Send us a text ....so how long will you keep running until you give in to the inevitable? We talk about comedy genes, culture clashes, tv appearances and the highs and lows of comedy. Mr Cee's career in hosting and stand-Up has taken him to venues such as Hackney Empire and The Comedy Store, has resulted in him supporting Kevin Hart, Dick Gregory, Paul Mooney, Felix Dexter and hosting Concerts with Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man and Corrine Bailey-Rae. As well as countless televisions features...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text As this weeks guest has lived in both countries we get his perspective! This weeks guest is Colin Bell; founder of CIC - Frontline AV - for almost 20 years Frontline AV worked with more than 25000 young people locally, nationally and internationally, supporting young people develop their creative skills. He is also currently the Chair of Coventry Caribbean Association and works freelance as an arts and event consultant ,producing events from comedy to festivals. To listen to all s...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 51
Send us a text Give thanks for a New Year! I hope this episode will inspire and empower you on your journey. Blessed Love www.danieal.co.uk Disclaimer : Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music which is selected by guests. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of the diaspora. Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Upr...
Jan 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text This episode is different to what you would usually expect from Reggae Uprising Podcast but as it is the final episode of 2020 I wanted to take the time to give thanks and celebrate with all of you! Full of high vibrations to inspire and empower you into a New Year! Thank you so much to my guests and to you for listening! Sending you love, light and happiness for another year! One Love Danieal www.danieal.co.uk Disclaimer : Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to...
Dec 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Kwanzaa is a time to give thanks, celebrate life, reflect on our journey and plan for the road ahead. We explore the origins of Kwanzaa, it's creator, Lighting of the Mishumaa, the Nguzo Saba, the symbols of Kwanzaa and how it serves as a guiding star in our search to return home. This weeks guest is Genesis Kush; a journalist, radio presenter, master drummer, poet, teacher, paralegal, mentor and involved in numerous community interest projects in the UK and The Gambia. An exclusi...
Dec 23, 2020•54 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text Roots are the foundation to the lives we build and pass on to future generations. There is nothing more important than overstanding the past to ensure our future success. This weeks guest Steve Martin is an author, historian, journalist and teacher who specialises in Black British history and literature. He wrote 'Britain's Slave Trade' for Channel 4 Books which accompanied it's television documentary 'Windrush' and 'Incomparable World', charting the progress of three black exiles...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 47
Send us a text Overstanding self is a journey of highs, lows, twists and turns unique to each one of us. Keeping perspective, staying focused on your destination and absorbing wisdom along the way ensures your life's most fruitful harvest. Kokumo shares his insights, inspirations and creations on his journey so far. His works include his debut album “Writing’s On The Wall” and books "Dub Truth" and "Pipe Dream". As well as sharing from his previous recorded releases, Kokumo also performs a live ...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text In year full of uncertainty keeping perspective and giving thanks have been crucial to sustaining health and well being. This week's guest is Councillor Paulette Hamilton; Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health in Birmingham. She has held many positions throughout her career including Chair of Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board, Vice Chair of West Midlands Combined Authority Health and Wellbeing Board and West Midlands Combined Authority Lead for Childhood Obesity. Her...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text Belief is the only true barrier between you and success. Ask Daniella....She's The Boss! This week we talk about flourishing as an entrepreneur, the highs and lows of the business world, the importance of belief and relentless determination and how pressure might just be the key to levelling up. Daniella Genus has an MBA and Masters, is owner of She's the boss international, senior business advisor with Enterprise Europe Network, multi-award winning strategy and innovation expert,...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text This weeks guest Shaunique Jackson is an aspiring counselling psychologist and creator of the platform black hood narrative. We talk about stereotypes, racism, puberty, the power of social media and being mindful. This episode is full of empowerment, inspiration and an overstanding of exceeding expectations . Connect with Shaunique YouTube : BlackHoodNarrative Insta : blackhoodnarrative Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday Connect with me via www.danieal.co.uk Shaunique's Se...
Nov 18, 2020•54 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text So it's back here again in the UK...Lockdown After the high vibrations of last weeks Covid 19 Special 2.0 I wanted to follow up with another special to keep the positivity going, give you inspiration and remind you of some of the great advice and knowledge shared by my guests. In this episode I have split it into 3 different sections; Mental Well Being Physical Well Being Money and Business These three subjects are at the forefront of everyone's mind right now, so I have featured ...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text When I created the Covid-19 Special back in April, I was hoping I would never have to produce a 2nd edition. Unfortunately as of tomorrow here in the UK this is the situation we are faced with. Reggae Uprising Podcast is all about connecting people of the African diaspora through our collective consciousness and unity. As my regular listeners will already know, my usual Wednesday weekly shows feature a new guest every week to share their life story, the wisdom of their experiences...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text The final episode in Black History Month Special series of Reggae Uprising Podcast is focused on The History of Marcus Garvey. This weeks guest is new to Reggae Uprising Podcast but I am so thankful to have him on the show as he has so much knowledge to share. Graduate of African History & Politics and retired lecturer, Maxim Anderson shares some of the history that seems to missed in most documentaries of Marcus Garvey...life after the USA. So if your looking for the full sto...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text This weeks Black History Month Special edition of Reggae Uprising Podcast is focused on The History of Rastafari. I am so thankful that I can welcome back my previous guest Locksley Gichie of Cimarons to share his wisdom on this subject fro future generations. We talk about its origins, traditions and the evolution of rastafari as well as his own personal experiences in the UK and Jamaica. I know as with all of the subjects covered in the series, we can't cover everything but hope...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text In this edition of Black History Month Special episodes, I am excited to welcome back Teleica Kirkland back to the show to share more knowledge on the history of fashion for that of the african diaspora. I ask some of the questions sent to me from the last time teleica featured on Reggae Uprising Podcast. We also talk about the fashions of reggae, national dress of the carribean, celebratory costumes, colonial influence on our fashion and big up our trendsetting fashion designers....
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text As it is Black History Month in UK, throughout October I will be doing something a little different... As you know by now this show is all about connecting people of the diaspora through inspiration, wisdom and overstanding with some sweet Reggae music, so I had to focus the first episode in this special series on The History of Reggae. Of coarse it is not something that can be explained in a hour show but with the help of guest Reggae specialist Kevin Delahaye aka Dicki we weave ...
Oct 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text Life is all about choice. Do you stop to think about how yours truly affect your future and the future of those around you? This weeks guest is a conscious artist and does great works in our community with Men 4 Positive Change and Voice Against Crime. We talk about life changing moments, self awareness, supporting our community and homelessness in the midst of this worldwide pandemic. Connect with Mickey Radical Albums : Too Blessed To Be Stressed / World At End (Available on itu...
Sep 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text Teleica Kirkland is a fashion historian, Associate Lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies (CHS) at London College of Fashion and a PhD candidate at Goldsmiths University. She is also the founder and Creative Director of the Costume Institute of the African Diaspora (CIAD) an organisation dedicated to researching the history and culture of dress and adornment from the African Diaspora. We talk Caribbean clothing traditions that could be lost if we are not careful, sustainable ...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 35
Send us a text In a world rapidly becoming more uncertain, taking our destiny onto our own hands where we can is vital. Health is a priceless investment that pays divedens. Maxine Palmer has a BSc (Hons) degree in Dietetics, is a Member of British Dietetics Association (BDA), Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and is a Dietitian & Nutritionist who runs a Health & Wellness consultancy. We talk about nutrition at some of pivotal stages in life, how diet can releave o...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text With so much stress and anxiety in the air with the world crisis we're faced, with this weeks episode explores the different therapies that you may find useful in restoring your mind, body and spirit. Colin Simms is a Registered with the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) as a fully qualified therapist and masseur. Specialising in muscular pain relief caused by overworked connective tissue, tendons and injuries, therefore increasing overall mobility. Connect with Colin www.fo...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 33
Send us a text This weeks guest Cimarons band member Locksley is a pioneer, who has paved the way in the world of Reggae. Locksley has collectively been a Session musician and backing band for many artists, including: Pat Kelly, Ken Boothe, Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Derrick Morgan. Being Trojan Record Company’s ‘House band’; Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis, Stranger Cole, Slim Smith, Toots & the Maytals and Marvels have all benefitted from this band’s high calibre of musicianship. Also part of th...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text If you have ambitions of global success why not get a head start through the experience of someone who has lived it. This weeks guest is vocalist in the globally acclaimed band "Tradition" who has brought lovers rock all to every continent playing the festival circuit alongside shows such as the anti nazi leagues - rock against racism tour. To add to full catalogue, In 2015 Tradition received a BEFFTA award for “Excellency & Achievement” and have since signed to Bass 1 Enterta...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 31
Send us a text Connecting people of the diaspora is what this podcast is all about so connecting to Marcus Garvey's bloodline and sharing his infinite legacy just shows the power of positive works. Dezzy Roots started up and established; Venture Records Company and a record shop; Gangsterville Musical Arcade. He was instrumental in the initial support and formation of the band Aswad and around the same time The band Tradition also came to Venture Records. Also lead vocalist of CULTURED FEW “Bett...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 30
Send us a text This weeks episode is an Extended Exodus Edition. With this at the forefront our communities conscious minds we discuss the facts, figures and realities. This weeks guest is the owner of The AICS Group Ltd (Acquired injury care & support) which is a private sector brain injury rehabilitation provider based in London and has over twenty years’ experience in the health and social care sector and rehabilitation. She started her company with a close friend in 2012 with a £6,000 in...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text Some say everything is for a reason and that every seemingly impossible challenge is a test, sent as a catalyst for growth. Cyrlene Braithwaite's previous works in the UK include being a team leader, teacher, assessor, working with adult offenders & ex-offenders. In 2013 she started a monthly showcase in Leicester called City Link-Up Unsigned which was followed in 2015 by her first Britain’s Got Reggae event and in 2020 she became a BA Honors Music Business Graduate. We talk a...
Aug 05, 2020•59 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text How has this years crisis affected our economy, industries and peoples adaptability for major life changes? This week we discuss these hot topics impacting our people and suggest some possible resolutions to the many issues we face. Maureen Scott-Douglas is an Economics Graduate who was previously employed as a college lecturer, and currently employed as an Trade Union official by UKs largest union. She was elected as the first British born Female Chair of WMRC - Jamaica Diaspora ...
Jul 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text You can not know where your going without know where your coming from, only then can we all rise in unity. Dawn Riley is trained as a secondary school teacher and worked in main stream for over 10 years before moving into the PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) system as a key stage 3 maths teacher where she worked for over 13 years and rose to the position of Head of Campus. She now dedicates her every Saturday to teaching children from the ages of 4 -15 the history of the diaspora at Stev...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 26
Send us a text This weeks guest Karl Wilson has worked in numerous sectors of media including promotions, publications, radio, marketing and created some great works supporting our community such as Metro FM, the Black Comedy Awards, Black net, Black Chat and the Pearl Support Network to name but a few. Karl's journey should inspire anyone who has an idea to follow it through and realise that anything is possible if yo put your mind to it. Connect with Karl www.blacknet.co.uk www.blackchat.co.uk...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 25
Send us a text Elsie Gayle is a midwife in private practice, with significant national and international experience. Along with the Mimosa Midwives Group Practice, she facilitates and manages the delivery of ‘culturally safe’ maternity care, she has also set up ‘Midwifery Conversations’ a community of practice for midwives; to support the creation and sustenance of an empowered workforce and a safe work environment for the delivery of quality maternity care. Elsie's wisdom and dedication to wome...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 24
Send us a text This weeks guest Jay McCoy; is the co-owner with his wife of Kingdom Health and Fitness Ltd who supply health supplements to help people optimize their nutrition and fitness. Prevention is better the cure. What preventative measures can you take to ensure longevity for you and your loved ones. We explore natural remedies and how best to fuel your body. New uploads every Wednesday! Subscribe to be the first to hear it! Also check out Danieal's "Reggae Uprising" videos every Monday ...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 23
