Pan-African Connect

CliffCentral.com — Rosie talks to the two Waka stars Sheilah Gashumba from Uganda, and Jerome du Plooy from SA. They discuss brand value, Pan-African synergies and the disciplines of being in the African entertainment industry.

CliffCentral.com — Thabo Dabengwa talks about creating content for the African diaspora.

CliffCentral.com — Pumla Dineo Gqola is an associate professor of literary, media and gender studies at the School of Literature and Language Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. She is also an activist and author of 'What is Slavery to Me?: Postcolonial/slave Memory in Post-apartheid South Africa', 'A Renegade Called Simphiwe', 'Rape: A South African Nightmare' and 'Reflecting Rogue: Inside the Mind of a Feminist'.

CliffCentral.com — This week Rosie talks to Dr Frank Aswani about African global excellence. Preparing Africans for a world class Africa.

CliffCentral.com — Lesego Clementine Phale is a speech therapist and audiologist. She is also the founder of Hear Tronix SA.

CliffCentral.com — Cotlands is a non-profit early childhood development organisation addressing the education and social crisis, by establishing early learning playgroups and toy libraries in under-resourced communities to serve vulnerable children aged birth to six.

CliffCentral.com — Curve Loving: An optimistic, unrestricted online magazine that inspires healthy living and self-confidence... no matter what your weight, shape and size.

CliffCentral.com — The Lymph drainage treatment: The new detox pants, I had to try out.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie re-connects with Patrice Juah from Liberia as they chat about her work since her last interview. They highlight her new book titled 'Sexy Like a Book: Enchanting Voices'. The importance of educating girls and enhancing the fact that education and asserting yourself is sexy and important.

CliffCentral.com — The Protige Intima treatment: Let's talk about down there.

CliffCentral.com — Proudly African wine estate.

CliffCentral.com — South African design has been taken to new heights.

CliffCentral.com — A global icon for standing up for the rights of women, those living with HIV and AIDS and the rights of the LGBTI community.

CliffCentral.com — A healthy lifestyle is not just about what you eat, its what you feed your brain, mind and soul. Rosie chats to the dynamic duo behind Spiral Aloe wellness retreat.

CliffCentral.com — The Afro-Yiddish queen speaks to Vicky Nalwoga about her beautiful Ugandan designs. Vicky designs dresses, skirts, corporate wear and jewellery.

CliffCentral.com — The Afro-Yiddish queen chats to Donald Molosi about the upcoming Dalai Lama visit to Botswana. The Botswana dialogue brings African humanitarian and spiritual leaders, scholars and healers into conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and international neuroscientists about the African world view of Botho/Ubuntu, during five sessions followed by a public address in the University of Botswana's new state of the art arena.

CliffCentral.com — Food is inextricable from culture. We celebrate food and use food to celebrate; we use food to bring family and friends together and to honour our traditions and ancestry. Pick up a delivery menu anywhere in South Africa and you’d be challenged to find anything remotely representative of traditional African dishes. That's why Rosie Motene chats to the creators of Nom Nom Kitchen who are making African cuisine accessible and affordable.

CliffCentral.com — Kurly Kichana is all about embracing natural beauty and the interesting experiences that come along with it. They are, quite simply, two afro-bearing Kenyan girls who like to ramble about life, natural hair, and everything in between. Together they're living their dream of blogging daily and spreading the word on Natural Hair Care. Kurly Kichana started in January of 2010.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene chats to Abena Ayivor and Mmabatho Kau about women in the film industry and focused on the amazing work that NFVF do. Together with Blongola Productions they created a film slate for female filmmakers.

CliffCentral.com — It’s off to Uganda we go as Rosie Motene speaks with Chef, lover of food and life, Michael Bageine, about his extensive career in hospitality and some of his favourite Ugandan dishes.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene takes you to the heart of Nigeria as she profiles award-winning songwriter, singer and producer, Bigiano.

CliffCentral.com — What is it like to relocate to South Africa and open up your own 5-star spa? Rosie Motene is joined by Sheila Otieno-Osanya who did just this. She reveals the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of running your own business.

CliffCentral.com — Nigerian actor, TV presenter, emcee and singer, Joseph Benjamin joins Rosie Motene for a celebration of African culture, music and history.

CliffCentral.com — Looking at Pan-African fashion, Rosie Motene is joined by representatives of Bathin Designs and One of Each.

CliffCentral.com — Singer, songwriter and composer, Mapumba, talks to Rosie Motene about his past, new sounds and upcoming performances. A true celebration of African music and art, this is one you do not want to miss!

CliffCentral.com — Wiyaala AKA 'The Young Lioness of Africa', is the personification of modern Africa - creative, brave, strong and beautiful. Her name, Wiyaala, literally translates to "the doer" in Sissala, her tribal language in which she sings alongside English, and perfectly describes her approach to life. Frequently compared to Angelique Kidjo and Grace Jones, Wiyaala's music is truly Afro-Pop fusing her African roots with contemporary world Pop music.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene celebrates the sights, sounds, culture and people of Swaziland. She is joined by Bholoja Ngubane and @the_velemseni.

CliffCentral.com — West Africa’s entertainment stars - Ghana vs Nigeria style. Rosie Motene speaks to Ghana’s Kwaka Tutu and Nigeria’s Kunle Ayo about their music, their passions and pan African talent.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene takes you into the heart of the Portuguese regions of Africa, with particular emphasis on Angola and Mozambique. She is joined by Angolan actress, producer and model, Weza Solange, as well as Mozambican international DJ, DJ VooDoo.

CliffCentral.com — Donald Molosi is a multi award-winning classically trained actor, and writer, from Botswana. He trained in classical singing at LAMDA. Molosi is privately a language historian and he speaks Setswana, Swahili, French and English fluently. He is conversational in Zulu and Ndebele, and understands Kalanga.

CliffCentral.com — Gena West is a Nigerian-born woman who grew up in London and graduated as a Barrister, but followed her passion to become a global singer. Now residing in Ghana with her family, she's maintained her singing career and hosts and produces her own TV show called A Different View, currently airing on Ebony TV and Africa Magic.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie takes us to Zimbabwe and speaks to world-renowned musician, poet, author and activist, Albert Nyati. He takes us through his career, talks about all the wonderful work he’s done all over the world as an activist and a performer. He also shares a snippet of his upcoming work.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene chats to recording poet, singer, dancer and image model Berry Heart from Botswana. They go way back into her childhood and discover where her passion for the arts came from. They also delve into Berry's work as an activist and look at how she has merged this with her art form.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene takes you to Liberia. She speaks with Patrice Juah, one of the 500 young and innovative Africans to participate in US President Barak Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative. Patrice reveals more about her life as an activist in Liberia, how she's uplifted so many girls, founded a business that empowers Liberia's rural artisans and much more.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene chats to lawyer, international DJ, radio station owner, radio and TV presenter and producer, Chishala Chitoshi Jr from Zambia.

CliffCentral.com — Rosie Motene talks to radio personality Marian Nyako about making a mark in the African entertainment industry.

CliffCentral.com — What challenges do musicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo face? Rosie Motene speaks to DRC-based musicians Mapumba Cilombo and Grace Kelly about their music, their hindrances and just why they love their country so much.