Pod Save Africa

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What's Pod Save Africa about?

A Podcast about Africans by Africans. Great conversations with Africans of various walks on African issues of various kinds with a focus on progress.

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Pod Save Africa episodes:

06.21.2022
News Update - Rumblings of Leadership
It's been a while and we felt like it was good to catch up on some of the news stories that have happened recently around the continent. We'll be sharing some news from Nigeria, an unfolding story in South Africa...
06.13.2022
Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: Other Nupe Tales
Welcome to another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this episode, you'll be listening to two main stories; The Teacher and The Myth of the Amazons with the bonus of a third but you'll have to listen...
05.31.2022
Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: An Excess of Jealousy
We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! Today's story titled "An Excess of Jealousy" is also from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius and is based on...
05.16.2022
Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Husband's Revenge
We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting another live conversation on a story titled "The Husband's Revenge" from the book "African Nights:...
05.09.2022
Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman
We're excited to bring to you the first episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting a live conversation on a story titled "The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman"...
04.11.2022
May our leaders lead! News Update
News Update time!!! Oyinkan is out of town and all hell broke loose! Not really but its a news update delivered through the smooth silky notes of Akinade's Voice We talk Train attacks in Nigeria, Xenophobia in South Africa, A path towards...
03.29.2022
Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Original Narratives
What comes to mind when you think of African Mythology? Have you ever wondered the origins behind some of your favorite African folklore? Why is the exploration of African myths and folklore so important? In this episode, we speak to...
03.14.2022
What is life? - A Q&A with your Pod Save Africa Hosts
Hello Folks, Today you get to know the voices behind Pod Save Africa, we chat some facts about ourselves but we also go into the deep questions. For example, what is life? do you know? Do I know? Who knows? We may...
02.28.2022
Committee for Everything, Commitment for Nothing - News Update
We want to take some time to share our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Yemen, Ethiopia and other countries who are facing major injustices. We want to time the time to remind everyone to treat everyone with kindness despite...
02.14.2022
Electric, Sensational, Scintillating!!! AFCON 2021
In this episode, we the people of Pod Save Africa discuss the recent AFCON games that was held from the 9th of January to the 6th of February 2022 . We discuss the incredible and electric atmosphere of the tournament....
01.31.2022
Coup(e) boys
If you were thinking we would be talking about a group of young french men who entertain us with their version of dancing and struts on social media, we are sorry to disappoint you. We will be talking about another...
01.17.2022
News Update - 2021 Recap
Happy New Year Folks!!! (How long into the year can we continue to say that?!) We are bringing you some of the top stories from around the continent to neatly wrap up the end of 2021. We take you from Sudan...
01.03.2022
The world is shrunk by kindness part 2
Happy New Year!!! What better way to pick back up in the new year than to continue a conversation that inspires kindness. In part 2 of our talk with Gertrude Kabwazi, Executive Director of Yamba Malawi, we talk more about Gertrude's...
12.20.2021
The world is shrunk by kindness part 1
Part 1 of the conversation we had with Gertrude Kabwazi, Executive Director of Yamba Malawi. Yamba Malawi is a non profit whose mission is to transform children's lives by empowering communities to break the cycle of poverty. Gertrude speaks to...
10.25.2021
Perception of commonality: A macroeconomic outlook
In this episode, we look back on the conversation we had with our guest, Negash Haile, in our last two episodes on the macroeconomic state of the African continent and other related themes. As we have shared our thoughts, we...
10.10.2021
Looking at tops of heads - The Macroeconomic view of the African people
Today we continue our conversation with Negash on the macroeconomic situation in Africa from the lens of the people. Please enjoy and follow us at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
09.21.2021
It's the economy, stupid : A view on Africa's Macroeconomic situation (Part 1)
Boy do we have a treat for you! Today, as part of our ongoing collaboration with the Africa Study Group, we interview Negash Haile, a Rwandan macroeconomist who takes us to the highest point of the Kilimanjaro and gives us a...
09.07.2021
News Update - Protecting The People
Today we discuss the (in) actions taken by African governments to protect their people and the effects of those decisions. In South Africa, we see the impact on the economy, in Nigeria we see the impact on safety and we...
08.22.2021
Anywhere belle face - On Nigeria's foreign and domestic policy
Hello Listeners, Today we wrap up our conversation with Teni and we left off looking at how the injustices experienced in Nigeria are not unique. We also discussed how fellow Africans in other countries have adopted Nigerian models for protesting injustice...
08.09.2021
Giant of Africa: A Distorted Perception
In this follow up conversation with Teni, we take a look at Nigeria's perceived dominance in West Africa. We also discuss influences that have shaped its foreign policy position and a roadmap to a sustainable foreign policy that is inclusive...
07.26.2021
West Africa's Post-Colonial Debacle
This week we speak to Teniola Tayo about the economic development situation in Nigeria and broader West Africa with regards to development needs, current constraints, leadership failures, leadership successes etc. We also discuss the lingering effects of Colonialism on economic...
07.12.2021
Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 2
Today we continue our conversation about social safety nets in Africa with Chukky Ibe, editor of Trad magazine (https://tradmag.ca/about-us/). Chukky outlines steps Nigerians in the diaspora could take towards supporting the development of social safety net programs and ultimately work...
06.28.2021
Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 1
Today we talk about social safety nets in Africa. Chukky Ibe from Tradmag walks us through the current ecosystem of safety nets in Africa and how we should lean on tradition to protect the most vulnerable amongst us. Check out Chukky...
06.14.2021
Let's Talk About Chad
The passing of President Idriss Derby came as a bit of a shock to West Africa after almost 30 years serving as the President of the Republic of Chad. So we thought why not talk about it, we discuss what...
06.07.2021
Na from Clap, Dance dey Start - Nigerian Twitter Ban (Breaking News Update)
Hello Listeners, We decided to bring you an unscheduled news update to share some of the latest information in regards to the Twitter ban that was placed by the Nigerian government on Friday, June 4th shortly after an insidious tweet from...
05.30.2021
Serenity and Security - May 2021 News Update
After a short break, your favorite podcast is back covering and discussing some major events that have happened on the continent in the past month. We discuss the volcano eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the unfortunate death of...
04.06.2021
Innovating our way forward - April 2021 News Update
Check us out at saveafricapod.com. We go over great stories from the month including innovation around climate change, another milestone for women leadership and progress towards peace along the Blue Nile. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
03.16.2021
News Update - It Often Comes Down to Leadership
In today's News Update, we explore various expressions of leadership. From leadership within the finch space in Africa to a more global scale such as Director General of the World Trade Organization. We also discuss what poor leadership can look...
03.01.2021
To a green and clean future
Today we sit and chat with Daniel Adegbie on both the current state and future of renewable energy development on the African Continent. Enjoy and follow us @podsaveafrica on instagram and check us out at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message:...
02.15.2021
The Challenge of Creating Sustainable Development
This week we speak to Efosa Obano, co-founder of African Impact Initiative. An NGO based out of Canada that is dedicated to “Creating a platform for African youth who are passionate about actively contributing to sustainable development of the continent”....
01.31.2021
The Mind of a Dictator
Today we chat with Ernest, a resplendent Ugandan scholar and intellect. We discusses the events in Uganda, the man Museveni and how to think about countering authoritarianism in African Countries. Follow us saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
01.17.2021
News Update - Shared Destinies
We discuss the Ugandan Election, The covid Vaccination process and The African Continental Free Trade Area. Enjoy! Check us out at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
12.29.2020
Africa In the world - News Update
We check in and drop off three of the most interesting stories from the African continent touching on the coronavirus, global waste and the effect of climate change on crops. Enjoy. saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
12.13.2020
On the Briter Side - An interview with Dario Giuliani
Briter Bridges is doing remarkable work showing the brighter side of underserved markets, especially the African Continent. We got to interview their founder Dario Giuliani. Check their work out at briterbridges.com Find us @ saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
11.30.2020
A discussion on the Tigray Conflict
In this episode, we chat with Samuel Gebrehiwet - International Consultant & African Political Analyst at Center of Innovation for Peace, Security and Prosperity and Dr. Ermais Kebede - Resident and Civil Servant about the ongoing conflicts in the Tigray...
11.15.2020
The mission to show people what's possible - An interview with Tendaiishe Chitima, star of Netflix's "Cook Off"
Today we have the honor of Interviewing the star of the first ever Zimbabwean Production on Netflix. Tendaiishe is a wonderful actress building a career at the intersection of the arts, technology and business. She also shares how We share...
11.02.2020
For the Women Who Rise: Empower 46
A conversation with Nneoma Nwankwo, founder and curator of Empower46. A newsletter publication about African Women by African Women For All. For more information about Empower46, please visit empower46.org and sign up for empower46 newsletters. To keep updated with latest on the...
10.18.2020
Viva La Revolution - Africa Rises #ENDSARS #ShutItAllDownNamibia #CongoIsBleeding
Africans are in the streets peacefully demanding a change from their governments. From the #ShutItAllDown movement in Namibia demanding an end to gender-based violence to the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria calling for an end to police brutality, Africans across the...
10.12.2020
Retirement Home for African Presidents (News Update/Season Opener)
We are back baby!!! They counted us down and out but like the dust we rise. Ok we were just being dramatic cause we missed you all! It has been one wild year but we are back with the stories from Africa...
06.23.2020
Even In Chaos, It All Adds Up
Azubuike Akunne, an entrepreneur and landscape architect based in Lagos, Nigeria shares his perspective on the ongoing pandemic and how it has forced the entire world to simultaneously pause. He shares his reflections during this pause and how he's sustaining...
06.09.2020
In Chaos, Our Community Comforts Us
Hi Family, If you haven't yet, please check out our instagram profile on ways you cam support the black lives matter movement through donations and other form of support. It is about time there is change to the system that...
06.01.2020
Sometimes in Chaos we find ourselves
Rest in Peace to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Uwa, Tina and the many others who have lost their lives due to injustice. May their families find respite and may justice be served completely. May the systems that failed them be...
05.25.2020
We Take Chaos One Day At A Time : She who is comfortable in the storm
Family! We hope you are staying safe, sound and healthy. Today, Karika (@karika.republic on instagram) shares how managing uncertainty in her professional life has prepared her for this moment. Enjoy! We sef dey for instagram @podsaveafrica. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
05.18.2020
In Chaos we create : The story of a storyteller
Hello Friends, We are chronicling the stories of Africans as we work through these turbulent times. The pandemic has affected us in a multitude of ways, everything from our health, our families, our livelihoods and our perspectives. Today we talk...
05.11.2020
May 10th News Update - Some Advice From The World's Oldest Man
Pod Save Africa here to remind you that outside of the COVID-19 pandemic there are still ongoing stories on the continent. From celebrating the birthday of the World's Oldest Man in Lesotho to the New Sudanese Ambassador. Here, have a listen. Follow...
05.04.2020
The Mission To Light Up Rural Nigeria
The brookings institute estimates that roughly 43 percent of Africans have access to electricity. Only half of the Global access rate of 87%. Today we talk to Dr Sanusi O'haire @sohiare, The Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Fund about the...
04.24.2020
Temp Check - The Covid 19 Impact On Nigeria
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03.30.2020
In other world ending news, Locusts are invading Africa
Over 40 Million locusts are ravaging Eastern Africa as we speak. PSA is here to keep you on top of everything. We also talk about what happens when 100,000 ducks match up against a city of locusts. Follow us on...
03.26.2020
The Coronavirus in Africa (March 24)
Today we discuss the rapidly evolving COVID 19 Coronavirus situation and its impact on the African Continent. Follow us @podsaveafrica on Instagram. Check out our website saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message
03.09.2020
On the Biafran war.
Our second chat with Basil Anthony Abia! Today we discuss the Biafran War. We discuss the story of the war and its implications today. Check him out @basilabia and check us out at saveafricapod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-save-africa/message

What's Pod Save Africa about?

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Pod Save Africa episodes:

News Update - Rumblings of Leadership

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: Other Nupe Tales

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: An Excess of Jealousy

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Husband's Revenge

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman

May our leaders lead! News Update

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Original Narratives

What is life? - A Q&A with your Pod Save Africa Hosts

Committee for Everything, Commitment for Nothing - News Update

Electric, Sensational, Scintillating!!! AFCON 2021

Coup(e) boys

News Update - 2021 Recap

The world is shrunk by kindness part 2

The world is shrunk by kindness part 1

Perception of commonality: A macroeconomic outlook

Looking at tops of heads - The Macroeconomic view of the African people

It's the economy, stupid : A view on Africa's Macroeconomic situation (Part 1)

News Update - Protecting The People

Anywhere belle face - On Nigeria's foreign and domestic policy

Giant of Africa: A Distorted Perception

West Africa's Post-Colonial Debacle

Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 2

Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 1

Let's Talk About Chad

Na from Clap, Dance dey Start - Nigerian Twitter Ban (Breaking News Update)

Serenity and Security - May 2021 News Update

Innovating our way forward - April 2021 News Update

News Update - It Often Comes Down to Leadership

To a green and clean future

The Challenge of Creating Sustainable Development

The Mind of a Dictator

News Update - Shared Destinies

Africa In the world - News Update

On the Briter Side - An interview with Dario Giuliani

A discussion on the Tigray Conflict

The mission to show people what's possible - An interview with Tendaiishe Chitima, star of Netflix's "Cook Off"

For the Women Who Rise: Empower 46

Viva La Revolution - Africa Rises #ENDSARS #ShutItAllDownNamibia #CongoIsBleeding

Retirement Home for African Presidents (News Update/Season Opener)

Even In Chaos, It All Adds Up

In Chaos, Our Community Comforts Us

Sometimes in Chaos we find ourselves

We Take Chaos One Day At A Time : She who is comfortable in the storm

In Chaos we create : The story of a storyteller

May 10th News Update - Some Advice From The World's Oldest Man

The Mission To Light Up Rural Nigeria

Temp Check - The Covid 19 Impact On Nigeria

In other world ending news, Locusts are invading Africa

The Coronavirus in Africa (March 24)

On the Biafran war.