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Culture&Curves

Culture&Curves

Written by: Chisomo
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Culture & Curves is our generation’s cultural archive, a space where Africans and the diaspora come together to reflect, unlearn, question, and document the realities we’re living today. We uncover erased and forgotten histories, explore African identity, and preserve the stories, struggles, and transformations that shape who we are and who we’re becoming. Expect deep dives, bold perspectives, and the kind of cultural conversations that make you laugh, reflect, and rethink what you thought you knew about being African today. Topics we explore: African culture & identity Diaspora experiencesChisomo Social Sciences
Episodes
  • ISINTU: What Does It Mean To Be Ndebele Today?

    ISINTU: What Does It Mean To Be Ndebele Today?
    May 9 2026

    Siseyibo Yini AmaNdebele Lamuhla?


    In this deeply reflective episode, I sit down with Ubaba Ubhalule from iSintu saMahlabezulu for an honest conversation about identity, culture, language, masculinity, tradition, and what it truly means to be Ndebele in today’s world.


    This is more than a conversation about culture. It is a conversation about who we are becoming.


    Together, we explore:- The meaning of Isintu- The role of language in preserving identity- The Ndebele experience in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the diaspora- Cultural leadership and preservation- The uncomfortable truths around modern identity- Whether we are still truly living Isintu today
    This episode is reflective, honest, and rooted in dialogue across generations.
    “Isintu isn’t something we talk about… It’s something we live.”
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Africa Is Growing... But Who Is It Growing For?

    Africa Is Growing... But Who Is It Growing For?
    Apr 27 2026

    Everyone keeps saying Africa is booming, pointing to new skyscrapers, highways, and rising GDP. But who is this growth actually for? In my first solo podcast episode, we expose the "Africa Rising" illusion. We discuss why visible development is often a mirage hiding massive wealth inequality, and why everyday people


    Real growth isn't just about GDP; it's about access to clean water, education, and medicine for everyone.


    Is the "Africa Rising" narrative real, or is it just benefiting the top 1%? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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    22 mins
  • God, Church & The Questions We Don’t Ask | Pastor Derick Maphosa

    God, Church & The Questions We Don’t Ask | Pastor Derick Maphosa
    Mar 7 2026

    In this episode of Culture & Curves, we sit down with Pastor Derick Maphosa for an honest conversation about faith, the church, and the questions many people are afraid to ask.


    We explore the differences between believing in God and trusting religious institutions, why so many young people struggle with the church today, and how culture shapes our understanding of faith.


    This episode delves into challenging yet necessary conversations about belief, doubt, tradition, and the future of the church.


    If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, questioned the church, or tried to reconcile spirituality with modern life, this conversation is for you.


    🎙 Topics we discuss:

    • Believing in God vs. believing in the church

    • Why are many young people leaving the church

    • Faith, doubt, and honest questions

    • The role of culture in Christianity

    • Navigating spirituality in the modern world


    🎵 Listen to Pastor Derick Maphosa’s Music:

    https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCcjxi1V3UyWfa5tsK1a20wA?si=2oKr8arLVWn-T1rX


    ⛪ CDPM Community ChurchAddress:

    31a Girton St, Salford M7 1UR
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    1 hr and 32 mins
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