Episode 161

Ep 161 - IS ERICA MENA COLOURIST?

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  • 00:00:00
  • Discussion on various topics in "YACN is Back Live!!!" show.
  • Mention of BeyoncĂ©'s birthday and gymnast Simone Biles.
  • Criticism of London mayor, Sadiq Khan, and journalist Nana Akua
  • Humorous "would you rather" question about hot train carriages.


  • 00:05:00
  • Personal experiences on public transportation discussed.
  • Issues of personal space and potential inappropriate touching on trains.
  • Anecdotes from attending Carnival with families.


  • 00:10:00
  • Aftermath of Carnival and political controversy discussed.
  • Disproportionate crime reporting during Carnival highlighted.
  • Comparison of police presence at Carnival vs. other festivals.
  • Criticism of police tactics and suggestion of moving Carnival to Hyde Park.
  • Emphasis on addressing Carnival's criminalization and portrayal.


  • 00:15:00
  • Discussion of witnessing police brutality and racial profiling at a festival.
  • Incident of wrongful arrest and assault by police recounted.
  • Lack of diversity at festivals and need for inclusion discussed.
  • Parallels drawn between treatment of Blackness and Afrobeat music.


  • 00:20:00
  • Discussion on Erica Mena's alleged colorist behavior.
  • Past incidents of Erica using racial slurs mentioned.
  • Debate on Erica's racial background and labeling her as a colorist.
  • Controversial comment by Erica Mena about another cast member's parenting discussed.
  • Criticism of show producers for airing colorist storylines.
  • Disapproval of Mena's comment and show's handling.
  • Debate on whether Erica Mena is a colorist.


  • 00:35:00
  • Transition to viewer's question about dating in London.
  • Advice given on a situation involving inappropriate feelings from a husband's father.
  • Discussion on a man's inappropriate behavior towards his son's wife.
  • Video of a woman berated for not giving her phone number discussed.
  • Mention of successful film festival and moving out of moldy house.
  • Call for viewers to like, comment, and subscribe.


  • 00:40:00
  • Excitement expressed about returning to the show.
  • Gratitude expressed to viewers and announcement of content release schedule.


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Your Aunties Could Never

For cool Aunties everywhere ... Your Aunties Could Never brings you entertaining no nonsense straight talk from women who aren't afraid to say all the things you wish you could say.

Aunty AK, Aunty Farrah, Aunty Nana, and Aunty Sade are four friends from the UK who have lived life and are well respected in business endeavours and amongst friends and family. Elevating them to Cool Auntie status.

The Aunties have a voice and are not fearful of being heard. Join them as they discuss topical news and politics, comment on popular culture and give advice all from an informed (mature) Black woman's perspective.

Think Loose Women but with seasoning, real talk & large amounts of Black Girl Magic.