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 story in South Africa as well as a meeting the African Union had with Putin.

This time you get to hear from both hosts and we'd love to hear from you as well. Please share your thoughts with us via email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com, twitter: @p0dsaveafrica or instagram: podsaveafrica.

Thank you for listening :)

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 bonus of a third but you'll have to listen to find what that one is 😉. Today's tales are also based on folktales that originates from the Nupe people in Nigeria and are read from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius.

For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/

Let us know what you think of these episodes and rate/review us on Spotify or Apple podcasts if you enjoyed it:

• Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com 
• Website: www.saveafricapod.com 
• Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica 
• Instagram: podsaveafrica

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 talking about another fascinating topic instead, Coup d'etats!

What do you know about Coup d'etats? Are coups things only a thing of the past in African history? When you think about coups, do you think of extreme, violent events? What does it mean for a country when a Coup happens? We are going to be answering these question and more in this episode. We will be covering coups that have happened on the Africa continent in countries including Mali, Guinea Bissau, Chad, Tunisia and Sudan in the last two years. We will discuss:

• Details of the coups in these countries
• General concepts of coups and why they occur
• Common myths about coups
• What to do to move forward with an African future with fewer or no coups

Click here to check out our previous episode about the 2021 Chad Coup

Join in on this conversation with us: Why do you think so many Coups have happened in the past 2 years? Do you think these Coups could have been avoided? Do you think they were/are necessary? Will these coups be contagious throughout the rest of Africa?

You can join in using any of these mediums:

• Website: saveafricapod.com
• Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com
• Twitter: p0dsaveafrica
• Instagram: podsaveafrica

If you enjoy this episode and our other content, leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other listening platforms of your choice

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 his community. I hope my thoughts find a place to resonate within you. Thank you. Please Enjoy and follow us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica. Intro Track : 20:17 by Olafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm Outro Track : Languta - Hugh Masekela

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 people in trying times. We also discuss the African Union and the Flight of the African population. We hope you are enlightened. Thank you. Follow us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica.

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 observer and uses his experience to facilitate this conversation around cultural differences. This was both hilarious and insightful. Please Enjoy and follow us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica. Outro Track : Languta - Hugh Masekela

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 Ethiopian PM, one really absurd robbery and of course the Black Panther Movie. #Spoilers Enjoy and hit us up on twitter @p0dsaveafrica. Intro and Outro Track. Hugh Masekela - Languta

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 struggle with place and its consequences in her life. We discuss and dissect the idea of duality when it comes to identity. We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we did. Find us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica and Adora on twitter @adorakn Thank you. Intro and Outro Track. Hugh Masekela - Languta

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 listen and please enjoy. Follow us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica and please share with everyone. Yes, even your best friends boyfriend.

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 like in light of the upcoming 2019 elections. I discuss with Lookman @Mayordollar about all of this and more. Have a listen and Enjoy. Follow us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica and please share with everyone. Yes even the strangers on the train.

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 our episodes by contacting us on twitter @p0dsaveafrica. We can also be reached at podsaveafrica@gmail.com

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 and many of the hurdles to founding successful enterprise. Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com

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. Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com

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.  We take you from Sudan in Northeast Africa, continue in East Africa with Ethiopia and even make a stop in South Africa. These stories are not at all exhaustive of the events that took place in Africa in the 4th quarter of 2021 so we employ you to keep updated on other news as well.

Here is a breakdown of the stories we cover for further reading:

• The Fight for Sudan’s Democracy
• The Ethiopian Civil War
• Desmond Tutu
• Covid in Africa
• The crisis in the Central African Republic
• Ngozi Okonjo Iweala becomes the first woman and African to be the head of the WTO
• Ex-President Zuma’s legal history

Thanks for listening.

Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com

Website: saveafricapod.com

Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica

Instagram: @podsaveafrica

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 paying attention to from the African continent. Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com Intro Track : Majek Fashek - African Unity.

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 Bash share their ideas on what Tech improvements could significantly alter the course of African History. Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com

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 decided to bring you the news a little more frequently twice every month. We hope you enjoy and please share with your friends. Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com Intro Track : Majek Fashek - African Unity.

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 got to discuss with Benjamin Adelegan about how his start up, Content:ng, is working to tell and curate our stories in a rounded manner. Please enjoy. Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com Intro Track : Majek Fashek - African Unity.

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 within which the sublime spin kick in the Ugandan Parliament originated. She breaks down the fascinating history of politics in the country and discusses the relevance to Africa as a whole. We are sure you will enjoy. Thank you so much! Come interact with us on twitter @p0dsaveAfrica and as always hit us up with updates, corrections, insights and literally anything at podsaveafrica@gmail.com Intro Track : Majek Fashek - African Unity.

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 for you. We asked many of our guests what they are optimistic about with regards to the continent and here are some of the answers to tide you in thought through our short break. Thank you so much for listening. Follow us @p0dsaveafrica on twitter, the fun continues there. Don't forget to rate and subscribe! Intro Track : Majek Fashek - African Unity.

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? Well welcome to Episode 25 where I, and the brilliant combination Soonen Ahua and Ebuka Arinze discuss Electricity, Energy and the multi-faceted ecosystem that makes it such a major issue. Show us some love @p0dsaveafrica on twitter and don't forget to leave that rating on iTunes! (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity

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 is time for your Monthly news update! Much to address, the 45th president of the united states comments to African leaders, Free education in Ghana and flooding in many parts of the continent. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity

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 because its bourgeois. (You'll get it when you listen) We talk about the most popular sport on the continent. Football! otherwise known as soccer in the barbarian nations. Wole, Kolade and Damilola join me to discuss memories and relevance in our societies. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity

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 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 Director of Yamba Malawi, we talk more about Gertrude's personal connection to Yamba's mission. We also discuss Yamba Malawi's strategy towards aiding in breaking the cycle of poverty in Malawi and the poverty graduation model amongst other topics.

Thanks for listening.

Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com

Website: saveafricapod.com

Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica

Instagram: @podsaveafrica

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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (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. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (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. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (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 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 Woman. As an additional note, Kelechi also runs a pod cast called "The Class Prefects" where they discuss pop culture and current events. Check it out. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 Young African Woman. We discuss readiness, societal influences and the ideals that influence their perspectives. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 millennial African Man's perspective. We talk about cultural issues, timing and the level readiness to be life partners. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 to break the cycle of poverty. Gertrude speaks to us about the mission of Yamba Malawi, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Yamba Malawi's projects and how Yamba Malawi views gender inequality in Malawi.

Please listen, enjoy and we look forward to sharing part 2 of this conversation in 2 weeks. 

In the meantime, visit Yamba Malawi's website here if you'd like to learn more about their initiatives: https://www.yambamalawi.org/

Website: www.saveafricapod.com

Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica

Instagram: @podsaveafrica

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 African Man's perspective. We talk about cultural issues, timing and the level readiness to be life partners. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 creating a self supporting and self sufficient continent would help alleviate many of our problems. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 the consequential effects of returned slaves. We also discuss his hopes for a better future in his country through the lens of Infrastructure development. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 leaders and keeping people engaged in the political process. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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, business, finance and much more. Chizy uses the word Ajebo in the episode and this is a Yoruba word/slang that implies that one has a silver spoon and has never had to struggle. 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 podsaveafrica@gmail.com (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity)

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 past. Please enjoy and share. Also feel free to share your thoughts, questions or interest in being on the podcast with me (Akinade Aderele) at podsaveafrica@gmail.com.

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. (Intro and Outro track : Majek Fashek - African Unity) Shout out to Pod Save America and Pod Save the World for Inspiration.

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 we have shared our thoughts, we would love to hear yours too

Hope you enjoy listening.

Website: www.saveafricapod.com 

Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica

Instagram: @podsaveafrica

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

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 the highest point of the Kilimanjaro and gives us a view of the macroeconomic situation in Africa and its constituent countries. We discuss everything from governance to the impact of history on economic prosperity. 

Enjoy and follow us @podsaveafrica on instagram and saveafricapod.com

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 the impact on safety and we see in Mozambique how countries can collaborate to keep people safe. 

Thank you for listening. 

Till next time

saveafricapod.com

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 Africans in other countries have adopted Nigerian models for protesting injustice in their countries. Today we pivot the conversation to what Nigeria’s developmental and foreign policy goals are and how they are executing on that.

Please enjoy and we will see you again in two weeks.

In the meantime, please share your thoughts with us. We are on twitter @p0dsaveafrica, on instagram @podsaveafrica and on Facebook: Pod Save Africa. You may also email us podsaveafrica@gmail.com and contact us via our website saveafricapod.com.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on all your listening platforms, speak to you in two weeks.

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 a sustainable foreign policy that is inclusive of the African diaspora. 

You can check out our earlier conversation with Teni titled West Africa's Post-Colonial Debacle and stay tuned for the rest of the conversation in our next episode. For more of Teni's thoughts please visit her medium blog: https://aloinett.medium.com

Please let us know your thoughts and share if you’ve enjoyed listening