The Swift Side of the Continent

Henry-Kendall
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  • Updated Weekly

Chill vibes + music feels + black girl/boy soft life aesthetic “Where Afrobeats meets All Too Well”

Episodes

  1. Jun 9

    Taylor Swift and African Dating Culture

    What happens when Taylor Swift’s idea of love meets African dating culture? Because whether you’re listening from Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, Kigali, or anywhere else across the continent, chances are you’ve heard someone describe love very differently from the way Taylor Swift sings about it.

  2. Feb 1

    From Nashville to Naija: “Why Taylor Hits Different On The African Continent”

    In this episode of The Swift Side of the Continent, we explore why Taylor Swift’s music resonates so deeply with African listeners. From heartbreak that sounds like home, to storytelling that mirrors African oral tradition, this episode breaks down how Taylor’s lyrics, eras, and emotional honesty feel surprisingly familiar across the continent.

  3. 09/17/2025

    Rings, Records, AI & Unpopular Opinions

    On this episode of The Swift Side of the Continent, we dive into the three hottest conversations in the Swiftie world right now: Taylor Swift’s engagement and what it means for her music, the anticipation and theories surrounding her twelfth studio album, and the unpopular opinions that stir up debates across the fandom. From the perspective of an African Swiftie, we’ll explore how culture shapes our reactions, why disagreements actually make the fandom richer, and what love, legacy, and loyalty look like when you’re on the Swift side of the continent.

  4. 07/28/2025

    What if Taylor Swift Toured Africa?

    Exploring the fantasy and cultural fusion of Taylor Swift bringing her Eras Tour to Africa—imagining stadiums, setlists, fashion, events, and Swiftie culture across the continent.

  5. 07/21/2025

    Swift Theory: The Great TS12 Conspiracy

    That’s right—we’re talking about TS12, Taylor Swift’s mysterious, not-yet-announced but highly anticipated twelfth studio album. Grab your detective hats, your friendship bracelets, and your Google Docs—it’s about to get unhinged in here.”

  6. 04/23/2025

    Folklore and Firewood P.1

    This first part introduces the exploring connection between African storytelling traditions (folklore) and communal life around firewood fires.

  7. 04/18/2025

    The African Version of 1989

    In 2014, Taylor Swift gave us 1989- What if we Africanized the glittery, gutsy story of 1989?

  8. 04/16/2025

    1989 & The African City Girl: Pop Dreams in High Heels and Gele

    Trigger Warning Words: “You know”🤭 Whether you’re hustling in Lagos, brunching in Nairobi, chasing dreams in Accra or navigating the traffic of Joburg with a bag full of hopes and dreams, this rather chaotic and teas spilling podcast is for you.

  9. 04/13/2025

    Red, Rage and African Expressions

    How African expressions of love and anger compare to Taylor’s bold emotional storytelling in “Red” album.

  10. 04/11/2025

    Fearless in Calabar: Navigating Boyhood, Courage and First Heartbreaks “Part 2”- Full

    Navigating Boyhood, Introduction, courage and the act of being Fearless.

  11. 04/11/2025

    Fearless in Calabar: Navigating Boyhood, Courage and First Heartbreaks with Fearless “Part 1”-Intro

    Diving into Taylor Swift’s iconic Fearless album— and how it soundtracked one of the most quietly revolutionary times in my life. Kindly comment below your experiences as we collate a more detailed imagery. P.S this is part 1 More details to come

  12. 04/09/2025

    Welcome to the swift side

    Welcome to the Swift Side of the Continent. This is a podcast intro about music, identity and the beautiful chaos of being from the continent while obsessed with Taylor Swift

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Chill vibes + music feels + black girl/boy soft life aesthetic “Where Afrobeats meets All Too Well”

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