The BlackHouse

The BlackHouse The Blackhouse is a Wellington Access Radio show & podcast celebrating African & Global Black diaspora & AfroNZs in Aotearoa. Unapologetically!
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Finalist in the 2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards, join us in amplifying the unheard voices from our communities. Liya, the Coordinator, lead host, producer & creator of The Blackhouse 106.1 FM, launched the project in June 2020. She works alongside a very fluid group of young African heritage people based in Wellington, who contribute when and where they can. Born in Hunterville, in the 60s in Aot

earoa, to a Tanzanian father and Pakeha mother, she was a single mother at 21, has two sons, & is also an empath & neurodiverse, discovered only after decades of misdiagnoses. Bullet Points:
Liya's father was among the first Africans to come to New Zealand in 1961, under the Special Commonwealth African Assistance Plan (SCAAP) which ran from 1960 to the early 1970s. That was a time there were hundreds of African students in NZ universities up and down the country. Due to the racial attitudes & policies in NZ in at that time, her father was deported when Liya was around 1-2 years old. However, an educator himself, always maintained regular contact through letters, to maternal grandparents where she she resided till she was 5 years old. Today Liya maintains a close connection with her paternal side of the family and has travelled to Tanzania, and remained there for sometime. Liya’s earliest activism in 1988 involved organizing a container shipment of books for her father’s school library project in Tanzania. Which reached its destination posthumously. Growing up mainly around Pasifika and Māori communities. She secured a part time role in 1989 at the New Plymouth Woman's Center and learnt & practiced youth counselling, and got more involved with Maori community in Taranaki. In 1995 she moved to Wellington region, & in 1997 she served as secretary of the African Association of NZ and organised the African Association Newsletter. She was pivotal in establishing the first African Children's Playgroup 1997, recognized as a pioneering initiative by the government. She also held an executive position on the African Communities Council of Wellington 2021. She was the first person of African heritage to address the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historic Abuse in State Care, highlighting her experiences of an unsupported childhood in NZ. She also experienced extreme neglect and homelessness as a child. From 1996 to 2006, she supported and advocated on behalf of individuals facing legal challenges, difficulties with government departments, health services, and often provided temporary accommodation. An alumnus of Victoria University with a BA in Anthropology and Sociology, Liya combines her academic background, activism, experience in broadcasting, journalism, (a published Broadsheet writer). The Blackhouse was also finalist in the NZ Radio & Podcast Awards 2024 which is a testament to the great flexible team & people who have gotten involved over the last 4 years. As one of the oldest SCAAP scholar children in Aotearoa, she advocates for the inclusion of African SCAAP students to be recognised as part of the story of African peoples in Aotearoa, also the recognition of African NZ/African Heritage People of Aotearoa on the NZ census to counteract the marginalization here. She plans to author a book of her journey one day. Liya and The Blackhouse also are proud to support Africa Connection Aotearoa and the Kiswahili Language Workshop created by Wanjiku Kiarie.

See you this afternoon.
17/08/2024

See you this afternoon.

Travelling to Auckland this weekend? Black Creatives Aotearoa are doing a mixer so get in the mix🎉🎊Details in post 👇🏽
15/08/2024

Travelling to Auckland this weekend?
Black Creatives Aotearoa are doing a mixer so get in the mix🎉🎊
Details in post 👇🏽

We are so excited to host our very first mid-winter community mixer!

A free, family- friendly event to mingle with old and new friends alike! Pop in for a quick visit or stay for the afternoon. We can’t wait to to see you!

We will provide complimentary African Afternoon refreshments from the delicious kitchen that is YALA lounge, and DJ MASSIMO on Deck at 6PM!

**Refreshments are first come first serve.
**YALA LOUNGE is now fully licensed 🍷💃🏾💃🏾

This event is FREE but reservations necessary for catering purposes

Link to book your complimentary ticket below

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/bcas-2024-mix-and-mingle-community-mixer-tickets-956739923867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Black Creatives Aotearoa more creative goodness from BCA, details in post👇🏽
15/08/2024

Black Creatives Aotearoa more creative goodness from BCA, details in post👇🏽

We are thrilled to be co-presenting ANTI, a new play by Keagan Carr Fransch. A family forced to meet at the intersection of q***r love, tragic heroines, religious expectations, and Black womanhood.

📍Basement Theatre 27 -31 August

🎟️Choose What You Pay from $8

🔗Ticket link below ⬇️
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/apr/anti?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYtCJCNqb_GVmO3n21AlN-n8Zs8Hpz3Fm3DR90MFoakDGxiM1uNSMrrxPQ_aem_Q4F4EpXiTidevG1swYm9jA%23%2Fbuy-tickets

🎬Directed by Dione Joseph & Sam Phillips ✴️Co-presented by and

📷Shakie Muliro

🎉 This weekend, we're diving back into the African Community National Strategy. 📚Join us from 3pm - 4pm as we continue o...
14/08/2024

🎉 This weekend, we're diving back into the African Community National Strategy. 📚

Join us from 3pm - 4pm as we continue our reading session. Last week, we ambitiously aimed to cover the first 10 pages but only made it to page 6 of this 53-page document 😎. This week, were setting our sights to get to page 20! But Due to realistic time restraints we will probably get to page 12 😁

So join Edward Ennion & Liya Kidada at 3pm - 4pm
On the live feed
https://accessradio.org.nz/

If you've read the strategy or participated in the workshops and want to share your thoughts, get in touch!
You can reach us at [email protected] or drop us a DM to book a spot in the studio.

(Note: We’re currently only doing in-studio interviews on Saturday afternoons, no online zooms or Teams sessions for now!)

See you soon on The BlackHouse

 Inboxed:Kia ora,Please share through your networks.____________________Tēnā tātou katoa,We are excited to invite you to...
14/08/2024


Inboxed:

Kia ora,

Please share through your networks.

____________________

Tēnā tātou katoa,

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar, where we will share the findings of our latest research on Digital Health Access for women from Middle Eastern, Latin American and African communities.
Join us for an engaging presentation followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring leading experts in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow professionals passionate about advancing digital health.

Date: Wednesday, the 21st of August 2024

Time: 10 - 11 am

Location: https://auckland.zoom.us/s/98481453635

Please register using this link👇🏽

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lW6z0VAN6UKVj7Y_qQa-qoTDemtVKnNHjuUMZ18_8MNUQklaNUhQSkhJUFlJQUlWM1dPMzVaSjBNUi4u

13/08/2024
 Good Morning Family, Another push for Wellington, and anyone beyond the Bombay hills aka outside Auckland, Lower North ...
12/08/2024



Good Morning Family,

Another push for Wellington, and anyone beyond the Bombay hills aka outside Auckland, Lower North island & South Island
Yes family we know you out there in the w*p- w*ps too, now. Share our page around.

Check out this survey, & please fill it in🤗
Black Creatives Aotearoa

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 ⭐⭐Join the Conversation: African Community National Strategy⭐⭐On this afternoons show  - Liya (BA Anthropology & Sociol...
10/08/2024


⭐⭐Join the Conversation: African Community National Strategy⭐⭐

On this afternoons show - Liya (BA Anthropology & Sociology) and Edward (BA Anthropolgy +Politics) are leading a series discussion on The BlackHouse about the

African Community National Strategy.

If you have never heard of this document this is your chance to:

- **get involved in the discussion, come through to the studio and share your thoughts**
- **understand the document: we will be breaking down the concepts and ideas step by step**
- **Strengthen community bonds**
- **Address challenges**
- **Amplify our voices**
- **Support our well-being**

Listen in today from 3pm - 4pm right here 👇🏾
https://accessradio.org.nz/
to the live stream of our first episode introducing the document. We also plan to invite guests who actually worked on this document.
Also we want to hear from Wellington African community family - your views as well.
Let’s come together Your voice matters!

If you would like a copy of The AFRICAN COMMUNITY NATIONAL STRATEGY document just send an email or dm to [email protected],
and we will get a copy emailed to you (53 pages.pdf) so you can read-along with us over the coming weeks. 🌍

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08/08/2024

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08/08/2024

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08/08/2024

More from the African Australian Go check it out for more news from the African diaspora in Australia. 🎉🎊🪅

08/08/2024

From African Australian news.
How is family doing across the Tasman?

In this heartfelt and insightful interview, we sit down with Dana Marongere to explore his remarkable journey of coming ...
08/08/2024

In this heartfelt and insightful interview, we sit down with Dana Marongere to explore his remarkable journey of coming to Aotearoa at the tender age of 12 and growing up in Christchurch. Dana shares his unique experiences of navigating life in a multicultural society, where code-switching becomes second nature.
Together, we delve into his journey, the challenges and triumphs of adapting to a new culture and the ease with which one can find themselves in life changing situations. Dana walks us through his journey to the other side, where he has found understanding, forgiveness, and new outlooks and passion moving forward into education. Dana's story is a powerful reminder of the complexities and resilience required in finding one's place in a diverse world.
Join us for this candid conversation and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to grow up in a community where cultures blend and intersect.

check the full video here👇🏾 https://youtu.be/x8I4m5JBu1Q?si=1FRTHZkItCpK7oih

You want to check out Danas podcast on spotify -
OG Dana Dana's Life Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/5nE70EOTriYEtNpPXY88Kb

Dana's YouTube - Danas Adventures
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dana marongere
instagram.com/danas_adventures_
dana
facebook.com/me

HEY BUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE DON'T FORGET ABOUT US AT THE BLACKHOUSE.!!🎬🔥🔥
⚠️Please check out The Blackhouse Open Collective page if you want to help with the cost of our shows operations⚠️
There are three options:
1. ⚠️A one off donation.
2. ⚠️becoming a backer
3. ⚠️Becoming a regular sponsor
https://opencollective.com/theblackhouse/contribute

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The more people subscribe to The Blackhouse, the more we can give back and invest in our communities in New Zealand. The Blackhouse supports our African and global Black diaspora family in Aotearoa through meaningful discussions, inclusiveness, volunteer advocacy support, networking, and advice. We connect people with positive support in business, mental health, and education, while also platforming our artists and young entrepreneurs.

Our lifelong and deep passion for community wellbeing drives us. Our true north is to see our African-NZ and Black diaspora family—representing many countries and heritages—acknowledged, informed, and empowered. By subscribing, you help us foster a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone.

07/08/2024

😍😍 Just got our Akene delivered & it's DELICIOUS😍😍
Go get you some
www.akene.co.nz

06/08/2024



**Happy Sundaaaaze,**

Hey Family,

I'm looking for a few items to support a new family living in a very cold house. We all feel the pinch of the cost of living crisis, but our community is known for its generosity and care. If you can help, we need:

1. A FREE working gas heater & gas bottle
2. FREE clean & warm blankets
3. A FREE working dryer
4. FREE working kitchen appliances, pots

Maybe you’ve upgraded to a heat pump and have a working gas heater in storage. If you’re willing to give it away for FREE, we will gladly collect it. It’s extremely cold this winter, and if you’re heading to church today, please let your church know about our needs—they might be able to help source some of these items too.

Please share this post and support one another. People can call or text me at 02108895787, and I will collect items.

**Umoja! Ubuntu!**

Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Feel free to tag your followers and encourage them to share!

Hey Family, Check out this new business from right here in the Wellington Region. Help get this drink stocked nationwide...
30/07/2024

Hey Family,
Check out this new business from right here in the Wellington Region. Help get this drink stocked nationwide, it's unique, its cultural, & we can't wait to taste it.❤️❤️


"Behind the Story of Our AKENE
AKENE Company was established in 2023 by Godfrey Okot and Family and is a strong advocate for cultural exchange between all New Zealanders. AKENE has established a strong competitive advantage through its commitment to product quality, brand differentiation, and customer engagement. The company specialises in using authentic Ugandan-South Sudanese brewing methods, organic ingredients, and ethical business practices that sets us apart from competitors and resonates with today’s socially-conscious consumers. With a strong differentiated brand reputation and a growing loyal customer base, AKENE is well-equipped to withstand market competition and drive long-term growth."

FEARLESSLY GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND Traditionally brewed with the African spirit- Exquisitely Crafted for the brave. From my origins In Torit South Sudan, whenever there is a gathering, celebration or special occasion there will be family and friends, the whole community in fact drinking AKENE, so whe...

Mental Health PSADo you Need to speak to someone who looks like you, & understands intimately the experience & struggle ...
23/07/2024

Mental Health PSA

Do you Need to speak to someone who looks like you, & understands intimately the experience & struggle with racial trauma & mental wellness in NZ?

Tetteh Lomotey is Ghanaian and a native of Newark, New Jersey (USA) and relocated to Wellington, Aotearoa in 2021 where he currently resides. He specializes in comprehensive, evidence-based support for diverse concerns like anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial trauma, & addiction.

Also join us on 3rd August when we have Tetteh (aka Teteh Anansi) on the show. Share this information with someone you love today.

For councilling support reach out here👇🏽
https://anansiconsulting.co/

And here 👇🏽
https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/counselling/tetteh-lomotey-anansi-consulting-wellington-wg/1225589

Join at The BlackHouse Saturday August 3rd 2024, 3pm - 4pm LIVE, with a very special guest Teteh Anansi, a Wellington ba...
23/07/2024

Join at The BlackHouse Saturday August 3rd 2024, 3pm - 4pm LIVE, with a very special guest Teteh Anansi, a Wellington based artist and psycologist!!😍
In the meantime check out his latest drop, with some thoughtful words for our African-Diaspora family in Aotearoa.❤️❤️

Let's talk about it.

Experience the powerful journey of "SYCAMORE" by Tetteh Anansi, a Ghanaian artist raised in Newark, NJ, and London. This heartfelt music video, produced by C...

Join Xolile Jele, aka DJ XJ, as she takes you on an electrifying Afro-Tech journey in her set recorded at The Blackhouse...
19/07/2024

Join Xolile Jele, aka DJ XJ, as she takes you on an electrifying Afro-Tech journey in her set recorded at The Blackhouse. Originally from South Africa and now residing in Wellington, Aotearoa, DJ XJ blends rhythmic beats and soulful melodies, capturing the vibrant spirit of Afro-Tech.
Her set pulses with energy, combining traditional African sounds with contemporary techno to create a dynamic, culturally rich atmosphere. Hit play, feel the vibe, and let DJ XJ guide you through an unforgettable musical adventure.

Join Xolile Jele, aka DJ XJ, as she takes you on an electrifying Afro-Tech journey in her set recorded at The Blackhouse. Originally from South Africa and no...

🌟 Join the Blackhouse Team! 🌟We are seeking committed individuals for exciting voluntary roles with the potential to bec...
17/07/2024

🌟 Join the Blackhouse Team! 🌟

We are seeking committed individuals for exciting voluntary roles with the potential to become paid positions once we secure funding.

1. **Videographer/Content Creator:** We are looking for someone skilled in filming, editing, and creating social media reels to help develop our podcast aesthetic. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, your passion and creativity are what we need.

2. **Social Media Specialist:** We are also looking for a social media champion to seamlessly translate the Blackhouse aesthetic across multiple platforms. If you have extensive knowledge of platform requirements, including size dimensions and sound timing, as well as experience with Meta business tools and boosting, we want you!

3. **Graphic Designer:** We are on the lookout for a talented graphic designer to redesign our logo.

If you are interested, please send a short letter explaining why you want to be part of the Blackhouse team, along with a few examples of your work, to [email protected].

Commitment and dedication are key as we continue to build something special together. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Level 1/35 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

3pm - 4pm

Website

https://accessradio.org.nz/shows-podcasts/the-blackhouse/

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