1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave
Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.
Episodes
Richie Brave is joined by the President of Since 93', Riki Bleu, and Michael Eboda, the founder of Black Powerlist: the annual publication and awards event that identifies and celebrates the 100 most influential individuals of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the UK.
Richie Brave discusses how to navigate life after care, and sickle cell awareness month.
Gospel Heritage Month is the celebration of the history, cultural significance and enduring legacy of gospel music. Richie discusses the upcoming Premier Gospel awards and Gospel Music in general with Station Director for Premier Gospel, Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE.
He is also joined by Christian leader, speaker and advocate for social justice, Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte. She discusses the different denominations of Christianity, what it rea...
Richie Brave sits down with award-winning journalist, writer and digital content creator Chante Joseph and broadcaster and financial analyst Albie Amankona as they delve into the latest thing that has dominated news headlines the last few weeks: Operation Raise the Colours: where streets, roundabouts and lampposts are being cloaked in the red and white of the St George’s Cross and the Union Jack.
In this show, they discuss their opp...
This week on 1Xtra Talks, Richie concludes his season of spotlighting, celebrating and hailing up Black women in sport with a special roundtable. He sits down with Footballer and Broadcaster Eni Aluko, Athlete and Business Woman, Ama Pipi and Boxer, Natasha Jonas, who was the first British woman to compete at the Olympics. These women share their career journeys, their experiences and responses to dealing with racism as athletes, a...
Guvna B talks Black pride, women in rugby and Carnival.
Richie speaks to Jade Benn, author of literary phenomenon Keisha the Sket, 20 years on from its original appearance.
He is also joined by Playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongoe and Actor Gerel Falconer to discuss the new upcoming musical 'Black Power Desk'. The musical is inspired by Black British activism in the 70s.
Lastly, he chats with Tastemaker and content creator Mimi the Music Blogger and social media personality Lippy Lickshot t...
Richie Brave is joined by three fantastic guests in this week's episode. First up is BBC journalist and host of new podcast Fame Under Fire. Anoushka delves into the latest on the Diddy Trial, and the latest fallout from the most recent allegations against Kanye West.
Richie also speaks with Nathan Henry about his new reality series Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad. The four part docuseries takes us on a deeply personal journey as...
East London's finest business expert Emma Grede joins Richie. She's the visionary force behind some of the most influential consumer brands of our generation. She's also a trailblazing mentor and investor, the first female judge of colour on Shark Tank, and a guest Dragon on Dragons' Den.
Eni Aluko also joins Richie to discuss the latest with the Women's Euro Finals!
Mary Mandefield is in for Richie Brave discussing Black stories on stage, netball and finding out more about Disability Pride Month.
She's joined on the show by; The exec director of digital and marketing for Scope, Kwesi Afful Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Channel 4 sports presenter, journalist and host of ‘The World’s Coolest Disabled Pod’ Actor Tendai Humphrey Sitima, who stars as Johnny Lawes in new play Brixton Calling English inter...
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We hear from Tinie Tempah on why UK nightlife also means protecting collective joy, community and creativity. We also speak with activist and writer Kelechi Okafor on reclaiming space and spirit in new book, Awakened.
Windrush's legacy shines in a Brixton play, One Way Out - which is about identity, belonging and survival - we hear from director Montel Douglas about the thought process and production. We also hear from Subira Cameron-Gopty, coordinator for the Windrush round tables, and Garrick Prayogg, community activist and campaigner. Author Keshia Sakarah talks us through the versatility of culinary islands in Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook, ...
On the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the fight for justice continues for safer housing. Joining us is housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa, as we discuss the legacy of Grenfell and the state of social housing today, and journalist Jamila Pereira shares through her work on housing, what must change to ensure a tragedy like Grenfell never happens again. We also hear thoughts from fathers on Father's Day.
Recorded in Bradford, celebrating it being the City of Culture. Richie's uncovering the strong cultural tapestry that makes the place so unique. Through candid conversations with locals, Richie explores the stories, histories and influences shaping the diverse communities. Joining him are journalist Grace McIntosh, photographer Victor Wedderburn, rapper Kenzo Jae, author and teacher Lola Okolosie and DJ Jae Depz - each offering the...
In a world where digital voices and traditional media mix a lot, does one shape public opinion more than the other? Guvna B sits in and dives into the evolving landscape of influence, credibility, and storytelling. Joining the conversation are rapper Fekky, discussing his farm life documentary - then we dig into this topic with content creator and speaker Courtney Boateng, presenter Oré Olukoga, journalist Jonelle Awomoyi and influ...
Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognised worldwide, as well as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
We heard from Tony Cealy, Lloyd Curtis, Errol Thompson, Sharmone Preddie and Yusuf Muhammad from The Black Men's Consortium. We also speak with therapist and founder of Find A Balance, Samantha Grant, then 1Xtra’s Kaylee Golding joins us from Birmingham.
New Netflix TV show Cheaters is bringing secrets to the light, and presenter and relationships expert Paul Brunson gives us the inside scoop on its success, as well as understanding the spiral towards betrayal through cheating in relationships.
Plus, live from New York, presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty brings us the latest on the Diddy trial - breaking down the biggest moments and what’s next.
And from Birmingham, author Selina ...
We hear from hair health experts Jacqueline Shaw and Jadene Taylor as they look into safer options and alternatives to synthetic hair. We catch up with supermodel and presenter of BBC Glow Up Leomie Anderson, and best-selling author Candice Brathwaite shares thoughts after her first London Marathon.
Tune in for a raw and unfiltered journey into the highs and lows that define addiction.
Richie Brave hears from Ricky and Alisha May Williams, a couple showcasing their sobriety journey; speaker and author Courtney Boateng shares overcoming a pornography addiction; alcoholic drink alternatives with Denise Hamilton-Mace, creator of Low No Drinker Magazine; and advice from Safer Gambling Advisor for Bet Know More org, Steven Nyandu.
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