Les soeurs Sozahdah

A show like Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs has been long overdue. Diversity of thought, religion, culture and sensuality will be hard for small minds to grasp. Shakur, your vision brought this to life and we need more people in the world like you who are willing to pull back the curtain on topics like the ones covered in this show. The creative direction towards a soft introduction to starting a conversation that many shy away from was noted and appreciated!

That to me is what reality tv should be, truth is many of us are and have experienced scrutiny, judgement, disappointment, rejection, happiness, love, fear, and second chances. The realness during the interviews paired with strategic storytelling for the plot was tasteful. It's hard sharing family moments, secrets and even wins with the world, especially the internet. Nothing felt exploited just for the views. As a Creative Director I notice those things and it really set a strong backbone for this show. Kudos to the team!

I can't wait for season 2,3,4,5,6+. I see so much more waiting to be told, like being able to see the sisters blossom (even more) and step fully into their perspective roles as thought leaders mixed with their unique style. As they continue to inspire the world with their individual passions, beliefs and talent I know many will come to see SSTS as more than just a show but an invitation to unapologetically be yourself in a world that's constantly telling you who you should be.

Blessings to the talent, production crew, family & supporters. Let's lift them up, there's an opportunity for us to amplify whats just getting started here.

Much love, Jodi-Kay Edwards.

Personal Review: "Sozadah's" - Disappointing Portrayal of Afghan Culture, Missed Opportunity.

As an Afghan, I was excited about "Sozadah's" to understand my culture better. However, it fell short. The show perpetuated negative stereotypes, lacked authenticity, and exploited Afghan culture for sensationalism. It disappoints and undermines the complexities of Afghan heritage. Media should responsibly represent diverse cultures, and "Sozadah's" missed that chance. The show's portrayal of Afghan culture was insensitive and failed to capture its true essence, perpetuating misconceptions and disrespecting Afghan people. It missed an opportunity to promote understanding and appreciation and instead focused on self-perception of western-driven, matrix-controlled nonsense.

Speaking as a Muslim woman raised in the West, this show is a bit crazy. It's definitely confronting to see Muslim women behaving completely Western and outside what is considered Islamic behaviour, but people need to remember that they're not representative of Islam, they're just Muslims practicing in their own way.

So judgement aside, this is far more entertaining than the Kardashians, and each sister brings an element to the entire group that makes the show work.

I'd like to know more about the elders, a little more on the other relationships (previous marriages etc), and also a little more on how the father was m*rdered. That's just my personal curiosity.

I hope there's a season 2, cause they're definitely an interesting family to watch.

A quick note: Most of the reviews which have lower ratings come from Muslims who may not be seeing this for what it is: a portrayal of how religion and culture can be so conflicting in a modern environment. These sisters are not tainting a religion or Afghan culture, and I'm saying this as a Muslim myself.

Each of us are entitled to our own opinions and truths, but rating this show purely on how well these sisters fit your idea of religion and culture is not helpful for anyone wanting to find out if this show is worth watching or not, from an entertainment perspective.

Now for the actual show itself: The struggles these sisters go through are all too real; made especially hard growing up Muslim. Dealing with topics like sexual curiosity; pregnancies out of wedlock; drinking, all of which are taboo given their upbringing.

There are so many personalities, as you may expect from being a family of 10 sisters, and seeing them navigate and understand each other is insightful yet very entertaining. You get to see glimpses of their upbringing from their Afghani mother, without their father who tragically passed away years before. Some sisters are immigrants to the U. S., whilst others were born there. Some are conservative, some are in between, while others are liberal. This diversity is what makes this show interesting!

The show is gripping and a nice departure from the typical families you might be familiar with in reality TV.

This offers something new and fresh and I hope they continue to develop and showcase this!

First and foremost, the cultural appropriation present in this TV show is highly distressing. The creators have taken elements of Afghan culture, without truly understanding or respecting their historical and cultural significance. These elements are superficially incorporated into the narrative without any meaningful context, reducing them to mere aesthetics for the sake of entertainment value. Such disregard for cultural sensitivity is not only disrespectful but perpetuates harmful stereotypes, contributing to a culture of exploitation.

Furthermore, "Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs" presents a gross misrepresentation of Islam. The portrayal of Islamic beliefs, practices, and values is woefully inaccurate and superficial. It is evident that the creators have not taken the time to understand the complexities of the religion, instead relying on clichés and stereotypes to drive the plot. This kind of misrepresentation perpetuates ignorance and prejudice, fueling misunderstandings about Islam and reinforcing harmful biases.

The most troubling aspect of this TV show is the underlying motivation behind its production-to garner an online audience at any cost. The creators seem willing to sacrifice authenticity, respect, and accuracy to capitalize on the popularity of Afghan culture and Islam. This approach is not only morally bankrupt but also contributes to the harmful cycle of cultural appropriation and misrepresentation that is all too prevalent in the media industry.

In conclusion, "Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs" is a deeply disappointing TV show that engages in troubling cultural appropriation and misrepresentation. It is evident that the creators prioritize online popularity over the respectful and accurate representation of Afghan culture and Islam. As an audience, we should not support such exploitative practices. Let us instead demand and support media that celebrates diversity, fosters understanding, and promotes authentic representation, rather than perpetuating harmful stereotypes and disrespecting cultures.