Rwebel Radio is a monthly podcast focused on unpacking culture and difference in under 10 minutes (without ads). ​Monthly, topics will be selected and broken into 3 segments. Join a Rwebel with a cause on a journey toward enlightenment!

Rwebel Radio 101: I wanted to be Revolutionary

Take a trip inside Dr. Beatrice Akala's African home. After returning from South Africa, I wanted to snapshot my trip, so I use a moment from the last day of my trip to talk about gender (in)equity in South Africa and some other highlights from my visit to the Rainbow Nation!

Rwebel Radio 104: I wanted to be Receptive (Again)

This is a snippet from a video of dancers in Soweto who performed for a group of students and their professors during a recent reporting trip to South Africa.

Dancers in Soweto

Machuene talks about overcoming voter's apathy in South Africa.

Machuene Pabale

Mathapelo outlines her frustrations with the education system and the subsequent barriers to employment.

Mathapelo Ndaba

A father and son discuss blimps and WWII.

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I once said, "The only rhythm I have is in my poetry," and I still believe that to be true. In this episode, I walk listeners through my process of creating raps, which is my poetry set to music. Check it out now!

Rwebel Radio 110: I wanted to be Rhythmic

In one song, I say, "Call me Zola Reaux today - first of her name and one of one." As I produce my 3rd novel, I want to bring readers into "Afromerica" little by little. Enjoy the first official preview of "Chaos and Magic."

Rwebel Radio 109: I wanted to be Regal

"Can you pay my bills?" Javanna asked to the heavens. In this follow up to our Season premiere, our certified Rwebel in Chief sounds off on money.

Rwebel Radio 202: Bills Bills Bills

In the wake of Dani Leigh's latest faux pas, our Rwebel in Chief hops on the podcast with her siblings to talk about colorism in the entertainment industry and even in their family. See the text version of this story on the site!

Episode 205 My Type

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