The UK’s first official Afrobeats chart has been launched by BBC Radio 1Xtra. For many it’s recognition that’s been a long time coming. But there are some who think a new British chart could dilute the authenticity of the genre.

The Next Episode follows the journey of Afrobeats from Africa to the UK and looks at how the music has contributed to the rise of Black African Pride.

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing, Lola Rae, Ezi Emela, Mista Silva and a whole host of Afrobeats artists.

Earlier this month, American gymnast Simone Biles was featured on the cover of Vogue US. The images received backlash online for “bad lighting”, and some comments raised questions about why a black photographer with more experience of photographing black skin wasn't used. But Vogue US told The Next Episode that there was a lot of positive feedback from the audience and from Simone herself.

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Black women experience substantially higher rates of mental health problems than white women. Black men experience psychosis around 10 times more often than white men. Yet white people are more than twice as likely to be receiving treatment for mental health problems.

The coronavirus pandemic and police brutality in the US have had a huge impact on the mental health of Black British people. But is the system equipped to deal with this trauma?

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Black Pound Day aims to put more money into black-owned businesses. It's been set up by So Solid Crew's Swiss, inspired by George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Protests. The Next Episode investigates whether Black Pound Day will work. Hosted by Linda Adey. Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Imagine not being allowed to have basic stuff like a bank account, a house or a job... The Next Episode speaks to people who found out about their immigration status after they hit 18 years old.

There are nearly 15,000 homeless people living in hotels across England right now. They were moved there at the start of lockdown to keep them safe and stop the virus spreading. But in just over two weeks' time hotels can reopen for business again. So what happens to the homeless then?

Hosted by Linda Adey

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

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The week of George Floyd's funeral, The Next Episode speaks to the families of Kingsley, Edson, Cherry and Joy who died after police contact.

Hosted by Linda Adey and featuring BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Sideman.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

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A week since the death of the George Floyd in the US, The Next Episode talks to protesters in the UK about why they are protesting.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

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Is there more gaming content on your TL? Turns out government is paying for some of it to be there. But government hasn't always been the biggest supporter of people who game, so what’s changed? And how are parts of the gaming world not only surviving, but thriving in this pandemic?

Hosted by Linda Adey.

Soundtracked by artists who performed on the BBC Introducing stage at the Big Weekend this month.

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This virus is messing with our money as well as our health. When it comes to our finances 18-24-year-olds are some of the hardest hit. But they’re also the people reacting quickest, adapting their life plans and finding other ways to make money.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Hosted by Linda Adey. Producers: Jack Suddaby, Nick Rotherham, Alix Pickles, Ben Weizz, Alicia Burrell Assistant Editor: Emma Close

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The Next Episode chats with the Minister for Loneliness about why the UK does not have a "clear plan" to tackle lockdown loneliness for 18-25s.

Soundtracked by BBC Music Introducing.

Hosted by Linda Adey.

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