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After being pushed by a  lonely friend, the FURRANI falls and uncovers the FURRANI's precious secret! Themes: Identity politics Toxic relationships Anger is pain Anger Is sadnessCPTSDEpisode Cast:Dana/Auntie: Esther AjayiTiffany: Clare GowerProduction:Sound Design/Writing: Esther K Ajayi  (estherajayione@gmail.com)Creative direction: FURRANI Arthouse (furraniarthouse@gmail.com)Producer: Stephanie Cotter (stephaniecotterprod@gmail.com)Illustrator:  Frederick MarshallEditor: Todd BellDonation Links:Education Sustainability Volunteers: https://gf.me/u/y8dsttLGBT naija: https://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaijaRecommended watching: Violence Against Black Trans Women (The Grapevine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11WAvPMR64wShout Outs:Toyins Kitchen:https://www.toyinskitchen.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2jf4G-kb0JA0Ash-SBZ58PIY2CkzBySB8Qc2evjERdtREJk1NyRCsX8AERocket and Basil!!!! Helping us expand our creative network!!!https://www.rocketandbasil.com/Nowun's First Ep!!! Below Blue xhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1DkBiGIvTsyUjlxjhEE2yMSofie K's NTS Show! xhttps://www.nts.live/shows/sofie-kRianne Martyn!!! Killer Mindset Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/45KuGXdQWsMLZz4qY38KqWNautrural @natural Alma!https://www.shopalma.co/Thank you for listening. 

Episode Themes:-Gossip-Post isolation social anxiety -Trusting technology -Loneliness -Overrun healthcare systems-Dehumanisation of Black women-Online Intimacy -CompassionEpisode 5 features the voices of:Dana- Esther AjayiAuntie- Esther AjayiLFTNDDFTNU- Emma Jay CastleTiffany- Clare GowerDrunk Man- Todd BellSongs Featured:MINQ- Call BoyMINQ- FiVeMINQ LINX:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/minqlikethecoat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minqlikethecoat/ Redox: https://openmusiclab.bandcamp.com/track/five Paypal: http://paypal.me/spencerlcarter Queer Black Therapy Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-black-therapy-fund Donation Links:Education Sustainability Volunteers: https://gf.me/u/y8dsttLGBT naija: https://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaija Recommended watching: Violence Against Black Trans Women (The Grapevine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11WAvPMR64wShout Outs:Rocket and Basil!!!! Helping us expand our creative network!!!https://www.rocketandbasil.com/Nowun's First Ep!!! Below Blue xhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1DkBiGIvTsyUjlxjhEE2yMSofie K's NTS Show!https://www.nts.live/shows/sofie-kRianne Martyn!!! Killer Mindset Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/45KuGXdQWsMLZz4qY38KqWThank you for listening x  Add a Transcript Get episode better indexed by search engines. Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Options Email Link to Episode Copy Direct Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3 Embed this ONE Episode

After her failed first attempt at socialising since then end of the brief isolation, Dana returns to her place in capitalism and has an unexpected visit from a familiar face.Episode 4 features the voices of:Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Sam- Connor Vest Pheobe - Amber DiGirolamoCustomer - Liam MulliganRose - Ellen MaioranoRecommended watching: Violence Against Black Trans Women (The Grapevine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11WAvPMR64wDonation Links:- Education Sustainability Volunteershttps://gf.me/u/y8dstt- LGBT naijahttps://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaija

Episode Themes:- Colonial "artwork"/Inaccurate depictions of African people - The psychological warfare of microaggressions- The theft and warping  of African people, art and history- Covert European racism - Overt European racism- Natural disaster/climate change- Inherited fear Episode 3 features the voices of:Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Shopkeeper- Patrick Bussat Sarah - StephanieLeonora - GioDonation Links:- Education Sustainability Volunteers https://gf.me/u/y8dstt - LGBT naijahttps://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaija

A brief interruption to the story of Dana to hear from Vivan Ubani founder and co ordinator of the education sustainability volunteers (ESV). ESV is a Nigeria based non profit organization dedicated to ensuring that children in rural Nigerian communities are able to access one of their basic human rights. Their right to education. Enjoy the episode. Listen consciously.Donation Links:- Education Sustainability Volunteershttps://gf.me/u/y8dstt- LGBT naijahttps://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaija

When Dana goes to meet a friend for the first time after the brief isolation. She can't help but feel that something isn't quite right. Is it in the wind? Or is it in her head? How much can instinct really be trusted? Episode 2 features the voices of:Auntie- Esther Ajayi Dana- Esther Ajayi Furrani 1- Nkech Nwokolo Sarah - Stephanie Cotter Mad Furani 2 - Lorna IshemaDonation Links:- Education Sustainability Volunteershttps://gf.me/u/y8dstt- LGBT naija https://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaija Shout Outs-Alma https://www.shopalma.co/Insta: @natural.alma- Hackintosh Berlinhttp://www.hackintoshberlin.com/- Sofie K - Monthly NTS show (Every 4 weeks @5pm)https://www.nts.live/shows/sofie-kInsta: sofieok___

Thank you to: Esther Ajayi - Dana + AuntieEllen maiorano - Rose Jack D'souza - Toulson Donation Links- Education Sustainability Volunteershttps://gf.me/u/y8dstt- LGBT naijahttps://gf.me/u/y44p7yInsta: @lgbtnaija 

Dana has a restless night as she reflects on the events of the last week.So that is the end, or do we say the beginning of Dana, for now. It's funny I was thinking about the term "a hardened woman" all the way through that. What does it mean? Why does it exist? Is it intended for shame? But also is it not true for some of us? Or even all of us? That life hardens us, our experiences harden us? Just some thoughts. Episode Five features the voices of;Esther Ajayi - Dana & AuntieSound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork by : Frederick Marschall - 

Dana tries to get her job back but it doesn't go to plan.Episode Four features the voices of;Esther Ajayi - Dana - Ellen Maiorano - Rose the Sorry Girl - Jack D'Souza-Toulson - Bossman Ian - Sound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork by : Frederick Marschall - 

Dana has a night out in Berlin with her friend Sarah and things get weirdEpisode Three features the voices of:Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Stephanie Cotter - Sarah -Todd Bell - James and Bartender - With a special mention to John Kennedy and Ricky FelixThe episode also features the music of Paxman: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/paxman for their track Odyssey andVarndell: for their track Cliffside Night DriveMusic Supervision was by Sofia WrazenFinal track was made by Danas Cousin Produced by Todd Bell - Sound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork: Frederic Marschall

You know those days where EVERYTHING seems to go wrong and you wind up feeling like trash? Well, today, Dana is having one.Ohh Poor Dana. Hang in there girl, we're right here beside you.Episode Two features the voices of;Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Lysandra Solomon - Karolina Margarita - Amina Luthri - Old Lady Agnes - Patrick Bussat - Peppi Kontrolletti - Todd Bell - Catcaller Joey - Kaja Wattne - Hilde the Angry Driver - Jack D'Souza-Toulson - Bossman Ian - Sound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork by : Frederick Marschall - 

Have you ever been hassled in the street? Did you feel too rude to walk away or say.... NO!? Well tonight, Dana has had enough, Mwahaha!Episode One features the voices of:Esther Ajayi - Auntie and Dana - Todd Bell - The Man in the Street - Produced by Todd Bell - Sound Design and Writing: Esther Ajayi - Artwork: Frederic Marschall