Africa Brooke on Self-Censorship, Integrity & Leaving the Cult of Wokeness

May 19, 2025

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In this powerful episode of Saturn Returns, Caggie is joined by Africa Brooke - speaker, writer, and cultural commentator - for a conversation that challenges conformity, celebrates courage, and explores the path back to creative authenticity.

Africa reflects on the pivotal events of 2020, a time marked by division, identity politics, and performative discourse, and the personal reckoning that led her to publish her viral open letter, “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness.” She shares the emotional and psychological toll of self-censorship, the complexities of public-facing activism, and how reclaiming her voice became an act of profound integrity.

Together, Caggie and Africa revisit their first podcast conversation and reflect on how their perspectives have evolved. They dive into the cultural impact of social media and AI, the fear of vulnerability in creative expression, and the importance of returning to sincerity, both online and within ourselves.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to conform, afraid to speak freely, or longing to reconnect with their creative truth.

✨ Topics Covered: 🪐 Africa’s journey through self-censorship and cultural pressure 🪐 The open letter that sparked global conversation: “Why I'm Leaving the Cult of Wokeness” 🪐 Redefining integrity in a polarised and performative age 🪐 The impact of social media, AI, and echo chambers on public thought 🪐 Reclaiming voice, nuance, and critical thinking 🪐 The vulnerability of true creative expression 🪐 Overcoming fear and returning to music and authenticity 🪐 Balancing visibility with sincerity in a hyper-connected world

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