1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Following the recent unrest in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Richie is joined by broadcaster and facilitator Ola Majekodunmi from Dublin and Irish-African artist and Community Leader Tura Arutura. They discuss how people of colour are feeling across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland amidst heightened racial tensions.For Men's Mental Health Week, rapper, author and mental health advocate Shocka opens up about living with schizophrenia, being sectioned four times and why he's dedicated much of his time to challenging stigma around mental health in Black communities.Richie also speaks to 1Xtra Future Figures alumnus and founder of The New Blxck, Brent Colthurst, about the evolution of Black podcasting in the UK and the future of Black media.And finally, Marvyn Harrison, founder of Dope Black Dads, joins Richie to discuss fatherhood, modern masculinity, community support and why men need more spaces to talk openly about their mental health.@1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Richie Brave explores whether young people have been giving the tools to 'adult' properly and successfully. From looking at the facts and figures of the economy and hearing directly from different generations navigating adulthood today. Joining him for this conversation are: Rotimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr Money Jar. Award-winning economist, financial educator and content creator helping audiences better understand money, investing and financial literacy.Host, content creator and digital personality, Layoschoice, who has built an audience through vlogs, social commentary and storytelling.And multi-award-winning comedian, Slim, one of the most recognisable voices on the Black British comedy circuit, who recently launched his Radio 4 series Slim's Guide to Life, a stand-up special in which he reflects on his life, career, and experiences in the industry.Together, along with some input from our listeners, they answer the question: Are young people being priced out of adulthood?Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

1Xtra's Comedy Gala returned, and Richie chats backstage with the comedians on this year's line-up: Annette Fagan, Diesel, Emmanuel Sonubi, Junior Booker, Kyrah Gray, Leroy Brito and Travis Jay. And of course the host of the night: Eddie Kadi. They discuss how they got into comedy, pre-show rituals and what life was like for them growing up. You'll also get a preview of a few of the comedians' onstage jokes!Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Richie Brave is going behind the scenes! Talking to the people and entrepreneurs that are not only self starters but also influence and contribute to the finishing product of something that we all get to enjoy, whether that be in fashion, business or film and TV. He'll be sitting down with: - Patrick Egbon-Marshall, owner of the modelling agency Menace Models. - Martha Nakintu, award-nominated writer, producer and founder of MXM Productions - Rome Haghighat, founder of Health & Holistics, grassroots health advocate turned entrepreneurProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

The legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy since the award's inception in 1963. Richie sits down with his son Seun Kuti to talk what this means for his legacy.Richie is also joined in studio by 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Nominee, Archie Madekwe. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Richie Brave is joined by Eddie Kadi throughout the whole show as Eddie discusses what the AFCON Tournament was like out in Morocco from the group stages, supporting his home team Congo and being there for the explosive final between Morocco and Senegal. Richie and Eddie are then joined by comedians Diesel and Travis Jay. They talked about their careers to date, what got them into stand-up and why they’re looking forward to 1Xtra's upcoming Comedy Gala at the Hackney Empire. For Timeline Talks this week Richie covered the Beckhams Drama and Sinners breaking Oscar history with 16 nominations.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Richie Brave is delving into the word of AI. How it's evolved over the years, and how we become more literate when it comes to spotting AI-generated videos. He is also getting into the controversy of AI music. Should we allow AI generated music to be streamed and played on radio? We'll be hearing from Keynote Speaker Andrew Davis and Reliability Site Engineer Adama Lorna as well as 1Xtra's very own DJ and producer CassKidd.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.