The Afroverse

Mar 31 2023 23 ep. 40 mins 9
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Everything life, laughter and living in the African universe! Hosted by Hope Hajir🪐

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Coming Back To Africa: Stories From Those Who Returned

Mar 31 2023 50 mins  
In this episode, I discuss my journey moving back and comment on contributions from audience members. For this and more, follow the podcast on @afroverseshow and @hopehajir on Instagram

Individuality: Preserving Yourself Throughout Life's Changes & Being Authentic

Nov 07 2021 10 mins  
In a constantly evolving world, how can you stay true to yourself in a way that cultivates authenticity and self-truth? In this week's very short episode, I speak about 3 elements that are vital to maintain the healthy balance between your evolving and core self More on Hope Hajir More on Afroverse

Salma Sky Speaks Her Truth About Her Music Career, Motherhood, Ethnicity & Zambia's Entertainment Industry

Oct 26 2021 73 mins  
There is nothing I love more than when people authentically embody love, art and culture all in one. Our guest today does just that, with even more to offer. Salma Sky is a Zambian born and raised singer/songwriter who, after over 10 years in the entertainment industry, is just beginning to uncover the true identity of who she is - not only as an artist but also as a soul. She spea

Loyiso Gola - Unlearning, Netflix Stand-Up, Sneakers, Sleeve Tattoos & Pop Culture

Oct 06 2021 39 mins  
Chatting with South African two-time Emmy nominated comedian, Loyiso Gola about everything life, laughter and learning in his universe. We talk about his journey with his first-ever African Netflix original, Unlearning, and many other similar themes of human being. Catch him on his latest tour, Pop Culture, as he wittingly unpacks what pop really means to us and how we create it. T

10 Paradoxes About Life That Are True | Lessons From Mark Manson

Sep 26 2021 21 mins  
This episode is based on the thoughts of Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck, where he remarked that: "Some of the most important truths in life are contradictory on the surface. They seem like impossibilities, yet experiences proves them to be obvious over and over again. It isn't until you look a bit deeper, beneath the surface contradictions, that the real

Living In Africa Vs Living Abroad ft. Audience Opinions

Sep 13 2021 36 mins  
Would you leave or stay in Africa permanently? If so, why?  In this episode, this question is fully unpacked with multiple perspectives voiced by audience members from different African countries. As promised, the BBC articles mentioned are:  BBC statistics for African Immigration: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47705944 BBC article on Nigerian job search: https://

On Being Back "Outside": Getting Social Again + Let's Talk Finances! Ft. Audience Opinions | Sn2 Ep2

Jul 29 2021 36 mins  
Audience members share how they feel about the world re-opening back up again and how they are deciding to go about it. I also chip in with my reactions to some of the opinions and share my thoughts on living my best life in a post-pandemic world. Hosted by Hope Hajir.    Commercial break gems:  The Soil - Mali Bongwe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOqqI-ln2MM 

Tricia Mpisi - On Being African Nerds!

Jul 08 2021 41 mins  
We kick off Season 2 with none other than Tricia Mpisi, a Congolese-South African actor, screenplay writer and director. She is known for her witty and informative skits on social media and in this episode, she joins me to chat about her life story. To learn more about Tricia, visit: https://www.triciampisi.com/links More on Afroverse: https://linktr.ee/theafroverseshow More on

Welcome Back To The Afroverse: Season Two Is Here! 🪐

Jul 01 2021 1 mins  
Finally back to creating episodes every week that highlight the stories of Afrobeings around the world. Follow the show on Instagram to stay posted with episode discussions and turn on notifications to know when a new episode is uploaded 📻   More on Afroverse More on Hope Hajir

I Invested In Cryptocurrency For The First Time | Monday Musings

May 09 2021 8 mins  
About Dogecoin... Was the hype real? In the first of its series, this episode explores some of my weekly life reflections. I share my experience in investing in cryptocurrency for the first time, particularly with Dogecoin going viral. I also explored how I feel about investing from the African/African Diasporan perspective and how it's shaped how I think about cryptocurrency. This