The Black and Irish Podcast
1) Biden's Ballina Bonanza
Leon Diop is joined by Ronn Mapwata and Happiness Omochere as they detail how they came to be front and centre on-stage during US President Joe Biden's historic address in Ballina, County Mayo in Apri...Show More
2) Music Industry Profile: Mixed by Simba
Record producer, owner of Jungle Beam Studios and Entrepreneur, Simba Bianchi sits down with Femi and Leon to discuss emerging talent in Ireland. He reflects on the influence his childhood has had on...Show More
3) Film Industry Focus | Catalyst International Film Festival
Aisha Bolaji, Rachel Wren and Elizabeth Ade join Leon to discuss their careers in Film and TV, the essential role diversity plays in their industry, and the importance of the upcoming Catalyst Interna...Show More
4) Film Industry Profile: Derek Ugochukwu
Celebrating the Dublin International Film Festival, Femi and Leon are joined by the Nigerian writer, director and actor Derek Ugochukwu. He discusses his 2021 award-winning and BAFTA Shortlisted film...Show More
5) Music Industry Profile: Safo
Artist Manager Joel Safo joins Femi and Leon for a chat about his life and career, his experience managing Irish success stories such as Offica and the A92, and the qualities he believes are needed to...Show More
6) Fashion Foward Part 2: Umoja Linn
Umoja Linn founders, Liswa McDonald and China Soribe about the beginning of their friendship at the University of Galway, the struggles and successes of creating their hub for Afrocentric fashion bran...Show More
7) Fashion Forward Part 1: Faroq Balogun
In the first of two episodes focusing on the fashion industry, entrepreneur and creator of Branded Royal, Faroq Balogun speaks about his childhood in Dublin, the motivation which drove him to start hi...Show More
8) The rise of Toshín
Fresh from her performance on The Late Late Show, Tosin Bankole sits down for an in-depth chat with none other than her older brother Femi. They explore her musical roots from childhood in Dundalk th...Show More
9) School, scientists and summers in the Gaeltacht
Recorded live at the BTYSTE 2023. Leon, Amanda and Kenny share stories of how their education brought them to where they are today, but who loves science the most? Leon reveals his 'biggest regret' f...Show More
10) Rachel Akano and Joy Njekwe
Recorded live at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, 2023. Rachel and Joy join Leon and Kenny to discuss their award-winning app 'Memory Haven' revealing the path they took as teenagers...Show More