Podcasts by Pod Save Africa

News Update - Rumblings of Leadership from 2022-06-21T04:44:59

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 sto...

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: Other Nupe Tales from 2022-06-13T04:05:02

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 bon...

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: An Excess of Jealousy from 2022-05-31T03:55:30

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 E...

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Husband's Revenge from 2022-05-16T04:46:08

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 conversatio...

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman from 2022-05-09T03:00:17

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...

May our leaders lead! News Update from 2022-04-11T00:48:04

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 atta...

Pod Save Africa x Mythological Africans Present: The Original Narratives from 2022-03-29T03:00

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 ...

What is life? - A Q&A with your Pod Save Africa Hosts from 2022-03-14T03:53:32

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 lif...

Committee for Everything, Commitment for Nothing - News Update from 2022-02-28T04:00

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 ...

Electric, Sensational, Scintillating!!! AFCON 2021 from 2022-02-14T03:03:09

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 atmosp...

Coup(e) boys from 2022-01-31T04:00

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 t...

News Update - 2021 Recap from 2022-01-17T04:04:57

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. &nb...

The world is shrunk by kindness part 2 from 2022-01-03T04:00

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 Dire...

The world is shrunk by kindness part 1 from 2021-12-20T04:43:49

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...

Perception of commonality: A macroeconomic outlook from 2021-10-25T07:26:25

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 w...

Looking at tops of heads - The Macroeconomic view of the African people from 2021-10-10T14:45:48

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

It's the economy, stupid : A view on Africa's Macroeconomic situation (Part 1) from 2021-09-21T03:12:49

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 th...

News Update - Protecting The People from 2021-09-07T01:19:44

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 th...

Anywhere belle face - On Nigeria's foreign and domestic policy from 2021-08-22T15:15:31

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 Africa...

Giant of Africa: A Distorted Perception from 2021-08-09T04:03:33

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...

West Africa's Post-Colonial Debacle from 2021-07-26T03:52:24

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, leader...

State of West Africa: COVID and Beyond from 2021-07-26T03:52:24

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, leader...

Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 2 from 2021-07-12T03:00

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 ...

Shielding the most vulnerable amongst us part 1 from 2021-06-28T03:00

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 ...

Let's Talk About Chad from 2021-06-14T02:00

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 disc...

Na from Clap, Dance dey Start - Nigerian Twitter Ban (Breaking News Update) from 2021-06-07T01:27:21

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 Fri...

Serenity and Security - May 2021 News Update from 2021-05-30T16:00

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 Democra...

Innovating our way forward - April 2021 News Update from 2021-04-06T03:18:54

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We go over great stories from the month including innovation around climate change, another milestone for women leader...

News Update - It Often Comes Down to Leadership from 2021-03-16T04:06:58

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 Organiza...

To a green and clean future from 2021-03-01T17:35:10

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 an...

The Challenge of Creating Sustainable Development from 2021-02-15T03:41:59

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 ...

The Mind of a Dictator from 2021-01-31T20:16:54

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. ...

News Update - Shared Destinies from 2021-01-17T22:32:53

We discuss the Ugandan Election, The covid Vaccination process and The African Continental Free Trade Area.

Enjoy!

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Africa In the world - News Update from 2020-12-29T02:27:58

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.

On the Briter Side - An interview with Dario Giuliani from 2020-12-13T23:42:23

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. 

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A discussion on the Tigray Conflict from 2020-11-30T01:00

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 ...

The mission to show people what's possible - An interview with Tendaiishe Chitima, star of Netflix's "Cook Off" from 2020-11-15T23:00

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, technolo...

For the Women Who Rise: Empower 46 from 2020-11-02T01:00

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 v...

Viva La Revolution - Africa Rises #ENDSARS #ShutItAllDownNamibia #CongoIsBleeding from 2020-10-18T03:09:20

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 i...

Retirement Home for African Presidents (News Update/Season Opener) from 2020-10-12T03:38:58

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 t...

Even In Chaos, It All Adds Up from 2020-06-23T00:48:25

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 sh...

In Chaos, Our Community Comforts Us from 2020-06-09T00:00:29

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 i...

Sometimes in Chaos we find ourselves from 2020-06-01T23:52:23

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 th...

We Take Chaos One Day At A Time : She who is comfortable in the storm from 2020-05-25T19:30:35

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. ...

In Chaos we create : The story of a storyteller from 2020-05-18T23:02:50

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, ...

May 10th News Update - Some Advice From The World's Oldest Man from 2020-05-11T02:22:13

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 ...

The Mission To Light Up Rural Nigeria from 2020-05-04T00:22:11

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 Execu...

Temp Check - The Covid 19 Impact On Nigeria from 2020-04-24T01:19:56

Temp Check - The Covid 19 Impact On Nigeria by Pod Save Africa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

In other world ending news, Locusts are invading Africa from 2020-03-30T02:30:02

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 locust...

The Coronavirus in Africa (March 24) from 2020-03-26T00:26:32

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 --- ...

On the Biafran war. from 2020-03-09T01:32:08

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.c...

Will the real Mr President please stand up? from 2020-03-02T03:56:50

News Update Time! Yay! Today we share a set of interesting stories including that of Guinea Bissau and the fact that it currently has 2 presidents and 2 prime ministers. Scintillating scenes. En...

Beer Parlor Conversations - African Sports from 2020-02-23T19:48:04

Beer Parlor Conversations is Back! This time my friend and I are kicking it and taking African Sports! It's present the future, what people go through to make it. I had a lot of fun recording it! ...

The President's new wife may have killed his ex-wife - February 9th News Update from 2020-02-09T22:43:52

It is a news Update! We discuss everything from the wife of the Lesotho president being detained as a murder suspect to updates about voting across the continent and the AP teaches us about racial...

The End of the world: How Climate Change is reshaping the African Continent from 2020-02-02T18:56:28

Today we talk about Climate change, global warming and how it is affecting the continent. Our guest Habiba Ahut Daggash (a PHD candidate at Imperial College) also breaks down her research on Climat...

We farm like 1800's Irishmen : The story of Nigeria's Border Closure from 2020-01-20T00:28:27

In August 2019, Nigeria's government closed its land borders to its neighboring states citing food smuggling as a problem. Today, Basil Anthony Abia helps us understand the effects of the decision...

Old Moves New Blueprint from 2020-01-12T18:28:16

We take a look back at 2019 and announce some exciting news for the new year. Long and Short, We move. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-africa/message

Beer Parlor Converstations Part 2 - Labours Of Our Heroes Past from 2020-01-05T22:51:58

Happy New Year Friends! Welcome to 2020. We are glad you made it. We start the first episode of the year continuing a conversation I was having with some of my buds last year. Enjoy. --- Se...

In Pursuit Of Knowledge And Health from 2019-12-23T01:55:26

What do you think the top priorities for the government of your country are? Most would argue that Health and Education rank highly so today we dive into how much the largest African countries are...

Dec 8th News Update - Omoyele Sowore, Airlines And The Year Of The Return from 2019-12-08T22:00:23

It is December 8th and we bring news of repression of freedom in Nigeria, a struggling national airline in South Africa and an increase in the brand of Africa as a continent. --- Send in a voice...

Reupload : Episode 41 - Death By Ambition from 2019-12-01T23:22:06

Today we reupload one of our earlier episodes for listen. Please Enjoy. We look forward to a news update next week. Check out our website saveafricapod.com for more episodes and news. --- Se...

Beer Parlor Converstations - Nigeria The Present And The Past Part 1 from 2019-11-17T23:32:36

A casual sit down conversation about Nigeria's history between some buds. Please enjoy and check us out at saveafricapod.com Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-a...

Dear PSA - My flight left 4 hours early, what do I do? from 2019-11-10T20:36:46

saveafricapod.com is our website and we love it and we hope you love it to so you check it out and it is all love, thank you. Today we spill the beans on (Retired) Warlords, overly punctual airli...

The Lost Genocide : A story of the Herero and Nama tragedy. from 2019-11-04T04:19:52

In 1904 a hundred thousand Herero and Nama people hailing from modern day Namibia were killed by german forces. Here is that story. For more resources about this story please go to : www.thirdc...

Closed Borders, Crashed Planes And Catastrophic Floods from 2019-10-28T02:03:24

We are back with the news but first check out our website at saveafricapod.com! Floods in South Sudan, Legal proceedings against Boeing and Closed Borders are all part of today's news update. Enjo...

Pod Save Africa Live from 2019-10-20T20:15:17

saveafricapod.com is our new website and we love you and we love it so we would love it if you took a look at it. Also! we had a live podcast! Kansola and Akinade got to interview Sarah Bekele (A...

Steel Coffin : The Death Of Uncle Bob from 2019-10-06T22:48:45

MUGABE WAS NOT BURIED IN AN ADIDAS BODY BAG! Today we discuss Mugabe's legacy and what his death means for Zimbabwe. Also check out our new website at saveafricapod.com The season will be back ...

Through the eyes of African Women from 2019-05-19T22:02:24

This week Ms Anwuli Okonjo tells us about her non profit, Through the Eyes of African Women (TEAW) and what it means to amplify the voices of African Women. On the back of a major event that involv...

Stears Nigeria - In God We Trust, Every One Else Must Bring Data from 2019-05-12T17:20:55

Stears.ng is a remarkable platform that provides data based reporting on Nigerian issues. Today Michael Famoroti (@Mikey_Fam) shares the story of how Stears.ng started, the documentation of the N...

The Will Of The Rainbow Nation - The South African Elections from 2019-05-08T00:21:06

Tomorrow, South Africa will decide in one of its most important elections in its history. This election will either serve as an indictment of the recent leadership of the ANC or a reaffirmation o...

Our Very Own Truths (Re-broadcast) from 2019-05-06T01:27:09

Enjoy one of our favorite episodes! Professor Vaughn speaks to us about religion, politics, spirituality and history of various African People. Please enjoy and follow us @podsaveafrica on instag...

Sudan : Past, Present and a hopeful Future. from 2019-04-28T14:15:37

Micheal Majok paints a tapestry of Sudan's history. Detailing the context within which the recent protests and events while weaving in his personal history. He describes in detail the sins of the p...

Tasgot bas: On to the next one. A story of the Sudanese Protests from 2019-04-21T19:44:53

2 days, 2 presidents toppled by the protests and the will of the Sudanese people. Israa got to see the protests first hand and tells us everything about the situation in Sudan and the demands of...

Cyclone Idai from 2019-04-14T22:11:30

All you need to know about Cyclone Idai. Hundreds Dead, thousands Missing, Billions lost. Please support at: World Vision - https://donate.worldvision.org/give/cyclone-idai-relief-fund Mercy Fu...

Mizizi : The Acquisition Of Knowledge Is The Catalyst Of Progress from 2019-03-18T01:10:21

Today we get to share another great story with you. Paakow is the founder and CEO of Mizizi. He brings African pride to the limelight through fashion, here he honestly presents his story (ups an...

Ethiopian Airlines Crash, Uganda Vs Rwanda - News Update from 2019-03-10T22:29:54

Hello All, We call in a few friends today to join us in discussing some of the news from the continent. We talk through everything from the diplomatic issues between Uganda and Rwanda to the mass...

Joe Sawo - Libraries For Liberia from 2019-03-03T20:51:38

Meet Joe Sawo, Investor, speaker and Leader. We talk about his journey growing up as an immigrant, investing in real estate and running a non-profit organization. Follow him on Instagram at @sun...

Nigerian Election - The Work has just begun from 2019-02-28T01:52:42

A rounded presentation of the recently concluded Nigerian Elections. Enjoy our analysis and follow us @podsaveafrica on instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pod-save-afric...

Nigeria Almost Decides from 2019-02-17T23:17:39

The national electoral commission in Nigeria announced that it would be postponing its scheduled elections 4 hours from when the first votes were expected to be cast. We talk about it. Listen an...

Karo Omu - Free Sanitary Aid from 2019-02-03T22:16:32

I had the great privilege of interviewing Karo Omu (@duchesskk), She runs Free Sanitary Aid Nigeria, a non-profit committed to furthering the cause of less fortunate women and girls in Nigeria. Sh...

News Sprint - Sudan, Nairobi, Nigeria And Zimbabwe from 2019-01-27T21:11:38

Hello All! On this news update, we discuss the ongoing protests in Sudan and Zimbabwe while addressing the Nigerian Elections and the current situation there. Please Rate us on iTunes! Please fol...

I Like To Move It Move It - Your January 13th News Update from 2019-01-13T22:57:04

Cheers to you and your determination in continuing all your new years resolutions! While you jog on that treadmill/ lift that weight/ eat that salad/ avoid those haters, we have prepared news upd...

Pod Save Africa, New Year New We from 2019-01-07T02:28:29

Happy New Year Friends! Welcome to 2019. We wish you a phenomenally enriching and amazing year ahead with a multitude of successes. In this Episode, We take a good look at the past year and review...

Mr Jackson On Cameroon, Qaddafi, Kagame And Love from 2018-12-16T17:52:11

Follow us @podsaveafrica on instagram. I sit down with Mr. Jackson to hear him share his perspectives on a variety of issues relating to the African Continent as it is and as it was. He shares his...

Is Monogamy Un-african? - The African Debates from 2018-12-09T18:27:37

Follow us on Instagram @podsaveafrica! Thanks for tuning in today. We got to attend a debate over whether or not Monogamy is Un-african. The two individuals shared their opposing perspectives on t...

The Candidates For The Nigerian 2019 Elections from 2018-11-25T22:50:01

My family and I got to kick it and spend time together this past weekend as part of the thanksgiving holiday. We often discuss politics so I decided to moderate and record one of our conversation...

The Subtext from 2018-11-11T19:25:31

This episode, Osarumen talks to us about his new venture, subtext.io. He evaluates companies and technology for a living and he now shares many of his thoughts on technology and companies via thi...

News Update October 28th 2018 from 2018-10-29T00:34:56

Hello All! Follow us @podsaveafrica on Insta. Enjoy this episode of news updates where we discuss everything from Ethiopia's strides in creating gender balanced leadership to Kanye west giving Uga...

African Anonymous - The first time I got In trouble from 2018-10-21T22:51:08

This Episode is brought to you by Asa Afrique. This brand sources and sells some of the most beautiful designs from the African Continent. Please check them out at asaafrique.com and @asaafrique. ...

Episode 48 - ChinAfrica from 2018-10-14T18:53:40

Let's Talk about China, This episode we layout the arguments for whether or not China is good for the African Continent. Enjoy! and while you are enjoying follow us @podsaveafrica on Instagram. ...

Season 3 and Your Summer Recap from 2018-10-07T19:24:37

WE ARE BACK!!!! Welcome to season 3 y'all, we are happy to be back. We decided to start you off with a recap news update. Lot's happened this summer and we wanted to bring you up to speed with the...

Osarumen - The Thinker from 2018-09-23T14:46:23

Follow us @p0dsaveafrica! Got to chat with Osarumen about his life. He has had a fascinating journey thus far and in this episode he details everything from dropping out of school, becoming a comp...

Nyema Igwe - The Builder from 2018-09-09T19:10:04

Follow us on Twitter! @p0dsaveafrica! Nyema is a fashion retail startup founder! She connects her customers to African creators using her platform. Today she discusses with me her experience thus ...

Chiimeh CMD - The Changer from 2018-09-02T20:45:17

First things first, follow us @p0dsaveafrica on twitter! I got to chat with Chiimeh CMD, we discussed a framework for creating change and how he has applied it in his life thus far. Please enjoy t...

Mpumi Nobiva - The Uplifter from 2018-08-26T15:57:24

Meet Mpumi, She helps to connect people to their purpose and has committed her life to helping people share their stories. To say her life has had grand twists and turns would be an understatement...

Season 2.5 Episode 1 : Iko, The Uniter from 2018-08-19T18:59:43

WE ARE BACK!! Well partly. The team at Pod Save Africa has spent the last few weeks (really months) taking a break from the podcast to refresh ourselves and our content. We have missed you dearly ...

Episode 46 - Season 2 Finale from 2018-04-16T23:42:30

Listen to the end for a special announcement. One year ago, I sat in the living room of my apartment with one of my very good friends to discuss corruption on the african continent. It was a discu...

La Grande Afrique from 2018-04-08T23:19:34

This episode, I get to chat with Kamila Yusuf. We discuss storytelling, the dangers of letting others tell our stories and the magazine she helps run called La Grande Afrique. She shares some insi...

Proceed with Caution : Your April 1st News Update from 2018-04-03T02:13:57

Our show note this week is dedicated to Winnie Mandela and the tremendous life you lived. Sacrificing much of your own life for the liberation of others. Rest in Power Mama. Have a look at stories...

Wakanda appropriation is this? from 2018-03-26T00:18:36

Have you worn a dashiki recently without knowing where it came from? Do you mispronounce every African Name you have ever come across? We at Pod Save Africa have an exciting and informative epi...

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Is A Racist Moron - March 18 News Update from 2018-03-18T23:33:13

Hello! Its your news update for March 18th. We bring to you a well roasted blend of positive and concerning news on things you should know from every coast of the greatest continent on earth. M...

Death By Ambition : The African Dream from 2018-03-12T00:36:11

Hi its Akinade here, Today I share one of my most treasured truths. I talk about what it means to grow up as a young African whose I identity is formed around his dream to make life better for h...

March 4th News Update - Just show that you care from 2018-03-04T23:33:38

This week we bring to you the latest news stories from the past two weeks. Jong Massaquoi joins us in the delivery of this news update. We talk about how leaders show that they care about their p...

Internationalism : Differences from 2018-02-25T20:09:09

Ayy!! We just need you to know that you are wonderful. Welcome to Part 2 of our series on Internationalism. Kayode Odumboni moved to America to get his PHD a few months ago. He is an astute obse...

Episode 38 - Wakanda Forever from 2018-02-20T01:29:01

What would you do if your 36 Million of your hard earned Wakandandian dollars were swallowed by a snake? This episode we discussed the change of power in South Africa, the resignation of the Ethio...

Best Of Both Worlds : African And American from 2018-02-11T21:54:24

We are beginning a series on Internationalism drawn from an organized discussion put together by Adora Namigadde called Low-key ted talks. Adora begins the series by telling the story of her str...

Feb 4th News Update - Do We Even Own Our Own Home? from 2018-02-04T21:28:42

Kenya has two Presidents , well sort of. This week we discussed the passing of Hugh Masekela, the political situation in Kenya, China's relationship with the African Union and more. Have a liste...

Episode 35 - I belong to everyone and I belong to no one from 2018-01-30T00:51:01

The immortal words of President Buhari on his inaugural speech struck a chord with many. The questions is has he lived up to the hype and what does the future of Nigerian Politics possibly look li...

January 21st News Update - To shower or to wash my car? That, is the question. from 2018-01-22T01:27:38

Welcome back! This week we share an update on the water crisis in South Africa, Fulani herdsmen clashes with farmers in Nigeria and many other news stories. Please enjoy, and give us feedback on ...

Tech Saves Africa Part 2 : Basic but Difficult from 2018-01-14T16:36:41

Hello, Welcome back. Today we continue our discussion on tech ideas that can significantly improve countries on the African Continent. We discuss many of the realities facing tech founders today ...

January 7th News Update - Progress sometimes comes in little steps. from 2018-01-07T22:34:46

Happy New Year!! We are excited to be back with you this year. We talk about closed torture camps, ebola corruption, Bitcoins and Fatwas and so much more. Please enjoy, share and subscribe. Co...

December 23rd News Update - Don't sleep on that new Nile X. from 2017-12-25T18:05:51

Merry Christmas!! From our PSA family, we wish you and yours a throughly enjoyable Christmas holiday full of abundant Joy. We strive to keep you updated so here are the news items you should be ...

Tech Saves Africa (Part 1) from 2017-12-17T22:26:50

From sliced bread to the industrial revolution, technology is often the means by which nations and societies develop and advance grow significantly. Today, Opemipo Aikomo, Korede Aderele and Segun...

December 10th News Update - Modern Day Slavery and the Sins of our Incompetence. from 2017-12-10T21:16:32

Hello friends, Its a new month and we are excited to bring you the news from the past month. It has been one heck of a month. We often find ourselves a little behind the news cycle so we have deci...

Curating Our Stories, Content:ng from 2017-12-04T00:28:55

One of the most important elements of advanced societies is record keeping. For a long time this has primarily been done by outsiders looking into the African Continent. During our short break, I...

Museveni, Spin Kicks, Uganda, Old Men And Power - Episode 27 from 2017-11-27T00:03:57

This is our 27th Episode. We are thankful for our listeners, you drive us, motivate us and show us that someone else cares like we do. This Episode, Adora Namigadde talks to us about the context...

We Are Back! Season 2! November News Update : It is all about Uncle Bob Mugabe. from 2017-11-19T19:11:51

And we are Back!! It's Season 2!! (Insert dance music) We have missed you. It has been popping on the continent so we decided to start off with a News update to get you up to date with the news ...

Season One Recap : What Are You Most Optimistic About? from 2017-10-08T23:38:59

Welcome dearest Listener! We <3 U It is the end of Season One of Pod Save Africa. We will be right back in about a month while we work on our editing and line up many more stories and episodes fo...

Episode 25 - Electricity : The sacrifices we made at the altar of light from 2017-10-02T01:01:48

Hello! Have you ever wondered why you slept so many nights without the breeze from a fan or air conditioner keeping you cool? Have you ever wondered why you use so many candles and lanterns? Wel...

Episode 24 - September Monthly News Update - "My Friends Go To Your Countries To Get Rich" from 2017-09-24T14:47:28

Welcome to Episode 24! First of all, shoutout to you! yes you! Thank you for listening and caring. We at PSA love you or as the kids say; we "heart" you. Follow us @p0dSaveAfrica on twitter. It...

Episode 23 - Our Love For It Brought Us Together from 2017-09-17T20:54:47

First things first! Follow us @p0dSaveAfrica on twitter. Welcome to Episode 23! (Jordan Episode) In honor of this sports related episode number. We shall be talking about sports, not basketball ...

Episode 22 - Dictatorial Benevolence? from 2017-09-10T15:07:55

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, Au...

Episode 21 - "They Drive Us, They Serve Us, They Clean Our Things" from 2017-09-03T23:25:01

Welcome back! Whoop! 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...

Episode 20 - Our Very Own Truths from 2017-08-27T17:27:58

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! Whoop! It is episode 20! I have an incredibly ac...

Episode 19 - Politically Inclined! from 2017-08-20T19:37:44

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 c...

Episode 18 - What's The Worst Thing To Ever Happen To You? from 2017-08-13T18:44:43

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. S...

Episode 17 - The Will Of The People : Kenya's Election from 2017-08-06T21:08:04

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 Al...

Episode 16 - A President Cannot Save Us from 2017-07-30T18:30:59

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. A...

Episode 15 - Don't Let Things Happen To You. Get Up And Make Them Happen from 2017-07-23T13:32:14

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 ...

Episode 14 : Monthly News Update - China's Military Base In Africa from 2017-07-16T21:42:15

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 ...

Episode 13 - We Are Selling Our Future In Exchange For Foreign Aid. from 2017-07-09T18:25:33

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 bi...

Episode 12 - The Young African Woman On Marriage Part 2 from 2017-07-02T19:02:20

Welcome to Episode 12! Thanks for coming. Today, we continue our discussion on marriage. Oyinkan, Kachi, Kelechi, Ene and Ayo give their views and perspectives on Marriage to the Young African Wo...

Episode 11 - Anybody can get married (The Young African Woman On Marriage Part 1) from 2017-06-26T00:40:31

Welcome to Episode 11! This episode, we discuss another set of perspectives on the topic of marriage. Oyinkan, Kachi, Kelechi, Ene and Ayo give their views and perspectives on Marriage to the Youn...

Episode 10 - Why do you want to get Married? (The Young African Man on marriage - Part 2) from 2017-06-18T18:42:30

Welcome to Episode 10! On this episode, we continue our round table conversation about marriage. James Mwakichako, Irewole Akande and Damilola Obashoro join me to discuss marriage from the millenn...

Episode 9 - Don't date till you are married (The Young African Man on marriage - Part 1) from 2017-06-11T20:32:13

Welcome to Episode 9! On this episode, we have a round table conversation about marriage. James Mwakichako, Irewole Akande and Damilola Obashoro join me to discuss marriage from the millennial Afr...

Episode 8 - What Do You Know About Gabon? from 2017-06-04T18:40:48

Welcome to Episode 8! On this listen, Naila Opiangah tells us about her home country, Gabon. We discuss its history, the present state of affairs and a future powered by education. I hope you enj...

Episode 7 - Poverty: Prioritizing Our Problems from 2017-05-28T20:43:19

Welcome to Episode 7! Emmanuel Klu talks to us about a different way to look at poverty. We discuss foreign aid and its role in the seemingly incessant cycle of poverty. We also discuss how creati...

Episode 6 - Liberia: The Root Of The Past from 2017-05-21T22:42:01

Welcome to Episode 6! On this Episode, We switch things up a little bit and add more of a storytelling/history lesson angle to the episode. Raymond Weah, talks to us about Liberia's History and th...

Episode 5 -It's Easy To Rule People Who Don't Know How To Be Ruled- from 2017-05-15T01:09:51

Welcome to Episode 5! On this Episode, Moyo Orekoya discusses civics and the systems we have for electing leadership. He also shares some of his "heretical" ideas on new ways for electing our lead...

Episode 4 - The Balance Of Building A Future from 2017-05-08T00:39:42

Welcome to Episode 4! On this Episode, Chizara Nwaogwugwu discusses with us about the many balances one has to maintain when trying to bring change as a returnee to Nigeria. We discuss culture, bu...

Episode 3 - Rwanda : Dark Pasts And Bright Futures from 2017-04-30T20:00:35

Welcome to the Third Episode of Pod Save Africa. On this Episode Iris Uwizeyimana talks to us about Rwanda, the aftermath of the genocide, the potential for a greater future and the lessons of the...

Episode 2 - So You Want To Move Back To Africa? from 2017-04-23T22:10:39

Welcome to the Second Episode of Pod Save Africa On this Episode, Jong Massaquoi talks to us about the experience of moving back to Africa. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy and share....

Episode 1 - Big Thief Vs. Little Thief from 2017-04-16T23:08:53

First episode of Pod Save Africa. Here, I (Akinade Aderele) and James Mwakichako discuss theft, corruption, the culture that lets it thrive and how we get to a future with much less corruption. ...