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It's our first episode of 2022, sorry for our lateness! Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're recapping everything that happened in West Africa this past December. Tiffanie explains how pleasantly surprised she was with Nigeria, Jide talks about how Afrochella has turned Ghana into Las Vegas, and David talks about visa issues coming from the UK. The discussion was so good we had to do a part 2, coming next week. Big Chune: Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran - Peru Goya Menor & Nektunez – Ameno Amapiano Remix (You Wanna Bamba) 

We're joined by Mark Beckford and Lakeshia Ford, the founders of Pine x Ginja, to talk about the biggest Jamaican party in Ghana and their mission to connect the Caribbean to Africa. Find out more:linktr.ee/pinexginjaBig Chune:Amindi, Tessellated & Valleyz - Pine & Ginger 

We're joined by the men of Positive Vibes Only (PVO) to talk about their events in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana Find out more:https://linktr.ee/PVOGLOBALBig Chune:Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe Ayra Starr - Bloody SamaritanTion Wayne x Russ Millions - Body 2 feat. Arrdee, 3x3E1 & ZT, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, Darkoo, Buni

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the Omicron variant and the curious (but unsurprising) response against Africa. We're providing facts in this episode, Detty December begins. Big Chune: WizKid - Mood feat. Buju

Where in the world can you find the most clear blue water? Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about our latest travels and get into the debate. Who has the clearest blue water? The Caribbean? East Africa? The Balkans??? We also touch on our plans for end of year travel, and discuss if local gang wars should deter you from your next vacation. Big Chune: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're wrapping up the busy summer travel period and starting to look forward to  fall and winter travel this year. We touch on navigating the UK redlist, why America still hates its neighbors, and debate if South Africa is the best tourism hub for the continent. Big Chune: NCT 127 - Regular (English Version) 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we look at the recent rankings for "World's Best Airports for 2021" and discuss what makes a great airport? The crew also touch on the latest travel restrictions they've faced in their recent trips this month. Big Chune: Nas - Nobody feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the "Black Tax" travelers face when  traveling. When you're not sure if you're being mistreated because you are a tourist, or if it's because of your race. Sometimes you're not being mistreated at all and it's just paranoia! We have updated information on traveling with your vaccine card and finally, we discuss Spirit Airlines canceling half of their flights this week, leaving thousands of people stranded. Big Chune: Dave - Clash (feat. Stormzy)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. What travel activity should be an Olympic sport? This episode we talk about the Olympics, even though nobody can travel to Tokyo this year. The crew talks about the hits and misses of the events so far, while also debating if only rich countries should host the olympics. We also talk about Detty December for the first time this year in detail. Big Chune: Adekunle Gold - Okay

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. We're calling this the start of season 2! As usual your favorite travel entrepreneurs chop it up about the latest happenings for travelers. Today we're talking about how difficult it is to travel still with the pandemic still going on. International travel is complicated with a lot of conflicting rules. Tiffanie shares her experiences traveling to Jamaica and Kenya this month, Jide talks about his frustrations traveling to Nigeria from the US and David lets us know about the confusion raging on in London and the UK. Do you need a vaccination card? Negative test result? Money to pay off officials? All of the above? Get in losers, its season 2. We're back and better than ever.  Big Chune:  Jujuboy Star - "Dear Girlfriend" 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about travel and luxury. It caused a wave this week on social media when people found out that some airlines are allowing customers to pay for their travel with payment plans. Does this make travel more accessible for the average person and not just seen as a luxury? Staying in that lane, there was a question on if there is true luxury offerings in Lagos, the largest city in Africa. Some people feel that the level of luxury offered in certain African cities is below par, is this true or false?  Big Chune:  Midnite - Ras To The Bone

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we kick it off talking about the newly launched Basketball Africa League (BAL) which made big waves when hip hop star J. Cole was unveiled as one of the players for the season. We debate who currently are the biggest afrobeats and dancehall artists, and also discuss Burna Boy and his Nigerian haters. Plus we discuss if Black travelers should visit destinations tied to historical trauma and suffering. History lessons on vacation or enjoyment and turn up?  Big Chune:  Jujuboy Star - "Dear Girlfriend" 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we kick it off with Tiffanie in Atlanta questioning the poor media coverage of Haiti recently. David is in London and opens up a discussion about foreign land grabs with Zuck catching a stray. Jide is checking in from Boston this week with the reminder that collective wealth is the answer. This week we're thinking about travel and how it shapes our people. Big Chune:  Tems- Damages (Official Video)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. We're here to declare that travel is back! The crew has a lot of energy this week with the buzz that travel is back starting this summer and we have all the information you need. David is in London, and the city has announced that restrictions will be lifted starting this month. Tiffanie is in Atlanta for a short stay, where things have been open for months. And Jide is back on the east coast getting ready for a vacation filled summer. This week there are a lot of tips and advice to get you ready for a big year of travel. Big Chune:  DJ Khaled - Sorry Not Sorry (feat. Nas & Jay-Z)

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week the crew starts off with Tiffanie being in a bad mood. She's in Kenya and witnessing the unfair burdens travelers face firsthand. This leads to a discussion on the enduring legacy of colonization and if Black people can progress if we're still using history as an excuse. We also created a new segment where we talk about topics that are #NotAfrica (37:00). You don't want to miss this convo: HBCU's, travel vaccines and so much more. RIP to the legend DMX. Big Chune: DMX - How's It Goin' Down 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. The crew is back this week, Jide is in Mexico City after getting vaccinated. We discuss if it's worth getting the vaccine to travel and what the future might look like. Tiffanie is still in Kenya, which is facing new travel restrictions. This leads to a discussion on why Africa isn't a hot destination as the world looks to recovery. Can the continent catch up? David is in the UK setting up his wine business waiting for things to open up, but new outbreaks threaten more lockdown. Will the UK and Europe mess up travel plans this summer? Plus much more.   Big Chune: Jeune Lio - SGFA (Sexy Girl From Abidjan) feat. Oxlade, Didi B. and Chrystel

This week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Eric Martin, co-founder of Black and Abroad, a multi-platform travel and lifestyle company redefining experiences for the modern Black traveler. Since this conversation Black and Abroad have launched their "Go Back to Africa" project, a pan-African tourism campaign – for every country in Africa – designed to reframe the story around Black travel. This was one of our most impactful discussions, an authentic conversation with a leading travel entrepreneur who's changing the way we think and talk about Black travel. Eric talks to us about his journey with Black and Abroad and how growing up in Washington DC shaped his worldview (1:30), the evolution of the Black travel experience over recent years (18:40), using travel to unlock a Black economic superpower (38:15), plus navigating the new reality for travel brands in a post covid world. Guest: Eric MartinBlack and Abroad (@blackandabroad) Big Chune: Fugees – The Mask

This week we head to Houston, Texas to connect with Kevin Knight, the Founder and CEO of Urban Events Global. Kevin started his company as a camping trip with a few friends before eventually blossoming into the largest camping event hosted in the USA. Now they've grown into a dynamic force in the travel industry and were recently named one of the 10 Best Adventure Travel companies by USA Today. The hardworking CEO also created Black Travel Tube, a content database of black travel blogs, videos, and media from all over the world. He talks to us about how he started Urban Events Global (02:35), the negative stereotypes people have of Black American travelers (20:20), his prediction for the direction of black travel after covid (36:25), plus his advice for new travelers or those looking to start their own travel journey (51:10). Guest: Kevin KnightCompany: Urban Events Global / Black Travel TubeWebsite (urbaneventsglobal.com)Big Chune: YG ft. Big Sean - Go Big 

This week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Laila Johnson-Salami, host of The Morning Show on AriseTV and a rising star in African news and journalism. Since this conversation Laila went on to become a founding member of Feminist Coalition aka FemCo in Nigeria. In just a few months FemCo went on to international acclaim, leading a generation of young Nigerians during the #EndSARS protests and spearheading a global campaign in the diaspora. Laila's passion and belief in the power of African women has been clear from the beginning. We revisit one of our most popular discussions to date, and support the movement led by Laila and her colleagues.  We look at how the media and news narrative shapes travel, and how we see ourselves. She lets us in on her life and what its like delivering news in Africa (01:00), how the news media shapes the narrative of the continent (09:40), why misinformation is so prevalent and what we can do to fight it (21:05), her passion for women's issues in Nigeria (32:40), plus why she feels like there is so must mistrust for the media and the news (42:35).Big Chune: Future - Life is Good feat. Drake

Its our anniversary! One year ago we launched our first episodes and what a crazy year it's been. Now we're a top 20 global travel podcast with listeners all over the world. We want to thank all of our listeners, we would not be here without you. The journey continues... Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Today we're talking about the problems that seem to follow Boeing. After the disasters of the 737-Max the company has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently. We talk about how this affects travelers and choosing your next flight. Plus Jide tells us why he always seems to miss flights. Big Chune: Beres Hammond - Step Aside