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A Podcast about Africans by Africans. Great conversations with Africans of various walks on African issues of various kinds with a focus on progress.

Pod Save Africa


    • Jun 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 154 EPISODES

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    News Update - Rumblings of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 32:34


    It's been a while and we felt like it was good to catch up on some of the news stories that have happened recently around the continent. We'll be sharing some news from Nigeria, an unfolding story in South Africa as well as a meeting the African Union had with Putin. This time you get to hear from both hosts and we'd love to hear from you as well. Please share your thoughts with us via email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com, twitter: @p0dsaveafrica or instagram: podsaveafrica.

    News Update - Rumblings of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 32:34


    It's been a while and we felt like it was good to catch up on some of the news stories that have happened recently around the continent. We'll be sharing some news from Nigeria, an unfolding story in South Africa as well as a meeting the African Union had with Putin. This time you get to hear from both hosts and we'd love to hear from you as well. Please share your thoughts with us via email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com, twitter: @p0dsaveafrica or instagram: podsaveafrica. Thank you for listening :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: Other Nupe Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 32:48


    Welcome to another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this episode, you'll be listening to two main stories; The Teacher and The Myth of the Amazons with the bonus of a third but you'll have to listen to find what that one is

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: Other Nupe Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 32:48


    Welcome to another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this episode, you'll be listening to two main stories; The Teacher and The Myth of the Amazons with the bonus of a third but you'll have to listen to find what that one is

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: An Excess of Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 22:08


    We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! Today's story titled "An Excess of Jealousy" is also from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius and is based on a folktale that originates from the Nupe people in Nigeria. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Husband's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 45:00


    We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting another live conversation on a story titled "The Husband's Revenge" from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. These stories originated from the region of Kordofan region in Sudan. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: An Excess of Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 22:08


    We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! Today's story titled "An Excess of Jealousy" is also from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius and is based on a folktale that originates from the Nupe people in Nigeria. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us on Apple podcasts or Spotify if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Husband's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 44:59


    We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting another live conversation on a story titled "The Husband's Revenge" from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. These stories originated from the Kordofan region in Sudan. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 25:15


    We're excited to bring to you the first episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting a live conversation on a story titled "The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman" from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. These stories originated from the region of Kordofan region in Sudan. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 25:15


    We're excited to bring to you the first episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting a live conversation on a story titled "The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman" from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. These stories originated from the region of Kordofan region in Sudan. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    May our leaders lead! News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 18:05


    News Update time!!! Oyinkan is out of town and all hell broke loose! Not really but its a news update delivered through the smooth silky notes of Akinade's Voice We talk Train attacks in Nigeria, Xenophobia in South Africa, A path towards peace in Sudan and Justice for the Sankara family in Burkina Faso.

    May our leaders lead! News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 18:05


    News Update time!!! Oyinkan is out of town and all hell broke loose! Not really but its a news update delivered through the smooth silky notes of Akinade's Voice We talk Train attacks in Nigeria, Xenophobia in South Africa, A path towards peace in Sudan and Justice for the Sankara family in Burkina Faso. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Original Narratives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 47:29


    What comes to mind when you think of African Mythology? Have you ever wondered the origins behind some of your favorite African folklore? Why is the exploration of African myths and folklore so important? In this episode, we speak to Helen Nde, host and curator of Mythological Africans to discuss these questions. Helen also shares why she decided to create Mythological Africans and how her background has helped her attain much success in the curation of Mythological Africans. Stick around to the end of the episode for a much exciting surprise

    Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Original Narratives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 47:29


    What comes to mind when you think of African Mythology? Have you ever wondered the origins behind some of your favorite African folklore? Why is the exploration of African myths and folklore so important? In this episode, we speak to Helen Nde, host and curator of Mythological Africans to discuss these questions. Helen also shares why she decided to create Mythological Africans and how her background has helped her attain much success in the curation of Mythological Africans. Stick around to the end of the episode for a much exciting surprise

    0 Total number of plays What is life? - A Q&A with your Pod Save Africa Hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 39:05


    Hello Folks, Today you get to know the voices behind Pod Save Africa, we chat some facts about ourselves but we also go into the deep questions. For example, what is life? do you know? Do I know? Who knows? We may want to do this more often so send us a note @p0dsaveafrica on twitter or @podsaveafrica on instagram. Saveafricapod.com

    What is life? - A Q&A with your Pod Save Africa Hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 39:05


    Hello Folks, Today you get to know the voices behind Pod Save Africa, we chat some facts about ourselves but we also go into the deep questions. For example, what is life? do you know? Do I know? Who knows? We may want to do this more often so send us a note @p0dsaveafrica on twitter or @podsaveafrica on instagram. Saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Committee for Everything, Commitment for Nothing - News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 33:04


    We want to take some time to share our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Yemen, Ethiopia and other countries who are facing major injustices. We want to time the time to remind everyone to treat everyone with kindness despite challenges we may face. In this episode, we talk about the ongoing situation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Mali's governmental plan to transition back to Democracy, Climate change challenges in Southwest Angola amidst major news stories from around the continent. Please listen and enjoy. Don't forget to rate, review us on Spotify, Apple podcasts and wherever you listen. For questions or concerns on any of the items discussed, please contact us: Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: saveafricapod.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

    Committee for Everything, Commitment for Nothing - News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 33:04


    We want to take some time to share our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Yemen, Ethiopia and other countries who are facing major injustices. We want to time the time to remind everyone to treat everyone with kindness despite challenges we may face. In this episode, we talk about the ongoing situation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Mali's governmental plan to transition back to Democracy, Climate change challenges in Southwest Angola amidst major news stories from around the continent. Please listen and enjoy. Don't forget to rate, review us on Spotify, Apple podcasts and wherever you listen. For questions or concerns on any of the items discussed, please contact us: Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: saveafricapod.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Electric, Sensational, Scintillating!!! AFCON 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 62:32


    In this episode, we the people of Pod Save Africa discuss the recent AFCON games that was held from the 9th of January to the 6th of February 2022. We discuss the incredible and electric atmosphere of the tournament. We chat about a few of the controversies and the less than optimal international coverage. We talk Superstars and Also-Rans. Finally, we chat about the amazing moments that made this one of the most electric international tournaments on the face of the earth. Note: Due to the COVID pandemic, AFCON 2021 originally scheduled to be held in 2021 was postponed till 2022

    Electric, Sensational, Scintillating!!! AFCON 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 62:32


    In this episode, we the people of Pod Save Africa discuss the recent AFCON games that was held from the 9th of January to the 6th of February 2022 . We discuss the incredible and electric atmosphere of the tournament. We chat about a few of the controversies and the less than optimal international coverage. We talk Superstars and Also-Rans. Finally, we chat about the amazing moments that made this one of the most electric international tournaments on the face of the earth. Note: Due to the COVID pandemic, AFCON 2021 originally scheduled to be held in 2021 was postponed till 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Coup(e) boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 56:44


    If you were thinking we would be talking about a group of young french men who entertain us with their version of dancing and struts on social media, we are sorry to disappoint you. We will be talking about another fascinating topic instead, Coup d'etats! What do you know about Coup d'etats? Are coups things only a thing of the past in African history? When you think about coups, do you think of extreme, violent events? What does it mean for a country when a Coup happens? We are going to be answering these question and more in this episode. We will be covering coups that have happened on the Africa continent in countries including Mali, Guinea Bissau, Chad, Tunisia and Sudan in the last two years. We will discuss: Details of the coups in these countries General concepts of coups and why they occur Common myths about coups What to do to move forward with an African future with fewer or no coups Join in on this conversation with us: Why do you think so many Coups have happened in the past 2 years? Do you think these Coups could have been avoided? Do you think they were/are necessary? Will these coups be contagious throughout the rest of Africa? You can join in using any of these mediums: Website: saveafricapod.com Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica If you enjoy this episode and our other content, leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other listening platforms of your choice

    Coup(e) boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 56:44


    If you were thinking we would be talking about a group of young french men who entertain us with their version of dancing and struts on social media, we are sorry to disappoint you. We will be talking about another fascinating topic instead, Coup d'etats! What do you know about Coup d'etats? Are coups things only a thing of the past in African history? When you think about coups, do you think of extreme, violent events? What does it mean for a country when a Coup happens? We are going to be answering these question and more in this episode. We will be covering coups that have happened on the Africa continent in countries including Mali, Guinea Bissau, Chad, Tunisia and Sudan in the last two years. We will discuss: Details of the coups in these countries General concepts of coups and why they occur Common myths about coups What to do to move forward with an African future with fewer or no coups Click here to check out our previous episode about the 2021 Chad Coup Join in on this conversation with us: Why do you think so many Coups have happened in the past 2 years? Do you think these Coups could have been avoided? Do you think they were/are necessary? Will these coups be contagious throughout the rest of Africa? You can join in using any of these mediums: Website: saveafricapod.com Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica If you enjoy this episode and our other content, leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other listening platforms of your choice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    News Update - 2021 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 42:16


    Happy New Year Folks!!! (How long into the year can we continue to say that?!) We are bringing you some of the top stories from around the continent to neatly wrap up the end of 2021. We take you from Sudan in Northeast Africa, continue in East Africa with Ethiopia and even make a stop in South Africa. These stories are not at all exhaustive of the events that took place in Africa in the 4th quarter of 2021 so we employ you to keep updated on other news as well. Here is a breakdown of the stories we cover for further reading: The Fight for Sudan's Democracy The Ethiopian Civil War Desmond Tutu Covid in Africa The crisis in the Central African Republic Ngozi Okonjo Iweala becomes the first woman and African to be the head of the WTO Ex-President Zuma's legal history Thanks for listening. Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: @podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    The world is shrunk by kindness part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 41:31


    Happy New Year!!! What better way to pick back up in the new year than to continue a conversation that inspires kindness. In part 2 of our talk with Gertrude Kabwazi, Executive Director of Yamba Malawi, we talk more about Gertrude's personal connection to Yamba's mission. We also discuss Yamba Malawi's strategy towards aiding in breaking the cycle of poverty in Malawi and the poverty graduation model amongst other topics. Thanks for listening. Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: @podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    The world is shrunk by kindness part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 41:03


    Part 1 of the conversation we had with Gertrude Kabwazi, Executive Director of Yamba Malawi. Yamba Malawi is a non profit whose mission is to transform children's lives by empowering communities to break the cycle of poverty. Gertrude speaks to us about the mission of Yamba Malawi, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Yamba Malawi's projects and how Yamba Malawi views gender inequality in Malawi. Please listen, enjoy and we look forward to sharing part 2 of this conversation in 2 weeks. In the meantime, visit Yamba Malawi's website here if you'd like to learn more about their initiatives: https://www.yambamalawi.org/ Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: @podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Perception of commonality: A macroeconomic outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 36:46


    In this episode, we look back on the conversation we had with our guest, Negash Haile, in our last two episodes on the macroeconomic state of the African continent and other related themes. As we have shared our thoughts, we would love to hear yours too Hope you enjoy listening. Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: @podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Looking at tops of heads - The Macroeconomic view of the African people

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 41:42


    Today we continue our conversation with Negash on the macroeconomic situation in Africa from the lens of the people. Please enjoy and follow us at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    It's the economy, stupid : A view on Africa's Macroeconomic situation (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 30:23


    Boy do we have a treat for you! Today, as part of our ongoing collaboration with the Africa Study Group, we interview Negash Haile, a Rwandan macroeconomist who takes us to the highest point of the Kilimanjaro and gives us a view of the macroeconomic situation in Africa and its constituent countries. We discuss everything from governance to the impact of history on economic prosperity. Enjoy and follow us @podsaveafrica on instagram and saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    News Update - Protecting The People

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 15:49


    Today we discuss the (in) actions taken by African governments to protect their people and the effects of those decisions. In South Africa, we see the impact on the economy, in Nigeria we see the impact on safety and we see in Mozambique how countries can collaborate to keep people safe. Thank you for listening. Till next time saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Anywhere belle face - On Nigeria's foreign and domestic policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 54:58


    Hello Listeners, Today we wrap up our conversation with Teni and we left off looking at how the injustices experienced in Nigeria are not unique. We also discussed how fellow Africans in other countries have adopted Nigerian models for protesting injustice in their countries. Today we pivot the conversation to what Nigeria's developmental and foreign policy goals are and how they are executing on that. Please enjoy and we will see you again in two weeks. In the meantime, please share your thoughts with us. We are on twitter @p0dsaveafrica, on instagram @podsaveafrica and on Facebook: Pod Save Africa. You may also email us podsaveafrica@gmail.com and contact us via our website saveafricapod.com. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on all your listening platforms, speak to you in two weeks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Giant of Africa: A Distorted Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 42:01


    In this follow up conversation with Teni, we take a look at Nigeria's perceived dominance in West Africa. We also discuss influences that have shaped its foreign policy position and a roadmap to a sustainable foreign policy that is inclusive of the African diaspora. You can check out our earlier conversation with Teni titled West Africa's Post-Colonial Debacle and stay tuned for the rest of the conversation in our next episode. For more of Teni's thoughts please visit her medium blog: https://aloinett.medium.com Please let us know your thoughts and share if you've enjoyed listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    West Africa's Post-Colonial Debacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 30:30


    This week we speak to Teniola Tayo about the economic development situation in Nigeria and broader West Africa with regards to development needs, current constraints, leadership failures, leadership successes etc. We also discuss the lingering effects of Colonialism on economic development in West Africa. Stay tuned for more of this conversation in our next episode. For more of Teni's thoughts please visit her medium blog: https://aloinett.medium.com *** Correction: During the podcast episode, we made an error in stating that Britain colonized 14 West African countries. It was actually 4 West African countries*** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 62:25


    Today we continue our conversation about social safety nets in Africa with Chukky Ibe, editor of Trad magazine (https://tradmag.ca/about-us/). Chukky outlines steps Nigerians in the diaspora could take towards supporting the development of social safety net programs and ultimately work towards protecting the most vulnerable amongst us. You can check out part 1 of this educative conversation on our website: saveafricapod.com For more of Chukky's thoughts, you may check out his blog: ibezimako.com Special thanks to the Africa Study Group (africastudygroup.ca) for this collaboration. Please let us know your thoughts and share if you've enjoyed listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 46:11


    Today we talk about social safety nets in Africa. Chukky Ibe from Tradmag walks us through the current ecosystem of safety nets in Africa and how we should lean on tradition to protect the most vulnerable amongst us. Check out Chukky - Tradmag.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Let's Talk About Chad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 23:20


    The passing of President Idriss Derby came as a bit of a shock to West Africa after almost 30 years serving as the President of the Republic of Chad. So we thought why not talk about it, we discuss what led to his untimely death, a brief history of Chad and what this historical event could mean for the future of leadership in Chad . For more episodes and other exciting content (hint: trivia), check out our website: www.saveafricapod.com. We've received so much great feedback from you all in the past few weeks, we hope to continue to hear your perspectives on improving our podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Na from Clap, Dance dey Start - Nigerian Twitter Ban (Breaking News Update)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 24:25


    Hello Listeners, We decided to bring you an unscheduled news update to share some of the latest information in regards to the Twitter ban that was placed by the Nigerian government on Friday, June 4th shortly after an insidious tweet from the Nigerian President was deleted by Twitter for breaking its rules and regulations. We share some context behind this ban and what lays ahead beyond the ban. Please follow the hashtag #Keepiton to stay abreast on this unfolding story and we will continue to share updates as they occur. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Serenity and Security - May 2021 News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 23:50


    After a short break, your favorite podcast is back covering and discussing some major events that have happened on the continent in the past month. We discuss the volcano eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the unfortunate death of some members of the Nigerian army and what that could mean for the country and the case of Corruption against a former President of South Africa. We also announced formally on the podcast some exciting updates to our website. You may now check out the Trivia page on saveafricapod.com. As always, please let us know what you think of the episode. Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Innovating our way forward - April 2021 News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 15:48


    Check us out at saveafricapod.com. We go over great stories from the month including innovation around climate change, another milestone for women leadership and progress towards peace along the Blue Nile. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    News Update - It Often Comes Down to Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 27:22


    In today's News Update, we explore various expressions of leadership. From leadership within the finch space in Africa to a more global scale such as Director General of the World Trade Organization. We also discuss what poor leadership can look like and its effect on the people being led. All of this and more in uncovered in the latest stories that we've captured from around the Continent. Please have a listen and let us know what you think. Also, check us out: saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    To a green and clean future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 66:34


    Today we sit and chat with Daniel Adegbie on both the current state and future of renewable energy development on the African Continent. Enjoy and follow us @podsaveafrica on instagram and check us out at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    The Challenge of Creating Sustainable Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 41:21


    This week we speak to Efosa Obano, co-founder of African Impact Initiative. An NGO based out of Canada that is dedicated to “Creating a platform for African youth who are passionate about actively contributing to sustainable development of the continent”. We discuss the inspiration behind forming African Impact Initiative, sustainable development, the African Impact Challenge, the work African Impact Initiative has done so far and where the NGO is heading in the future. Follow us saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    The Mind of a Dictator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 47:10


    Today we chat with Ernest, a resplendent Ugandan scholar and intellect. We discusses the events in Uganda, the man Museveni and how to think about countering authoritarianism in African Countries.  Follow us saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    News Update - Shared Destinies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 24:03


    We discuss the Ugandan Election, The covid Vaccination process and The African Continental Free Trade Area. Enjoy! Check us out at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Africa In the world - News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 15:10


    We check in and drop off three of the most interesting stories from the African continent touching on the coronavirus, global waste and the effect of climate change on crops. Enjoy. saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    On the Briter Side - An interview with Dario Giuliani

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 69:59


    Briter Bridges is doing remarkable work showing the brighter side of underserved markets, especially the African Continent. We got to interview their founder Dario Giuliani. Check their work out at briterbridges.com Find us @ saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    A discussion on the Tigray Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 60:17


    In this episode, we chat with Samuel Gebrehiwet - International Consultant & African Political Analyst at Center of Innovation for Peace, Security and Prosperity and Dr. Ermais Kebede - Resident and Civil Servant about the ongoing conflicts in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. They share their perspectives on the motivation behind this conflict and what resolution could look like. For more information about Sammy and Dr. Ermais's perspectives, visit their IG pages: @soundthehorn_ & @thediasporadialogue You may find Pod Save Africa: Website: saveafricapod.com Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: @podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    The mission to show people what's possible - An interview with Tendaiishe Chitima, star of Netflix's "Cook Off"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 41:56


    Today we have the honor of Interviewing the star of the first ever Zimbabwean Production on Netflix. Tendaiishe is a wonderful actress building a career at the intersection of the arts, technology and business. She also shares how We share the story of how $8000, faith, perseverance and Ingenuity made Zimbabwe's first Netflix Movie. As a bonus, she shares her amazing story with us and her insights on what the future of the arts and business on the African Continent may look like. You can follow her on Instagram @tendai_chitima. You can also follow us on instagram @podsaveafrica. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    For the Women Who Rise: Empower 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 31:57


    A conversation with Nneoma Nwankwo, founder and curator of Empower46. A newsletter publication about African Women by African Women For All. For more information about Empower46, please visit empower46.org and sign up for empower46 newsletters. To keep updated with latest on the EndSars Protests, visit endsars.com, wemovenaija.com and Arisetv Please continue to keep abreast on the Anglophone Crisis, the fight against Sexual Based Violence in Namibia, South Africa and Liberia. The movement against Human Crimes and Violations in Congo. For more updates, visit our website: saveafricapod.com, or visit us any of our social media platforms - Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica, Instagram: @podsaveafrica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Viva La Revolution - Africa Rises #ENDSARS #ShutItAllDownNamibia #CongoIsBleeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 58:51


    Africans are in the streets peacefully demanding a change from their governments. From the #ShutItAllDown movement in Namibia demanding an end to gender-based violence to the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria calling for an end to police brutality, Africans across the continent are fighting to ensure their children don't suffer the ails of today's society. For more information on #ENDSARS visit feministcoalition2020.com. Please share the hashtags wherever you can to continue to raise awareness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

    Retirement Home For African Presidents (Season Opener! News Update)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 44:23


    We are back baby!!! They counted us down and out but like the dust we rise. Ok we were just being dramatic cause we missed you all! It has been one wild year but we are back with the stories from Africa you can't live without. To kick you off on the new season, we highlight some structural optimizations to the podcast and we go a recap of the biggest stories on the continent from the past summer. We are so excited for all the amazing content we have for you this season and we look forward to taking this journey with you. Visit saveafricapod.com Don't forget to rate us on whatever service you use and share with your friends.

    Retirement Home for African Presidents (News Update/Season Opener)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 44:28


    We are back baby!!! They counted us down and out but like the dust we rise. Ok we were just being dramatic cause we missed you all! It has been one wild year but we are back with the stories from Africa you can't live without. To kick you off on the new season, we highlight some structural optimizations to the podcast and we go a recap of the biggest stories on the continent from the past summer. We are so excited for all the amazing content we have for you this season and we look forward to taking this journey with you. Visit our website here Don't forget to rate us on whatever service you use and share with your friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

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