I am Nigerian-American and every time I hear someone talking about Nigerian’s scamming I think about the saying “Naija no dey carry last.” This means Nigeria will not lose. Nigerians are going to work hard to be the best at everything including scamming. 😊

I think you guys should change the cover art!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we wrap up our Crime Zone season. The mysterious whodunit murder of the Billionaire Sherman Family in Canada.

Black Business of the Week - Black Woman Owned national Ice Cream brand https://socreamalicious.com

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And What I Know About You

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Hot Topics.

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Holuzi - Ideal

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Covenant Eyes

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk not affording school lunch as kids, being embarrassed by thrifting, the unhoused communities in our neighborhoods and taxes.

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King George - Too Long 

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Doo Doo Brown

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

Black Business of the Week - Made Whole by Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723861/made-whole-by-tiffany-the-budgetnista-aliche

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Drake - You Broke My Heart

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Topanga

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a Music Man episode! A look back at the year in music.

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Holiday Hooch

This week on #TheFriendZone, we tap into our #BibleStories. Listen to The Story of Abraham & Isaac.

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Baddies Mesopotamia

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2023 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the conversations we brought to the media landscape, reflect on the year as a whole and share our hopes for 2024.

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I Wanna Thank Me - The 2023 Wrap-Up

This week on #TheFriendZone - we’re back!!!! The hosts talk about their month off and tap into the pop culture topics they missed.

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Big Black Wins

This week on #TheFriendZone, we have A LOT to cover. The hosts discuss the month’s Hot Topics.

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FUPS

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté creeps out Fran and Dustin with a conversation about the new tech updates showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

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Black Business of the Week - First Black-Owned Paint Company https://www.clare.com

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Rhyan Douglass - Conversations 
Icewear Vezzo - Ain't Enough 
India Shawn - Deep Love 

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The Neighborhood Tech

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