Much Adu about nothing

Nana Yaa Adu

In 'Much Adu about nothing', Politics grad Nana Yaa discusses the political and social issues that have people pressed in the Instagram comments section. From the seemingly trivial, to the more serious of topics, she is always up for a chat about the political and economic state of the world. Instagram and TikTok - @muchaduaboutnothingpod Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram) Design concept by Luke Job (ljjobart@gmail.com)

Episodes

  1. 10/14/2024

    The right to protest is under attack | Ep 10

    From the streets of Accra to the city of London, we are increasingly seeing people being arrested for exercising their democratic right to peacefully protest. In this episode, we'll be discussing the wave of attacks on the right to protest and delving into why it poses a serious concern. Here’s a helpful and introductory look at what’s happening in Ghana - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbZHVlNjO2/?igsh=MWh5MGVvcDcwajNyNw==⁠ For a recent update on what’s happening in Gaza, see - ⁠https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/14/whats-israel-doing-in-north-gaza-now⁠ What’s the Public Order Bill? Find out here - ⁠https://www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/campaigns-blog/public-order-bill-explained⁠ Sources cited in this episode are as follows: Gold, guns and China: Ghana’s fight to end galamsey (2017) - ⁠https://africanarguments.org/2017/05/gold-guns-and-china-ghanas-fight-to-end-galamsey/⁠ UK attitudes toward the conflict in Israel and Gaza (2024) - https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/uk-attitudes-toward-conflict-israel-and-gaza Ghana Police Arrest Several Democracy Hub Protestors At The Anti-Galamsey Demonstrations In Accra (2024) - ⁠https://yen.com.gh/politics/267309-ghana-police-arrests-democracy-hub-protestors-anti-galamsey-demonstrations-accra/⁠ "Democracy", Britannica (2024) - ⁠https://www.britannica.com/topic/democracy/Features-of-ideal-democracy⁠ Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod and let's keep the conversation going. Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod⁠ Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  2. 09/30/2024

    Are we demanding too much from Black creators? | Ep 9

    In this episode, we'll be discussing representation in TV and film, and what role Black creators should play in telling Black stories. Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod and let's keep the conversation going. Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/⁠  Tik Tok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod⁠ Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  3. 02/13/2024

    The missing piece in the "gender wars" discourse | Ep 8

    In this episode we'll be discussing the notorious "gender wars". We'll be looking at what exactly is responsible for the antagonism between straight men and women online. Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod  Instagram -⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/⁠⁠  Tik Tok -⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod⁠⁠ Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  4. 01/30/2024

    Is it time for women-only carriages on the underground? | Ep 7

    In this 'tester' episode where I trial a new format and a new mic, we'll be talking about women's safety on the underground and social media influencing. References will be made to the Youtuber and podcaster @naynaflorence Check out her podcast here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/571TfkIrKfbMXse360yYfT?si=ff983e3e98334ee7⁠ Her Youtube channel is ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@naynaflorence⁠ Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod  Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/⁠  Tik Tok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod⁠ Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  5. 01/16/2024

    Why is the government concerned with how our money is spent? | Ep 6

    In this episode we’ll be discussing the UK government’s obsession with poor people’s spending choices, more specifically those in receipt of benefits.  Here’s my article that got published by UnrestrictedLdn - ⁠https://unrestrictedlondon.square.site/s/stories/on-being-black-and-not-excellent⁠  Here’s my Threads account, scroll for my checklist for my 2024 reading goals - ⁠https://www.threads.net/@ny.ogle⁠  Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod  Instagram -⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/⁠⁠  Tik Tok -⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod⁠⁠ Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  6. 12/29/2023

    "No fatties or uggers" | Ep 5

    In this episode, we'll be discussing my hot takes on ‘escapist’ and ‘aesthetic’ content. References will be made to the content of Youtuber @moyamawhinney - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@moyamawhinney⁠ "The officer then appears to fire point blank as the car abruptly drives off. The car moved a few dozen metres before crashing. Nael died shortly after." “It’s always the same people, the same ethnicities – that’s what’s bringing everyone out to protest and that’s why the whole world is talking about this” Source - ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/27/police-officer-investigated-boy-shot-dead-paris-nanterre⁠ RIP Nael Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod⁠ Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  7. 12/12/2023

    What exactly do we mean by "justice"? | Ep 4

    In this episode, we'll be discussing what justice looks like for survivors of sexual and physical violence. Disclaimer: References will be made to sexual and physical violence and sex trafficking. This episode is inspired by a comment made by @akiomaroon Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/muchaduaboutnothingpod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@muchaduaboutnothingpod Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  8. 11/30/2023

    Why are people boycotting Starbucks? | Ep 3

    In this episode, we'll be discussing the Starbucks boycott and the little luxuries I can’t live without. This episode is inspired by a comment made by@mommyoftwo040503 Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod  Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  9. 11/24/2023

    Celebrities don't owe us anything, or do they? | Ep 2

    In this episode, we'll be exploring the notion of human dignity and what its implications are for the famous and non-famous alike. This episode is inspired by comments made by @star.narr and @abe_h_08 Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod and let's keep the conversation going. Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

  10. 11/14/2023

    Is our society incompatible with motherhood? | Ep 1

    Welcome to the Much Adu about nothing podcast! In this intro episode, we'll be talking about social reproductive labour, stay-at-home mothers, and care work. The episode is inspired by a comment made by @uzo.0 on Instagram Follow the pod on Instagram and TikTok @muchaduaboutnothingpod Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram)

    Is our society incompatible with motherhood? | Ep 1
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About

In 'Much Adu about nothing', Politics grad Nana Yaa discusses the political and social issues that have people pressed in the Instagram comments section. From the seemingly trivial, to the more serious of topics, she is always up for a chat about the political and economic state of the world. Instagram and TikTok - @muchaduaboutnothingpod Cover illustration by Elliot Wheatland-Clinch (@elliotw_c on Instagram) Design concept by Luke Job (ljjobart@gmail.com)

Information

  • Creator
    Nana Yaa Adu
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nana Yaa Adu 2023
  • Show Website
    Much Adu about nothing