NKENNE podcast

Faso Dan Fani is more than traditional cloth. Explore how women weavers are turning cultural heritage into economic opportunity and quiet resistance.

Remember the Senegalese literary giant Cheikh Hamidou Kane and explore how his work challenged ideas about education, tradition, and modernity while shaping conversations about African identity.

Renewed tensions are raising fears of another war in Ethiopia. Explore the fragile peace, the human cost of conflict, and what renewed fighting could mean for the region.

Two deadly shootings have left communities grieving and searching for answers. Explore the toll of violence on safety and everyday life.

A 4,000-year-old tomb offers a rare glimpse into ancient Egypt. Explore what the discovery reveals about Africa’s history and the civilizations that shaped it.

Why does Africa often look smaller on maps? Explore the history of map distortion and how it shaped the way the world sees the continent.

Copper, cobalt, and lithium are fueling a global race for Africa’s resources. Explore who controls them, who benefits, and what true resource sovereignty could mean.

Explore the story behind Dangote Refinery’s landmark listing and what it could mean for investors, Nigeria, and African business.

Discover the powerful Pidgin expressions Nigerians use to face hardship, support one another, and keep moving forward.

Explore the political tensions, treason allegations, and questions about democracy and accountability shaping Zambia’s post-election landscape.