Mama Africa Podcast

Following Part 1 of our two part conversation about former president Obasanjo, our guests direct the systematic issues of politics in Nigeria. What could Obasanjo have given us to progress Nigeria? How much longer can the elite stay in power? Listen to our guests, Obinna, Ndidi, Ajoke and Ibrahim discuss the problems and if it's even worth getting involved politically anymore.

Another Toyin Falola Interview with a former president, another hot take on it. Listen to our guests, Obinna, Ndidi, Ajoke and Ibrahim run down the topics following the interview with former military leader turned democratic President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. How does Nigeria's past impact the present and even the future? What is all the restructuring talk about? Find out more here.

Part 2 of the John Kufuor conversation! Continuing from where we left off, in this episode we discuss Ghanian history, democracy and African culture and what it all means for the African diaspora.

Following the Toyin Falola Interview with former President of Ghana, John Kufuor, we had a run down with our TFI team; Papaa, Obinna and Ndidi. Listen to their takes on John Kufuor, how they felt about his responses and how we can utilise the information he imparted.

Welcome to the second season of Mama Africa! Join Diana and Jordan as they dive into the depths of Africa and its history through it's collaboration with the Toyin Falola Interview Series. The post TFI discussions bring up a broad range of topics; from brain drain and political families. Listen as Mama Africa brings history to the youth, blending the past with the present and delve into on how it affects the future!

We've come to end of the first Season! Here's what Diana and Jordan thought of the experience.

Until a few days ago, we hadn't heard about what was happening in Tigray, or even that some people considered in an ethnic genocide. Did you hear about the Prime Minister of Ethiopia receiving the Nobel Peace Prize? Listen here to hear all about it and what's been happening just over the pas few months.

Everyone seems to be jumping on the Afrobeats train. From Drake to Beyoncé, African inspired music is taking centre stage globally. Is this to the benefit of African artists?

The second part of our two part series on Mental Health in Kenya. It remains a difficult topic of discussion - particularly in Africa. Why is Kenya suffering a mental health crisis? What are the structures in place to help the people? Find out from our guests, a Kenyan resident focused on education and a Kenyan in the diaspora focused on activism, in this two part series.

Mental Health remains a difficult topic of discussion - particularly in Africa. Why is Kenya suffering a mental health crisis? What are the structures in place to help the people? Find out from our guests, a Kenyan resident focused on education and a Kenyan in the diaspora focused on activism, in this two part series.

Land politics are not a new debate and have been central to many elections campaigns and governmental budget structuring in some African countries such as; Zimbabwe and South Africa.

After the whirlwind that was 2011, the people are still dealing with some of the issues that thy protested against 10 years ago. Listen to two Egyptians described some of what is happening in Egypt today.

This week's episode discusses the economic situation of Zambia - who are the big players in the game? How does burrowing work? Who's to blame for the economic downturn? Hear from a fellow Zambian studying an MPhil in Economics at Oxford University about what the future might hold for the country.

GBV has been a long standing issue in South Africa - activists have taken to the streets, despite the pandemic, to push the government for the enforcement of the bills and to hold lawmakers to account. Hear directly from a Stellenbosch University anti-GBV activist in this second part of our two part anti-GBV series.

GBV has been a long standing issue in South Africa - the people have had enough and in 2020, despite Coronavirus fears, protesters have engaged all across the country to demand reform and cultural change. Listen to Part 1 of this topic to gain an insight into the issue.

This week's episode is a conversation with our Nigerian guests. We discuss the roots of the End SARS movement, their personal experiences during the turmoil and what solutions and visions they have for the "New Nigeria".

Welcome to Mama Africa! Join Jordan and Diana as they navigate the countries in the African continent; discussing everything from social injustice to culture. The Mama Africa Podcast is their journey to learn more about the continent and keeping listeners informed along the way.