The Black and Irish Podcast

Black and Irish: Mullingar-based rapper Shaq on Irish rap scene

The Black and Irish Podcast gives a platform to the lived experiences of Black and mixed race people living in Ireland.

BIG Awards set to celebrate Black and Irish community

Black and Irish founder and podcaster Leon Diop chats with Sínann Fetherston about the 2022 BIG (Black and Irish Gala) Awards.

The historical figures that have shaped Black and Irish history

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Black and Irish: What exactly is systemic racism?

Dr. Ebun Joseph and Claudia Hoareau join Femi and Leon for an interesting discussion on today's Black and Irish Podcast.

Múinteoir Emer on spotting and stopping racism in school

Leon and Femi are joined by teachers Emer O'Neil and Briana Fitzsimons to discuss racism in schools.

Gogglebox Ireland's Yemi Adenuga on working in Irish politics

Leon and Femi are joined by FG Councillor Yemi Adenuga and political coordinator for Black and Irish Eric Ehigie.

What's happening on the Black Irish music scene?

Alicia Raye and Sello join Boni and Amanda to examine the Black Irish music scene.

Black and Irish: Felispeaks on working in the arts in Ireland

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Black and Irish: Switching accents and finding your voice

On today's episode of The Black and Irish Podcast, Amanda and Boni are joined by Pints of Malt podcast hosts Kenny and Femi.

Black and Irish: Raising a family with African and Irish culture

Today's guests chat about the challenges of bringing up a family in Ireland, raising teenagers in a traditional African home and balancing African and Irish culture.

Black and Irish: Amanda Adé on jollof rice and African culture

The podcast host delves into the importance of food in African homes, and the role it plays in keeping heritage alive.

Dr. Lucy Michael on allyship, racism, and unconscious bias

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Black and Irish: Timi Ogunyemi on media representation

Femi Bankole chats with Timi about how he forged his career, media representation and his hopes for his son.

Black and Irish: Amanda Ade on the pressure to represent race

In the immediate aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Amanda Ade's voice emerged as one of the boldest and inspirational this side of the Atlantic.

Actress Jade Jordan on growing up in Dublin as a mixed race woman

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Paul Olima on the difference between living in Dublin and London

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Dr. Monica Peres on moving to Ireland and going to the Gaeltacht

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Femi Bankole on balancing Yoruba and Irish culture

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Boni Odoemene on creating The Black and Irish Podcast

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