Capheus wakes up to his mom cooking a traditional African meal of Sukuma Wiki and Ugali. Sukuma Wiki is a healthy and economical braised collard greens full of flavor and Spice . Some people use Kale instead. Ugali is a food similar to cornbread with the consistency a little rougher than mashed potatoes. It's used to help scoop up other foods and as a side dish made from corn flour.
Riley's pronunciation of Eyjafjallajökull (the volcano no one can pronounce the name of) was incorrect.
The beer they are drinking is called Tusker, Tusker is a beer brand owned by East African Breweries.
The episode is titled after a line from Lito's show within a show, "(in the end) we will all be judged by the courage of our hearts." After he films this scene for his movie, Hernando says the line back to him.
When Sven says hi to Riley saying "Hi Baby O'Riley" is a nod to The Who and Baba O'Riley