• 12 Years A Punchline: Cleanliness, Comedy & Culture w/ Lesley Osuala

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
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12 Years A Punchline: Cleanliness, Comedy & Culture w/ Lesley Osuala

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  • This episode of Papers For My Acres delves into the stereotypes and misconceptions about Africa and African descendants in modern films and comedy. The discussion starts with a controversial joke from 'Key and Peele.' It segues into deeper conversations about the portrayal of African culture, cleanliness, and the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery. Featuring actor and comedian Lesley Osuala, the episode also touches on the Nigerian Civil War, the influence of foundational Black American figures, and the complexities of diaspora culture. The discourse includes critical views on the representation of Black people in cinema and reflects on the necessity of educating and bridging gaps within the Black diaspora.

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