Podcasts about Lagos

« Dans mon Chinatown », c'est le nom de notre série d'été sur RFI. On vous emmène explorer les quartiers chinois des grandes villes du monde. Aujourd'hui, direction Lagos au Nigeria où la présence de ressortissants chinois remonte à 1930. Plus de 40 000 Chinois y vivent aujourd'hui : employés des grandes entreprises publiques chinoises hyperactives dans les secteurs du pétrole, du gaz et de la construction, entrepreneurs privés qui exportent, voire fabriquent au Nigeria des produits manufacturiers... Quel est l'impact économique, social et culturel de cette présence chinoise ?  De notre correspondant au Nigeria, Le téléphone collé à l'oreille, Eric Ni est un brin agacé. Autour de lui, les membres de la troupe de danse Huaxing s'activent pour placer les dernières chaises en plastique. Dans quelques instants, une opération caritative qu'Eric co-organise avec le consulat général de Chine démarre dans cette école, à l'extrême ouest de Lagos. Eric donne ses dernières instructions en pidgin nigérian : « Cette façon de parler, je l'ai apprise en vivant ici avec mes amis nigérians. Oui, moi, je vis et je côtoie les gens d'ici. Le Nigeria, c'est ma seconde patrie. Cela fait vingt-trois ans que je suis ici. Et je suis venu pour faire des affaires. Je suis dans le secteur de la chaussure. On a désormais ouvert une usine de fabrication de chaussures. Mais vous savez, l'économie en ce moment n'est pas bonne. Mais on continue d'y croire. » Comme Eric Ni, un peu plus de 40 000 Chinois seraient enregistrés auprès de leurs autorités consulaires. Investisseurs, ingénieurs, techniciens, commerciaux, ou bien manœuvres... Les profils des Chinois de Lagos sont très diversifiés. Et surtout, la majorité d'entre eux ne se concentre pas dans une zone particulière de la mégapole. Adetoro Bnawo, directeur de l'unité langue chinoise au département linguistique de l'université de Lagos, explique : « La plupart des Chinois qui s'installent dans les quartiers de Lagos essaient, d'une manière ou d'une autre, d'avoir un impact sur les écoles publiques. Ils vont voir les rois locaux. Ils leur rendent hommage. Certains membres de leur communauté de Festac vont jusqu'à se rendre dans les hôpitaux. Et ainsi, ils proposent la technologie chinoise afin d'aider certains patients, par exemple ceux qui souffrent de cataracte. » Loi Eng Koon dirige une imprimerie. En juin 1990, cette ancienne distributrice de produits électroniques quitte Singapour pour fabriquer des CD et DVD à Lagos. Et même si cette mégapole est considérée comme l'une des pires du monde en termes de confort de vie, Loi s'y sent à l'aise : « Il se peut que de nombreux médias parlent des aspects négatifs de Lagos. Voir, c'est croire. Si vous respectez la personne en face de vous, vous serez respecté. » Avant de s'enraciner à Lagos, Loi Eng Koon a tenté de faire des affaires dans au moins 35 pays africains, sans succès. En 2014, elle revend ses parts dans son entreprise originelle de Singapour. Loi se lance alors dans l'imprimerie, notamment numérique. Et aujourd'hui, de son bureau, cette femme d'affaires chinoise pilote elle-même son équipe de 25 salariés à 100% nigérians : « Même lorsque je voyage, je surveille leur travail à chaque seconde. Et parfois, ils sont très négligents. Ils commettent des erreurs qui m'obligent à les punir en leur retirant une partie de leur salaire. Lorsqu'ils font du bon travail, ils sont récompensés. » Et malgré une balance commerciale très favorable à leur pays natal, et donc source potentielle d'envies et de frustrations, les Chinois de Lagos, à l'instar de Loi Eng Koon, s'adaptent avec méthode, mêlant extrême rigueur, sobriété et humanisme dans un Nigeria toujours secoué par des crises multiples. À lire aussiEn 2025, la Chine a investi 39 milliards de dollars en Afrique, dont 21 au Nigeria

In this episode, we sit down with NdivaDoc a kidney doctor turned Afrobeats and Konpa artist to explore her inspiring journey from the hospital to the stage.Born in New York to Nigerian parents, married to a Haitian, and now based in Orlando, NdivaDoc opens up about: • Falling in love with Haitian Konpa music before knowing what it was • Learning Creole and connecting deeply with Haitian culture • Balancing her life as a nephrologist, wife, mother, and singer • Her creative process and how she fuses Afrobeats, Konpa, Reggae, R&B, and Hip-Hop • Her latest tracks like “Che Re Rer” (shot in Lagos) and “Imagination” (shot in Jamaica) • Dreams of collaborating with artists like Kenny Haiti, Rutshelle, Bedjine, K-Dilak, and GG

Hop back on the Culture Train and join us for another exciting journey to Lagos, Nigeria! This time, our friend Mr. Taofeek, Co-Founder of Visit Nigeria Now, takes us to one of his favorite spots—House of Pounded Yam—for a delicious dive into traditional Yoruba cuisine. In this episode, you'll: Learn what eeyon (pounded yam) is and how it's enjoyed with flavorful soups and stews. Taste (through your imagination!) three beloved Yoruba dishes: Ogbono Soup – nutty, earthy, and stretchy, made from bush mango seeds. Efo Riro – a rich spinach stew with a spicy kick, palm oil, and tasty proteins like prawns or snails. Fisherman's Soup – a seafood lover's dream, filled with prawns, crabs, okra, and smoky spices. Discover the story behind jollof rice and why Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal all claim to make the tastiest version. Hear about cultural dining traditions, from eating with your hands to sharing food as a way of building community. Along the way, we explore how food connects people to their heritage, sparks curiosity about the world, and turns every meal into a shared story.

There's been outrage in The Gambia following the death of a one-month-old baby girl. Reports suggest she was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM). Although FGM is outlawed in the country, it's a deeply rooted cultural practice that authorities are battling. Three women have been arrested in connection with the incident.Also, France's president Emmanuel Macron acknowledges France used "repressive violence" against Cameroonians during and after colonial rule.And how did a Martian meteorite from Niger end up at an auction?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Makuochi Afakor in Lagos. Bella Hassan and Tom Kavanagh in London Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Journalist: Yvette Twagiramariya Editors: Alice Muthengi and Maryam Abdalla

First, zombie cop cuties stalk the streets of LA in navy blue booties. Wesley puts his life on the line daring them to lock him up and is shocked when they shoot him, a white man! While Gunn and Cordelia try to save his life and simultaneously defend Anne's shelter, Angel relies on Kate to help him understand this new menace.   Then, when Angel learns of a 75-year review conducted by the Senior Partners that has all of Wolfram & Hart spooked, he sees it as an opportunity to take the fight to them. Darla has other ideas. Angel takes the elevator ride of his life, and what he learns leaves him shaken to his core, just in time for Darla to stir up his passions.   Coverage of “Reprise” starts at 54:45.   Hear us discuss… Wesley, when we said “check your white privilege,” this is not what we meant Kate redemption arc CANCELLED We love the Gunn split loyalties arc Somebody call Lagos; we found a second glove of Myneghon!! Poor Angel learning elevators don't always solve his problems   Trigger warnings Gun violence, police brutality, racism  

In this soulful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Bethina Akeni — a resilient and inspiring woman whose life story is a testament to the power of healing, hope, and self-determination. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Germany, Bethina has walked through the storms of childhood trauma, emotional rejection, and single motherhood. Today, she stands as a dedicated social worker, a passionate community advocate, and a soon-to-be law student with a mission to serve the African diaspora.In this heartfelt conversation, Bethina shares her journey from pain to purpose, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the inner tools that keep her grounded. We explore themes of identity, forgiveness, resilience, and the courage to pursue dreams at any age.Whether you're navigating your own challenges or simply seeking a story that reminds you of the strength within, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why your past doesn't define your futureThe healing power of forgiveness and communityMotherhood as a catalyst for personal growthHow empathy transforms the way we help othersThe courage to pursue lifelong dreamsBethina's initiative, Heavenly Connect, supports newcomers in GermanyChapters:00:00 – Introduction to Bethina's Journey07:57 – Childhood Transitions and Identity10:55 – Emotional Rejection and Trust Issues15:45 – The Healing Journey and Forgiveness26:46 – The Journey of Motherhood41:26 – Finding Support and Community48:52 – Experiences in Social Work58:42 – Helping Newcomers Relocate to Germany01:08:18 – Pursuing Dreams of Becoming a Lawyer01:13:01 – Self-Care and Staying GroundedWant to dive even deeper into Bethina's journey?✨ Bethina's life story is proof that your past doesn't define you. If you want to read her full feature, filled with more personal insights and key life lessons,

Dozens of soldiers have been arrested in Mali accused of plotting to topple the country's military leaders, sources say. The wave of arrests reflect tension within the military government. The authorities have not yet commented on the arrests. We'll hear analysis.Also, more than 400 people have died and over 6,000 have been affected following a cholera outbreak in Sudan's Darfur region. What are the challenges when it comes to dealing with an epidemic within IDP camps? And how and why an AI generated model sparked international debate? We hear from the creators.Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Bella Hassan, Mark Wilberforce and Nyasha Michelle in London. Makuochi Ofakor in Lagos. Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Today's guest is Yewande Komolafe—recipe developer, New York Times columnist, and author of “My Everyday Lagos,” a James Beard-nominated cookbook. In this episode, Yewande tells host Jessie Sheehan about her remarkable journey from growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, to building a life and establishing a career in food in the U.S.Yewande shares how her mother, who was a food scientist, inspired her love for flavor and about her transition from working in restaurants to food media. She also dishes on her love for mangos and walks Jessie through her Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream recipe from the Times. Click here for Yewande's Mango Shortcakes With Lime Coconut-Cream recipe on NYT Cooking.Thank you to California Prunes for their support. Jubilee L.A. tickets are on sale now!Subscribe here to get The Italy Issue, out this September.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Yewande: Instagram, NYT articles, “My Everyday Lagos” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

A Najeriya, ga dukkan alamu an samu rarrabuwar kawuna tsakanin dillalan man fetur, sakamakon shirin Aliko Dangote na jigilar man daga matatarsa da ke Lagos zuwa gidajen mai a sassan ƙasar. Yayin da shugabannin dillalan ke adawa da shirin Dangoten, kananan dillalan sun bayyana gamsuwar su da shirin, kamar yadda za kuji a tattaunawar Bashir Ibrahim Idris da Alhaji Ladan Abdullahi Garkuwa.

Převážně křesťanský jih země a církev, která vyrostla v blízkosti největšího města Nigérie Lagosu - i to jsou cíle rozhlasové výpravy v magazínu Za obzor. Hostem Lídy Matuškové bude Katka Laughlin

What's behind deadly clashes at Uganda's border with South Sudan?Why are heatwaves happening more often on the African continentAnd plans by Somalia to revive its airline after three decadesPresenter: Charles Gitonga Producers:  Tom Kavanagh in London, Blessing Aderogba with Makuochi Okafor in Lagos and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Hugo Pereira, autarca de Lagos, está solidário com os profissionais de saúde em greve. Pede ao Governo medidas efetivas e o cumprimento de promessas que atravessam governos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary: What does the Aba aba eat? Join Kiersten and a guest co-host to find out!   For my hearing impaired followers, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean   Show Notes: “Morphology of Aba Knife Fish (Gymnarchus niloticus) (Cuvier, 1829)”, by S.O. Ayoola and C. E. Abotti. World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences 2 (5): 354-356, 2010. “Aspects of the biology of juvenile Aba, Gymnarchus niloticus (Cuvier 1829) from Eye Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria,” by FV Oluwale, Ugwumba AAA, and OA Ugwumba. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2019; 7(30): 267-274. www.fisheriesjournal.com “Some Ecological Factors of the Tropical Floodplain Influencing the Breeding and Conservation of Gymnarchus niloticus (Cuvier 1829): A Review,” by Oladosu O. O., Oladosu G. A., and Hart A. L. https://core.ac.uk/downloads/pdf/158459099.pdf Music written and performed by Katherine Camp   Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops)   Kiersten - Welcome to Ten Things I Like About… I'm Kiersten, your host, and this is a podcast about misunderstood or unknown creatures in nature. Some we'll find right out side our doors and some are continents away but all are fascinating.  This podcast will focus ten, ten minute episodes on different animals and their amazing characteristics. Please join me on this extraordinary journey, you won't regret it. This is episode six of Aba aba and the sixth thing I like about Gymnarchus niloticus is their diet. We have talked a bit about this is the past, but we will add a bit more detail of what Aba abas like to eat in this episode. I have a guest co-host with me this week as I have had some dental work done and need help with all this talking! My husband, Georgiy, is helping me today. Welcome Georgiy, and thanks for helping me out! Georgiy: Absolutely! Hi! Kiersten: I know you've been listening to this series…right? Georgiy: Riiight… Kiersten: Of course you love it. What's your favorite thing about the Aba aba so far? Georgiy: The scientific name. Let me try to pronounce it. Gymnastic nalarcus? Kiersten: (laughs) Not even close! Gymnar-kus niloti-kus. Georgiy: (laughs) Gymnar-kus niloti-kus Kiersten: I like that too, but I like everything about the Aba aba. Can you tell our listeners what you've learned about what the Aba aba eats? Georgiy: I know they are carnivores, so they like to eat meat.  Kiersten: Definitely! Georgiy: When they are small, 2 to 3 inches in length, they eat insects found in the water and very small fish. A study done in Nigeria found that 36% of juvenile diets were made up of aquatic insects.  Kiersten: Really? Georgiy: Yes! 32% of the diet was made up of fish. Kiersten: Interesting. Did it say what kind of insects and fish? Georgiy: No. They looked at stomach contents of dead juveniles, so they only found small parts of the digested prey. Kiersten: Hmmm. It sounds like the juvenile Aba aba is a specialist feeder on insects? Georgiy: Yes! Exactly. Another study showed that Aba aba young that have used up their egg yolks will eat the midge larvae that are in the nests with them! The adult midges lay eggs on the grasses that the male Aba abas use to make their nests! Kiersten: Wow! That's so smart. I love it! Bring the food to you. Does their diet change as they get older? Georgiy: Yes. As they get older, and larger, they can eat bigger prey items. They will eat more fish, such as silversides, tetras, or African catfish, and add crustaceans to their diet. They will still eat insects but this makes up very little of the diet when they are adults. Kiersten: That sounds like a smart survival plan. Georgiy: Yes. The Aba aba are not competing with each other for food sources and they don't risk injury by hunting something larger than themselves. What did you feed them at the zoo? Kiersten: Ooo. Good question! We fed them silver side fish and shrimp. The nutritionist made sure we varied his diet so he got the right type of nutrients to keep him healthy. The nutrition staff made the diet for us and weighed out just the right amount of food, so he didn't get overweight, but also didn't get too hungry. He never turned his noise up at anything we offered him. It was one more thing I like about working with him. We never had to worry about him not eating. Georgiy: How did you feed him? Kiersten: This was also fun! Since his eyesight was not great, we fed him with tongs so we never had to remove decaying fish form the tank. That can get pretty gross and can be detrimental to his health. We offered him one piece at a time with tongs that were about 12 inches long. We just dipped the fish or shrimp into the water and it was only a matter of moments before he found it. Georgiy: That sounds fun. Kiersten: It was fun, but we had to be careful because if he accidental got one of our fingers he could really hurt us. When Aba abas eat their prey they suck the food into their mouths with a quick forceful suction. If you remember my bite story from last week, the popping sound, that was the suction action he used to pull the prey item into his mouth. If it had been something smaller than my arm he could have bitten off my finger. Georgiy: Whoa! Kiersten: Yep! Once an Aba aba has sucked in a prey item they clamp their mouths shut and use their bony tongue to help guide the food down their esophagus whole! Georgiy: That cool! Kiersten: It actually is pretty cool. Georgiy: How do the find their food in the wild? Kiersten: That is a great question and I will be answering that in next week's episode. Thanks for helping me out with this episode Georgiy, I really appreciate it. Georgiy: My pleasure. Thanks for having me! Kiersten: I hope you all enjoyed this episode about the Aba aba diet because it is my sixth favorite thing bout them. If you're enjoying this podcast please recommend me to friends and family and take a moment to give me a rating on whatever platform your listening. It will help me reach more listeners and give the animals I talk about an even better chance at change.  Join me next week for another exciting episode about the Aba aba.        (Piano Music plays)  This has been an episode of Ten Things I like About with Kiersten and Company. Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp, piano extraordinaire.

볼 수 있어야 꿈꾼다| From Ikorodu to the World: Testimony of Purpose and Possibility — The One With Testimony Adebiyi | Episode 27 (2025)In this powerful episode, we sit down with Miss Testimony Adebiyi, a passionate changemaker whose story begins in the low-income neighborhood of Ikorodu, Lagos. The daughter of a teacher and a pastor, Testimony grew up facing the harsh reality of being unable to attend school due to financial constraints. But instead of being defined by scarcity, she used it as fuel.Now a first-class graduate in Library and Information Science and a Programs Coordinator at Millennium Campus Network, Testimony has impacted over 4,000 people globally through her work in education, leadership, and youth development.She opens up about the pain of near-missed opportunities, the power of books and community, and her decision to live an intentional life rooted in faith, impact, and advocacy. She also shares her vision for the future: leading programs that support youth development, gender equality, and meaningful change, not just in Nigeria, but across Africa. We also dive into a spirited conversation about Gen Z values, digital distractions, and bridging generational gaps with compassion and curiosity. There's honesty, laughter (yes, even a “japa” moment), and how she went from surviving survivor's guilt to giving back through mentorship and storytelling. This is the story of a woman who turned obstacles into stepping stones. If you've ever felt like your beginnings were too small for the dreams you carry, this episode is your reminder to keep going.

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 217-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,443 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The market rebounded from slumps seen during the the previous two sessions on Tuesday following a strong showing on Wall Street overnight. **President Lai Ching-te vows to increase defense budget to more than 3% of **GDP President Lai Ching-te says he plans to increase next year's defense budget to more than 3-per cent of G-D-P. Speaking at the opening of the Ketagalan Forum-Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taipei, Lai said the budget will be increased based on continuing reforms within the island's armed forces and more investment (投資) in national defense. According to Lai, his administration will also continue to boost Taiwan's economic resilience and advance economic security by stepping up trade cooperation with other countries, And Lai also used his opening address to say his government remains committed to maintaining cross-strait "status quo”and ensuring peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. 10 KMT affiliates indicted in Chiayi for recall petition forgery The Chiayi District Prosecutors' Office has indicted 10 people affiliated with K-M-T for forging 2,067 signatures on a petition to recall D-P-P lawmaker Chen Guan-ting. Those indicted include Yang Fu-cheng, the secretary-general of the K-M-T's Chiayi County branch; Ho Bo-lun, the director of -K-M-T lawmaker Wang Yu-min's local office. The eight other people indicted all worked for the K-M-T' Chiayi County branch. According to the Prosecutors' Office, all 10 suspects have charged with forgery (偽造) and violations of the Personal Data Protection Act. Another eight people have been granted deferred prosecution for one year. NATO to coordinate regular and large-scale arm deliveries to Ukraine NATO is set to coordinate (協調) regular and large-scale arm deliveries to Ukraine The AP's Jennifer King reports. Nigeria Trafficked Birds Seized Nigerian customs have seized over 1,600 parrots and canaries being transported from Lagos to Kuwait without a permit. This is one of the biggest wildlife trafficking seizures in years. On July 31, customs agents seized ring-necked parakeets and green and yellow fronted canaries at Lagos airport. These are protected species. The birds were not accompanied by the required permits. An investigation is ongoing (正在進行的) to find those responsible. The birds will be handed to the National Parks Service for rehabilitation and release. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安 全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7zc5n3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Ghana: Hundreds of soldiers deployed to Bawku town in the Upper East Region, after attacks on two schools killed several students. What is behind the resurgence of violence?Why has Tanzania barred foreign nationals from owning and operating small-scale businesses?What does Kenya stand to gain following proposed plan to move 3 UN agencies to Nairobi?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Tom Kavanagh in London, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

In this episode, you'll hear from the brilliant and deeply grounded Dr. Olapeju, Nigerian-born physician, wife, mother of four, and powerhouse leadership coach. Through her faith-rooted company, EdifyPreneur, Dr. Olapeju helps high-achieving women rise into leadership without losing themselves in the process.She shares how her coaching journey began at just seven years old in Lagos, Nigeria, where witnessing her mother serve as a community nurse sparked a passion for healthcare access and impact. From nearly matching into dermatology to choosing internal medicine and ultimately pivoting to leadership coaching, her story is a masterclass in following purpose over prescriptions.Together, we unpack:Her bold transition from clinical medicine to corporate leadership.Why real transformation starts with self-coaching.How she helps her clients rise in their careers without shape-shifting or burnout.The faith-fueled mindset behind her coaching framework.What it really takes to sign your first coaching client (hint: it's not about your website).

Kemi Badenoch is the Leader of the Conservative Party and the current Leader of the Opposition, a job often described as the toughest in British politics. And in this interview with Gyles, Kemi talks about her upbringing and how it gave her the toughness she needs to survive in the ruthless environment of Westminster. Born in a hospital in Wimbledon in 1980, but brought up and educated mainly in Lagos, Nigeria, Kemi's story is one of contrasts: her family were middle class and affluent, but eventually they lost their money and Kemi was sent to the UK at 16. There she got a job in McDonalds and studied hard at school, working part-time to support herself. Kemi also tells Gyles about her miserable time at federal boarding school in Nigeria, she talks about her favourite foods, her dreams, her grandparents and a moment of joy she remembers from her childhood. This is a chance to get behind the politics to the origin story of one of the UK's most prominent and successful politicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO TOONAI 2 AOKUSO 2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye)Manatu Autu: O le faavalevalea o le agasala (The foolishness of sin)Tauloto -Tusi Paia–Faataoto 14:34 “O le amiotonu e vi‘ia ai le nu‘u; a o le agasala, o le luma lea o le nu‘u.”‭‭Faitauga – Tusi Paia –Iosua 7:1-26A o le'i avea a'u ma kerisiano, sa o'u manatu ou te poto. Ua avea a'u o se faiaoga i se Iunivesite, o lea na o'u faapea ai ua o'u iloa sina mea, sa avea fo'i a'u ma tagata taalo, peita'i e tele taimi na faata'otolia ai a'u I le fa'ama'i o le malaria. Sa ou maua se totogi lelei o se faiaoga i le Iunivesite, peita'i ona sa o'u fefe i le feoai o taavale i totonu o Lagos, sa fai ai sa'u ave taavale. Ou te totogia I le amataga o le masina, ae o'o ifo i le ogatotonu o le masina ua o'u toe aitalafu i le tupe a le ave taavale e utu ai la'u penisini. Sa faigatā mea uma aua fai mai le tusi o Isaia 3:11; ua faataga e le Atua faigata i e agasala. Ou te mautinoa afai e te silasila i faamaumauga a foma'i o le falema'i i totonu o le Iunivesite o Lagos, o le a e vaaia ai le lapoa o lo'u faila auā oka so matou mama'i so'o, o a'u, lo'u toalua ma la'u fanau. Peita'i talu ona tu'u lo'u ola i le Atua i le 1973, ua maloloina uma lo matou aiga e o'o mai i le asō e ala i lona alofa tunoa. Ua lē toe alu vale a'u tupe ina ua o'u lē toe ola i le agasala. A o le'i fa'aolaina lo'u olaga e te maua uma ituaiga ava malosi i lo'u fale. So'ose taimi e asiasi mai ai a'u uo latou te fai mai, “E lē mafai ona o matou o loa i luma o le maota e aunoa ma se faatalofa i le tupu.” Na omai moni lava e inu auā o a'u sa pei o le tupu o ava malosi. Ina ua faaolaina lo'u olaga, na omai pea a'u uo ae a manana'o mai i ava malosi ou te fai i ai, “Faamalie atu, ua lē toe ia te a'u ava malosi na o vai inu suamalie e maua.” Sa o latou lē fiafia, ma ua ta'ito'atasi ona lē toe vaaia a'u uo tuai peita'i na suia i latou e le Atua i uso ma tuafafine ia Keriso. E amata loa ona e soifua i se olaga faapaiaina o le a feliuaina e le Atua mea uma mo le lelei o lou olaga.O le agasala e masani lava ona sili atu mea na te ave na i lo'o mea e maua e tagata. Ina ua ta'ita'ia e Iosua Isaraelu e faatoilalo Ieriko, na sologa lelei mea uma auā sa leai se agasala i le togalauapiga a le nuu. Peita'i o le taimi lava na ave ai e Akana mea faatoina na amata ai ona faatoilaloina le nuu o Isaraelu. Na matua fasia i latou e le nuu to'aitiiti o Ai ma o latou sosola ese ai i luma o tagata o Ai (Iosua 7:1-14). O le agasala e tupu ai le matagā ma le faalumaina i e fai le agasala.Le au Pele e, o le valea lou faia o le agasala. Taofi mau Afioga Paia a le Atua i lou loto ina ia e manumalō ai i faaosoosoga e si'osi'omia oe (Salamo 119:11) ma sola mamao ese mai mea leaga eseese uma lava (Tesalonia 5:22). O'u te tatalo ia avatu e le Atua Silisiliese ia te oe le alofa tunoa e faatoilalo ai tofotofoga uma i le suafa o Iesu.Tatalo.Tamā faamolemole fesoasoani mai ia te a'u ia ou ola mo oe nei ma aso uma i le suafa o Iesu, Amene.

Ken Agyapong's life story reads like a master class in resilience, business acumen, and the transformative power of discipline. Sitting across from me in the studio, this titan of Ghanaian entrepreneurship radiates a quiet confidence born from decades of battling adversity and emerging victorious.The man who now employs over 7,000 people across 16 companies began his journey in the humblest of circumstances – hawking goods on the streets of Accra as a secondary school student to pay his own fees. "I was sleeping on the porch," he recalls with remarkable candor. "I roll my mattress from one to upper six. In the morning if I don't wake up early, everybody will see me folding my mattress." Yet from these humble beginnings, Ken forged an unshakable determination that would become his signature trait.What stands out most vividly in our conversation is his pragmatic philosophy toward wealth-building. Despite owning 277 properties across Ghana, he surprisingly considers many of these "a waste" compared to operational business investments. His counterintuitive insights challenge conventional wisdom at every turn. When faced with seemingly insurmountable setbacks – including being robbed in Lagos and losing nearly everything in America – he consistently rebuilt through discipline and strategic thinking. "The experience you acquire in business, the hardships you go through, the challenges you face, you don't find it in books in the classroom," he emphasizes.For young entrepreneurs wondering where to begin, Hon Ken offers specific, actionable guidance. His "GOSPA" framework (Goals, Objectives, Strategy, Planning, Activities) provides a roadmap, while his seven qualities for success (vision, courage, integrity, humility, foresight, dreams, cooperation) form the foundation. His advice to study building materials as a first business venture in Ghana stems from deep market understanding: "Everybody who gets money wants to build a house."Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale your existing success, this conversation delivers wisdom earned through decades of triumph and tribulation. Subscribe to Konnected Minds Podcast for more transformative insights from Africa's most impactful business leaders, and join our live community event on August 29th at the British Council.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

What began as a three-day strike by taxi drivers against rising petrol prices in Angola, has escalated into one of the most widespread and disruptive waves of protest the country has seen in recent years. What has life been like in the capital Luanda, against the background of the unrest?Why do fewer than a quarter of South Africans trust their police service? A new survey shows only 22% of South Africans have any confidence in the institution.And we meet the Nigerian film maker, Joel Kachi Benson, who won an Emmy for a film he made about the young boy dancing in the rain who thrilled the world in a viral video a few years ago.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Tom Kavanagh and Nyasha Michelle in London Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producers: Patricia Whitehorne and Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

What began as a three-day strike by taxi drivers against rising petrol prices in Angola, has escalated into one of the most widespread and disruptive waves of protest the country has seen in recent years. What has life been like in the capital Luanda, against the background of the unrest?Why do fewer than a quarter of South Africans trust their police service? A new survey shows only 22% of South Africans have any confidence in the institution.And we meet the Nigerian filmmaker, Joel Kachi Benson, who won an Emmy for a film he made about the young boy dancing in the rain who thrilled the world in a viral video a few years ago.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Tom Kavanagh and Nyasha Michelle in London Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producers: Patricia Whitehorne and Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people from Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release. Why is the kidnapping menace in Nigeria not only growing but changing as well ?Why fibroids are particularly a problem for  black womenAnd Ghanaian students abroad facing deportation because the government failed to pay their feesPresenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos, Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Patricia Whitehorne and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Ebaide Joy Udoh, a bold Nigerian adventurer and storyteller on a mission to make history. Ebaide is currently undertaking a solo motorcycle journey across Africa, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Journey by Motorcycle in Africa (Female). The current record to beat is 30,000 kilometers (19,000 miles)—and by the time she completes the final leg of her trip, Ebaide expects to reach an incredible 35,000 km (22,000 miles). But Ebaide's story isn't just about distance—it's about determination, vision, and fearlessly carving a new path. From learning how to ride a motorcycle from scratch, to building a DIY camper van, to navigating complex visa issues with a Nigerian passport, her journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Ebaide shares the realities of solo travel across Africa—the beauty, the bureaucracy, the culture, and the challenges—and what fuels her unstoppable spirit. We dive into her creative approach to funding her travels, her charity work empowering girls in Nigeria, and her passion for storytelling through content creation. Get ready to be inspired by this fiercely independent woman who reminds us all: “You own your life. Don't let fear cripple you—go for it.”  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Ebaide Joy Adventure cyclist who has been riding around Africa  Being in Lagos, Nigeria  Currently in-between trips Not growing up around motorcycles Having a desire to travel Building a camper van in 2022/2023 to go travelling  Moving to a tuk - tuk  Building a camper van from scratch in 3 months  Travelling for 7 years - initially via backpacking  Heading back to East Africa after the pandemic Funding her travelling adventures  Having 2,000 followers on IG last year  Working at midnight for a company in the Netherlands  Being able to make funds from content creation, brand deals and gifted goods.  Learning how to ride a bike Going to bike school to learn how to ride Building up her skills and becoming a fantastic rider What her adventure travels look like  Moving from hotel to hotel  Living a nocturnal lifestyle  Travelling with a Nigerian passport and how it works with visas's Languages and being able to communicate on her travels Speaking/getting by in Swahili, French and English  Applying for a Guinness World Record and what happened initially  Longest Solo Motorcycle Ride Across Africa by a Woman. Needing to break 30,000 km and go through 7 countries at least  Planning or going with the flow Connecting with the locals Sharing the journey, the road, the food, the people, the police, the issues and the highlights Exploring as a road bike traveller The issues with visa's, borders and money  Not playing the game Fighting and having nothing to lose Magical countries  Never going back to Cameroon  Solo traveller Having a full life Being busy at all the time Introverted but present as an extrovert Not having the time  Being bored by people easily  Raising money for charity - Ebaide Foundation  Giving the girls training in tailoring, hair making, and catering 3-month residential program focused on training, support, and purpose Planning the next adventure  Naming her bike Aurora - light in darkness How to connect with Ebaide online Follow your dreams, life is short, life does't wait for you, time doesn't wait for you.  You own your life, you should control it, you should define it, you should make the most of it.  Don't let fear cripple you.  You should go for it.    Social Media Instagram: @go_ebaide  Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/GoEbaide  TikTok: @go__ebaide Twitter: twitter.com/official_ebaide Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/goebaide  

SummaryIn this episode, Loye and Fola discuss a recent allegation by a police commissioner in South Africa that top ANC officials are involved in a criminal syndicate; the state of democracy across the continent; and Nigeria's macroeconomic successes that fail to trickle down to the everyday citizen.Time stamps1:48 Mkhwanazi takes on the ANC12:48 Democratic backsliding on the continent21:24 Tinubu's economic reforms35:45 What in the worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

25 years ago, Africa had zero billionaires. Today, it has 23, and the four richest have as much wealth as 750 million Africans combined. But how is this concentration of wealth taxing Africa's poorest people? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Kwesi Obeng reseracher at Oxfam, Africa and DW's Olisa Chukwuma in Lagos

Le meilleur attaquant africain de sa génération, le joueur africain le plus cher de tous les temps… mais saviez-vous que Victor Osimhen est arrivé de nulle part ? Un parcours incroyable, des débuts sur des terrains vagues jusqu'aux plus grands stades européens. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Colinterview, plongeons dans l'histoire fascinante du buteur nigérian qui, à 26 ans, fait trembler les filets de toutes les compétitions. Découvrez comment un jeune de Lagos a explosé sur la scène mondiale et pourquoi AUCUN grand club des 5 grands championnats ne l'a recruté au début de sa carrière. Entre épreuves, résilience, et éclats de génie, Victor Osimhen est un battant et sa carrière ne fait que commencer !Ne ratez pas cette vidéo et abonnez-vous à Colinterview pour tout savoir sur les plus grands joueurs et leurs histoires secrètes !

Nigeria won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a dominating 10th time. But their victory was built on grit, belief and resilience against increasingly stiff competition from Africa's growing potential in women's football. DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Olisa Chukwurah in Lagos about what made this triumph sweeter than the rest.

In this exciting episode of Culture Kids, Asher and his mom Kristen board their imaginary culture train and land in Lagos, Nigeria, where they're joined by their local friend Mr. Taofeek Co Founder of Visit Nigeria Now. The trio takes on Africa's longest canopy walkway at the lush Lekki Conservation Centre, wobbling over treetops, spotting cheeky mona monkeys with cheek pouches, and even catching glimpses of crocodiles below—all while taking in sweeping views of Lagos's skyline and shoreline. Mr. Taofeek shares amazing cultural insights—from teaching Asher how to say “Ekabo!” (“Welcome!” in Yoruba) to explaining how English helps unite Nigeria's 500+ ethnic groups—and teases the vibrant arts and crafts market where coral and plastic bead treasures await. With playful squeaks from Asher and thoughtful moments with Kristen, this adventure is a perfect blend of laughter, learning, and cultural connection. Follow Visit Nigeria Now on Instagram for breathtaking scenes and travel tips—from waterfalls to city lights → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visit_nigeria_now Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitnigerianow Help keep the Culture Train rolling!!

The city of Goma in the conflict-hit east of the Democratic Republic of Congo was seized by the M23 armed group earlier this year after intense fighting with government forces. How has the city changed after six months under the group's control?After retired police officers in Nigeria held demonstrations earlier this week calling for better pensions, we look at wider pension provision and ask if young Nigerians see pension planning as a secure path to protecting their retirement? And could there be a new type of diabetes that accounts for the rising number of cases among young people in Africa.Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Sunita Nahar and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Join host Justin Forman as he sits down with Sadiq Edu, co-founder of Pika, in Lagos, Nigeria, for an extraordinary conversation about faith transformation, entrepreneurial courage, and the power of data to lift nations. Sadiq shares his remarkable journey from being the grandson of a Sultan to encountering Christ through a series of miraculous events, including being baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury.This episode explores how God works through business to address both spiritual and financial poverty, the challenges of building a fintech startup in Africa's informal economy, and the importance of staying true to your calling even when it costs everything.Key Topics:The miraculous conversion story: From Islamic royalty to follower of ChristBeing baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury after a divine appointmentBuilding Pika: Transforming Africa's $1 trillion informal retail sector through dataWhy you can't address spiritual poverty without addressing financial povertyThe cost of faith: Navigating family rejection while honoring God and spouseFrom Techstars rejection to acceptance: Trusting God's timing in businessHow bookkeeping apps can unlock credit, insurance, and economic development for 40 million tradersNotable Quotes:"You don't have the license to speak on someone's spiritual poverty until you've addressed their financial poverty." - Sadiq Edu"Entrepreneurship is pulling back all the noise to see what's true - whether in faith or business." - Justin Forman"If we lost everything tomorrow, doesn't matter. We know that the most important thing we have is Jesus." - Sadiq Edu

Dozens of coastal cities — from Jakarta to Manila — are sinking at a worrying speed. Climate change, too much water being pumped out of the ground for drinking and the type of land cities are built on all contribute to the problem. But people around the world are coming up with innovative ways to tackle this.Aghnia Adzkia, a BBC journalist based in Jakarta, shares why Indonesia's capital is particularly vulnerable, and how people there are trying to protect themselves. BBC climate correspondent Georgina Rannard explains the link between climate change and rising sea levels. And we hear from people helping their local communities to adapt, such as architect Kunlé Adeyemi, who designed a floating school in Lagos. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Chelsea Coates, Mora Morrison and Maria Clara Montoya Video Journalist: Adam Chowdhury and Jem Westgate Editor: Verity Wilde

Send us a textOn the night his new Netflix special Full Volume hits screens, global comedy icon Vir Das sits down with South Asian Trailblazers Host Simi Shah for an unforgettable podcast live-recorded at the ‪Asia Society of New York.  WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE.

Sudan: More than 450 civilians have been  killed in recent attacks in North Kordofan . Why is the RSF paramilitary increasingly targeting  the state?The kingdom of Lesotho recently declared a 'State of disaster'-What can youth facing unemployment do ?And how sinkholes in South Africa are affecting people's livesPresenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Richard Kagoe in Nairobi, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Sunita Nahar in London. Technical Producer :Gabriel O'Regan Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

The Lagos-based artist’s exhibition, ‘You will wonder if we would have been friends’, is on at The Noguchi Museum in New York. Ogunbiyi’s artworks playfully blur the line between functional design and art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 181 with Aly-Khan Jamal, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Lagos, and co-author of the landmark report Scaling Blended Finance: Practical Tools for Blended Finance Fund Design.Aly-Khan Jamal brings deep expertise in development finance, capital mobilisation, and impact investing to this conversation on how blended finance can be a game-changer for Africa's sustainable development and climate resilience. In this episode, he breaks down the practical tools outlined in the new joint report by BCG and British International Investment (BII), including a typology of five fund archetypes and a scorecard for fund design.Aly-Khan shares why scaling blended finance is not just a technical exercise but a systemic challenge, and opportunity. He explains how smart fund structuring can unlock commercial capital for high-impact sectors like clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, and infrastructure, particularly in emerging and underserved African markets.What We Discuss With Aly-KhanWhy blended finance is a critical tool for unlocking private capital to meet Africa's development and climate goals, and why it remains underutilised.The systemic challenges that prevent blended finance from scaling and how to overcome them through more strategic fund design.How the new BII–BCG toolkit provides a shared language for fund managers, investors, and donors through five archetypes and a structured scorecard.How to design blended finance funds that are simpler, more replicable, and better aligned with investor expectations.Real-world examples from Africa and beyond that show how blended finance can mobilise billions for development when deployed effectively.Did you miss my previous episode where I discus Bridging Finance and Sustainability: How International Finance Can Support Sustainable Infrastructure in Africa? Make sure to check it out!New Segment - Verto CornerIn this episode's Verto Corner, Jack Stanton, a trader at Verto, unpacks the rising volatility in global FX markets and its implications for African businesses engaged in cross-border trade. With central banks diverging on policy and geopolitical uncertainty heightening exchange rate swings, Jack explains why managing foreign exchange risk is more critical than ever. He offers actionable insights on how businesses in markets like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa can hedge against FX exposure, protect their margins, and make smarter currency decisions. Don't miss his top advice and access to Verto's FX Strategy Handbook for businesses navigating global payments in a turbulent economic climate. Access the Strategy HandbookDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

The Medellín maverick opens RA.997 with another mind-altering home run. As part of our countdown to the 1000th edition of the RA Podcast, a milestone in the 18-year history of Resident Advisor's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. This week, following heady excursions through Lagos, Kampala, Detroit and Chicago, our focus shifts to Latin America—arguably the story in underground electronic music since the pandemic. After years of being all but overlooked internationally, the explosion of distinctive club sounds emerging from Peru, Brazil, Colombia and beyond has finally begun to get its due. Among the movement's great success stories are two artists who exemplify its refreshingly undogmatic energy: Verraco and Bitter Babe, and the former handles the A-side of RA.997. Is there a more compelling electronic artist around right now? Both in the studio and behind the decks, the Medellín-based DJ and producer currently sits in that coveted creative sweet spot, where every fresh musical morsel feels like a moment. To bask in any of his singular tracks on VOAM, Timedance and now XL Recordings, is to be bowled over by their rhythmic brilliance, madcap hooks and whirlpool basslines. ("Basic Maneuvers," anyone?) His mix is tough to pin down—a blend of dubby techno, tribal atmospheres, slanted bass and sharp edits. Or, as he puts it in the accompanying interview: “an intersection between dub-infused techno but with some flow, reduced atmospheric tribal, edgy bass cuts, mental emo-tek.” There's plenty of unreleased TraTraTrax material here, alongside tracks from artists like Virginia, A Made Up Sound and a euphoric flip of Ploy's “Ramos.” Slippery, emotional and surgically precise, it's Verraco doing what he does best. Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1000

Bitter Babe takes the second half of RA.997, revelling in the fullness of the Latin electronic continuum. As part of our countdown to the 1000th edition of the RA Podcast, a milestone in the 18-year history of Resident Advisor's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. This week, following heady excursions through Lagos, Kampala, Detroit and Chicago, our focus shifts to Latin America—arguably the story in underground electronic music since the pandemic. After years of being all but ignored internationally, the glut of special club sounds coming out of Peru, Brazil, Colombia and beyond have finally received their flowers. Among the movement's great success stories are two artists who exemplify its refreshingly undogmatic energy: Verraco and Bitter Babe. Bitter Babe, naturally, takes the B. As a DJ, she reflects the fullness of the Latin electronic experience—"diverse, messy, emotional, political and full of contradictions," as she says in her interview. Her rollicking rides through guaracha, dembow, cumbia, techno and everything in between are powerful counters to anyone who believes the culture begins and ends with Shakira and Bad Bunny. And, as she'd like to remind everyone, "not every offbeat rhythm with Latin percussion is reggaeton." Skip through the 60-minute mix and you'll hear wildly different rhythms at every juncture. Surely, you might assume, at the expense of flow? And yet enjoyed (as intended) from start to finish, the tunes gel like milk and honey, each silky transition subtly phasing in fresh tones and percussive flourishes. It's fast, feverish and intensely riveting. Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1001

"Nollywood - Nigeria's Mirror" takes us to Lagos, the third largest film industry in the world. Scholars Jonathan Haynes and Onookome Okome serve as guides as we negotiate the intricacies and eccentricities of Nollyood's past and digital future. Nollywood films dramatize key tensions in contemporary Nigerian life, such as the relationship between tradition and cosmopolitanism. Distributed through pirate DVD networks across Africa, the Caribbean and the Diaspora at large, Nollywood films are a global phenomenon - and we'll find out why. We'll also be joined by Christopher Kirkley of the Sahel Sounds blog, who transports us to northern Nigeria and into the electronic sound world of Hausa film music. APWW #646

Nigeria police arresting a man with a freshly cut female breasts in Asaba, Essentials for job hunting in Lagos, a walk down History lane, Banks resuming international transactions on Naira cards, Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, AKA Slawn makes history as the first artist to have his artwork featured on a Formula 1 race car, 2baba's interview, and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:08 - Fan Mails10:15 - Catch Up21:40 - X of the week29:59 - Believe it or not https://www.pulse.ng/articles/lifestyle/relationships-and-weddings/why-is-paternity-fraud-high-in-nigeria-the-answer-to-this-is-complex-202408012205313789153:53 - Weekly Essentials01:21:40 - Once upon a time in Nigeria01:50:58 - Prop and flop of the week02:03:50 - Sign Out

We are back in office! Regrettably so, because the Paris & Ibiza feels are still on our minds. On this week's episode, we get you all caught up on our cross-continental shenanigans, but you've probably already seen half of it on Jola's instagram. We also talk about how absurdly expensive Lagos is, (yes, again!), the financial pressures of being young and committing to expensive outings because of our friends, and the emotional disconnect between parents and their children. All in all, a very chill gal™️ episode. Enjoy! Remember, our London Live Show tickets are still available for purchase and we cannot wait to see you so visit https://link.dice.fm/. x20e3e932cOb to secure your seats and seats for your friends and family!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #SWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment!Choose Bolden products for all your skincare needs like we do! They're available at Medplus Pharmacy locations, Nectar Beauty, Beauty Hut S Teeka4! For US, UK & Canada, shop at www.boldenusa.comMake sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYoutube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting pistol fired ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. Two main opposition leaders form alliance in bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party.We meet a Kenyan breastmilk champion -who is donating litres of breast milk to families in need.Plus, what are natural assets and why do we need to value them in Africa?Presenter : Charles Gitonga Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos, Sunita Nahar in London, and Richard Kagoe in Nairobi. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Brea and Mallory go through their most anticipated books for July and August. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinBooks Mentioned -It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei and Harmony BeckerThe Lilac People by Milo ToddJulyFinding Grace by Loretta RothschildLiterary fiction, family drama, dual timelines, moral dilemmaThe Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth WareSequel to The Woman in Cabin 10Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly JacksonThriller, mystery, woman trying to solve her own murder before she diesA Resistance of Witches by Morgan RyanHistorical fantasy, WWII, British witches, magic book, magical espionage, FranceVolatile Memory by Seth HaddonSci fi, queer love story, adventure, novella, tech, AIThe Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaHorror, witches, 19th century Mexico, 1990s Massachusetts, dual timelinesAngel Down by Daniel KrausHistorical horror/fantasy, WWI, angels, soldiersTotally and Completely Fine by Elissa SussmanRomance, dual timelines, widowed single mom, normal person/celebrity, small town MontanaRose in Chains by Julie SotoRomantasy, first in trilogy, princess imprisoned in castle auctioned off to rivalsThe Irresistible Urge to Fall in Love with Your Enemy by Brigette KnightleyRomantasy, Dramoine, sick assassin falling in love with enemy healer, first in duology, slow burn enemies to lovers, rival magician ordersA Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandannaRomantasy, cozy, witch and magical historian at an enchanted inn, talking foxTenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall ClipstoneYA, gothic, horromance, queer, folklore, love triangle, rituals, godsGlorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn BarnesYA, Inheritance Games saga, competition, puzzles, secretsImmortal Consequences by I.V. MarieYA, romantasy, dark academia, boarding school, competitionNo Sense in Wishing by Lawrence BurneyEssay collection, critical moments with art that transformed the author, Black diasporaA Marriage at Sea by Sophie ElmhirstNonfiction, married couple who sells everything to live on a sailboatI Want to Burn This Place Down by Maris KreizmanEssay collection, funny, living in AmericaKilling Stella by Marlen Haushofer, translated by Shaun WhitesideNovella, literary fiction, confession from housewife of crimeThe Age of Video Games: A Graphic History of Gaming from Pong to VR and Beyond by Jean Zeid, illustrated by Émilie Rouge, translated by Jen VaughnNonfiction, graphic historyThe Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris SweeneyNonfiction, forensic ornithologyNecessary Fiction by Eloghosa OsundeQueer literary fiction, multiple POV, Lagos, navigating identitiesBeasts of Carnaval: A Caribbean Historical Fantasy Tale of Mystery and Magic at El Carnaval De Bestias by Rosália RodrigoYA historical fantasy, Caribbean islands, Black diaspora, decadent carnivalHot Girls With Balls by Benedict NguyễnLiterary fiction, satire, queer, competitive volleyball, social media, trans volleyball players, romanceThe Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida translated by Bruno NavaskyMagical realism, Japanese convenience store, three interconnected storiesSimplicity by Mattie LubchanskySurreal graphic novel, near future sci fi, trans protagonist, isolated communityThe Dance and the Fire by Daniel Saldaña París, translated by Christina MacSweeneyCli fi, love triangle, dancing, three friends returning to hometown, Mexico, surrealArchive of Unknown Universes by Ruben Reyes Jr.Literary fiction, dual timelines, Salvadoran civil war, loveThe Payback by Kashana CauleyLiterary fiction, three co-workers turned friends launch a heist to wipe out student debtPan by Michael CluneLiterary fiction, teen having panic attacks and thinks the god Pan is trapped inside of himLonely Crowds by Stephanie WambuguLiterary fiction, 1990s New England college campus, coming of age, Catholic guilt, art worldThe Original by Nell StevensQueer historical fiction, 1899 English country house, aspiring art forger must figure out if her long-lost cousin is an impostorHuman Rites by Juno DawsonBook 3 in Her Majesty's Royal CovenCall Your Boyfriend by Olivia A. Cole and Ashley WoodfolkYA sapphic rom com, two teen girls want revenge on the popular girl they're in love withMoon Rising by Claire BarnerQueer near future romantisci, lunar colony, battling eco terroristsThe Gryphon King by Sara OmerQueer Southwest Asian inspired epic fantasy, monsters, dynastic politics, slow burn romanceTaste the love by Karelia and Fay Stetz-WatersSapphic romance with rival chefsNo Body No Crime by Tess SharpeQueer thriller, romance, secrets, two girls killing a shitty guyHouse of Beth by Kerry CullenQueer literary fiction, unhinged women, OCD, family secretsWayward Girls by Susan WiggsQueer historical fiction, 1960s Buffalo, six girls in a Catholic reform schoolThe Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by J.R. DawsonQueer fantasy, waystation for the dead, ghostsThe Elysium Heist by Y. M. ResnikQueer sci fi, heist in a space casino with six women, intergalactic card tournamentThe Haunting of Bellington Cottage by Laura ParnumMiddle grade horror, two girls trying to see if they're still friends in a haunted vacation houseAnother by Paul TremblayPaul's middle grade horror debut!!!!!The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra KhawHorror, wicked dark academia, dark magic academy for the dangerously powerfulGirl in the Creek by Wendy M. WagnerHorror, Pacific Northwest, missing hiker, body horror, eco-horror, sporrorOddbody by Rose KeatingHorror short stories, “weird girl fiction”Never the Roses by Jennifer K. LambertRomantasy, epic fantasy, Circle meets The Witch's HeartThe Frozen People by Elly GriffithsSci fi thriller, time traveling cold case teamHow to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory ArnoldFantasy thriller, famous horror author dies & invites writers to his manor to play a game, locked room mysteryThe Secret Market of the Dead by Giovanni De FeoFantasy, Italian inspired, historical, gothic, magic competition, “young woman who finds her power in the nocturnal realm that lurks beneath her town.”The Art of Vanishing by Morgan PagerSci fi, love story between a museum employee and a man in a paintingThe Alchemy of Flowers by Laura ResauModern fantasy take on The Secret GardenArcana Academy by Elise KovaRomantasy, woman who wield magic tarot cards in a fake relationship with the headmaster of a mysterious academy, first in seriesHit Me with Your Best Charm by Lillie ValeYA fantasy, small magic town, autumn festival, secrets, magic forest, missing kidSoulgazer by Maggie RapierPirate romantasy, lost mystical isleAugustThe Hounding by Xenobe PurvisHistorical horror, mystery, small town, girls transforming into houndsThe Locked Ward by Sarah PekkanenPsychological thriller, psychiatric institution, solving a murder, shady rich familyToo Old for This by Samantha DowningFunny thriller, elderly female serial killer, small town OregonForget Me Not by Stacy WillinghamMystery, new series, journalist solving case, old diary, vineyard, SouthernHouse of the Beast by Michelle WongDark fantasy, fairy tales, pact with a magical entity, revenge on rich familyThe Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis SacharAdult cozy fantasy, princess escaping arranged marriage with quirky found familyThe Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth BrownFantasy, secret society protecting world from powerful magical objects, LondonHemlock and Silver by T. KingfisherFantasy, Snow White retelling, herbal healing, potions, magic mirrorsKatabasis by R.F. KuangFantasy, two PhD students go to hell to rescue their crappy advisorThese Memories Do Not Belong to Us by Yiming MaSci fi, memory, thriller, memory-monitoring tech, memory capitalismBlack Flame by Gretchen Felker-MartinHorror, queer, sexual repression, film archives, exploitation films, lost filmLucky Day by Chuck TingleHorror, cosmic horror, Vegas casino, statistics, mysterious federal agentWhat Hunger by Catherine DangHorror, coming of age, teen angst, generational trauma, female rageThe End of the World as We Know It edited by Christopher Golden and Brian KeeneHorror anthology inspired by The StandThe Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel CañasHorror, historical, 1700s northern Mexico, demon, gothicWell, Actually by Mazey EddingsRomance, second chances with publicly documented datesLove Arranged by Lauren AsherRomance, Lakefront Billionaires series, fake relationshipMistress of Bones by Maria Z. MedinaYA debut fantasy, multiple POV, necromancer who wants to bring her sister back from the dead, romance, floating continents, rapier fightsBaldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas BoggsBiography of James Baldwin, queer history Vulture by Phoebe Greenwood Literary fiction, Gaza war correspondent protagonist, dark comedy A New New Me by Helen Oyeyemi Surreal literary sci fi, protagonist with multiple personalities Extinction Capital of the World by Mariah Rigg Short stories, cli fi, Hawaii, love and regret The Re-Write by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Romance, rom-com, lovers to enemies to lovers, her ex goes on a reality dating show while she's hired to ghost write his memoir Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders Cozy fantasy in autumn in New England!!!, witch trying to reconnect with her mother, spellsThe Midnight Shift by Seon-Ran Cheon, translated by Gene PngQueer vampire murder mystery in KoreaToni and Addie Go Viral by Melissa MarrSapphic romance, fake relationship, Victorian historian and actress

Ben Fowle left finance as a young man and together with his young wife, they spent two decades travelling the world for the Foreign Service & CIA.  Along the way they raised their two daughters, and after many adventures returned to the US, where he switched to the private sector and found a love for jiu-jitsu.   0.00:    Ben's Background in Finance and Trading 5.00:    Leaving Finance to Join the State Department and CIA 8.00:    Maximizing economic opportunities in the US 14.00:  Life in Lagos, Nigeria 22.00:  Government, incentives, relationships and what makes the US Special 29.00:  Tanzania and Kilimanjaro 34.30:  Life in Djibouti 40.00:  Dreams in Italy and Philippines 48.00:  Raising two athletes   Until next time, love and good vibes.  Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI