Finding sisterhood in motherhood with a new app, especially for Black mums.

We explore which skincare routines are helpful for our skin type, thoughts on the representation of Black hair in media and advertising today, and whether going vegan truly impacts our health and well-being.

We hear about the Met Police' revealing tool to identify gang members across London and the UK with Katrina Ffrench from UNJUST UK, motivating advice on how fitness can become a lifestyle with founders of 826 Active, Stephen Kalama and Alistair Kalama, and talk vision boards and goal setting for the year with Fee Mak and Mary Mandefield.

It's been an amazing year on 1Xtra Talks! Richie Brave shares some of his favourite highlights, memorable conversations and topics.

2024 has been quite a year! From Kat Williams on Club Shay Shay, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, to Who TF Did I Marry?. Even producer Nieema went viral, TWICE! Join Richie Brave and his guests as they discuss their favourite moments from TV, online, music and more.

We lean into the journeys of young people striving to rediscover their cultural roots, often undertaking explorations of identity and heritage. We hear about navigating the path of a cancer diagnosis. We then hop into the vibrant and joyous December festivities celebrated by the African diaspora.

We explore the vibrant journey of soca music as it gains international recognition and captivates audiences worldwide. We then shift gears to discuss the government's new measures to combat the alarming rise in drink spiking incidents. Finally, we highlight the crucial importance of supporting women facing gender-based violence, emphasizing community efforts and resources available to those in need.

Is Drake being dramatic? Music lawyer Issac James joins Guvna B to break down the specifics of Drake’s legal action against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us.

Are you open to new kinds of adventure? Soft Life Ski shares how they bring Black culture to the slopes, and why more minority communities should consider snow sports.

Plus writer, creator and musician David Larbi speaks to Guvna B about his new book Frequently Happy, sharing why celebrating small joys helps us to maintain happiness all year round.

As part of BBC Scams Week, Richie is joined by Franklin Boateng AKA King of Trainers, and Messiah Odinma, Head of Student Finance at University of Hertfordshire, to talk about how to avoid fake trainers and student finance scams.

Richie is also joined by actor and producer Jimmy Akingbola to talk about the new series of Sorry, I Didn't Know, his acting inspiration, returning to the iconic role of Geoffrey in Bel Air and more!

It’s been two years since 1Xtra got together with Children in Need to create We Move Forward - a fund dedicated to projects supporting Black children and young people around the UK. Richie is joined by singer, songwriter, teacher, performer and Project Manager for We Move West Wales, Molara, to hear about the amazing work she’s doing in rural Wales! Richie is also joined by the Director of Let’s Unite for Autism, Hawa Osman, and Assistant Art Lead Amanda Okoli to hear about their We Move Forward funded projects.

And how can we make the art world a more inclusive space for underrepresented artists? Richie is joined by the founder of Hope 93 Gallery, Aki Abiola, to talk about why he’s passionate about creating welcoming spaces for artists.

When our favourite artists and celebrities are in the headlines for the wrong reasons, it creates a dilemma for music fans – can we still love the music but distance ourselves from their reported behaviour? In the last two decades, some of the biggest names in music have been marred by scandal and criminal convictions. Can the art and the artist be truly separated? If not, what do we do with their work that created memories and a legacy in the genres we love?

To get into it, Richie is joined by audio producer and rapper Chris Mitchell, aka Kinetik, and writer and head of editorial at Black Ballad, Jendella Benson.