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Ché Mario pulled up to the purple couch declaring HE has the song of the summer — bold claim, and we made him defend it 💜 The North West London artist, model and stylist gets into his introduction to music, his upbringing, the fashion world (including the REAL talk on fake designer), being the cameo everyone spots in music videos, and of course — carnival. Does the claim hold up? You lot decide. It gets REAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Africa's biggest streamer just pulled up to the purple couch 💜 Carter Efe joins Madame Joyce for the full gist — his streaming journey to becoming Africa's most-followed name on Twitch, the friendships with Davido and Kai Cenat that are genuinely real, and yes, THAT cheating story (while he was bringing her food, no less 😭). We're also getting into his secret talents, what he loves and doesn't about Nigeria, his plans to become a UK citizen, and a proper lesson in London classiness. It gets REAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Your Purple Couch Tickets : www.madamejoyce.com💜 New producer, new era 💜 Say hi to Makayla, she's officially part of the C&T family, and she jumped straight onto the couch with Madame Joyce and Lateef for the gist of the week. We're getting into being starstruck (yes, Drake and Rihanna came up), Makayla's love affair with London, the Pop The Balloon effect on modern dating, shooting your shot with a little liquid courage, and why guys playing the "taking long to reply" game needs to stop. Joyce is also opening up about her single era, Nakupenda versus Money Constant, and whether romance is actually deador if we killed it ourselves. It gets REAL.mm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BHIM President has landed on the purple couch 💜 Days before he makes history as the first Ghanaian artist to headline OVO Arena Wembley, Stonebwoy joins Madame Joyce for the gist — his friendship with Rick Ross, where things REALLY stand with Shatta Wale, why the internet says Ghanaian men are stingy (he had words), Ghana's love affair with eggs, self-funding BHIM Fest London, and the Black Stars World Cup stress that nearly finished him. It gets REAL — and yes, we tested that masters degree in Are You Smart? 😭 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncle Eli pulled up to the purple couch and said what he said 😭💜 The TikTok creator and self-declared king of enjoyment is telling you lot why UK clubbing has gotten boring, why pre-drinks is the real party, and why situationships are a commitment problem dressed up as an option. Madame Joyce and Eli also get into dating as a content creator, Black women's confidence, who really sacrifices more in relationships, vulnerability, the fantasies nobody admits to, and the state of customer service in the UK. It gets REAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madame Joyce sits down with Dr Tego Kirnon-Jackman — award-winning medical & aesthetic doctor, founder of Skin Menu, and one of the UK's leading experts in skin of colour, hyperpigmentation and laser treatments — for the skincare conversation nobody's been brave enough to have on camera. Dr Tego breaks down the REAL difference between skin brightening and skin bleaching, what hydroquinone misuse actually does to your face (including the damage that can't be reversed), why your acne marks and dark spots aren't fading, the truth about PCOS and your skin, whether you actually need niacinamide, why skinimalism might save your skin AND your money, how to choose a safe laser clinic (and the red flags that mean run), why laser treatments are booming in the UK, dealing with ingrown hairs properly, and the honest conversation about Botox you won't get from an influencer. Plus a storytime you are NOT ready for. 👀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love Island bombshell Mara Pirez joins Madame Joyce on Cocktails & Takeaways for one of her most revealing interviews yet. From finally telling the story of meeting Drake, to the internet saying she's "Drake's type", Mara opens up about the rumours everyone has been talking about. She also reveals what it was really like starring in Dave & Central Cee's "Sprinter" music video, why she originally turned down Love Island because of a guy, and how she eventually found herself walking into Casa Amor. Mara speaks honestly about finishing in the Love Island villa, staying confident under pressure, navigating relationships in front of millions, and the dating red flags women should never ignore. The conversation also dives into her thoughts on Aidan, Priya, Simba, and whether producers influenced some of the biggest decisions during Casa Amor. It's an honest, funny and insightful conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories Love Island fans won't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beverly Adaeze joins Madam Joyce for a hilarious and honest conversation on Cocktails & Takeaways. From solo travelling around the world to dating in America, body image, fitness, and navigating life as an ambitious woman, Beverly shares the lessons that have shaped her both online and offline. The pair dive into modern dating, relationships, marriage, body dysmorphia, customer service in the UK versus the US, cultural differences between Africans and Black Americans, and whether successful women should ever "date potential." Beverly also opens up about her journey from hairstylist to becoming one of Houston's most sought-after MCs, the funniest and most challenging moments she's experienced hosting events, and what's next in her career. If you've ever questioned modern dating, struggled with confidence, or wondered what life is really like balancing ambition with relationships, this conversation is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From interracial dating to the FIFA World Cup, Houston, Texas, beauty standards and building a successful brand as a young Nigerian woman abroad, Marvella joins Madame Joyce for one of her most open and entertaining conversations yet. Known for her beauty content and as the founder of Marviano Cosmetics, Marvella goes beyond the curated social media image to share her honest thoughts on dating, life in America, representing Nigerian women, internet culture and the realities of navigating success in your twenties. Expect unfiltered opinions, hilarious moments, hot takes and honest conversations that only Cocktails & Takeaways can deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ope opens up about his journey into Love Island, life inside the villa, his relationships with Angelista and Victoria, the public reaction to his time on the show, and the ongoing conversations involving Simba, Angelista and Mica. Beyond the villa drama, Ope shares his experience growing up Black in a predominantly white neighbourhood, being adopted by white parents, navigating identity, masculinity, relationships, and what comes next after Love Island. Madam Joyce and Ope also discuss fan reactions, public perception, body image, dating, confidence, and how reality television can shape narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyce is joined by Cacherel "Cach" Mercer — the 25-year-old professional dancer from East London who made history as the first Casa Amor boy to ever win Love Island UK. He entered the villa on Day 28, fell in love with American bombshell Toni Laites and by Day 58 they were crowned the Series 12 champions. This is his first proper sit-down since the villa — and Joyce asked everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyce is joined by the one and only Madison B — Bermuda-born content creator, influencer, and now recording artist making serious waves in the UK music scene. From growing up on a tiny island where everyone knows everyone, to landing in Britain, being told she sounds British, and quietly building a career that refuses to be put in a box — Madison B is one of those people you just need to sit with and listen to. We get into everything. Her upbringing in Bermuda and what that culture really looks like from the inside. The experience of going to a private school, learning Spanish, and then navigating UK university life. What it actually means to transition from influencing to music — the real version, not the polished one. And of course, the conversations that always end up in the comment section: Bermuda men, girl tribes, spontaneous friendships, star signs (she doesn't believe in them, by the way), and why Afrobeats just isn't her thing. We also get into gatekeeping — and why Madison thinks we should bring it back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madame Joyce is joined by the iconic Mariam Musa for an episode that covers Love Island, the UK's ongoing phone snatching crisis, BMW drivers, Maya Jama's new chapter and the kind of real talk that only happens when two women who genuinely have each other's back sit down and let it go. We got into why Love Island might genuinely be the new industry cheat code, how reality TV stars are becoming some of the most recognisable faces in the UK, and the advice we’d give to the newest Love Island contestants before the internet gets to them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Madame Joyce sits down with Psychotherapist Vanessa Boachie for one of the most raw, real, and necessary conversations to ever hit this podcast. We're talking about the things most of us feel every single day but never have the language for — burnout that won't go away, heartbreak that lives in the body, low self-worth that quietly shapes every decision you make, and the childhood wounds you didn't even know you were still carrying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, things get REAL 😭🔥 After my viral take on Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion, the internet has been in absolute CHAOS—and yes, they’ve been trolling me heavy 💀 But let’s be clear… I said what I said, and I’m NOT taking it back 🤷🏽‍♀️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.