Welcome to Igbo Table Talks with Emeka and Oly! Emeka and Oly discuss all things culture and are changing the way the Igbo language is learned. Come & join the conversations. Nothing is off the table.
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The older generation put such a high value on having male children that it put so much pressure on families. We will discuss our thoughts on this and if our generation still feel the same way, or have we let that go?
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Welcome back from the biggest Detty December! December 2023 was giving FOMO for those not living it up in the motherland
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Nigeria at its 63rd Years of Independence
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Today is October 1, which is Nigeria's Independence Day. Today's conversation is focused on our thoughts on Nigeria as 63 years old. Where are we as a nation and how can we do better.
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How our parents dealt with trauma and how our generation is changing it
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Our parents were taught to deal with trauma a little differently from how our generation is healing from it
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Igbos and Marrying Outside their Tribe
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Here’s a great topic chosen by you guys to discuss. Will love to hear your thoughts on this. Is it common to marry outside your tribe? So you feel more Igbos tend to stick with themselves?
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Welcome to season 3 of Igbo Table Talks! We took a little break and are back. Looking forward to season 3 and getting back to the conversations
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Afrobeats Music Crossing Over to Mainstream USA
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On Igbo table talk we discuss all things Afro-beat’s. Arguably the fastest rising international genre today, led by west African countries like Nigeria and Ghana.Afrobeat’s crossing over into Mainstream USA!?Check out the conversation leave a comment below. Has Afrobeat’s officially crossed over into mainstream.…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing & Africa’s Reaction
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Queen Elizabeth II ruled UK for 70 years and was the longest monarchy to be in power. Unfortunately this meant she also had been on the wrong side of history for much of Britain’s brutal colonization of various African continents which brought about the rejoicing of many African nations
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Our parents crawled so we can thrive. They came here for a better life, but some had to sacrifice for the betterment of their families. The push and pressure placed on Africans in the diaspora has produced a positive outcome in terms of better living and career.
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Netflix The Ultimatum: Would you ever be open to seeing what life is like with a different partner?
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In this episode we discuss our thoughts on Netflix’s new show, the ultimatum. Does inviting someone else into your relationship make any positive impact or cause more damage?
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Have your family ever suggested someone for you to marry?
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In this episode we share our thoughts on family pairing or suggesting individuals as potential partners. Is this still acceptable or should this be done with our generation and upwards
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Will Smith and the Slap Heard Around the World
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Our take on the issue and the cost of spilling your dirty laundry, especially in the African community
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Are We as First Generation in the Diaspora Going to Build Homes in Africa
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It has become a core objective for our parents to build beautiful homes in Africa but are we who are born in the diaspora going to do the same? and continue building properties or are we going to build where we are in the diaspora
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Should Nigeria Remain a Country or Divide Amongst its Regions
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Given the current situation in Nigeria, through the continuation of security, infrastructural damages, poor electrical supply and a large withdrawal of industries. We discuss the relevant topic on whether Nigeria should remain a country or divide among it’s regions.
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We discuss our experience so far being newly married. What the new dynamic feels like and how we are adjusting to it.
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Influence of Immigrant Parents on Career Choice
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What influence did your immigrant parents have on your career choice ? Today’s discussion we discuss the role that our parents, uncles & aunties played in our career choice. Did you enter your field out of love or pressure from your parents & larger community?
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Would You Give Your Kids Igbo or English First Names?
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We discuss the pros and cons to giving your child an Igbo name. And decide whether it’s worth it or better to stick with English first names.
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Why are Igbos So Tribal/Community Oriented?
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On this table talks, we discuss why Igbos tend to be big on community and forming organizations solely focused on the Igbo culture and preservation.
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What traditions are you passing on to the next generation?
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What traditions do you value enough to pass on to your kids? Is traditional wedding going to be a requirement, does your family still honor kola nut?
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We discuss some points on why the Igbo language seems to be going extinct as less and less individuals speak the language and are unable to pass it on to the next generation.
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Nri Nke Na Masiri Gi (Food that you like)
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Food crosses cultural lines and is shared by all people. Today, on Igbo Table Talk we are talking about our favorite food dishes. Have you ever had an Igbo fish? If not, which food would you like to try?
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In this episode, we will discuss our names and it’s meaning and the importance of names in the Igbo language
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In today’s Igbo Table Talks, we will discuss the stereotypes of where you are from in Igbo land. What connotations are attached to different regions of Igbo.
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