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[starringcupidpodcast]

Ep. 12: Mbali + Sivu

This week we're having a #rebrand and talking about Mbali Hadebe and Sivuyile Levin, from Netflix's Miseducation.

Join Zama as she explains why this couple is premature, how Sivu's metamorphosis dismantled his relationship, what's hindering Mbali from growing, and how they can move forward for the better with a second season. We turn this week's battle back onto campus to pick our secondary faves.

Do be sure to follow us on Twitter @StarringCupid and on Tumblr @ Starringcupidpodcast.

[bonobochick]

When 2 of my faves on different soaps meet & hook up.

Elite's Ivan spent some time in South Africa in S4 of Blood & Water and had fun with Puleng. 💋 🥂 🪷 🌺

(I enjoyed it for what it was, a fun fling that was mostly unproblematic and angsty especially compared to their other romantic relationships. They didn't try to make it more than it was considering Ivan's limited time at Parkhurst but they definitely found something special and appreciated in each other. Good chem too.)

[alpaca-clouds]

Colonialism Never Ended - The French Colonial Tax

Something I definitely wanted to talk about in terms of my Castlevania Nocturne in historical context essays is this one thing: People think that somehow colonialism has ended. The general idea goes something like this: "The first world war happened, and in the aftermath, the colonial countries realized that actually colonialism was immoral, so they stopped it." And this once more is another thing, in which history class lies to you.

First: No, they did not end colonialism out of the goodness of their hearts. They ended it because the world war had eaten up so many of their finances, that they could no longer support their colonial power. Because - this is the other thing they do not tell you - there were violent revolts happening constantly in the colonies. And beating those down with counter-violence cost money.

Second: But they actually for the most part did not end colonialism. Instead they just put some sort of puppet government into power to create a sense of independence among the colonial subjects, while that government worked for them and a lot of the land (especially the land that was worth some money because of resources to be gained from it) was still in the ownership of the colonialists.

Nowhere is this more clear than in the former French colonies.

I think no matter where you are from, if you have looked into colonial history, you have at some point wondered this one thing: Why is Haiti so poor?

See, yesterday I talked about the aftermath of the Haitian Revolution and how the massacre of the French happened. (Please note, it is quite interesting how history books tend to use the word "massacre" for the killing of about 5000 white people, but see the 200 000 Black people killed as just "victims of war".) But technically that "massacre" was not the end of te Haitian revolution.

Because over the next few decades there were again and again attempts by the colonial powers to assert their dominance over Haiti again. And eventually Charles X had his marine come up to Haiti and offer the people a choice: Either he would rain down the entire military might of France down on the island, or the island would agree to pay an "independence tax" amounting to 150 million francs at the time. Adjusted for inflation, that is more than 20 billion today.

It was not really a choice. They had to agree. And just for reference: When the US bought Louisiana from France, they paid way, way less - because they were other white people after all.

And with some on and off payments... Well, Haiti spend more than 122 years paying off their freedom, while they are very small and do not have a whole lot of resources. Just as an example: Haiti has about 27,560 square miles of landmass, which is just about a tenth of the landmass of France.

In any fair world, France would have paid the Haitians money for the years and years of slavery that France had profited from - but that is not the world in which we live.

And Haiti is not the only land. While a ton of former colonies of France - especially in Africa - are still made to pay a colonial tax to France. And if you think this is some small sum, think again. In many cases France takes more than 80% of the governmental takes in those countries.

Currently these countries pay that tax: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.

The money they take from these countries is close to half a trillion US dollars each year!

Now, of course, technically while some of this money is indeed paid as a tax for the "independence" of the countries, most of it is appropriated through other means. Often times colonial people who hold power will propose a new project to build that is needed in the former colony, and France simply is the one country gladly willing to borrow the money to that former colonies - at often very high interest rates.

(Please note, this is the reason western countries hate China: because China right now offers a lot of African countries loans under better conditions than the former colonial powers, in a way that in some cases helps stabilize those countries.)

But in the end, yeah: Most of those countries will use most of the money they get from taxes to France. And if anyone says: "Hey, that is unfair," it just so happens that sometime soon a "coup d'etat" will happen in the country and get rid of that specific rebellious country leader.

France is the most ruthless country in this regard, but do not be mistaken. Pretty much all colonial powers treat some of their former colonies this way. And this is an issue. It is why the global south is so darn poor - while the global north is often so rich. They exploit those former colonies to this day.

And frankly, we need to pay back that money. It is only fair.

[vixxruinedme]

Was watching this and in the 2nd episode they show a group of israhellis that were stuck on a village that got struck by the earthquake There were 3 of them who served in the israhelli army

So what do they do

They go against the wishes of the Nepali natives, go to the village, raid it for "food", find a trunk full of cash, claim its theirs, get caught, and then reassure each other their intentions were good.

This has always been their teaching, and way of upbringing, I mean when you hear them talk about it, the man who stole the money doesn't even show an ounce of remorse to be doing this act at such a peak devastating moment

I promise I had no idea something like that was in it, I was simply watching the documentary having seen the trailer on Netflix for the first time and I come across this episode and it made me go crazy that they've normalised this behaviour so much they're starting to do it everywhere.

[inpursuitofnunchi]

yikes the whole "i am going to a warzone to punish myself" was so unnecessary and comical. There could've been a zillion other ways to execute the "tortured guilt ridden boy pining for his love" concept but ok, anyway, glad to see a happy ending for these two freaks (the COOPERATE!! scene was so fkn cute! this is what im here for thank you)

[klaramarieleblochova]

10 Quotes Challenge

But make it quotes I use on a daily basis:

1. What a barb!

2. Good God, did someone die?

3. Was I truly that blind?

4. It seems my garden is in.. bloom.

5. She sounds like a terrible nuisance.

6. You must make haste!

7. I oiled my way right in.

8. En guarde!

9. How convenient..

10. Hush, you!

Aynsley Broom came up with this challenge, as a reaction to Netflix SA Bridgerton event - the guests we're clearly not fans, some of them didn't even watch the show, they didn't know BASIC quotes (sorrows, prayers) OR character names (one of them even said "Colin and the readhead, I forgot her name").

[grits-galraisedinthesouth]

The Meghan Show

In 2015, Sentebale hosted their annual chaity polo event at Val de Vie Estate in South Africa. I can no longer abide Sparry's insufferable voice, but this video footage from a pre-megxit fundraiser is markedly different from the staged Meghan shows featuring the "spare pair" of whinging nutburgers.

In April 2024 Sparry and wife filmed the Sentebale megflix event in Wellington, FL. They promoted the event as "glitzy."

Serena Williams traveled from Miami to witness and participate in her 2nd megflix production. She appears to have been the only "celebrity" on the set. Serena has previously expressed an interest in acting and is best friends with Kim Kardashian.

In 2022, Nacho formed polo team in Santa Barbara to "help" Sparry. To date, Netflix has not used any of the published (backgrid) images.

The Meghans invited celebrities to the 2022 event. Rebel Wilson's Australian mother offended the couple w/4 words: "where are your children?"

From Neil Sean: according to John Travolta's team, Harry demands that his WIFE (Meghan Markle, former briefcase model) present his awards.

2022 Briefcase Model

2024 Briefcase Model

[delyauniverse]

my thoughts on:

Young, Famous and African

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

binged this in 1 day. this season was better than s2, but regulars like Khanyi and Andile were sorely missed, and the series felt off-balance. good watch if you’re getting chores done. got a poll for you guys to answer-its the most important question of all this season!

EP1 thoughts

Annie dearest, you have main character syndrome - not “energy” but syndrome. i.e it’s a disease sis

like Annie there is a time and place fr

so Fantana and Diamond is a thing then?? mkay

aht! Annie is the worst type of auntie. do you not have decorum?

Diamond lying ass

ooh where is Khanyi?

ooh i like that last quote - “you warned me about these people, but you didnt warn me about yourself” 🫰🏾🫰🏾🫰🏾

EP2 Thoughts

Kefi shouldnt have walked across the wedding like that tbh

Fantana is just salty that Luis is finding the “newest member” attractive, over her-weirdo behaviour

not “name 3 songs” 💀💀💀

Fantana can dish it out, but she can’t take it jeez

ahhh, Diamond has just confessed to being a liar 🤥

Fantana you like compliments about your appearance because you are insecure 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

these kids are funny as hell 🤣 yeahh call out your parents!

Annie (as usual) cannot take the heat or accountability

Zari loved the drama tho

EP3

side eyeing Annie a bit - i used to have a friend just like her

i HATE Zari’s rollerskating outfit

no actual resolve just straight to “lets forget about all of it”

at least they’re all happy this episode (for the most part)

EP4

Diamond face annoys me, its like someone squashed it while he was coming out of the womb

Fantana is a birddddd

Nadia and Kayleigh might be the only normal ones there *

EP5

ah, now Naked why would you say that in front of your girlfriend? 💀

so Fantana were you playing along when you were still defending Diamond and your situation last season too? i feel like she wishes she was pregnant so she can hold onto Diamond

Naked (with his previous marriages) obviously doesnt want to rush into another marriage, but bro the way he’s phrasing it is just so rude to poor Kayleigh 😭

why did Zari bring up Annie in this convo?

Diamond is not a serious person. AT ALL

I wonder if those flowers also came straight from Tanzania

EP6

Annie are you okay? Annie are you okay? are you okay Annie?

“I was looking to penetrate “ 🤮🤮🤮

Diamond looks like a little boy in this tennis scene, being reprimanded by all his father figures

i think that the biggest star in this show is that damn “voice note” 🤣🤣🤣

Swanky going to therapy has really helped him, because he is definitely better this season - he was sooo jarring last season

i actually really understand Nadia’s POV - just because you’ve had it hard, doesnt mean you can be a horrible person

Annie is one of those people that has to get other people to defend her, she will never do it for herself

its the servers in the background for me tho 😬

EP7

Kayleigh, pls lean into that self love, you wont regret it

plsssssss Naked’s face when Zari/Ini say she looks good “considering” 🤣

Naked is so damn dense. Plus his head too big 🙄

Luis and his obsession with surrogacy issss ??? because why cant you just find someone and settle down? i mean Kayleigh is right there 👀

EP8

Kayleigh, you deserve so much better sis

And Khanyi - you’ve been missed! her and Andile would have really helped to balance out all of that energy this season

okayy so Diamond has actually CLAIMED Fantana, interesting - i wonder if its compulsory for them to have a r/ship

Diamond sir - you never had a chance with Kefi!

Zari, why you stirring shit up?

i really hope that Naked is being genuine in his proposal, and that its not just for the cameras🥺

Conclusion

Kayleigh - unproblematic queen, but she deserves so much more than Naked and could EASILY do better

Nadia - the most relatable person for me this season. She spike facts about Annie.

Annie - unhinged behaviour. Needs to seek psychiatric help, not even a joke. Girl, this show is not for you. You’re jot even young.

Diamond - an African man to his core. A narcissist, not much else to say. Clearly because of his “star power” the r/ship with Fantana is very much forced/fabricated for the show.

Fantana - ca-caw, ca-caw! You’re a whole ass bird! And for a man who is ugly as shit as well, ew.

Swanky - much more quiet and reserved this season. He just showed up in his fits and served.

Luis - pls end this surrogate conversation. either do it privately, or shut up about it. also this show is not for you, exit to stage left pls and thank you.

Zari - instigator. You could be a grandma now and you’re still doing this weird alpha-woman shit, focus on your own life pls.

Shakib - he dont know what he got himself into. bless his heart.

Naked - commitment phobe. but funny as hell. my favourite scene this season is easily the “name 3 songs”.

*Not commenting on Kefilwe and Ini Edo as they werent so much main characters/joined late*

leave a comment and let me know what you thought of this season!

[dance-in-my-storm]

“Love…like rain, does not choose the grass on which it falls”

-African Proverb

[cocobutterqwueen]

Has anyone watched The Ultimatum: South Africa? This shit is so good! Now THIS is how you do reality tv! Real couples, real drama, not overproduced crap we’ve been getting lately

[starringcupidpodcast]

Ep. 15: Penelope + Colin

This week we’re taking a husband and breaking down Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, from the sensational Bridgerton series.

Join Zama asking the big questions like why Pen wasn’t the only person trying to rebrand, why Colin had to humble himself, and how forgiveness was the theme of this relationship. We take this further with all the secrets in our period drama themed battle.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and more. We have a LinkTree for all our social media accounts & new YouTube channel.

[filmcourage]

How To Start A Production Company And Start Making Movies - Tendayi Nyeke [FULL INTERVIEW]

Watch the video interview on YouTube here.

[minetteskvareninova]

You are LAUGHING. Black people are desperate for aspirational figures and instead of digging into history of subsaharan Africa they are trying to claim the last and most cringefail Egyptian dynasty, and you’re LAUGHING.

(Seriously. Jada, I know you have been trough some shit last year and probably need a pick-me-up, but seriously?! Who the fuck wants the Ptolemies?! That’s like when people claim Peter the Great slept with Menshikov; like, as a queer person, my honest answer to that is “we don’t want them”.)

[oldtvandcomics]

Guys, guys, GUYS! (gender neutral)

There is this new movie on Netflix, Runs In The Family (2023). GO WATCH IT.

It's a South African dramedy about a transgender boy and his single father who go on a road trip to break his birthmother out of a hospital. Then the protagonist's drag partner hurts their foot, and THE FATHER JUMPS IN AND DOES A DUAL DRAG NUMBER WITH HIS SON.

It's this beautifully messy family story, with a wonderful father-son relationship at its heart. From South Africa. Also, it's in English, you don't even need subtitles.

Feels like something Tumblr would appreciate.

[klaramarieleblochova]

Netflix South Africa LIVE on TikTok was a Proof why influencers shouldn't be invited just because. Let the fans in instead.

Because that was embarassing.

[readyforevolution]

This article represents how prevalent and poisonous White Supremacy is around the globe. The non-African present day people who live in Egypt, which is a country on the Black African continent, are upset that the race of the original Egyptians who lived in Egypt for thousands of years before them are being depicted in film as they truly were; Black African. (sic)