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Recorded on 23 May 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Yaw Perbi Africa is the most Christian continent in the world today. This talk will celebrate this momentous occasion in world history tracing God's goodness to Africa in scripture and throughout history, clearly demonstrating that Africa and Africans have always been central to God's missional purposes, not an afterthought. We will unveil the teeming potentials as well as teething problems of African mission. This African lead in global Christianity is only going to increase into the foreseeable future, thus these projections call for preparation in order to produce the quantity and quality of African Christians who will be faithful carriers of the authentic gospel to all nations! Dr Perbi practised medicine in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire and is an author-publisher, preacher and international speaker. He has authored numerous articles, manuals and about 20 books including the highly-acclaimed Africa to the Rest on which this talk is based. Yaw's goal is to ‘finish the finishables' by proclaiming God's word to ‘all nations'. For four years, he served as pastor of Montreal Chinese Alliance Grace Church, Canada. He also served as president of International Student Ministries Canada for eight years and is the Co-founder for the Pan African International Students (PAIS), which envisions a movement of Christian International Students leaving Africa to other continents as a mission force. Yaw and his wife, Anyele, run Perbi Cubs, an EdTech providing literacy programs to thousands of children. They have seven children. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Interview begins @ 4:06 In this episode Dimitri Mugianis shares his captivating journey from a tumultuous early life marked by drug use as a means to alleviate pain and delve into alternate states of consciousness, to a life-transforming encounter with iboga. This African sacrament catalyzed his confrontation with trauma, miraculously eradicating his heroin dependency post-experience. Our conversation navigates through the realms of alternate states of consciousness, religion, healing, harm reduction, and the significance of art in recovery. Dimitri highlights the spiritual longing inherent in addiction, resonating with Jung's insights on the quest for the divine. He reflects on the invaluable lessons and spiritual insights gained from his time within the Bwiti community in Gabon, Africa, underscoring the profound impact of music, specifically rock and roll and jazz, in his survival and healing journey. The discussion extends to the power of community, family, art, connection, medicine, and spirituality in fostering healing environments. We explore Dimitri's transformative work in Harlem, assisting individuals in overcoming opiate addiction through the principles of the Bwiti tradition and his innovative approach to harm reduction. This episode challenges conventional perspectives on addiction treatment, inviting a reevaluation of success beyond mere abstinence. Dimitri's insights into the fetishization of trauma and the creation of the experiential space, Cardea, in New York City, offer a fresh lens on healing and recovery. Join us as we dissect the modern "medical gaze," its limitations, and how it parallels with the "shaman's gaze" in its approach to healing. Dimitri's story is a testament to the potential for radical change, advocating for a broader understanding of addiction, treatment, and the essence of healing itself. Bio: Dimitri Mugianis, harm reduction advocate and psychedelic practitioner, musician, writer, and community organizer, became the face of using underground Ibogaine to kick heroin addiction in the United States. He developed a hybrid modality of administration that integrates the ceremonial and musical elements of traditional ibogaine ceremonies with the best safety protocols of Western medicine. His story is the focus of the documentary I'm Dangerous With Love and his work has been documented by The New York Times, The Rolling Stone, This American Life, HBO, and many more. Even though Ibogaine is still prohibited in the United States, it is attracting avid interest from researchers all over the world and becoming accepted among care providers and clinics. Dimitri has led over five hundred Ibogaine ceremonies and supported numerous individuals with their problematic habits. He's also performed thousands of ceremonies using sound, art and psychedelics – especially Psilocybin and MDMA – to help individuals break with their psychological suffering and to spark spiritual awakenings. Immersed in the psychedelic space for the last 20 years, Mugianis is an expert in both the potential and limitations of psychedelic medicines. A respected icon in the field of harm reduction, he co-created a holistic program at New York Harm Reduction Educators (NYHRE), a groundbreaking Harlem-based community organization bringing together acupuncture, ritual, sound meditation, reiki, bodywork and other treatment modalities for people experiencing homelessness, active drug users, sex workers and the formerly incarcerated. https://www.dimitrimugianis.com https://cardea.net Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

We're pretty excited to share our latest podcast episode, "Believe in Tomorrow: Nurturing the Seeds of Youth Innovation." As part of our Week of Kuumba, we're focusing on empowering and encouraging our young generation to step up and make a difference in their communities.This week's episode, aptly named "Our Thang," is all about fostering the innovative spirit in our youth. We believe that by nurturing their ideas today, we can pave the way for a brighter, more innovative tomorrow.And to keep you inspired, here's our Proverb of the Day: "A seed well planted and watered is half grown." This African proverb is a simple reminder of the importance of investing time and effort in nurturing what we have planted, whether it's an idea, a project, or a young mind.Don't forget to tune in to our podcast and share your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you!Here the link for the quiz: Believe in Tomorrow: Nurturing the Seeds of Youth Innovation

#732 The days of writing blog posts, getting easy traffic from Google, and monetizing your content with ads or products are gone. So, what's the best way to build an audience today? "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This African proverb is hugely relevant in our online business landscape because it highlights the incredible power of collaboration. Listen in on this episode to hear all about what I'm doing to partner up with other entrepreneurs and get in front of massive new audiences! This can be the game-changing approach that unlocks the next level for many of us. I let fear and introversion hold me back for too long—don't make the same mistake! This is something I've covered in my Unstuck newsletter as well. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe for weekly business insights delivered straight to your inbox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session732.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest episode of the "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by the brilliant 'South Coast' Jamie Wilson to delve deep into football history. This time, they set their sights on the remarkable journey of the Ghanaian national team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.Ghana's 2010 World Cup campaign was nothing short of epic, and the trio of football enthusiasts takes you on a thrilling journey as they rank the greatness of this unforgettable team. This African nation, on the cusp of making history, embarked on a remarkable run to the Quarter Finals, just one step away from becoming the first African football team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.But the story of Ghana's 2010 journey wouldn't be complete without revisiting that heart-stopping encounter with Uruguay. A match that will forever be etched in football folklore, it was a rollercoaster of emotions. The drama, the tension, and the sheer willpower displayed on that fateful day when Ghana faced off against Uruguay is relived in vivid detail.One moment from that match still echoes in the minds of football fans worldwide: the infamous Luis Suarez handball that prevented Ghana from scoring what could have been a historic winning goal. The hosts debate this pivotal moment and ask the controversial question: Did Luis Suarez cheat Ghana out of a place in football history? Join Graham, Jamie, and special guest Jamie Wilson as they dissect the highs and lows of Ghana's 2010 World Cup adventure, exploring the impact of that match on the African football landscape and pondering the ethical dilemmas that often accompany the beautiful game.Tune in to "By Far The Greatest Team" for a riveting episode that celebrates Ghana's football spirit, mourns a missed opportunity, and discusses the enduring legacy of the Ghana 2010 World Cup team.If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!Or visit our website at www.thegreatestteam.co

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs The Proverb says: "Noise and Hunting don't go together." This African proverb speaks to the importance of silence and focus when you want to achieve your goals. Just as a loud noise can scare off prey during a hunt, distractions, and noise in our daily lives can hinder our ability to achieve success. Let's strive for a quieter mind and a more focused approach to our goals to increase our chances of success and lead a more fulfilling life. Join us on #AFIAPodcast to listen to our latest episode at 6 am PST/5 pm Share your thoughts on this proverb in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-love RESOURCES: 1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts that make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ 2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html 3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon80 4, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633 ******************************

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs Today's Proverb says: "The worst you can do to truth is to clothe it in lies, you can't undo it." The truth is a powerful force, but it can also be a fragile one. The worst thing you can do to truth is to dress it up in lies because once you do, you can never undo it. This African proverb speaks to the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. Strive to be truthful in your words and actions, even when it's difficult because the truth will always come out in the end. Join us on #AFIAPodcast to listen to our latest episode at 6 am PST/5 pm Share your thoughts on this proverb in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-love RESOURCES: 1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts that make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ 2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html 3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon80 4, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633 ******************************

Stories are alive and well in Cameroon, stories are like listening to elders when they speak. This African folktale teaches a valuable lesson Story retold in this episode: The story of the Monkey and the Bee Resource: the Sacred Door and other Stories Cameroon Folktales of the Beba by Makuchi Follow us on our socials: Facebook: Talkin' Tales Instagram: @talkin_tales YouTube: Talkin' Tales www.talkintales.com #storytelling #caribbean #culture #African #Africa #Cameroon #Trickster #africandiaspora #diaspora #caribbeandiaspora #fables #folktales #blackartist #trickstertale #storytellingmatters #talkintales #stories #storiesforkids #family #qualitytime #MQT #storiesforadults #storiesforfamilies #stories #storyteller #tales #fun

This Black History Month episode of Count Time Podcast is an excerpt from interview with Dr. Ibrahima Seck Pt2 as he describes the African rites of passage from teenager to the world of the adults. This African initiation society led by The Mask has links to the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. LISTEN to the Count Time Podcast episode: "African Secret Society of the Komo" see notes, transcript, pictures and videos here.

Greetings Village! Today's #AfricanProverb takes us to #Chad Do you know the proverb that says "A leader in the community without a potbelly is a stingy man?" Well, today we're going to Chad to explore what this means. This African proverb speaks to the importance of generosity and being charitable. It's a reminder that even if you have little, you can still give back and help those in need. We'll be discussing this proverb on today's #AFIA Podcast! Join us at 6 am PST / 5:00 pm EAT here https://youtu.be/N9sDOs5Q-NM for an interesting conversation about African culture and proverbs. Do you agree with this proverb? Like this post and comment below to share your thoughts, we love to hear from you. #TravelTuesday #Travel #OneVibeExperience #TourismKenya #TuesdayVibes #DailyQuotes #OneVibeMedia #TuesdayMotivation #Bellevue #Clubhouse #Inspired #African #Culture #photography #DailyMotivation #Healing #DailyAffirmations #MentalHealth #WiseWords #AFIAPodcast #IamOneVibeAfrica

Many founders dream of selling their business one day. In this interview, you'll hear from someone who's actually done it.  Since launching his firm, Taylor Hopkinson, in April 2009, Tom Hopkinson has grown the business to almost 100 employees and revenue of £50,000,000 – a 60% increase over the previous year!  However, the biggest news is that in December 2021, Taylor Hopkinson sold 72% of their shares to Brunel International N.V. for 32mm EUR.  Tom is the founder and CEO of Taylor Hopkinson, based in Glasgow. The team is a valuable recruitment partner to the world's leaders in renewable energy. The team at TH has several accolades to their name including, winning the Windy Industry Awards Best Recruiter of the Year in 2021 and 2019/20 and Recruiter Fast 50 named them one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. They offer retained search and selection, permanent and contract recruitment services and business intelligence solutions to global market leaders with offices in London, Mexico, Valencia, Boston, Singapore and Taipei.  In this episode, Tom shares his story that begins much like many other recruiters who stepped into this field by accident. For Tom, this was a very literal experience as he actually got lost en route to his first interview in recruitment and almost didn't show up at all.  Luckily for him, and for our industry, the hiring manager called and guided him on the phone right into their parking lot. Imagine if he'd never attended that fateful interview that set him on the path to success in recruitment!  Episode Outline and Highlights [1:39] Tom's hilarious story of his first recruitment interview [5:45] What are the factors that contributed to a successful career in recruitment? [9:10] Rubbing shoulders with and absorbing information from the right people is critical to your success in recruitment. [10:25] Find out what set Tom on course to becoming a millionaire [15:40] Pursuing the goals of building it, creating value and providing an exit [17:00] What factors contributed to Tom being able to add value and growth to his business? [20:18] A breakthrough 7-figure PE funding deal 2017 helped Tom to scale the business from 23 to 90 employees  [21:00] This advice from the leaders at Long Acre International served him well [28:00] Tom shares the 3 top KPIs that drive the success of Taylor Hopkinson [31:45] How did Tom overcome the obstacle of serving a finite number of clients in a niche  [33:30] Streamlining operations and closing down offices caused accelerated success  [42:00] The pitfalls on the journey to international expansion [45:20] Patience is vital if you want to reach the top [46:41] What made Brunel International the right choice?  [53:34] Tom's best advice to recruitment entrepreneurs The African Proverb that Tom Lives by Now “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb is what Tom uses to summarize his approach towards leadership. Yet, this is a lesson that he had to learn the hard way. There were times when he simply pulled everyone forward at the pace he wanted to go and that wasn't realistic. Now, in hindsight, Tom is sure that this couldn't be very nice for the people working with him. He shares that they would've wasted far less effort, energy and sleepless nights on stressing if they only believed that things would come. Patience is vital if you want to persevere until the end.  The Top 3 KPIs for Recruitment Success Tom mentioned that there are three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that need more attention than others. So, I wanted to know how he determines what metrics are more important than others. He also shared why he believes so strongly in this system that he runs his entire operation on this model.  He explained that in any business, there is a range of KPIs but not all of them are equally influential. Tom suggests that you pinpoint the three most influential KPIs that affect all other KPIs. Once you have identified them, they become your focal point as they are the determining factors to your success. By reducing the number of KPIs you track, you can prevent your focus and attention from becoming diluted.  The three KPIs he is looking at are: business development activity CVs sent first interviews Tom believes that all other KPIs depend on how successful you are in meeting these three. At Taylor Hopkinson, they don't emphasize “new job orders” as a metric. You can find yourself in a situation where your team brings in a lot of new jobs but they're not necessarily jobs that you can fill, or even want to fill, as a niche market recruiter.  Don't lose quality on what you have to offer simply because you are chasing targets. Rather, focus on the number of first interviews because if you have enough first interviews, that means you also have enough jobs.  Only once the number of first interviews seems to be sliding, you have to determine why. Our Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro®.  i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Our technology and methodology allow recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees and increase their billings. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter for a 25% discount. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: www.recruitmentcoach.com/retained  Tom Hopkinson Bio and Contact Info  Tom obtained his degree in English Literature and Philosophy from Cardiff University in 2002. It was not even two years after graduating that he set up the renewable energy proposition from the very start as manager of renewable energy at Ellis Fairbank. Tom considers this as the first time when he opted to follow his passion as the move was inspired by wind turbines next to the M6. From here, he moved on to Eden Scott Limited as divisional manager of renewable energy before founding Taylor Hopkinson in 2009. TH has a global presence as they have offices in seven countries and professionals on their team operating from more than 40 countries across the globe.  Tom approaches his trade from the perspective that you need to do what you are committed to and have a passion for as it is better to be dominant in a niche field than average in much larger pool. Other mottos which he uses to guide his success is to absorb as much information as possible from others and to believe that through persistent quality deliverance things will come to you rather than chasing success.   Tom on LinkedIn  Additional website link Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach   Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter

This African folklore tells us how all the stories came about and what was the origin of all stories.

#AtlanticSlaveTrade #AfricanAmericanHistory #America #Aboriginal Source number #1: https://www.slavevoyages.org/assessme... Source number #2: https://faculty.weber.edu/kmackay/sta... Source number #3: https://www.census.gov/history/pdf/hi... Join us as we having a conversation about the horrible and gruesome Atlantic slave trade that snatched the lives of thousands of people. This African holocaust have been highly discussed and taught about in all the institutions across the United States of America. On this episode we go over 3 websites and we challenge what we are being taught about the Atlantic Slave Trade. Not that what we are saying is an attempt to rewrite history, it's absolutely nothing wrong with challenging the Europeans on history which is "his-story," and compare it up to "our-story," and simply what makes sense. So, during this conversation we primarily focus on the question, If 12 Million Africans Came To America In The Slave Trade, Then Where The Slave Dungeons In America? So make sure you like, share, and comment on this conversation, thanks! RBCF! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realblackforum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realblackforum/support

In this episode, we speak to Birguy Lamizana about the Great Green Wall project.The Great Green Wall is one of the most inspirational and urgent movements of our times. This African-led initiative aims to grow an 8000km new world wonder across the entire width of the Continent to transform the lives of millions living on the frontline of climate change.The UN Convention to Combat Desertification is a key partner in the initiative.A decade in and roughly 15% underway, the initiative is already bringing life back to Africa's degraded landscapes at an unprecedented scale, providing food security, jobs and a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path.  The Wall promises to be a compelling solution to the many urgent threats not only facing the African Continent but the global community as a whole – notably climate change, drought, famine, conflict and migration. Once complete, the Great Green Wall will be the largest living structure on the planet, 3 times the size of the Great Barrier Reef.Improving Millions of Lives The Great Green Wall is taking root in Africa's Sahel region, at the southern edge of the Sahara desert - one of the poorest places on the planet.More than anywhere else on Earth, the Sahel is on the frontline of climate change and millions of locals are already facing its devastating impact. Persistent droughts, lack of food, conflicts over dwindling natural resources, and mass migration to Europe are just some of the many consequences.Yet, communities from Senegal in the West to Djibouti in the East are fighting back. Since the birth of the initiative in 2007, life has started coming back to the land, bringing improved food security, jobs and stability to people's lives.Link and Info:The Great Green WallUNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat DesertificationThe Great Green Wall FilmYears of Living Dangerously- Series episode - 'Out of Africa'How to be good Socialwww.howtobegood.com.auInstagramFacebookLinkedInIf you like what we do and want to help us continue, please help us out by donating via Patreon; with two of the membership levels, we will also plant 3 or 5 trees monthly in your name.Email or contact us on:gareth@howtobegood.com.auGareth - LinkedIn - Instagramanca@howtobegood.com.auAnca - LinkedIn - InstagramPLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE AND GIVE US A REVIEW - ALSO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE SHOW; THE MORE WE SPREAD THE WORD, THE BETTER FOR US ALL.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/howtobegood)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/howtobegood)

Welcome to the Kayleigh O'Keefe Show!   “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together,” says Linda Fisk, CEO of LeadHERship Global. This African proverb speaks to one of the primary reasons Linda created LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women that gives every member the support she needs to be heard, vulnerable and authentically herself.   Tune into this week's episode of The Kayleigh O'Keefe Show to learn more about: • Why grit and grace are key attributes of any unstoppable woman  • Why co-creation is more effective than going at it alone • Why kindness is crucial in any setting • And why being a lifelong learner will always pay off!   Quotes • “LeadHERship Global is a confidential, supportive community that's really designed to accelerate the success of every single individual member of LeadHERship Global by integrating self-directed learning, impactful group experiences, peer advisory services, and then, of course, expert-led coaching and mentoring. We believe that that is an incredible recipe for success and really helps enhance the leadership blueprint of unstoppable women around the world. It really helps them embrace their power to be the very best versions of themselves in work as well as in life.” (4:09-4:51) • “Women join LeadHERship Global to be challenged, to grow, to advance, and also to connect. To connect with other like-minded leaders where they get to be truly vulnerable and really authentic.” (7:20-7:33) • “There is incredible power in this idea of partnership and this idea of partnership that's based on mutual respect formed by extending trust. And it comes from a fundamental awareness of the key relationships in your life. Literally every relationship in your life can be seen as a potential partner rather than just a transaction.” (14:59-15:22) • “There's an old African proverb...which is, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.' And that is absolutely true. True partnership is about identifying the shared value that each partner brings and then leveraging the combined strengths of those partners to achieve a level of impact that could never be accomplished independently.” (17:41-18:08) • “Using that area of influence or power that I was given to lift others up and support others has been absolutely probably my most important legacy and the thing that I'm most proud of.” (22:04-22:19) • “Beyond the value that you bring to work, beyond the kind of job that you do, beyond your competence, what really matters is your kindness because that is what changes everything. It changes cultures, it changes relationships, it changes partnerships, it changes the very fabric of the business itself if you operate with an incredible sense of kindness meaning that you're more interested in serving others than being served.” (26:14-26:48) • “No matter what the goal is, no matter what the long-term objective is, no matter how much grit you have, people are going to face setbacks. They're going to face mistakes, missteps, along the way, and that's where grace comes in. And I believe that true grace...is based on lessons that are often learned through experiencing the result of failure.” (37:24-37:47)   Links https://leadhershipglobal.com/ Email: linda@leadhershipglobal.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafisk/    Visit Kayleigh's website: https://kayleighokeefe.com/ Schedule an Author Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/kayleigh-okeefe/solo-book-writing-publishing Apply to Soul Excellence Publishing's next multi-author leadership book: https://kayleighokeefe.typeform.com/to/BYpLilNc   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

This African folklore audio bedtime story is about Oluronbi and the Iroko Tree. Oftentimes we hear the phrase a “promise is a debt”. Listen to find out what promise Oluronbi made and to whom in this bedtime story for kids. This story is quite popular in Nigeria and I'm so glad to be sharing this wonderful story and the attached folklore song, my darlings. I hope you enjoyed listening to it tonight as much as I enjoyed telling the story

A truly wise man never walks the grass alone. This African parable is a story of pride, redemption and the power of friendship. Written by Dana Buck Narrated by Ruth Mwawasi Additional voices provided by Vincent, Kevin, Alphonse, Alvin and Allen Oywak, Ishmail Islamov, Simon and Bill Nakhale Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Adding the Sun”, Rite of Passage”, “Infados”, “Stompdance”, “Savannah (sketch)”, “Tafi Maradi”, “Round Drums”, ”Night Cave”, ”Lotus”, “Dubakupado”, “Kalimba Relaxation”, “Hitman”, Movement Proposition” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Effects Credit: Wind Sound by Zapspalt.com

This African myth is both a hero story and a cautionary tale: On the verge of manhood, the young Murile wants to take on more responsibility in his family... but his overprotective mother has other ideas about what's best for the headstrong boy.

Yorubas unarguably are one of the majority ethnic group in Nigeria. This African narrative told with humor and suspense will delight the listener with its wealth of details of the Yoruba's belief of how all things were created, including humans, by a pantheon called Obatala through the help of other gods. Every beat reveals the several deeds of some of this pantheon when and after humans were created...

Yorubas unarguably are one of the majority ethnic group in Nigeria. This African narrative told with humor and suspense will delight the listener with its wealth of details of the Yoruba's belief of how all things were created, including humans, by a pantheon called Obatala through the help of other gods. Every beat reveals the several deeds of some of this pantheon when and after humans were created...

Yorubas unarguably are one of the majority ethnic group in Nigeria. This African narrative told with humor and suspense will delight the listener with its wealth of details of the Yoruba's belief of how all things were created, including humans, by a pantheon called Obatala through the help of other gods. Every beat reveals the several deeds of some of this pantheon when and after humans were created...

Deborah is back with her review of the Apprentice week 5 and 6, discussing the wining and losing team plus the controversial debate surrounding the show . Week 5 and 6 review episode, so on this episode the conversation about racism on The Apprentice is becoming a little more apparent. Why you ask ... well at first I was all buzzing about the fact and visibility that the show has many diversity from ethnic to social.Week 6 Iasha was fired , making her the 5th BAME to be fired in the space of 6 weeks. I am not here to discuss that but it cannot be avoided, this episode saw the team create their own roller coaster . Okay let's talk about it, I personally don't think Alan is racist , maybe he just doesn't feel connected to the candidates (working with people is all about connection, omg you like a corona , I LIKE CORONA) because they may not share the social and cultural values! oh all is this a bull point of view ? I also feel like he picks candidates that he thinks their business will make him more money. shame about Iasha though because she made over 1m when she was project manager ! Is this a reflection of what BAME go though in the working world (discrimination) I am personally in lala land about not getting opportunity because of my ethnicity, I say you better send the lift down so I can get up , if you don't I will fly up there . don't test me ..... This African girl is not for turning (DEFINITELY WILL NEVER CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT FLYING UP THERE TO GET WHAT IS MINE) I LOVE A GOOD SMACK TALK :Comment your thoughts below and click on my link to listen to my review.

BIO- My name is C Ann. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga and moved to Brooklyn, NY where I lived for 13 years before relocating to Buffalo, NY. I am an author, mother, and entrepreneur. Since I was 14 years old, I began attending west African celebrations and events. I have befriended and dated many low & high-quality African men down throughout the years. I was married to a Senegalese man for 6 years and knew him for 10. I want to share with my American women the right ways to approach a man from that cool continent. On this channel, I will be sharing how to attract a quality African man that is not a scammer or "419". I will be sharing my hardcore experience down throughout the years. Be on the lookout for my new book"Tips on dating an African man" coming soon in the fall of 2019. Subscribe to this channel and follow me on Instagram and it would be awesome if you can share the content. http://datingafricanmen.blogspot.com7 WAYS TO KNOW YOUR AFRICAN MAN REALLY LOVES YOU1. He wants to hear and see you.An African man that is falling for you wants to see and talk to you. Texting will not be enough. I have found that men that just like to text instead of call have very little interest in really getting to know me. All high-quality men that I have met wanted to hear and see me. Therefore they picked up the phone and set aside time for a date. 2. He is vulnerable to you.He trusts you enough to share details with you that he doesn't share with others. It could be anything or something serious or important that happened to him in the past that is still affecting him. He is sharing this with you to find a solution that will ease his pain. I remember one guy telling me of a sexual trauma he faced that he never shared with anyone. Together we were able to work out a solution for him.3. He begins to make long-term plans with you.He says stuff like "we should start planning this and that". He is envisioning you in his future and this means he doesn't want to let you go. 4. He shows he cares for you.This man begins doing little nice things for you and making sure you are ok. If you are sick he may bring some soup over or help you out with a task. When I and my Senegalese ex-husband were dating, he would cook great soup and stuff when I was ill. He would also look after my son and play games with him. 5. He makes you a priority.It doesn't matter how busy he gets. This man will make sure to carve out time to talk to you to see how you are doing. He will also set time aside to see you. This African man desires to connect with you and no matter what he is calling or letting you know in some way that you are on his mind. 6. He wants you to know his family and friends.An African man that is getting serious with you, will want you to know his family and his friends. He will have nothing to hide. 7. He supports your dreams.This African man loves it when you talk about your dreams and ambitions. He is not jealous of your promotion or achievements. He wants you to soar and have the best in life. I have met a few men that were not too happy that I was an author and entrepreneur because that made them feel bad for some reason. If this African man supports you then that is super great.

Discussion Notes: The Palm Tree Bandit This week’s story: The Palm Tree Bandit by Nnedi Okorafor Next week’s story: Three Friends in a Hammock by April Ayers Lawson Rated: Clean Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “The Palm Tree Bandit” by Nnedi Okorafor. This African fairytale enchants all three hosts alike. Anais appreciated the story’s feminist... The post The Palm Tree Bandit | Nnedi Okorafor | Literary Roadhouse Ep 162 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

섬의 삶| The One with Selena: The Girl from Mauritius – On Island Living: Episode 17Let's explore an African country together in this episode. And no, it's not Nigeria, haha.Welcome to the Island, peeps! This African island boasts of enviable beaches for destination weddings. It is a religiously diverse nation, with freedom of religion given as a constitutional right and the only African country with a Hindu majority. As Hawaii is seen drifting away from the continental US, so is this country relative to Africa when viewed on a map. It's also a country close to Madagascar and the only known habitat of the now-extinct bird – dodo.Mark Twain once quipped that Heaven was copied after this country and Lewis Carroll was inspired by the dodo to write his famous book “Alice in Wonderland” in 1865. Life expectancy here is well higher than the world average and is well above the average for African countries.Welcome to Mauritius – one of only four countries in the world with no involvement in ongoing international or domestic conflicts and no tensions with neighboring countries. The others being Botswana, Chile and Uruguay. As a result, Mauritius does not maintain a standing army.I invited Selena – who I describe as a spunky, ethnically-ambiguous, culturally-rich, cosmopolitan, Mauritian gal - to talk about her country's history, its unique aspects, and what her identity and nationality mean to her.We also talked about her overcoming body image issues, experiences as a US immigrant, and how she responds to questions about her origin.

Intelligent Africa™ — CliffCentral.com — "Women empowerment is about choice..." says our #FutureCEOs #PowerWoman. This African fashion-preneur is a trained accountant with a penchant for business, and also a deep love for Africa's culture and heritage. Her brand has gone international - listen here to find out about her journey.

CliffCentral.com — "Women empowerment is about choice..." says our #FutureCEOs #PowerWoman. This African fashion-preneur is a trained accountant with a penchant for business, and also a deep love for Africa's culture and heritage. Her brand has gone international - listen here to find out about her journey.

This African tale teaches a lesson important for this 21st century.

Every culture has its idealized woman, its standard of beauty that is valorized. Everywhere women are altering themselves in small and major ways to attempt the look that is celebrated. History is full of methods, home grown and scientific, used to attain these ideals— footbinding, corsetting, liposuction, emaciation, molding of the skull, face lifts, lip stretching… In this story Hidden World of Girls travels to Jamaica — where cosmetic folk treatments and changing ideals of beauty are part of a the national debate going on in the music, the dancehalls and on the streets. In Jamaica, especially in poorer areas, there is a saying among men, ” I don’t want a “maga” (meager) woman.” A maga woman, a slight or thin woman, says to the world that a man is poor and doesn’t have means to provide for her. A larger woman is a way of showing you have means and that you can afford to keep this woman fed. “If you have no meat on your bones the society can’t see your wealth, your progress, your being,” said Professor Sonjah Stanley-Niaah. “This African standard of beauty, and it’s very much present in Jamaica. The body must be healthy and that health is expressed in some amount of fat. You musn’t just be able to slip through the arms of a man. The healthy body girl is anywhere from 160 to 210 pounds.So there’s a high level of interest and activity around modifying the body.” In the 1990s, some women in Jamaica, longing to be large, started taking “Chicken Pills,” hormones sold to plump up the breasts and thighs of chickens. In Jamaica we talked with twenty-one year old Raquel Jones who was cast in an independent film called “Chicken Pills,”by Jamaica born playwright, Storm. The film is about two teenage girls. One is getting more attention from the boys in the class. The other character, Lisa, is having self esteem problems so she turns to the chicken pills. “Here in Jamaica it’s pressure on teenage girls and women. We do stuff that increases these physical appearances, getting our bodies to look a certain way.”

Imagine a time when heroin was marketed for the whole family. It really happened. Also, how Twitter, M&M's, and Hallmark cards got their names. Plus, restaurant slang, bad juju, having a wild hair, cutting to the quick, and use vs. utilize.FULL DETAILSNancy Friedman's blog Fritinancy is a great source of information about how products get their names. For example, the names Twitch and Jitter were rejected before the creators of Twitter finally settled on the famous moniker.The idiom I've got a wild hair, which dates to the 50's, means you're itching to do something. It's pretty literal: just think about those itchy stray hairs under your collar after a haircut.Is it fussy and pretentious to use the word whom instead of who? If you think so, you'll  be heartened by writer Calvin Trillin's observation on the difference between whom and who: "As far as I'm concerned, whom is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler."Which is correct: use or utilize? The answer depends on the context. The word utilize carries an additional shade of meaning, suggesting that you're using something in a way it's not ordinarily employed. For example, you would use a stapler to staple, but you might utilize a stapler as a paperweight. In any case, if you want to be grammatically correct, use is your safest bet.One of comedian Megan Amram's hilarious tweets made Martha wonder about how M&M's got their name. In 1940, Forrest Mars and an heir to the Hershey fortune, Bruce Murrie, created a candy similar to the European chocolates called Smarties. The American version takes its name from the initials of the candymakers' last names, Mars and Murrie.Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a word game full of Colbertisms, in honor of how comedian Stephen Colbert pronounces his own name, with a silent "T" at the end. Why not drop the "T" off all words ending in "RT"? Why do newspaper reporters end articles with the number "30"or the three-pound-sign symbol "###"? No one knows for sure, although that never stopped journalists from debating the origin of this way of ending a story. We do know that this practice arose in a bygone era when reporters typed their copy directly onto paper and handed it over to copyboys, and needed a way to indicate the last page. In 2007, a vestige of this old practice figured in an amusing correction in the New York Times.What is the best way to write an apology to a customer, especially if you're handling complaints for a corporation. Some tips: be sincere, and make sure your wording makes clear that you understand the consumer's complaint and that your company takes responsibility for the mistake and wants to make things right. Aspirin is now a generic drug, but it was once a brand-name product made by Bayer. It's just one of many genericized trademarks, also known as proprietary eponyms, which includes not only aspirin, but kerosene, dry ice, and cellophane.What is juju? Is there such a thing as good juju, or is it only possible to have bad juju? This African term for a "charm" or "spell" took off during the Back-To-Africa movement in the 1960's, and has been mentioned in connection with international soccer matches.Is it true that the drug heroin was once marketed to families? Yes! In the 1890's, heroin, a substitute for morphine, was hailed as a tremendous help to patients with tuberculosis, a leading cause of death at the time. Heroin eased the terrible suffering of tuberculosis by suppressing the respiratory system and thus the painful coughing fits associated with the disease. Nineteenth-century German doctors used the term heroisch ("heroic") to describe powerful drugs, and the German company that would later make Bayer aspirin dubbed this promising new drug Heroin. Before the drug's addictive nature and damaging effects were known, heroin was marketed specifically for children, resulting in some rather astonishing Spanish-language ads.If a waiter needs a table for two, they might call for a two-top. This restaurant lingo, referring to the amount of place-settings needed, comes from a larger body of terms. Anthony Bourdain's book Kitchen Confidential is a good source of additional slang from kitchens around the world.If you cut something to the quick, it means you're getting at its very essence. It comes from the Old English word, cwicu, meaning alive. It the source of the quick in the phrase the quick and the dead, as well as the words quicksilver ("living silver"), and quicksand ("living sand"), and the quick of your finger, the tender part under the fingernail.Hallmark Cards got its name from Joyce C. Hall, who bought an engraving shop along with his brothers in 1910. Would it have taken off had they just called it Hall Cards?Why do we say that we have a doctor's appointment instead of an appointment with a doctor? After all, we don't say we have accountant's appointments or attorney's appointments. It seems that the possessive term has become lexicalized after many years of common use.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2014, Wayword LLC.

Imagine a time when heroin was marketed for the whole family. It really happened. Also, how Twitter, M&M's, and Hallmark cards got their names. Plus, restaurant slang, bad juju, having a wild hair, cutting to the quick, and use vs. utilize.FULL DETAILSNancy Friedman's blog Fritinancy is a great source of information about how products get their names. For example, the names Twitch and Jitter were rejected before the creators of Twitter finally settled on the famous moniker.The idiom I've got a wild hair, which dates to the 50's, means you're itching to do something. It's pretty literal: just think about those itchy stray hairs under your collar after a haircut.Is it fussy and pretentious to use the word whom instead of who? If you think so, you'll  be heartened by writer Calvin Trillin's observation on the difference between whom and who: "As far as I'm concerned, whom is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler."Which is correct: use or utilize? The answer depends on the context. The word utilize carries an additional shade of meaning, suggesting that you're using something in a way it's not ordinarily employed. For example, you would use a stapler to staple, but you might utilize a stapler as a paperweight. In any case, if you want to be grammatically correct, use is your safest bet.One of comedian Megan Amram's hilarious tweets made Martha wonder about how M&M's got their name. In 1940, Forrest Mars and an heir to the Hershey fortune, Bruce Murrie, created a candy similar to the European chocolates called Smarties. The American version takes its name from the initials of the candymakers' last names, Mars and Murrie.Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a word game full of Colbertisms, in honor of how comedian Stephen Colbert pronounces his own name, with a silent "T" at the end. Why not drop the "T" off all words ending in "RT"? Why do newspaper reporters end articles with the number "30"or the three-pound-sign symbol "###"? No one knows for sure, although that never stopped journalists from debating the origin of this way of ending a story. We do know that this practice arose in a bygone era when reporters typed their copy directly onto paper and handed it over to copyboys, and needed a way to indicate the last page. In 2007, a vestige of this old practice figured in an amusing correction in the New York Times.What is the best way to write an apology to a customer, especially if you're handling complaints for a corporation. Some tips: be sincere, and make sure your wording makes clear that you understand the consumer's complaint and that your company takes responsibility for the mistake and wants to make things right. Aspirin is now a generic drug, but it was once a brand-name product made by Bayer. It's just one of many genericized trademarks, also known as proprietary eponyms, which includes not only aspirin, but kerosene, dry ice, and cellophane.What is juju? Is there such a thing as good juju, or is it only possible to have bad juju? This African term for a "charm" or "spell" took off during the Back-To-Africa movement in the 1960's, and has been mentioned in connection with international soccer matches.Is it true that the drug heroin was once marketed to families? Yes! In the 1890's, heroin, a substitute for morphine, was hailed as a tremendous help to patients with tuberculosis, a leading cause of death at the time. Heroin eased the terrible suffering of tuberculosis by suppressing the respiratory system and thus the painful coughing fits associated with the disease. Nineteenth-century German doctors used the term heroisch ("heroic") to describe powerful drugs, and the German company that would later make Bayer aspirin dubbed this promising new drug Heroin. Before the drug's addictive nature and damaging effects were known, heroin was marketed specifically for children, resulting in some rather astonishing Spanish-language ads.If a waiter needs a table for two, they might call for a two-top. This restaurant lingo, referring to the amount of place-settings needed, comes from a larger body of terms. Anthony Bourdain's book Kitchen Confidential is a good source of additional slang from kitchens around the world.If you cut something to the quick, it means you're getting at its very essence. It comes from the Old English word, cwicu, meaning alive. It the source of the quick in the phrase the quick and the dead, as well as the words quicksilver ("living silver"), and quicksand ("living sand"), and the quick of your finger, the tender part under the fingernail.Hallmark Cards got its name from Joyce C. Hall, who bought an engraving shop along with his brothers in 1910. Would it have taken off had they just called it Hall Cards?Why do we say that we have a doctor's appointment instead of an appointment with a doctor? After all, we don't say we have accountant's appointments or attorney's appointments. It seems that the possessive term has become lexicalized after many years of common use.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.And from The Ken Blanchard Companies, whose purpose is to make a leadership difference among executives, managers, and individuals in organizations everywhere. More about Ken Blanchard's leadership training programs at kenblanchard.com/leadership.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2012, Wayword LLC.

Imagine a time when heroin was marketed for the whole family. It really happened. Also, how Twitter, M&M's, and Hallmark cards got their names. Plus, restaurant slang, bad juju, having a wild hair, cutting to the quick, and use vs. utilize.FULL DETAILSNancy Friedman's blog Fritinancy is a great source of information about how products get their names. For example, the names Twitch and Jitter were rejected before the creators of Twitter finally settled on the famous moniker.The idiom I've got a wild hair, which dates to the 50's, means you're itching to do something. It's pretty literal: just think about those itchy stray hairs under your collar after a haircut.Is it fussy and pretentious to use the word whom instead of who? If you think so, you'll  be heartened by writer Calvin Trillin's observation on the difference between whom and who: "As far as I'm concerned, whom is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler."Which is correct: use or utilize? The answer depends on the context. The word utilize carries an additional shade of meaning, suggesting that you're using something in a way it's not ordinarily employed. For example, you would use a stapler to staple, but you might utilize a stapler as a paperweight. In any case, if you want to be grammatically correct, use is your safest bet.One of comedian Megan Amram's hilarious tweets made Martha wonder about how M&M's got their name. In 1940, Forrest Mars and an heir to the Hershey fortune, Bruce Murrie, created a candy similar to the European chocolates called Smarties. The American version takes its name from the initials of the candymakers' last names, Mars and Murrie.Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a word game full of Colbertisms, in honor of how comedian Stephen Colbert pronounces his own name, with a silent "T" at the end. Why not drop the "T" off all words ending in "RT"? Why do newspaper reporters end articles with the number "30"or the three-pound-sign symbol "###"? No one knows for sure, although that never stopped journalists from debating the origin of this way of ending a story. We do know that this practice arose in a bygone era when reporters typed their copy directly onto paper and handed it over to copyboys, and needed a way to indicate the last page. In 2007, a vestige of this old practice figured in an amusing correction in the New York Times.What is the best way to write an apology to a customer, especially if you're handling complaints for a corporation. Some tips: be sincere, and make sure your wording makes clear that you understand the consumer's complaint and that your company takes responsibility for the mistake and wants to make things right. Aspirin is now a generic drug, but it was once a brand-name product made by Bayer. It's just one of many genericized trademarks, also known as proprietary eponyms, which includes not only aspirin, but kerosene, dry ice, and cellophane.What is juju? Is there such a thing as good juju, or is it only possible to have bad juju? This African term for a "charm" or "spell" took off during the Back-To-Africa movement in the 1960's, and has been mentioned in connection with international soccer matches.Is it true that the drug heroin was once marketed to families? Yes! In the 1890's, heroin, a substitute for morphine, was hailed as a tremendous help to patients with tuberculosis, a leading cause of death at the time. Heroin eased the terrible suffering of tuberculosis by suppressing the respiratory system and thus the painful coughing fits associated with the disease. Nineteenth-century German doctors used the term heroisch ("heroic") to describe powerful drugs, and the German company that would later make Bayer aspirin dubbed this promising new drug Heroin. Before the drug's addictive nature and damaging effects were known, heroin was marketed specifically for children, resulting in some rather astonishing Spanish-language ads.If a waiter needs a table for two, they might call for a two-top. This restaurant lingo, referring to the amount of place-settings needed, comes from a larger body of terms. Anthony Bourdain's book Kitchen Confidential is a good source of additional slang from kitchens around the world.If you cut something to the quick, it means you're getting at its very essence. It comes from the Old English word, cwicu, meaning alive. It the source of the quick in the phrase the quick and the dead, as well as the words quicksilver ("living silver"), and quicksand ("living sand"), and the quick of your finger, the tender part under the fingernail.Hallmark Cards got its name from Joyce C. Hall, who bought an engraving shop along with his brothers in 1910. Would it have taken off had they just called it Hall Cards?Why do we say that we have a doctor's appointment instead of an appointment with a doctor? After all, we don't say we have accountant's appointments or attorney's appointments. It seems that the possessive term has become lexicalized after many years of common use.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.We're also grateful for support from the University of San Diego. Since 1949, USD has been on a mission not only to prepare students for the world, but also to change it. Learn more about the college and five schools of this nationally ranked, independent Catholic university at http://sandiego.edu.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2012, Wayword LLC.

A couple of days ago I had an unusual experience. I was staying in a hotel in Kampala, with a stunning view of the southern reaches of the Ugandan capital and the northern edge of Lake Victoria. It was the weekend, and in Africa that usually means football (soccer, to our friends over in the US). Two of the guys I was with – Alex and then Fred – filled me in with the details of why they supported their favourite teams: Arsenal and Liverpool. Fred helped my wife and I decipher the superb Lugandan radio commentary during a match between Bolton and Manchester City. Every bar and shack we passed seemed to have sound – and usually pictures – from the matches. So far so ordinary. What was unusual, however, was that the hotel where we were staying had no coverage of any of this. Somehow, and to my wife’s delight, we seemed to have ended up in one of the few hotels on the entire continent that seemed oblivious to football. After a week on the DRC border, examining vanilla farms for my wife’s work, this was a cruel and unexpected let down. Football is ubiquitous in Africa. As Fred told us as we chugged along in a Kampalan traffic jam, ‘I love football!’ Village kids kick balls of tied rags about; every streetwise hustler wears the shirt of their favourite (usually English) team; and almost any male on the street of almost any town or city can be diverted by asking them who they support, and whether Arsenal are terminally on the slide. The major leagues are riddled with an increasing number of influential and skillful African players, and the biggest hard luck story of last year’s World Cup was the elimination of a superb Ghanaian team thanks to the skulduggery of Uruguay’s Luis Suarez. This African love of football is what makes Steve Bloomfield’s entertaining book, Africa United: How Football Explains Africa (Canongate Books, 2010), such an excellent read. Like life in Africa, football has drama, skill, luck, triumph, disaster, pathos, pain, banality and moments of exquisite joy. While working as the Africa correspondent for The Independent, a British newspaper, Steve reported from all over the continent. Wherever he travelled – to Somalia, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire and beyond – he watched football matches and asked questions. Sometimes the football acted like a mirror to real life in these countries; sometimes it was an alternative reality; sometimes the football itself played a real and vital role in the stories that Steve was covering. The resulting book is fascinating, and not just for fans of football or those who are interested in Africa. I hope the same can be said for this interview with Steve. I hope you enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of days ago I had an unusual experience. I was staying in a hotel in Kampala, with a stunning view of the southern reaches of the Ugandan capital and the northern edge of Lake Victoria. It was the weekend, and in Africa that usually means football (soccer, to our friends over in the US). Two of the guys I was with – Alex and then Fred – filled me in with the details of why they supported their favourite teams: Arsenal and Liverpool. Fred helped my wife and I decipher the superb Lugandan radio commentary during a match between Bolton and Manchester City. Every bar and shack we passed seemed to have sound – and usually pictures – from the matches. So far so ordinary. What was unusual, however, was that the hotel where we were staying had no coverage of any of this. Somehow, and to my wife’s delight, we seemed to have ended up in one of the few hotels on the entire continent that seemed oblivious to football. After a week on the DRC border, examining vanilla farms for my wife’s work, this was a cruel and unexpected let down. Football is ubiquitous in Africa. As Fred told us as we chugged along in a Kampalan traffic jam, ‘I love football!’ Village kids kick balls of tied rags about; every streetwise hustler wears the shirt of their favourite (usually English) team; and almost any male on the street of almost any town or city can be diverted by asking them who they support, and whether Arsenal are terminally on the slide. The major leagues are riddled with an increasing number of influential and skillful African players, and the biggest hard luck story of last year’s World Cup was the elimination of a superb Ghanaian team thanks to the skulduggery of Uruguay’s Luis Suarez. This African love of football is what makes Steve Bloomfield’s entertaining book, Africa United: How Football Explains Africa (Canongate Books, 2010), such an excellent read. Like life in Africa, football has drama, skill, luck, triumph, disaster, pathos, pain, banality and moments of exquisite joy. While working as the Africa correspondent for The Independent, a British newspaper, Steve reported from all over the continent. Wherever he travelled – to Somalia, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire and beyond – he watched football matches and asked questions. Sometimes the football acted like a mirror to real life in these countries; sometimes it was an alternative reality; sometimes the football itself played a real and vital role in the stories that Steve was covering. The resulting book is fascinating, and not just for fans of football or those who are interested in Africa. I hope the same can be said for this interview with Steve. I hope you enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices