Best 100 Africa Podcasts

Emmanuel Nado and Edwin Okong'o, two award-winning African journalists and radio personalities, offer their unique, bold and unapologetic perspectives on African life, news, and culture. They go beyond the simplistic and lazy explanations of colonialism, slavery, and 'brain drain' to argue that unless we Africans become brave enough to point fingers at ourselves, we'll always be at mercy of foreigners. This podcast discusses some of the ways we can start talking straight about the flaws that make us an attractive target for those looking for a continent to loot. more

Interviews with Scholars of Africa about their New Books. New Books in African Studies is an author-interview podcast channel showcasing new books in the field of African and Africana Studies. The channel has a back catalog of over 100 podcast episodes. more

Each day, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news and a selection of listeners letters. more

The DevDispatch Podcast is your gateway into the latest and most relevant knowledge and information in the global development and social change sector. With each podcast, DevDispatch aspires to deliver to its listeners carefully curated information and important insight from development publications to advance social change on the continent. more

Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam is a leftist podcast examining politics, history, and the fraudulence of bourgeois society from class and ideological perspectives. more

Ufahamu Africa is a podcast about life and politics on the African continent, co-hosted by Kim Yi Dionne, and Rachel Beatty Riedl. Each Saturday, a new episode highlights what is happening in the news, followed by an interview with a diverse thinker or innovator who is deeply ingrained in the life, culture, and politics of the continent. more

Join Georja Calvin-Smith for all the news from Africa and the Maghreb, with France 24's correspondents and our guests on set. From Monday to Friday at 9.45 pm and 10.45 pm Paris time. more

The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. more

The AKADi Magazine Podcast connects communities through conversations. Hosted by editor Abena Sewaa, these conversations aim to inform, inspire and illuminate the work of Ghanaians globally. Listen to the powerful narratives of everyday people making a transformative cultural change in their communities. more

ALC Pan-African Radio is a public interest radio established by the African Leadership Centre (ALC) with a core focus on peace, security and leadership in Africa. It will serve audiences across Africa and in the Diaspora. Programmes broadcast will fall broadly in the area of peace and security, discuss leadership dimensions and responses, engage all shades of African opinion, and adhere to a set of core values. more

Awesome interviews with inspiring entrepreneurs of African origin. Kleff takes a deep dive into the lives of these inspiring entrepreneurs. Huge value bombs and practical advice from their area of expertise. We talk about the highs and lows of building a brand/business. We enter the Lion's Den! And, end with the question: if you had 24 hours to live, what would you do?It's bigger than me and you. It's a movement. It's greatness in the making. more

Radio France Internationale (RFI) is a French news and current affairs public radio station. The podcast 'Spotlight on Africa' gives an in-depth look at an important story affecting the African continent today. more

We discuss African History, Service, and Selfcare. I, Marques D Cameron Sr am the host of the nighttime radio show Midnight Oil with King Cam. more

We are not African because we are born in Africa, we are African because Africa was born in us. Explore the way of life, the music, food and the culture of the African, people and communities in the Diaspora. A people without the knowledge of their past is like a tree without Roots. more

Home of the Africa Legal Podcast. Bringing you the right news, views and insights from across the African legal community. more

Nightline Africa highlights the latest issues and developments on the continent. Join host Pete Clottey and correspondents from Washington and across Africa as they offer in-depth interviews, reports analysis and features. Nightline also brings you African arts and culture, country profiles, sports, music and commentary by top African experts. more

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou. more

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. more

One question to wake up to every weekday morning. One story from Africa, for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent. Ready by early morning, five days a week, Monday to Friday. more

Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday. more

Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Judd Devermont, Africa program director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics, and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent. more

Daily news insights and analysis of the Africa Business Landscape, covering from emerging startups to macroeconomics from across the 55 Africa Union member states com. more

Good Morning Africa is your daily source of Economy and Business news from the continent. It is a product of @TheKFinancial, hosted by Ruth Adong. more

This podcast tackles the biggest trends in African tech and interviews local startups disrupting their industries. more

Voice out Nigeria is the voice that narrates Nigeria to the world and at the same time keeping Nigerians updated with present relevant information that has been analyzed and verified. more

Kenyan Stories is the home of some of our most exciting stories from all over Kenya and the world. For the past twenty years, I have extensively covered people from all walks of life. There is a story in all of us! Please enjoy. I am Global Executive Strategist Business & Leadership Scaling (ILS) expert. I specialize in growing talents, scaling businesses, and bringing clarity to individuals and corporates in uncertain times. more

Polity.org.za posts daily news reports covering the major issues of the day on our website, as well as weekly video interviews with some of South Africa's most respected thinkers in the political and economic environment. more

China Africa Talk is a once weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what's happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic and social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk. more

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. And they are shaping the continent's future. Are you part of the 77 percent? Come and join the debate! more

The Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent. more

'Until Everyone Is Free' is a Sheng podcast about Pinto: socialist, political detainee, and martyr. Host Stoneface Bombaa, producer April Zhu, and reporter Felix Omondi tell the story of a forgotten freedom fighter to answer one important question: How did the country of Kenya become free without the people of Kenya getting free? more

Kwenye makala ya Afrika ya Mashariki unahabarika na kuelimika juu ya changamoto za maisha ya wananchi wa Afrika Mashariki na eneo zima la maziwa makuu. Usipitwe na Makala ya Afrika ya Mashariki kwani unapata nafasi ya kutoa mawazo yako na kusikiliza wataalamu mbalimbali watakaokuwezesha kubadili fikra na kufikia maendeleo endelevu. more

Makala ya Wimbi la Siasa inakupa fursa ya kufahamu masuala ya kisiasa yanayoendelea ndani na nje ya Bara la Afrika. Kwenye Makala haya utapata habari ambazo zinakugusa moja kwa moja wewe msikilizaji. Kila wakati usikose kusikiliza Makala ya Wimbi la Siasa more

Fahamu masuala kadha wa kadha kuhusu uchumi kama vile, namna ya kupambana na umaskini, mfumuko wa bei, kushamiri kwa matumizi ya dola na athari za kuyumba kwa uchumi wa dunia kwa nchi za Afrika. Mada hizi zinafanyiwa utafiti wa kina na zinazungumzwa kwa lugha rahisi inayoeleweka ili kukufanya uelewe na usichoke kusikiliza . more

A podcast by Nathan and Zenge for people to get a clearer picture of what's going on in Africa. Make sure to follow our Africa4dummies playlist on Spotify where we share some great African music. more

Daybreak Africa is a 30-minute breakfast show looks at the latest developments on the continent and provides in-depth interviews, and reports from VOA correspondents. more

Push Venture Capital has been an active investor into Tech-startups in Africa since 2018.In this podcast the host and co-founder of Push, Ben Singh, provides thought snippets on the ecosystem and pairs those with relevant interviews. Ben has an extensive background in IT project delivery and is an Agile Coach from an investment perspective he prefers companies able to build sustainable moats whilst serving distinctive value propositions to their customers. more

Joseph Nti (Host) & Kwame Asante Ofori (Producer) bring you a fast paced, colorful and heated podcast based on urban life in Ghana's capital, Accra. Episodes alternate between vox pops and in-studio interviews featuring a mix of vibrant personalities. The podcast is released on Mondays every two weeks and is a part of the Gold Coast Report podcast network. The show is fastpaced, colourful and heated just like the city! more

Africa Now! is a program dedicated to covering the issues facing the continent and the entire African Diaspora. Africa Now! features a weekly collection of academics, grassroots leaders, artists, writers, and politicians from the African continent and the Diaspora in Latin America, North America, Caribbean, Europe and Asia. more

Story of the gods is an audio experience creatively created to reverberate traditions, customs, morals and lessons from African tales, passed down by our forefathers; not just how-to, but how not to.At the helm as Narrator is OLAWOYIN Olamide Samuel, regarded for his powerful voice and engaging storytelling skill.Story of the gods take listeners on an unprecedented sensational journey of storytelling with a deep note signature sound which draws the audience into the middle of the story while learning from heroic displays, mistakes of people that have once had mastery of the brown sand that we call home now. more

Amakuru ya buri munsi kuri BBC Gahuzamiryango.

21st Century Podcast for Africans.To talk about the future we need to understand our history

Podcast 'Africa oggi', In alternanza con Voci africane, venerdì alle 14:30. Radio Radicale - Massimo Bordin e Shukri Said more

Uma grande viagem pela música da África, o continente dos sons. Kalimba mostra a evolução da música dos países africanos e apresenta a diversidade étnica e regional do continente, a partir de seus diversos estilos: a música tradicional, a música urbana, religiosa, instrumental, eletrônica, etc. more

Africa's life sciences sector is booming and there is an ongoing biotech startup revolution. Biotechnology is an industry focused on manipulating living organisms to create commercial products. It's hard to describe the exciting and mind-blowing scientific discoveries and medical innovations coming out of the African continent right now. So I decided to do a podcast in which I get the actors to tell their stories. Each episode will be packed with powerful information to excite, educate, enlighten, and encourage you. These breakthroughs are already beginning to change the world for example, the next breakthroughs in genetic research are expected to come out of my beloved continent. Join my guests as they tell us how their innovation is addressing challenges in health, agriculture, and environment. Experts estimate that the Biotech sector will surge beyond $775 billion in size by 2024. Africa is not getting left behind! Grab a front row seat and fasten your seat belt for this exciting ride. Smart students, academics, bioentrepreneurs, and investors will buckle up and learn as much as they can about navigating the journey from idea to market. But don't delay: subscribe to the podcast now and share with a friend. more

In Studio with Sharon Obuobi is a podcast series about the stories of art makers, curators and influencers who inspire thoughtful perspectives on the world around us. The studio is a broad term referring to the artist working space, and the mental space for making and creating. Each episode is designed to stimulate open-minded conversation, and challenge listeners to see the world in new ways. more

Sound Africa is a platform for quality independent podcast documentaries from the African continent. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to fact, truth, and transparency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

 'Le Mentor Économique', animé par Andely-Beeve Baptiste , invite des acteurs du monde économique et financier pour discuter d'actualités économiques, d'entrepreneuriat et de smart finance. Son objectif est d'initier, informer et inspirer la jeunesse africaineHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

Northoriouspod was created by some innovative minds from Northern Nigeria with the sole aim of showcasing the region's talent of the best that is said and thought to use Matthew Arnold's words; demystifying stereotypical notions and misconceptions held about the region and its people, as well as reasserting what has been left out of mainstream discourses. In a sentence, it is meant to put the region on the radar of both contemporary pulse and thought. more

A podcast about Blackness and how (re)connecting back to our native homeland(s) and connecting with our fellow Black people all across the globe, while also benefiting from the land we currently live in, could be good for your lives. As Black people, we have the opportunity to have the best of both worlds, this podcast shows you how and why. more

What's the most sure-fire way to get a flight upgrade? How can you find the best, secret local restaurants by asking just one question? What's the first thing you should do when you get into a hotel room? On Travel Genius, we'll give you those answers and plenty more as hosts Nikki Ekstein and Mark Ellwood quiz the world's most experienced globetrotters for their tried-and-true travel hacks. more

Highlights from Xolani Gwala's Afternoon Drive show, just in case you missed it.

The Podcast about African History, Culture, and Politics. The show highlights interesting and significant people, ideas, and discussions in African Studies from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives. more

Africa News Tonight is a 30-minute news magazine program that airs twice each evening Monday through Friday. Africa News Tonight brings you the latest news from our correspondents on the continent, as well as interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs, human rights activists, and government officials. The show also examines developments in science and technology, the environment, development issues, the African diaspora, business, lifestyle, and culture . more

The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check, Volume and the International Fact-Checking Network. more

The Athletics 360 podcast, incorporating the BETA CONVO series, brings you better conversations, timely interviews, talk, and analysis about topical issues in World and African Athletics. Get to know and hear from the past and current stars of track and field on the continent of Africa, live information and updates from global competitions and events, hot lists, and behind-the-scenes conversations with the stars, coaches, administrators, and the fans. more

The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS is a non-governmental organization committed to integrating an ethical, legal and human rights approach into Botswana's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic more

South Sudan in Focus airs at 7:30 pm in Juba (1630 UTC) and can be heard on FM stations throughout South Sudan, on shortwave, and on VOA's 24-hour channel in Nairobi at 8:30 pm. The program is hosted by John Tanza in Washington D.C., and a network of reporters around South Sudan and in Washington produce the stories that are heard on South Sudan in Focus. more

An Interactive, Fast-Paced, Radio Program Connecting Youth in Africa and the United States. On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts located in the U.S. and in Africa talk to teens and young adults about trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners lives. This show is fun and interactive, says co-host Jackson Mvunganyi. We give our listeners a chance to say what they think about a range of topics. I'm thrilled to be part of such a dynamic, cutting-edge show. more

Discussing the Horn of Africa regions current events,political philosophy and social/cultural commentary from a Leftist perspective. more

Railways Africa Magazine discusses the activities of African railway operators and the supporting railway industry. Railways Africa has been providing railway news and rail-related business intelligence - focused specifically on the African continent since the early '50s. Our platforms consist of - Railways Africa Coffee with the Editor, the immersive experience, and our weekly and monthly publication. more

The public's questions about issues affecting their country, recorded in a different global location each month more

A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye! more

A dairy of a typical Nigerian girl asking and talking about issues....

Do you dream about 'doing something' abroad? Then consider Glocal Citizens required listening in the due diligence, trusted advisor, and inspiration department. In each episode, your host, Florence Adu visits with dynamic diasporans making local and global impact designing and applying their craft. more

Conversations on human rights. A Centre for Human Rights podcast series. Hosted by Tatenda Musinahama.

Crystal Orderson brings news from the continent.

AviaDev Insight is the first podcast dedicated to the African aviation industry. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the 'ground truth' informally and candidly. The podcast was created by Jon Howell, Founder and Managing Director of AviaDev Africa. more

A Pan-African Political Talk Show. It seeks to educate, inform, enlighten and expose information and activities of interest that impact the well being of Africa and African People more

Africa Climate Conversations is a weekly podcast offering insight on climate change issues in Africa. Effects Climate change is having on economies, communities, and ecosystems while highlighting tons of adaptation and mitigation efforts on the ground. It is for you who cares about Africa and its growth. more

The show where we look at African football both what's happening around the continent and what African players are doing overseas. more

ECDPM is a leading independent think tank that wants to make policies in Europe and Africa work for inclusive and sustainable development. more

A podcast with acclaimed Nigerian columnist and novelist Okey Ndibe. We offer deep and often entertaining insights into Nigerian current affairs and culture. In a style that is learned, penetrating, and engaging, the podcast illuminates the major issues in Nigerian politics, culture, economics, and social trends. This podcast offers fresh new ways of looking at Nigeria and does it with aplomb and more than a sprinkle of lightheartedness, wit, and humor. more

Weekly industry news podcasts produced and hosted by Rutendo Nyamuda, featuring must-know highlights from Bizcommunity's indispensable B2B industry news, designed for business audiences. more

The Daily Friend Show is a 30-minute current affairs podcast featuring our analysts and writers. It presents a liberal perspective on the political, social, and economic issues of the day. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's fastest-growing liberal news site. more

A socio-economic political talk show that discusses the major political, social and economic issues in Ghana.

A podcast by AVCA The African Private Capital Association; the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private capital investment in Africa.As the pan-African industry body, AVCA plays a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry and acts as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact of private capital in Africa.AVCA represents a community of capital allocators, investors, fund managers, advisors, entrepreneurs and professional ser more

This podcast talks about a variety of topics surrounding Congolese culture, pop culture, social-political issues, and Pan-African culture in the diaspora. The podcast prides itself on providing positive, wholesome, yet real, scathing, and controversial views of the hostess Muyumba Kalubi. more

Hallo and welcome to 'The Kenyanist' with Kamau Wairuri. In this show, we step back from the rush of current affairs to take a broader and deeper view of issues that Kenyans fight about. In each uepisode, I speak to an expert who will help us understand a particular social or political issue better and hopefully propose how we can address some of our most pressing challenges as a society. more

An African belle with the hints of caramel & chocolate in her skin, passionate about sharing the beauty of Uganda! Sit back, relax and let me take you home, go to Uganda! more

Ministry of ICT and National Guidance presents The Ugandan Podcast . The podcast features Ugandans, government officials and other stakeholders steering in Government programs, policies and projects for the collective Development of Uganda.The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing on government programs so as to enhance citizen engagement in achieving the National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas and progress through dialogue and poetry so as to create positive impact. more

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, and interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs, and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora. more

Public services in Somalia are highly limited due to the weakness of government institutions struggling to recover from destruction caused by conflict. However, even those government services that do exist fail to serve people effectively. Access to public services is a fundamental right for Somali citizens. Join Aweis Ahmed, the director of the SPA Policy Lab, and his guests, who will intensely discuss the public service matters in Somalia in the Adeeg Wanaag podcast. more

The Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast features leaders and game-changers whose work has enabled social investment and philanthropy in Africa. Hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), the podcast supports the mission of promoting social change by fostering a culture of effective giving and corporate social and civic responsibility. Founded in 2017 and situated within Wits Business School, CAPSI aspires to nurture a new generation of African experts, researchers, and leaders in African Philanthropy, Social Investment, and related disciplines. more

There are so many entertaining, inspiring, passionate, and powerful individuals out there working in and around tourism in Africa that we just don't hear about. This podcast is about bringing their uplifting stories to you. Stories of female empowerment and local tourism ownership. Stories of conservation heroes fighting to protect our wildlife. Stories of travel adventures and their experiences of travelling through Africa. And so much more. more

The Nairobi Ideas Podcast gives a public platform to the Africans changing the world with their big ideas. It is brought to you by the Mawazo Institute, a Nairobi-based research institute focused on female thought leadership and public engagement with research. more

A podcast for and about African startups, recorded at Norrsken House Kigali. We speak to founders, funders, and stakeholders from across the African startup ecosystem. more

You know those secret medical shames you can't share in public? The Health For Mzansi podcast aims to demystify shameful health while unpacking your medical mystery with the right expert. Your health is not shameful. Your health is not humiliating. Your health is not a disgrace. more

KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

Jua Haki Zako ni makala yanayokuelimisha juu ya umuhimu wa kufahamu haki zako na sheria halali zilizomo kwenye jamii, mataifa na dunia kwa ujumla. Jua Haki Zako itakuelimisha juu ya masuala mbalimbali ya kisheria ndani ya Afrika Mashariki, Afrika na Duniani kwa ujumla. more

South Sudan in Focus is a 30-minute weekday English-language broadcast/internet program covering rapidly changing developments in the new nation of South Sudan and the region. more

Anything That Got To Do With Music Got To Do With Sinless Productions. Narrating the history and mystery of African Music more

Sashen podcast na Afrika Fagen tattaunawa…Batutuwa da suka shafi al'adu… Muna bawa mazauna Afrika masu magana da harshen Hausa muhimmanci a dukkan lamuran rayuwarsu…Shiri ne da ke karkashin kafafen sadarwa na Afrika. more

Welcome to 'DHAADHA'S FIREPLACE,' a podcast where we dive deep into the realms of film, theatre, music, and poetry in Uganda. Join us as we embark on a journey through the power of storytelling, exploring the magic and inspiration that these art forms hold.In each episode, we bring you engaging discussions and heartfelt conversations with artists, creators, and experts who share their insights and experiences. From celebrated filmmakers to talented musicians, seasoned actors to acclaimed poets. more

Ugandan Art Speaks Out is a podcast that celebrates the diversity and creativity of Ugandan art and culture. Produced by Omuti Kreativ, a non-governmental organization that uses art to create social change and promote empowerment in Uganda, this podcast takes you on a weekly journey of discovery through the vibrant and diverse world of Ugandan art. more

Matangazo ya nusu saa kuhusu habari za mapema asubuhi pamoja na habari za michezo.Ratiba: Monday-FridaySaa (kwa saa za huku): 06:00UTC saa ya kimataifa 0300Muda: 30Sikiliza: Podcast more

My aim is simply to recover my roots in Afrikan matriarchal culture, primarily through Afrikan art, and to highlight elements of matriarchal values in contemporary world society. more