The Chronicles of A Black Italian Woman

Benedicta Djumpah

I am an awkward (cit. Issa Rae) Afroitalian from Brescia, near Milan, based now in Florence, Italy but I lived in Rome for the last 8 years. I lived in London and dreamt about the US as a kid. Through this podcast, I want to share the variety of the Black experience and more through different topics from pop culture to history, society, culture, faith, wellness etc... also with guests in the segment “Diasporahood” Enjoy xxx You can find me on Instagram: @chroniclesofabiw and @smileybennyy

  1. Feb 15

    Ep 90 Never would I ever: 2025 edition

    Ciao people, We're back with a cosy and reflective on the year 2025. The end and the beginning of the year can be hard as we reflect on the past and prepare for the year ahead. This episode isn't perfect, but I'm sharing what I never thought would be possible in 2025 from being a published writer to finding new friends. I hope you find things to cherish while preparing for the year ahead. With care, Benny

  2. 12/14/2025

    EP 89 Mamdani, 5 years of the podcast, consideratiosn

    Ciao Everyone, We're back with a new episode, and it's 5 years of this podcast! Before getting into the reflection on this journey, I had to acknowledge the historic win of Zohran KWAME Mamdani, the newly mayor - elect of New York. I want to thank each one of you for your love and support. Thank you to each guest and scholar who has contributed to and acknowledged this project. Enjoy, With care, Benny x

  3. 11/09/2025

    EP 88 ITA Diasporahood with Daniela and Miriam Djumpah: Ritorno e Radici

    Ciao Everyone, We're back, baby, so back (at least I hope)! We have an Italian episode of Diasporahood. Le mie ospiti di oggi sono le one and only, le mie sorelle, Daniela O. Djumpah e Miriam A. Djumpah. In questo episodio parliamo del loro viaggio di ritorno in Ghana dopo più di 20 anni e quali sono state le loro sensazioni e riflessioni. Non volete perdervi questo episodio, soprattutto se state pensando al ritorno alle vostre origini. IG @chroniclesofabiw, smilleybennyy

  4. 09/21/2025

    EP 87 Bday ep: 3 words for this last year

    Ciao Everyone, Happy Bday to me! I share with you 3 words that have defined this year. Thanks for the love Benny xxx

  5. 08/31/2025

    EP 86 Diasporahood with Ariam Tekle: Black Coffee, Alternative, Blackn[è]ss Fest (ITA)

    Ciao Everyone, We're back with an Italian episode with activist and friend Ariam Tekle. ITA Come parte della terza edizione Festival "Un' Altra Luna: Protect Your Light " del Recovery Plan abbiamo avuto l'evento "L'arte dell'oralità: atto II", una conversazione conn Ariam Tekle del podcast Black Coffee del Blackn[è]ss Fest. Una conversazione preziosa sull'arte della ascolto e di poter creare delle alternative Enjoy x Benny x IG Podcast, Me

  6. 07/28/2025

    EP 85 Return, Viral on TikTok and Haters

    Ciao Everyone, A little catch up of where I have been in the last few months, I hope you enjoy it! Benny x

  7. 05/11/2025

    EP 85 Italian Citizenship Referendum, Lifing, Barcelona,

    Ciao Everyone, We're back with a new episode and I share how in less than a month in Italy we will vote for 5 Referenda, 4 on works and 1 on citizenship As much as activists, we're busy and stressed, it's important to take a break, so I took a little one in Barcelona and I share with some surprises and recommendations. Enjoy x

  8. 04/06/2025

    EP 84 Home, Bodies, Young, Famous & African S3

    And we're baaaaaack! People of the internet, I'm back with a new episode on finding your home and coming home to yourself. I'm also spilling some tea on S3 of "Young, Famous and African" on Netflix, how crazy is this show? I hope you haven't missed me too much! Take care, Benedicta x

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I am an awkward (cit. Issa Rae) Afroitalian from Brescia, near Milan, based now in Florence, Italy but I lived in Rome for the last 8 years. I lived in London and dreamt about the US as a kid. Through this podcast, I want to share the variety of the Black experience and more through different topics from pop culture to history, society, culture, faith, wellness etc... also with guests in the segment “Diasporahood” Enjoy xxx You can find me on Instagram: @chroniclesofabiw and @smileybennyy

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