JOKO
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!)
- Update frequency
- every 44 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Szn 2, Episode 6: Building Wealth, Doing Business in Africa & Escaping Forex Scams: A Conversation with M.B.L.
While Aida was enjoying her best life in Senegal (more about that coming soon!), Arame was in the states interviewing Mamadou B. Ly, which also was a great time!
Mamadou B. Ly (aka MBL) is the Chief…
Szn 2, Episode 5: Joko invites Waxal Podcast
In this episode, Joko invites Waxal Podcast, a group of Senegalese guys who speak on different topics. For this conversation, the group tackles four topics: (1) romantic relationships between African…
Szn 2, Episode 4: Clandestine Immigration
In this episode, Arame & Aida talk about the recent clandestine immigration events in Senegal. On this Friday (November 13, 2020), Senegal is having a national day of mourning, in honor of the ~480 v…
Szn 2, Episode 3: Boss Money
Part Two of our WhatsApp series: In this episode we talk about how money flows through WhatsApp and problems that can arise from these money transfers.
| Intro & Outro Song: "Chiibii Riibii" by Bass …
Szn 2, Episode 2: WhatsApp Series Intro
The WhatsApp Series is here! For the next couple of episodes, Arame and Aida delve deep into the communication app, WhatsApp! In this intro episode, they start chipping away the iceberg by talking ab…
Szn 2, Episode 1: Our Reaction to Cuties
In this first episode of Season 2, Aida and Arame dissect the controversial, French-Senegalese film by Maïmouna Doucouré, Cuties (Mignonnes in French). This film aired on Netflix on September 9th and…
Szn 2, Episode 0: An Introduction to Season 2
Season 2 is here! Arame and Aida give life updates and talk about what's to come in Season 2 of Joko Podcast!
| Intro & Outro Song: "Le Retour" by Kine Lam, feat. Youssou N'dour |
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Episode 12 (Season Finale!): Season 1 Recap
It’s been an amazing season 1! Arame and Aida recap on the different topics they’ve touched on and how they’re relevant to current events today, particularly the Black Lives Matter movement. Let us s…
Episode 11: Mental Health Stigmas in the Senegalese-American Community
This is the penultimate episode of this season. We recorded it weeks ago but we believe this discussion is still pertinent today as we process current events.
We invited two Senegalese-American woman…
Episode 10: Haram Police
In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the scrutiny around “proper Muslim behavior,” imparted by the “haram police.”
|Intro & Outro Song: "Ramadan" by Maher Zain|
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Episode 9: Masset - An example of Senegalese Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Aby Barry tells us about her journey to launching her own spice products brand: Masset! Buy some now at: https://www.allmasset.com
Masset's Ramadan Collection just launched. Get some…
Episode 8: A Food Story by Chef Serigne Love
Chef Serigne Love is our first guest of this season. He shares with us his “food story.”
|Intro & Outro Song: "Mole (Thiéboudieune Penda Mbaye)" by Youssou N'dour|
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Episode 7: Covid-19 is Unmasking Inequities in Society
We are living in a very unsure time during this Covid-19 pandemic. We hope our listeners are staying safe and healthy. In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about how Covid-19 has exposed some societa…
Episode 6: Senegalese Sisterhood
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Arame and Aida share what sisterhood means to them, how they have seen sisterhood fostered in the Senegalese community and solutions to sustainable sisterhoods for…
Episode 5: Shades of Black (Black History Month Series)
To celebrate the end of Black History Month, Arame and Aida share stories and personal definitions of what it means for them to be Black in America.
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Episode 4: Skin Bleaching: It's Not Black Or White (Black History Month Series)
Skin bleaching has become a billion dollar industry. Why do people bleach their skin? This episode does not fully answer this question because there is no clear answer.
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Episode 3: Joƞe (Pronounced: Jongue)
Joƞe is a Senegalese cultural definition of how women should act (in the house, in the bedroom (wink wink), etc). It is all about pleasing the man. Arame and Aida talk about this popular Senegalese c…
Episode 2: Senegal on Netflix: Atlantics
In this episode, Arame and Aida talk about the Netflix movie, Atlantics, directed by the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop. They discuss their reactions to the film and unpack the different themes…
Episode 1: A Three Minute Life Story
In this introductory episode of the JOKO Podcast, co-hosts Arame and Aida introduce themselves and talk about their experiences growing up in the US as Senegalese-American women. There's a fun icebre…