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  • Peter Biar: Child Soldier, Civil War, Imprisonment, Virtue, Being President - theREN Experience #33

    Peter Biar is a South Sudanese scholar, peace activist. and former political prisoner. He is also the founder of Revive South Sudan Party.

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    [00:00] - Not Talking About Yourself
    [02:25] - Being A Child Soldier 
    [09:48] - Civil War in Sudan 
    [19:23] - Losing Direction 
    [28:21] - Society Built Virtue
    [30:25] - People Looked Away When We Started Killing Each Other
    [33:04] - My Father Signed Me To Military 
    [39:28] - Being Prisoned In Solitary Confinement 
    [49:29] - Running for President's Office 
    [56:41] - Future Coup in South Sudan 
    [01:02:10] - Reclaiming Dignity Internationally 
    [01:06:55] - Closing

    1 hr 9 min
  • Milton Allimadi: Palestine, Hamas, Israel, Land Colonisation, Springboks - theREN Experience #32

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    [00:00] - Intro
    [00:14] - How the Israel State was Created 
    [10:34] - Is Hamas a Terrorist Organisation?
    [21:26] - The World Has Abandoned the Palestinians 
    [30:39] - Who Are the Hamas
    [41:30] - Africa’s Position with Palestine  
    [49:00] - The Future of Palestinians 
    [50:26] - Silencing & Intimidating People 
    [54:13] - South Africa’s Springbok 3rd Rugby World Cup
    [56:38} - Closing 

    58 min
  • Joshua Maponga: Marriage, Economic Warfare, Politics, & Revolution - theREN Experience #30

    Joshua Maponga is a Zimbabwean speaker, entrepreneur, philosopher, author, and founder of Farmers of Thoughts.

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    [00:00] - Introduction
    [01:04] - Royal Unification
    [02:24] - Ancestral Knowledge Systems
    [05:05] - Consciousness 
    [06:55] - You Must Have Two Wives
    [12:14] - Chinese Reorganising Population 
    [15:03] - Brics Taking Away Africa’s Most Powerful Countries
    [18:40] - Nuclear Weapons & Uranium
    [20:17] - Politics Is Economics
    [24:37] - How France Wants Africa To Develop
    [26:23] - How Banking Works
    [28:44] - Revolution In Francophone Africa
    [31:40] - Nigeria’s Oil Belonging To Britain
    [34:34] - Only Survivors of Presidency Must Do This
    [38:35] - A Working System for Africa 
    [46:41] - Economic Warfare Is Harder Than War Of Guns   
    [49:21] -  You Can Never Be Prepared For A Revolution
    [52:22] - We Need To Run Governments Like Businesses
    [54:44] - We Have Patient Presidents
    [59:55] - I am a Watcher
    [01:00:20] - Why I Don’t Run For Political Office 
    [01:04:07] - Where The Real Money Is At
    [01:06:12] - Business Is Real Politics
    [01:11:49] - Woke Ones Say I’m Crazy
    [01:13:27] - Wisdom Controls Power
    [01:16:00] - The Gospel According To Maponga J
    [01:16:42] - Greetings To Comrades



    1 hr 18 min
  • David Hundeyin - FBI, Death To Wakanda, Divorce, Climate Spin, Retiring - theREN Experience #29

    David Hundeyin is a Nigerian investigative journalist and author of The Jungle: A Personal Journey with the Enfant Terrible of Nigerian Journalism. He is also the founder of West Africa Weekly, a Substack newsletter.

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    [00:00] - Introduction
    [01:56] - The Jungle
    [03:36] - Polish Entrepreneur Who Defrauded Nigerian Investors 
    [06:14] - My Next Book of Untold Stories  
    [08:42] - Failed Marriage, Relationships & Dating 
    [14:51] - Governments Are Aware When I Get Into Their Countries
    [17:28] - Publishing Leaked Attack Plan: Nigerian War Against Niger 
    [19:56] - Losing Personal Freedom
    [22:07] Retiring as an Investigative Journalist 
    [23:42] What’s Next 
    [25:15] - Grooming Next Investigative Journalist’s 
    [27:25] - Why I Don’t Hire People 
    [29:48] - I’ve Worked With Three People Only
    [31:07] - Quality Costs Money
    [32:34] - Contribution To Humanity 
    [33:34] - My Rich Background Allows Me To Do What I Do 
    [35:37] - 234 Next Failure
    [37:24] - Whistleblowers, Risk, & Fear
    ]39:52] - Encouraging Nigerians to Demand Aggressively 
    [44:48] - Dealing With Enemies I’ve Made
    [46:27] - Suing FBI, CIA, IRS, DEA, And Department Of State 
    [53:03] - Tinubu’s Media Blackout In Nigeria 
    [55:26] - Don’t Know If I Should Mention This 
    [56:07] - UAE Visa Ban Lift: Tinubu’s PR 
    [57:04] - How To Be A Bad Journalist In Nigeria 
    [58:38] - Tinubu’s Administration; Propaganda & Sweet Talk 
    [01:02:15] - Nigeria Is Running On Autopilot
    [01:05:22] - Nigeria Is A Failing State 
    [01:07:44] - Nigerians Are Meek & Docile 
    [01:15:52] - Opulent Life & Preaching To The Poor
    [01:23:37] - Zimbabwe’s Election Was A Disgrace  
    [01:28:34] - Death To Wakanda : Resources Are More Important Than People
    [01:32:38] - Diaspora Remittance Made More Money Than Crude Oil 
    [01:38:32] - Black Panther Is A Psychological Warfare Against Africans
    [01:43:42] - Cutting Emissions In Africa Is Bullshit 
    [01:48:38] - Climate Activism Is The New Hustle  
    [01:55:17] - Carbon Tax: Two Reasons Why Africa Should Worry
    [02:01:54] - Electric Vehicles: Green Energy Is African Blood
    [02:03:45] - The Day I’ll Take Renewable Energy Seriously 
    [02:05:47] - Africa Has Way Bigger Problems
    [02:05:56] - African Leaders: Green Energy For Legitimacy
    [02:07:36] - It Hurts Me 
    [02:15:53] - Unpublished Stories 
    [02:26:07] - My Life Being Made Into A Movie
    [02:27:39] - Simple Pleasure Of Life I Enjoy 
    [02:30:19] - Seeing A Therapist 
    [02:31:58] - Conclusion

    2 hr 33 min
  • Joshua Maponga - Ubuntu, Spirituality, Maponga's Gospel, Money, and Niger - theREN Experience #28

    Joshua Maponga is a Zimbabwean speaker, entrepreneur, philosopher, author, and founder of farmers of thoughts.

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    [00:00] - Rewiring Young African Minds 
    [03:04] - Intro 
    [03:40] - From a Bishop to African Spirituality 
    [10:17] - Religion as Moral Compass is an Illusion  
    [19:21] - Reasons for Coup in West Africa 
    [30:28] - US Drone Program in Niger
    [36:21] - A Message to ECOWAS and President Tinubu 
    [43:37] - We are Sold Lies Through Perception & Public Opinion 
    [48:30] - Solution to Failing Democratic Leadership in Africa 
    [55:50] - Life is a Continuous Spiritual Expression: Ubuntu
    [01:04:22] - Real African Problem is White Ideologies 
    [01:13:00] - Farmers of Thoughts from Oral Tradition to Literature 
    [01:17:20] - Find Your Place in the Revolution
    [01:18:18] - My Books: You Must Have Two Wives 
    [01:22:44] - The Gospel According to Maponga J 
    [01:26:24] - Why Live if You Don't Live 
    [01:27:41] - Art is the Library of African Knowledge Systems
    [01:31:29] - Three Things You Should Start Practising 
    [01:33:47] - Closing

    1 hr 35 min
  • Penuel The Black Pen - The Matrix, Sex, Thinking, Penuelism, and Language - theREN Experience #27

    Penuel Molotsi is the host of The Penuel Show (@thepenuelshow ), a speaker, author of the book Penuel(ism) and is considered a controversial internet personality.

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    [00:00] - Intro 
    [00:35] - Language Is A Magic Tool 
    [03:25] - We Are Miseducated
    [06:40] - African leadership Academy
    [07:43] - You Can’t Be Independent
    [13:27] - We Don’t Want Jobs
    [14:31] - Why Wealthy People Fund Schools
    [15:38] - Types of Intelligence 
    [20:19] - The Dangers of Trusting Women
    [31:35] - We Need to Document
    [34:54] - Why US Dollar Is Stronger Than SA Rand
    [35:11] - Diamonds: The Greatest Propaganda
    [36:10] - We Don’t Understand the Capitalism Game
    [39:54] - I Don’t Believe in the Moon Landing
    [45:05] - Simulation Theory: Our Reality as a Program
    [45:05] - We are our Ancestors
    [58:00] - I’m Colonizing Minds
    [59:16] - The Purpose of Life
    [1:02:10] - Human Influence: Money, Religion and Language
    [1:04:01] - Leaking Conversation with Vusi on Sex
    [1:08:52] - Monopolizing a Religion
    [1:09:54] - From Jesus Christ to Hitler: Penuel's Influence
    [1:21:43] - I’m Living In the Future
    [1:25:50] - Don’t Follow Those You Admire
    [1:29:36] - Penuelism
    [1:35:01] - Inspiring Others

    1 hr 37 min
  • Walter Mwambazi: Religion, Poverty, Spirituality, Evolution, and Slave Trade - theREN Experience #26

    Walter Mwambazi is a reverend, thought leader, networker, marketer, author, columnist, blogger, coach, media personality, and influencer.

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    [00:00] - Trailer
    [00:39] - History Of How Christianity Was Institutionalized
    [03:25] - Religion Is Created By Man To Connect With The Divine
    [05:11] - Gnosticism: Man’s Self Journey Finding God Within  
    [06:46] - Understanding Religion Vs Spirituality
    [11:29] - Humans Beings and the Dark Side 
    [09:29] - Religion Is Meant to Sustain the Status Quo  
    [13:30] - Karl Marx on Religion Is the Opium of the Masses
    [14:37] - Jesus Was a Revolutionary 
    [15:20] - Indoctrination of Children Into Religion 
    [18:01] - Non Believers Believe in Something 
    [18:43] - The Theory of Evolution 
    [25:37] - The Question of Creation
    [27:16] - An Argument for Humanity Evolving or Devolving  
    [38:50] - Technology Blurring the Line Between Machines and Humans 
    [41:52] - The Question of Technologies Future 
    [42:41] - Is the History You Have Learned About Africa True
    [44:55] - Egyptology And World Civilization 
    [49:57] - The Plan to Expunge History of Africans Influence In the World 
    [51:12] - Slavery Robbed Africa’s Identity Through Religion  
    [55:27] - The Systematic Erasure of African People’s Identity 
    [1:00:54] - The Seven Keys to Transforming Africa 
    [1:13:13] - Being Led With Leaders and Not Politicians 
    [1:15:08] - Closing

    1 hr 19 min
  • Robert Burale: Masculinity, Dressing, Addiction, Parenting, and LGBTQ - theREN Experience #24

    Robert Burale is a writer, event host, pastor, image consultant, and motivational speaker. He is the founder of Naked Truth and the author of the latest book, "The Three Hearts of a Man," available for purchase.

    Timestamps:
    [00:00] - Trailer
    [00:35] - Dress for Success: You Are Addressed How You Dress
    [02:02] - Style Tips for Young People
    [02:22] - Essential Wardrobe Staples for Men
    [05:18] - Shine Your Shoes, Make Memorable Connections
    [06:44] - Dressing: A Reflection of Identity Crisis
    [07:32] - Social Media: Building or Destroying Minds?
    [10:56] - Social Media: A Modern-Day Trap
    [14:50] - The Power of Speaking Up: Good Guys vs. Bad Guys
    [15:52] - Striking the Balance in Entertainment
    [19:22] - Reading: Unlocking Knowledge and Wisdom
    [20:52] - Parenting: Are We Setting the Right Example?
    [23:40] - Addiction: Demanding More in an Abnormal World
    [25:16] - LGBTQ: Navigating Propaganda to Save a Generation
    [29:37] - Raising Strong Men: Moving Beyond Toxic Masculinity
    [31:53] - Serving Tea on Others' Tables: The Impact of Rumors
    [33:54] - Becoming a Man of Value: The Path to Success
    [34:51] - The Bitter Reality of Chocolate Production
    [37:35] - Making Your Voice Heard: Standing up and Making a Difference
    [38:04] - Unraveling the Challenges of Men in Relationships
    [39:41] - Fixing Ourselves: A Journey of Self-Discovery
    [40:25] - The Supportive Role of Barmaids in Men's Lives
    [42:29] - Overcoming Struggles: A Guide for Men
    [43:43] - Conversations That Echo for Decades
    [45:00] - Purpose vs. Gossip: Embracing Lasting Impact
    [48:34] - The Allure of Gossip: Why We Can't Resist
    [49:57] - Masks of Happiness: Dealing with Inner Pain
    [51:37] - Building a Strong Circle: Embracing Personal Worth
    [54:06] - Seeking Inspiration: Wisdom from the Elderly
    [56:48] - Ignorance: A Gateway to Learning
    [57:08] - Conquering Addiction: A Journey to Recovery
    [59:50] - The Scars of Our Parents: Lessons in Resilience
    [1:00:44] - Listening to Parental Advice: The Value of Presence
    [1:03:54] - Articulate Fools: Navigating Intellectual Absurdity
    [01:06:28] - The Commercialization of Faith: A Critical Examination
    [01:08:35] - Believers and Critical Thinking: Using the Gift of the Mind
    [01:09:52] - The Rise of False Prophets: Separating Truth from Deception
    [01:11:42] - Gratitude: Reflecting on What God Has Done for Me
    [01:13:18] - Religion vs. Relationship: Understanding the Difference
    [01:13:35] - Exploring African Spirituality: Culture and Beliefs
    [01:14:35] - Growing Up with Parents: Nurturing Relationships
    [01:16:10] - Silent Words: The Power of Expression Beyond Speech
    [01:17:21] - Farewell: Closing Thoughts on the Journey

    1 hr 18 min

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