Ladies of Sosa

Ladies of Sosa
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Join us as we step into the role of storytellers, not merely the subjects. We bring you the unfiltered, authentic stories and experiences of South Sudanese people across the diaspora. From tales of resilience and triumph to navigating the complexities of identity and culture, our podcast explores the vibrant tapestry of voices that often go unheard. Through interviews, personal narratives, and in-depth discussions, we shed light on the rich heritage, challenges, and aspirations of our diverse diaspora. Tune in to discover the untold stories that shape our communities and inspire meaningful conversations.

  1. My Husband Took Another Wife Without Telling Me | Monica Deng on Polygamy, Betrayal & Tradition

    Jun 2

    My Husband Took Another Wife Without Telling Me | Monica Deng on Polygamy, Betrayal & Tradition

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Ladies of SOSA, hosts Sahra Benjamin and Christine sit down with Monica Deng to discuss one of the most debated topics in South Sudanese culture: polygamy. Monica shares her firsthand experience of discovering that her husband had taken another wife without her knowledge. She opens up about the emotional impact, feelings of betrayal, the role of family, and the difficult questions that followed. Together, we explore whether the real issue is polygamy itself or the lack of honesty, communication, and consent. We also examine the historical roots of polygamy in South Sudan, how perspectives are changing within the diaspora, and whether traditional practices still fit modern relationships. This conversation is not about judging those who support or oppose polygamy. It is about creating space for honest dialogue, understanding lived experiences, and discussing how culture, religion, marriage, and personal choice intersect in today's world. Topics discussed: • Discovering a secret second wife • The emotional impact of betrayal and secrecy • Polygamy in South Sudanese culture • Marriage, trust, and communication • Religion and polygamy • Modern relationships in the diaspora • Can polygamous marriages succeed? • Healing, self-worth, and lessons learned We invite you to join the conversation in the comments: Would you want to know beforehand if your spouse wanted another partner? Can polygamy work if everyone involved agrees? Is the biggest issue polygamy—or the secrecy surrounding it? Subscribe to Ladies of SOSA for authentic conversations, diverse perspectives, and unfiltered stories from the South Sudanese diaspora. #LadiesOfSOSA #SouthSudanese #Polygamy #MonicaDeng #SouthSudan #Marriage #Relationships #DiasporaVoices #AfricanCulture #MarriageTalk Hosts: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado Guest: Monica Deng -  #Tribalism #EndTribalism #UnityOverDivision #IdentityAndCulture #DiasporaVoices #CulturalConversations #CommunityHealing #HardConversations #GenerationalChange #SouthSudanese #SouthSudanDiaspora #SouthSudanYouth #SouthSudaneseVoices #SouthSudanesePodcast #NileNation #EastAfricanDiaspora #LadiesOfSosa #SudanesePodcast #LivePodcast #YouTubeLive #PodcastClips #PanelDiscussion #CommunityDialogue  Please feel free to engage and challenge the perspectives, but please keep comments respectful.  Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Peace and love to our Sosa Fam :) 🇸🇸❤️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬CONNECT WITH US:  https://linktr.ee/ladiesofsosa

    1h 5m

  2. May 21

    Crimes of Nubia: The Mysterious Death of Ashley Jenae Robinson in Tanzania & How Virality Breeds Cruelty (Protect Black Women!)

    Welcome back to Crimes of Nubia — brought to you by Ladies of Sosa. In this episode, we discuss the heartbreaking and mysterious death of Ashley Jenae Robinson, a young Black woman whose story sparked conversations across social media about online cruelty, cyberbullying, exploitation, and the way virality can dehumanize real people. As details surrounding Ashley’s death circulated online, so did speculation, mockery, and harmful commentary. This episode examines not only the circumstances surrounding her passing, but also the dangerous culture of internet virality that often turns Black women into targets instead of treating them with compassion and humanity. We explore: 🤎 The known timeline surrounding Ashley Jenae Robinson’s death 🤎 The role social media played before and after her passing 🤎How online audiences normalize cruelty for entertainment 🤎The emotional toll of public humiliation and digital harassment 🤎 Why protecting Black women must go beyond hashtags At Crimes of Nubia, we aim to tell these stories with empathy, accountability, and respect for the victims and their loved ones.

    57 min
  3. Africa Will Never Develop? Aid, Corruption & Colonial Legacies | Why Infrastructure Doesn’t Last

    May 19

    Africa Will Never Develop? Aid, Corruption & Colonial Legacies | Why Infrastructure Doesn’t Last

    Why do so many development projects across Africa start strong — but don’t last? We’ve all seen it.  A newly paved road that crumbles in a few years.  A well built by an NGO that stops working and is never repaired.  A hospital building that looks impressive — but lacks staff, supplies, or electricity. In this episode, Sahra Benjamin and Christine unpack the deeper systems behind infrastructure struggles across the continent. This is not about blame — it’s about understanding. We explore:  How colonial-era infrastructure was designed for extraction, not community development  The role of governance, corruption, and weak accountability systems  Why some foreign aid models prioritize visibility over sustainability  How rapid urbanization in cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Kinshasa strains old systems  The impact of climate pressures in regions like the Sahel  Brain drain and the loss of skilled engineers and professionals  And most importantly — what is actually working in places like Rwanda, Botswana, and Ethiopia Development isn’t just about pouring concrete.  It’s about building institutions, training people, creating maintenance systems, and designing for long-term growth. So the bigger question becomes: Is Africa’s development challenge financial, political, structural — or all of the above? Let’s talk about it. Hosts: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado Panel: Tariq - @Arnabi20 Vaida - @VaidaJoe  Willy - @WillyFast_ #Tribalism #EndTribalism #UnityOverDivision #IdentityAndCulture #DiasporaVoices #CulturalConversations #CommunityHealing #HardConversations #GenerationalChange #SouthSudanese #SouthSudanDiaspora #SouthSudanYouth #SouthSudaneseVoices #SouthSudanesePodcast #NileNation #EastAfricanDiaspora #LadiesOfSosa #SudanesePodcast #LivePodcast #YouTubeLive #PodcastClips #PanelDiscussion #CommunityDialogue #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia Please feel free to engage and challenge the perspectives, but please keep comments respectful.  Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Peace and love to our Sosa Fam :) 🇸🇸❤️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬CONNECT WITH US:  https://linktr.ee/ladiesofsosa

    38 min
  4. Inside South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Protests: South African & Nigerian Voices Call In

    May 12

    Inside South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Protests: South African & Nigerian Voices Call In

    In this special episode of Ladies of Sosa, we’re unpacking the rising tensions and xenophobic violence currently unfolding in South Africa. With a live caller joining us from Pretoria, South Africa and another voice calling in as a Nigerian American, we’re holding space for honest, layered conversation. This isn’t about headlines. It’s about history, hurt, survival, and solidarity. We break down: What’s happening on the ground right now Why economic frustration often turns into scapegoating How misinformation and viral protest videos fuel fear The lasting impact of apartheid-era systems Where policing, protection, and policy are falling short And most importantly — what real solutions could look like This conversation centers dignity. It refuses easy blame. And it asks a deeper question: What happens when people who have shared oppression begin to see each other as competition instead of community? This episode includes discussions of violence and xenophobic language. Listener discretion advised. Our goal is not to inflame — but to inform, humanize, and explore paths toward healing. Hosts: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado Panel: Tariq - @Arnabi20 Vaida - @VaidaJoe  Willy - @WillyFast_ #Tribalism #EndTribalism #UnityOverDivision #IdentityAndCulture #DiasporaVoices #CulturalConversations #CommunityHealing #HardConversations #GenerationalChange #SouthSudanese #SouthSudanDiaspora #SouthSudanYouth #SouthSudaneseVoices #SouthSudanesePodcast #NileNation #EastAfricanDiaspora #LadiesOfSosa #SudanesePodcast #LivePodcast #YouTubeLive #PodcastClips #PanelDiscussion #CommunityDialogue #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia Please feel free to engage and challenge the perspectives, but please keep comments respectful.  Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Peace and love to our Sosa Fam :) 🇸🇸❤️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬CONNECT WITH US:  https://linktr.ee/ladiesofsosa

    54 min
  5. Inter-Faith Relationships and Dating Pressures from the South Sudanese Diaspora Perspective 🇸🇸🇸🇩

    May 5

    Inter-Faith Relationships and Dating Pressures from the South Sudanese Diaspora Perspective 🇸🇸🇸🇩

    Dating in the diaspora isn’t simple — especially when you’re Sudanese or South Sudanese. In this powerful roundtable, Sahra and Christine sit down with Randa from Sudanese Finest, Bunduke, and additional community voices to unpack the real conversations around love, religion, and family expectations. We talk about:  Dating across Christian and Muslim faiths  Marrying outside the culture  Growing up with parents of different religions  Pressure from elders  Gender differences in dating expectations  And what healthy love actually looks like for us Plus, Bunduke shares insight into his music journey — from appearing on Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow to performing overseas — and delivers a live freestyle you don’t want to miss. This episode is honest, layered, and necessary. Because loving freely shouldn’t mean losing yourself. Guests: Randa - @RandaMs.FutureLawyer Bunduke - @Bunduke_ Website: SudaneseFinest.org Hosts: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado Panel: Janet: @JanetAkorikin @jvnetann Tariq - @Arnabi20 Vaida - @VaidaJoe  Cynthia - @magnyfi_cynt #Tribalism #EndTribalism #UnityOverDivision #IdentityAndCulture #DiasporaVoices #CulturalConversations #CommunityHealing #HardConversations #GenerationalChange #SouthSudanese #SouthSudanDiaspora #SouthSudanYouth #SouthSudaneseVoices #SouthSudanesePodcast #NileNation #EastAfricanDiaspora #LadiesOfSosa #SudanesePodcast #LivePodcast #YouTubeLive #PodcastClips #PanelDiscussion #CommunityDialogue Please feel free to engage and challenge the perspectives, but please keep comments respectful.  Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Peace and love to our Sosa Fam :) 🇸🇸❤️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬CONNECT WITH US:  https://linktr.ee/ladiesofsosa

    1h 3m
  6. The Movement Behind Sudanese Finest: How Randa Abdelhameed Is Changing Jacksonville & Beyond 🇸🇸🇸🇩

    Apr 28

    The Movement Behind Sudanese Finest: How Randa Abdelhameed Is Changing Jacksonville & Beyond 🇸🇸🇸🇩

    What happens when representation meets action? In this episode of Ladies of Sosa, we sit down with Randa Abdelhameed, founder of Sudanese Finest, an organization making real impact in Jacksonville, Florida. From back-to-school giveaways and clothing drives to feeding the homeless downtown, Randa has turned vision into service. Sudanese Finest has represented Sudanese culture at World of Nations, brought South Sudanese artist Bunduke to the stage, been featured on three news channels, and even received an award from the City of Jacksonville. But beyond the recognition is a woman committed to shifting the narrative and building community from the ground up. We talk about:  The story behind Sudanese Finest  The challenges of leading as a Sudanese woman  Representation and cultural pride  The power of service  And what legacy truly means This conversation is about more than events. It’s about impact, identity, and building something that lasts. If you believe in community, culture, and creating change — this episode is for you. Guests: Randa - @RandaMs.FutureLawyer Bunduke - @Bunduke_ Website: SudaneseFinest.org Hosts: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado #Tribalism #EndTribalism #UnityOverDivision #IdentityAndCulture #DiasporaVoices #CulturalConversations #CommunityHealing #HardConversations #GenerationalChange #SouthSudanese #SouthSudanDiaspora #SouthSudanYouth #SouthSudaneseVoices #SouthSudanesePodcast #NileNation #EastAfricanDiaspora #LadiesOfSosa #SudanesePodcast #LivePodcast #YouTubeLive #PodcastClips #PanelDiscussion #CommunityDialogue Please feel free to engage and challenge the perspectives, but please keep comments respectful.  Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Peace and love to our Sosa Fam :) 🇸🇸❤️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬CONNECT WITH US:  https://linktr.ee/ladiesofsosa

    54 min
  7. Tribalism in South Sudan: Identity, Division, or Survival? | LIVE RECAP 🇸🇸

    Mar 31

    Tribalism in South Sudan: Identity, Division, or Survival? | LIVE RECAP 🇸🇸

    hat happens when we stop whispering about tribalism and start saying the quiet parts out loud? In this powerful live show, the Ladies of Sosa unpack one of the most sensitive and complex issues in our community: tribalism. Is it simply division? Or did it begin as a form of protection and survival? And more importantly—why are we still carrying it? Through raw audience stories, bold hot takes, and an honest debate, this episode moves beyond surface-level blame. We explore how tribalism shows up in marriage, family expectations, politics, diaspora spaces, and even the way we see ourselves. We confront the uncomfortable truths—how it’s enforced at home, how history shaped it, and how trauma keeps it alive. But we don’t stop there. This conversation shifts toward accountability and healing. What would unity actually look like in real life? Are we truly the generation that will end tribalism—or are we just reshaping it? From emotional testimonies to heated debate moments, this live discussion challenges all of us to reflect, unlearn, and choose something better. Because healing doesn’t happen in silence. It happens in rooms brave enough to talk. -------------------------------------------------------------- Hosts: Sahra - @SoSahra Christine - @ChristinaLado Panel: Tariq - @Arnabi20 #Tribalism #EndTribalism #UnityOverDivision #IdentityAndCulture #DiasporaVoices #CulturalConversations #CommunityHealing #HardConversations #GenerationalChange #SouthSudanese #SouthSudanDiaspora #SouthSudanYouth #SouthSudaneseVoices #SouthSudanesePodcast #NileNation #EastAfricanDiaspora #LadiesOfSosa #LivePodcast #YouTubeLive #PodcastClips #PanelDiscussion #CommunityDialogue Please feel free to engage and challenge the perspectives, but please keep comments respectful.  Thank you so much for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!  Peace and love to our Sosa Fam :) 🇸🇸❤️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬CONNECT WITH US:  https://linktr.ee/ladiesofsosa

    1h 21m
  8. Captured Without Consent: Russian Man Sexually Exploits Women in Kenya and Ghana

    Mar 26

    Captured Without Consent: Russian Man Sexually Exploits Women in Kenya and Ghana

    🎙️ Episode Description: Crimes of Nubia In this chilling episode of Crimes of Nubia, we uncover the disturbing case of a Russian man accused of sexually exploiting African women across Ghana and Kenya—not through force alone, but through deception, manipulation, and violation of trust. Posing as a tourist and self-proclaimed “pick-up artist,” he allegedly approached women in public spaces, built quick connections, and invited them into private settings—where encounters that appeared consensual were secretly recorded without their knowledge.  Authorities say these intimate videos were then distributed online and monetized, turning real women into content without consent.  Some reports suggest he used hidden recording devices, including camera-fitted glasses, further deepening the calculated nature of the abuse.

    55 min
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4.8
out of 5
17 Ratings

About

Join us as we step into the role of storytellers, not merely the subjects. We bring you the unfiltered, authentic stories and experiences of South Sudanese people across the diaspora. From tales of resilience and triumph to navigating the complexities of identity and culture, our podcast explores the vibrant tapestry of voices that often go unheard. Through interviews, personal narratives, and in-depth discussions, we shed light on the rich heritage, challenges, and aspirations of our diverse diaspora. Tune in to discover the untold stories that shape our communities and inspire meaningful conversations.

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  • Creator
    Ladies of Sosa
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ladies of Sosa
  • Show Website
    Ladies of Sosa

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