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Emmanuel Nado and Edwin Okong'o, two award-winning African journalists and radio personalities, offer their unique, bold and unapologetic perspectives on African life, news, and culture.They go beyo... more
FAQs about Africa Straight Talk:How many episodes does Africa Straight Talk have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.
September 28, 2024ENCORE: Episode 91: Meet the fine artist turning banana fibers into quality Ugandan productsWe are re-posting some of our favourite past episodes!!!! The goal is to support, elevate and empower our fellow brothers and sisters from the continent to keep the momentum going. Stay tuned for more episodes.Kenyan-born artist, educator and entrepreneur, Kimani Muturi, tells us how he is turning the waste products of banana farming in Uganda into beautiful, export-quality fabrics and rugs.TexFad weaver working on a rug. Picture courtesy of http://www.texfad.co.ug...more52minPlay
August 22, 2024Episode 135: Africans for Trump: Are they for real?There are African immigrants who say they support MAGA and Trump. Are they genuine, naive, or just optimistic opportunists?...more46minPlay
August 10, 2024Episode 134: Kamala Harris and other storiesWe were a little all over the place on this episode (in a good way of course) – what’s hot in America aka Kamala Harris, and how the diaspora can grow a spine....more36minPlay
July 11, 2024Episode 132: Welcome back, and the Kenyan ProtestsYoung people in Kenya have finally woken up and taken President Ruto and his government by the horns. It’s a bold and commendable and commendable in a continent where young people rarely question when old politicians tell them they are the leaders of tomorrow.Now the question is: what strategies do young people have to ensure this isn’t just another political dust storm that passes with the wind?...more40minPlay
March 29, 2024Episode 130: Internet interruptions and meeting Bob MarleyDid you know that Nado, my co-host, met Bob Marley in Oakland and he autographed his record? I must add that Nado spoke about it as if he was meeting a friend on a random weekend! I don’t know how to feel about that…but I KNOW Kwesi must be extremely jealous Bob Marley looking at records at Wausi Records, Oakland in 1981 – Photo courtesy of NadoVinyl record autographed by Bob Marley – Photo courtesy of Nado...more48minPlay
February 19, 2024Episode 128: Africa Cup of Nations and other storiesUpdate: Kevin Kangethe, the man accused of murdering Maggie Mbitu in Boston has been re captured and is awaiting extradition to the US to face murder charges. Hopefully this time he won’t escape in a matatu!...more51minPlay
January 06, 2024Episode 126: Kwaheri 2023, Welcome 2024!I know… but some are still writing 2023 as their year or are still on holiday-mode. The truth is …it would feel weird not to post this very exciting episode!Did you know Dr. Kwame Nkruma’s plan for Africa unification was a blueprint for European Union?...more52minPlay
FAQs about Africa Straight Talk:How many episodes does Africa Straight Talk have?The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.