NKENNE podcast

African Languages Week highlights Igbo’s revival and global reach. Learn key phrases like Kedu ka ị mere? and Dalụ, and discover how Igbo expresses warmth, unity, and identity.

At the AU Summit, UN chief António Guterres urged reform and permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa. This episode explores Africa’s push for equal representation and rising influence in global decision-making.

A viral claim says Burkina Faso banned wigs under President Traoré. Is it cultural pride or personal overreach? This episode explores beauty politics, misinformation, and who defines African identity today.

A viral video of South African students having their braids cut has sparked debate over school rules versus cultural rights. This episode explores discipline, identity, and what fairness means for young Africans today.

Revisit of the January 19 school bus tragedy that claimed 13 children, exploring Zulu and Xhosa mourning traditions and collective healing. The episode reflects on unity, resilience, and lessons for road safety.

AFCON drama unpacked: Algeria’s mockery, Nigeria’s silent tribute, Akor Adams’ karma goal, and the Pan-African spirit behind it all.

With AFRIMA starting Jan 7 in Lagos (Wizkid buzz, Pan-African nominations, music village concerts), explore how Afrobeats and other sounds fuse cultures, celebrate African identity, and drive unity through music.

Arrests over “indecent dressing” spark a national clash between tradition, youth culture, morality, and modern expression.

From Yoruba to isiZulu, how AI is finally learning African languages and why this moment matters for culture, preservation, and the future of learning.

A brief look at Paul Biya’s decades-long rule in Cameroon and how power, silence, and longevity shaped a quiet dictatorship.