JOKO Arame & Aida
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- Society & Culture
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JOKO is a Wolof word that means to connect and have a conversation or dialogue. This podcast is one long dialogue on the Senegalese-American experience. Cohosts Arame Niang and Aida Guisse talk about everything and anything through the lens of their hyphenated identity. They explore what it means to be Senegalese women in America, Senegalese women outside of Senegal and everything in between. Topp lenn niou (follow along!)
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Szn 3, Episode 12: Celebrating Four Years of Joko!! and a discussion on - love ❤️
Join us in this special episode of the Joko Podcast as we celebrate our four-year anniversary and LOVE day! In this milestone episode, we embark on a journey of reflection, celebration, and exploration of LOVE and current events in Senegal.
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Szn 3, Episode 11: Reaction to BAABEL Episode 25
TBD
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Szn 3, Episode 10: All about Wolof
In this episode, we are joined by Yamai, who was a Joko Podcast listener and pitched this episode idea to us and Moussa, the creator of the Wolofglish Instagram page (@wolofglish).
We talk about how we all learned Wolof, the socio-cultural and colonial influences on the language, Gambian vs Senegalese Wolof and other topics.
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Szn 3, Episode 9: What Would You Do?
In this episode, we delve into various scenarios that mirror the challenges and choices Senegalese- American young people may encounter. Join us as we navigate these situations, offering insights into the decisions we would make and sparking conversations about identity, culture, and the Senegalese-American experience.
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Szn 3, Episode 8: Let’s talk about “Yonnou Souff” with Ndeye Maram
In this episode, we sit with consultant and community activist, Ndeye Maram and delve into the compelling narrative of the recent influx of Senegalese migrants arriving in the United States. We explore the challenges they encounter, from cultural adjustments to legal complexities. Join us as we discuss ways to foster understanding, support, and collaboration to ensure these individuals access the resources essential for their successful integration into the United States.
Support Ndeye Maram’s Non- Profit on Instagram: mbolloorg
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Szn 3, Episode 7: Our Reaction to “Daling Kor”
Join us as we dive into Senegalese current events, where we discuss culture, politics, and society. In this episode, we also share our reactions to the controversial music video "Daling Kor" by Aida Samb.
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Customer Reviews
Ahhh
This was refreshing. Quality discourse, informative and insightful. Definitely adding this to my podcast rotation! 👍🏿💪🏿
LOVE THIS PODCAST
This is such a refreshing podcast that all Senegalese-Americans can see themselves represented in one way or another. 10/10 recommend!
Love this
I love this podcast, I can relate to these Senegalese queens so much, can’t wait for the next season