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Welcome to Episode 22

Rwanda has been the focus of a lot of attention recently. The extension of President Kagame's time as leader of the nation has drawn a lot of criticism and support. Today, Audace Nakeshimana gives us a lesser solicited perspective. That of an actual Rwandan.

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome back!

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It is episode 21! I continue my conversation with the incredible Professor Vaughan. As a recap, Olufemi Vaughan is the Alfred Sargent Lee & Mary Ames Lee Professor of African Studies at Amherst College. We discuss some of the origins our relationship to faith, colonialism and its various portrayals and most importantly the many truths of our thriving continent.

For information on supporting the recovery efforts in Sierra Leone : www.street-child.co.uk

www.worldvision.org.uk/news-and-view…ren-rescue-e/

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

It's my pleasure to announce that the podcast has officially reached 10,000 Listens! Thank you for your support and continue to listen and share!

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It is episode 20! I have an incredibly accomplished and esteemed guest on the podcast today. Olufemi Vaughan is the Alfred Sargent Lee & Mary Ames Lee Professor of African Studies at Amherst College. We discuss some of the origins our relationship to faith, colonialism and its various portrayals and most importantly the many truths of our thriving continent.

For information on supporting the recovery efforts in Sierra Leone : https://www.street-child.co.uk

http://www.worldvision.org.uk/news-and-views/latest-news/2017-news/august/sierra-leone-mudslide-world-vision-targets-children-rescue-e/

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome to Episode 19!

Timi Akindele and I discuss politics candidly. He is one of the most politically inclined people I know and he shares his journey thus far and some of his ideas for how we can all get engaged.

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome to Episode 18!

At age 4 Habibo was alone herding livestock far away from her family for six months. In her teens she was a refugee from the war in Somalia. She learn't english at age 22. She shares with us her experiences and how they have influenced her life so far and her outlook on resilience

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome to Episode 17!

Kenya is having its presidential election on Tuesday the 8th of August.

A former prime minister runs against an Incumbent president. Kenyan Lawyers, Alex Mwakichako and Alex Kadiba , take opposing sides on a debate to discuss which of these candidates is the person to lead the Kenyan people into the Future. We debate political will, social issues, domestic policy and so much more on this Episode. I think you will enjoy it.

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(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome to Episode 16!

First of all, I encourage you to rate the podcast on iTunes if you like it, it helps more people find the podcast!

Nigeria's president has been missing for about 70 days. Ayobami Adekojo talks to us about the state of the current presidency in Nigeria and shares his thoughts on a better way to run the country. We discuss history, politics, change and reasons to be hopeful for the future.

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(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome to Episode 15!

This time, we have a life coach and motivational speaker Wisdom Primus sharing his thoughts and his experience on finding purpose, evolving as a person and how we carry our purpose to a continent that needs it. He also tells us about how he went from teaching the english language to helping others understand the language of Life.

Check out Wisdom at wisdomprimus.com

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(Intro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Hello!

I hope you like our new Logo.

Welcome back to Pod Save Africa. This episode, I will be updating you on the news on the African Continent. The goal is to bring us closer by having a better understanding of the many issues that are affecting us in our various countries on the Continent.

We plan to make this a monthly series so we always stay up to date. Please give me your feedback on how we can make this format even better. Please drop a review on iTunes, It helps more people find out about the episode.

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

Welcome to Episode 13!

First of all, I encourage you to rate the podcast on iTunes if you like it, it helps more people find the podcast!

Erick Nganyange discusses Foreign aid with us. It is a big part of our international identity as a continent and today Eric tells us about its role in stunting the growth of the nations in our continent. We then turn to solutions to discuss a better means for supporting ourselves and using support we get from outside the continent.

As stated in the podcast Eric helps to run an NGO called "Wake up for your Rights"

The book referred to in this episode is called "Dead Aid" by Dambisa Moyo.

Also here is a link to an article Eric shared with me that you may find interesting

( http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/foreign-policy/323198-trumps-suspicion-of-foreign-aid-to-africa-is-right-on-the )

I hope you enjoy! Please don't forget to share, like and subscribe! Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at [email protected]

(Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)