner of the Black Powerlist ranking and also talks fashion sustainability and the music industry. Richie is joined by: Bank of England’s Chief Financial Officer Afua Kyei, named most influential Black Person in Britain on the Powerlist 2026. Afua speaks about her journey, going from achieving 6 A-Levels to leadin…

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The preservation of British-Caribbean music and The Black British Book Festival 59:58

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Richie discusses the world of publishing amid the Black British Book Festival. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.By BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Poetry, creativity and loving your Afro-Hair 59:59

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Following on from last week's debate about spoken word; poet, storyteller and creative, Suli Breaks is on the show. Podcast host and author, Paige Lewin will be discussing her debut book How to Love Your Afro. Our second Living Legend for Black History Month is actress, comedian and writer Llewella Gideon. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.…

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Celebrating living legends for Black History Month 59:59

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To kick off Black History Month, Richie sits down with Living Legend, presenter and broadcaster AJ Odudu, where she talks about her almost two decade long career and rise to prominence. Broken Pen and Ore Olukoga go head-to-head in a dynamic debate exploring spoken word as an art form. Questioning its place in contemporary culture and its power to …

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Dating preferences and 20 years of the Black Powerlist 59:59

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Richie Brave is joined by the President of Since 93', Riki Bleu, and Michael Eboda, the founder of Black Powerlist: the annual publication and awards event that identifies and celebrates the 100 most influential individuals of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the UK.By BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Life after leaving the care system 59:58

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Richie Brave discusses how to navigate life after care, and sickle cell awareness month.By BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Christianity & The Gospel 59:58

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Gospel Heritage Month is the celebration of the history, cultural significance and enduring legacy of gospel music. Richie discusses the upcoming Premier Gospel awards and Gospel Music in general with Station Director for Premier Gospel, Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE. He is also joined by Christian leader, speaker and advocate for social justice, Shermara F…

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Diaspora Discussions: Is the England Flag intimidating & What's happening in Sudan? 1:00:08

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Richie Brave sits down with award-winning journalist, writer and digital content creator Chante Joseph and broadcaster and financial analyst Albie Amankona as they delve into the latest thing that has dominated news headlines the last few weeks: Operation Raise the Colours: where streets, roundabouts and lampposts are being cloaked in the red and w…

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Women in Sport Roundtable & Grenada Spicemas 1:00:08

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This week on 1Xtra Talks, Richie concludes his season of spotlighting, celebrating and hailing up Black women in sport with a special roundtable. He sits down with Footballer and Broadcaster Eni Aluko, Athlete and Business Woman, Ama Pipi and Boxer, Natasha Jonas, who was the first British woman to compete at the Olympics. These women share their c…

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Guvna B sits in 1:00:04

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Guvna B talks Black pride, women in rugby and Carnival.By BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Keisha the Sket, Black Power Desk and Battle Rap 1:00:07

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Richie speaks to Jade Benn, author of literary phenomenon Keisha the Sket, 20 years on from its original appearance. He is also joined by Playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongoe and Actor Gerel Falconer to discuss the new upcoming musical 'Black Power Desk'. The musical is inspired by Black British activism in the 70s. Lastly, he chats with Tastemaker an…

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Fame Under Fire, Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad, and sports commentary as a woman 1:00:07

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Richie Brave is joined by three fantastic guests in this week's episode. First up is BBC journalist and host of new podcast Fame Under Fire. Anoushka delves into the latest on the Diddy Trial, and the latest fallout from the most recent allegations against Kanye West. Richie also speaks with Nathan Henry about his new reality series Geordie Stories…

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Emma Grede joins Richie 1:00:08

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East London's finest business expert Emma Grede joins Richie. She's the visionary force behind some of the most influential consumer brands of our generation. She's also a trailblazing mentor and investor, the first female judge of colour on Shark Tank, and a guest Dragon on Dragons' Den. Eni Aluko also joins Richie to discuss the latest with the W…

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Mary Mandefield sits in for Richie 1:00:07

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Mary Mandefield is in for Richie Brave discussing Black stories on stage, netball and finding out more about Disability Pride Month. She's joined on the show by; The exec director of digital and marketing for Scope, Kwesi AffulJordan Jarrett-Bryan, Channel 4 sports presenter, journalist and host of ‘The World’s Coolest Disabled Pod’Actor Tendai Hum…

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Fee Mak sits in 1:00:03

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Fee Mak and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialBy BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Is our nightlife slowly vanishing? 1:00:08

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We hear from Tinie Tempah on why UK nightlife also means protecting collective joy, community and creativity. We also speak with activist and writer Kelechi Okafor on reclaiming space and spirit in new book, Awakened.By BBC Radio 1Xtra

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The Windrush generation: then and now 59:54

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Windrush's legacy shines in a Brixton play, One Way Out - which is about identity, belonging and survival - we hear from director Montel Douglas about the thought process and production. We also hear from Subira Cameron-Gopty, coordinator for the Windrush round tables, and Garrick Prayogg, community activist and campaigner. Author Keshia Sakarah ta…

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Remembering Grenfell: What's next for safer housing? 59:53

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On the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the fight for justice continues for safer housing. Joining us is housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa, as we discuss the legacy of Grenfell and the state of social housing today, and journalist Jamila Pereira shares through her work on housing, what must change to ensure a tragedy like Grenfell nev…

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1Xtra Talks: Bradford City of Culture 59:47

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Recorded in Bradford, celebrating it being the City of Culture. Richie's uncovering the strong cultural tapestry that makes the place so unique. Through candid conversations with locals, Richie explores the stories, histories and influences shaping the diverse communities. Joining him are journalist Grace McIntosh, photographer Victor Wedderburn, r…

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Guvna B sits in: Broadcasters, influencers and shaping information 59:38

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In a world where digital voices and traditional media mix a lot, does one shape public opinion more than the other? Guvna B sits in and dives into the evolving landscape of influence, credibility, and storytelling. Joining the conversation are rapper Fekky, discussing his farm life documentary - then we dig into this topic with content creator and …

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#55: Afro Fall-Off 46:00

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Welcome back to another episode of this amazing podcast. Olumide talks about various intriguing topics like: The looming pattern of a fall-off in the Afrobeats Big 3 A case for why "Baminam" is one of the best storytelling rap songs in 9ja Is House/EDM seeping to mainstream relevance? + music recommendations -- Do well to share after listening, rat…

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Speaking up on mental health 59:50

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Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognised worldwide, as well as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. We heard from Tony Cealy, Lloyd Curtis, Errol Thompson, Sharmone Preddie and Yusuf Muhammad from The Black Men's Consortium. We also speak with therapist and founder of Find A Balance, Samantha Grant, then 1Xtr…

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Do cheaters ever prosper? 1:00:05

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New Netflix TV show Cheaters is bringing secrets to the light, and presenter and relationships expert Paul Brunson gives us the inside scoop on its success, as well as understanding the spiral towards betrayal through cheating in relationships. Plus, live from New York, presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty brings us the latest on the Diddy trial - …