We wrap up what has been an incredible podcast summit edition series! For our last episode, four exceptional guests joined us to discuss the role of African governments and the private sector in achieving gender equality, helping growth businesses achieve scale, a future-ready and inclusive approach to leadership, and embracing AI.

Our guests are:

1) Ambassador Charity Manyeruke, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Rwanda

2) Christopher O.H. Wiliams, Former SVP Global Sales Strategy, adidas Group; President & Principal Consultant, Custament Partners

3) Rosa Nduati Mutero, Managing Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna

4) Ugochukwu Smooth-Nzewi, The Steven and Lisa Tananbaum Curator, The Museum of Modern Art 

With just one episode left, we are almost at the end of the podcast's Summit Edition series.

On this episode, three leading voices join us to discuss emerging narratives, accelerating women into leadership roles, and the transformative power of tourism, travel, and trade in driving economic growth across Africa.

Our guests are:

1) Michelle Moore, Author & UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sports'

2) Wilmot Allen, Founder & Chairman, VentureLift Africa

3) Tina Taylor, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Core3 Innovations

In an ever-advancing world where the pursuit of better economic opportunities is key, Africa's enterprising young minds have boldly steered their ambitions toward the dynamic frontiers of the creative and digital economy. These sectors do not only provide gateways to economic success, they also serve as catalysts for reshaping the narrative about the continent and fostering global connections.

For the fourth episode of the Africa Power Podcast Summit Edition, we feature five exceptional young Africans excelling in media, fashion, and hospitality. Their journeys showcase the immense potential, cultural richness, and transformative possibilities within Africa's creative and digital world.

Guests:

1) Mary Edoro - Head of Strategy and Chief of Staff, BellaNaija

2) Jack Ndahiro - Co-Founder, Kigali Kaftan

3) Sonia Iraguha - Branding Strategist and Co-Owner, Bicu Lounge

4) Qali Id - World Traveller, Advocate, Storyteller, Host, The Qonnect Podcast

5) Elodie Fromenteau - Stylist, Creative Director, Designer, and Founder, Izubaa

Sectors such as filmmaking, fashion, leisure and tourism are crucial components in today’s creative economies. In many of these areas, Africa is leading the charge, driven by a unique and diverse talent pool. For the third instalment in the Africa Soft Power Summit podcast series, we sat down with a number of experts: 

1) Michaella Rugwizangoga, Chief Tourism Officer, Rwanda Development Board

2) Nwakaego Boyo, Founder, Temple Productions

3) Folake Akindele-Coker, Founder, Tiffany Amber

4) Tariro Washe, Filmmaker; Managing Director, Meso Maviri

Embark on a global journey with the 2023 Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize Exhibition and discover the winner, finalists, and works!

For more information visit africasoftpower.com

Credits:

Curator: Julia Defabo

Narration and production: Folashade Anozie

Executive Producer: Nkiru Balonwu

Music: Imoudu Ayonote

In an increasingly connected world, sports has long been acknowledged as a unique vehicle and tool for positive social change and impact.

For the second episode in the ASP Podcast summit series, we sat down with four inspirational leaders from the world of basketball leveraging the popularity of the sport around the world to retell narratives and change realities. They are:

- Joakim Noah, 2-time NBA All Star & Founder, Noah’s Arc Foundation

- Lyzz Ogunwo, Vice President of International Development & Global Impact, National Basketball Players Association

- Victor Williams, CEO, NBA Africa

- Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association Foundation & Former Mayor of Baltimore

For the next couple of episodes of the Africa Soft Power podcast, we did something a little different and interviewed people LIIIIIVE from the floor at the ASP Summit in Rwanda, May 2023!

From gender equality, commerce, community, governance, to shifting identities and demographics, you’ll get to know guests first by way of their perspectives on the global headlines, before diving into their personal insights and fresh thinking on key intersectional issues of the day.

Episode 1 - African thought leaders on the march towards Equality with: 

- Ambassador Amina Mohammed, Fmr. Minister for Sports, Education & Foreign Affairs, Kenya

- Chike Obianwu, Deputy Managing Partner, Templars

- Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General, The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)

- Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, Resident Coordinator and Representative of the UN Secretary-General to Rwanda

Have a listen and leave a comment, as we get to know guests through the increasingly global issues that we all share!

Obi Asika is one of Nigeria’s leading creative sector voices, recognised internationally for his role in the growth of the country’s music sector, and as the executive producer on hit shows such as Big Brother Nigeria, Dragons Den Nigeria, and The Apprentice Africa.

Here, in the second episode of the ASP podcast, he talks to us about the origins of the Africa Soft Power movement, investment in creativity, and efforts to upskill the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

We kick off the all-new Africa Soft Power podcast, ahead of the Africa Soft Power Summit, which takes place in Kigali, Rwanda, from May 23rd – 27th 2023.

For our first episode, we talk to ASP’s Founder & Creative Director, Dr Nkiru Balonwu about Africa Soft Power, Collaboration, Africa Month, and the upcoming Summit.