The African Pod

Barbara Kalima Phiri sits down with Portia Msiza, highlighting what it means to be an African fashion designer. Portia tells her story of her drives and motivation, and how she entered the world of fashion.

David Mwanza highlights the importance of mental health. We review why merely having the conversation around mental health is important and David provides his perspective on an Africa he would love to see when dealing with mental health.

Interviewed by Bessie, Hakima Haither shares some of her experiences, painting a vivd portrait of something we can all relate to; identity.

CEO and Founder of Udongo Detergents, Barbara Kalima-Phiri, provides great insight on how she successfully structured her business and overall lifestyle. From empowering women, to giving back to her community, Barbara is here to set the tone on how we should all strive to keep ubuntu alive.

Wegayehu Fitwek provides an in-depth look into the Ethiopian coffee ceremony and the importance of coffee to the country.

Kalenga Augustine Mulenga is an African children's author. His passion of literature is deeply rooted in his family, as his father was the first black editor of the Zambian Daily Mail and his older brother was a poet. Mulenga takes us through his writing process and brings forth the importance of a child's imagination

DISCLAIMER: This Episode was Recorded in December of 2020.

Dr Shakira Choonara is a rising global icon, bold activist and 2017 Woman of the Year in Health, SA. She is an established research-advocacy specialist in public health. Her most notable and influential role to date is to be appointed to the inaugural African Union Youth Advisory Council.

Gabrielle Nina Mitch ( @MitchNina) provides an in-depth look into mining and its in effects in the Heart of Africa - Congo. Gabrielle paints a vivid image of the grim reality found in the beautiful Democratic Republic.