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a podcast series with people, brands and organisations driving the African tourism & hospitality industry forward, as the world begins to open back up.

Trevor Chomumwe


    • Aug 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 576 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from African Travel Now

    Stone town walking tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 25:10


    In this episode, I take my first ever Stonetown walking tour. Our guide was open to me recording this and grateful to him for that.

    Maasai by the beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 1:17


    In this episode, I bump into a group of Masaai performing a chant for a tourist couple. Enjoyed this actually.

    This song is a banger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 4:17


    In this episode, I go out to buy some chips mayai at the corner shop from The Nest Haven Hostel. I love this song. You should Tanzanians moving. Will probably be copyright striked, if not enjoy. You should Tanzanians moving to this song.

    Us we don't believe about Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 11:04


    In this episode, I think we are on that bad Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Road and the opinions keep on coming. Do you believe in Jesus?

    He is a professional driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 39:12


    In this episode, I listen in to the conversations. People have opinions for days.

    I have decided to follow Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 8:54


    In this episode, I take a bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka. To start things off a mandatory prayer is given in exchange for donations

    I just grew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 2:32


    In this episode, I talk to Koketso, a restaurant manager in Johannesburg who shares his experience with COVID-19

    Wear different hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 8:29


    In this episode of African Travel Now with Trevor, host Trevor Chomumwe interviews Kultwano Monyai, an artist, curator, and scholar based in Pretoria. They discuss how COVID-19 impacted her artistic journey, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, risk-taking, and diversifying one's skills in the art industry. The conversation concludes with Kultwano sharing insights on her unique artistic approach, how to collect her work, and travel tips for visiting Pretoria.

    Nto Zabantu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 8:59


    In this episode of African Travel Now with Trevor, host Trevor Chomumwe interviews Njabulo 'Safe Energy' Mthikhulu, a multidisciplinary artist and member of the band Nto Zabantu. They discuss the band's formation, how COVID-19 impacted their creative process, and their upcoming one-year anniversary celebration. The conversation concludes with Safe Energy offering travel tips for Johannesburg visitors and encouragement for audience engagement with artists.

    Hunger is kicking in

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 11:40


    In this episode, the hunger strikes.

    There are levels to celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 26:23


    In this episode, I attended Mbali Tshabalala's show opening at Asisebenze and we celebrated.

    I work alot from my dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 5:34


    In this episode of African Travel Now with Trevor, host Trevor Chomumwe interviews Retabile Lepadi, a visual and performance artist who explores Afrofuturism and Afrosurrealism. They discuss how COVID-19 impacted Retabile's artistic process, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, risk-taking, and time consciousness. The conversation concludes with Retabile offering travel tips for exploring Johannesburg's inner city.

    Ziyakhipha la

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 48:52


    In this episode, I attend Mbali Tshabala's solo exhibition, Fragments of Infinity: Unveiling Multidimensional Realms. A good time was had.

    Jump in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 0:45


    In this episode, I strategize with some of the passengers on how we can get onto the next train to Dar es Salaam. A section of the train track was swept away by recent rains. The drama.

    Soda/Maji

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 2:56


    In this episode I stretch my legs at one of the many stops on the TAZARA from Zambia to Tanzania.

    Bar chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 1:52


    In this episode, I grab a beer and listen in to conversations at the canteen on the TAZARA on my way to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

    Do you want a picture of yourself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 4:29


    In this episode I explore the TAZARA and meet up with fellow travellers.

    Okay, let's talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 13:13


    In this episode, a policeman at the Kapiri Mposhi TAZARA Train Station stops me for questioning before we go our separate ways.

    A few minutes ahead of schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 5:05


    In this episode I take the flight to Livingstone, Zambia

    Sounds from Mduduzi's Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 75:16


    In this episode, I attend Mduduzi funeral kwaMhlanga. Rest in peace Dada

    Why don't you just become a photographer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 5:13


    In this episode, I talk to Fezeka Jacqueline Mophethe a conceptual photographer and curator who shares how she got into art and why you should collect some of her work

    Understand your body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 0:17


    In this episode, I catch Fezeka talking about her piece

    That's the only medium I relate with

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 8:35


    In this episode I talk to Sima who shares his journey as a watercolour artist and why you should collect his art.

    Make things visible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 9:18


    In this episode, I join a small walkabout at the Fam Agency studio space at Constitutional Hill where the resident artist shares details about their practice and thoughts on the work on show.

    Be resourceful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 3:42


    In this episode, I talk to Ndaya Ilunga who shares what COVID-19 has taught her and the one Joburg travel tip you need to know. To collect her art visit https://ndaya.co.za/

    I create words and worlds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 3:57


    In this episode, I talk to Mankebe Seakgoe who shares how she makes worlds of understanding and why you should collect her work.

    We had to have a dead start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 4:36


    In this episode, I talk to a Quicket employee who asked to remain anonymous. They share what COVID-19 taught him and why he thinks all event organisers need to use quicket to grow their revenue.

    To Infinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 80:51


    In this episode I attended my friend Mduduzi's memorial service at Mamakashaka & Friends. What a life!!

    I was trying to recover my practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 29:54


    In this episode, I attend Tatenda Magaisa's walkabout for her show 'it wearies me; you say it wearies you. showing at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG). Show curated by Gcotyelwa Mashiqa.

    What does it take to be a creative?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 80:51


    In this episode, I attend a Creative Nestlings Conversations on Creativity event at Mamakashaka & Friends in Braamfontein. The panelists included Bahati Simoens, ByLwansta, and Moipone Tlale. The theme for the was, What does it take to be a creative? and moderated by dillion phiri.

    A Career In Tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 0:54


    In this episode, I talk to a student at the KZN Tourism and Careers Expo where I ask them what careers in tourism they know.

    KZN Tourism & Hospitality Careers Expo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 42:17


    In this episode, I attend the KwaZulu Natal Tourism & Hospitality Careers Expo at the Prince Mangosuthu Airport in Ulundi hosted by the KwaZulu Natal Economic Development Department in partnership with other stakeholders.

    Kulomsindo ongakaTrevor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 3:12


    In this episode, I talk to Phakamile Hlazo, the Tourism Innovation Lab Africa chief executive and founder of Zulu Nomad. She shares how COVID-19 has changed how she works and allowed her to look at how technology can accelerate the rebirth of tourism and hospitality across Africa.

    Everything had to be personalised

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 5:14


    In this episode, I talk to Lulamile Nyathi the Assistant Manager at The Road Lodge in Richard's Bay at the KZN Tourism and Hospitality Careers Expo in Ulundi. He shares what COVID-19 has taught him and how it has changed how he works.

    Akuthengiswa amadays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 3:26


    In this episode we cross into South Africa.

    Abafuni imali

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 7:06


    In this episode, passengers from the next bus complain about a driver or conductor who has run away with their money at the Beitbridge Border Post.

    Untitled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 1:55


    In this episode, the bus breaks down and we listen to the music as we wait to hear what is going on.

    I want nice pictures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 4:29


    In this episode, I take the TAZARA from Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es Salaam. What a ride!!!!!

    I am charging you

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 13:13


    In this episode, I come face to face with the law at the train station for taking pictures.

    Amagwinya

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 34:48


    In this episode, I walk the streets of Johannesburg.

    It's actually quite deep

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 5:50


    In this episode, I talk Shelly who shares what Curiocity means to her.

    Wear black

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 7:20


    In this episode, we celebrate 10 years of Curiocity.

    This is a real life situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 4:59


    In this episode, I talk to Thami again who shares her thoughts on the future of front of house in the hospitality industry 'post' the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Curiocity is diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 12:40


    In this episode, I talk to Thami who shares what Curiocity means to her.

    It has made me love the continent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 4:28


    In this episode, I talk to Tshepo Mokone who shares what means to him.

    Your dreams can breathe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 10:31


    In this episode, I talk to Ayanda who shares what Curiocity means to him.

    You can safely experience Johannesburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 6:23


    In this episode, I talk to Maria who shares what Curiocity means to her.

    The brown bottle series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 6:06


    In this episode, I talk to Tshepo Molefe who shares what Curiocity means to him.

    I wanted to say that out loud

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 5:38


    In this episode, I talk to Kay who shares what Curiocity Backpackers means to him.

    You can be yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 9:04


    In this episode, I talk to Beckstar, who shares what Curiocity Backpackers means to him.

    One friend suggesed Curiocity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 9:56


    In this episode, I talk to TD Jokes who shares his first experience with Curiocity Hostels.

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