Africa Straight Talk

In this episode Nado, Kwesi and Zika discuss, Africa-France relationship.

In this episode we talk to Folake Phillps the founder of AWO Center and Afriicionado Cultural Collective. She shares the organizations mission, the importance of cultural connection and the impact of Africa Day Celebrations an event that brings Africans together to honor culture and community. 

Website: https://afriicionado.org/

A hospital visit in her homeland of  Congo as an 8 year old had a profound impact on Gizelle Mapanda. She witnessed how the ratio of healthcare practitioners to patients was tipped against the latter and decided she would pursue a career that will help bridge the gap.

In this episode, Gizelle, an ER nurse walks us through how she achieved it and her talks about her work in bringing telehealth to the people of Congo, Haiti and other developing nations.

Nakel is an author, certified  discusses how to adapt survive and thrive in America. 

From building community to finding your place to starting businesses and even to give back to Africa. He also addressed the threat of artificial intelligence. He called on "lawmakers and key tech developers not to allow the technology to outrun human needs.

Nakiel can be found on https://www.nakelnikiema.com/

A Ghanaian DJ in Maryland transformed heartbreak into joy, turning the loss of his mother into a global movement of music and healing. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, DJ Fisho, launched Music for your Quarantine Feet (MQF), giving the world a platform to heal and celebrate. 

Take a listen to learn more about MFQ.

Programming note: This is our final episode for the year, we will return next year with fresh new shows!

The African diasporan is an entrepreneur heart. In this episode, speak with Roy Wanguhu, founder of Elewa Media a creative hub built on collaboration and community. Roy shares his journey from humble beginnings in Kenya to creating a space where creatives connect, share ideas and grow together.

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What happens when you go on vacation and you're treated like royalty? Listen to this episode to find out. 

Mark your calendars! October 9-12th is the The annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival. There will be an incredible array of films by talented African filmmakers .

Also Kwesi is gearing up to take the next group of people to Ghana in 2026. If this is something you've been wishing to do, email [email protected]; IG @afrikan_trumpet_tours or email us at [email protected] and we will get your information to him.

We will be back in September with a brand new episode. 

We're letting Kwesi readjust to life outside of Ghana but in the meantime, enjoy a throwback show on fatherhood in the US. 

Our fellow host Kwesi faced some technical difficulties while recording this show and was unable to continue recording this episode. 

On this show we have an incredible discussion about finances with Byb Bibene. From setting boundaries, to not fearing debt and the importance of doing research. Bibene provided guidance on managing finances.