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The Long Form Podcast

LF MEDIA

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 166

An LF Media Production

The Long Form is a weekly podcast hosted by Sanny Ntayombya, featuring in-depth conversations on politics, business, sports, entertainment, arts, and culture, with a special focus on African stories and perspectives.

LF Media is a Rwanda-based podcast production company building Africa’s podcast network through world-class storytelling, production, and partnerships.

New episodes every week.

Business inquiries: commercial@sannyntayombya.com

Support our work on Patreon:
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You can also support the podcast via MTN MoMo code 95462 or directly at +250 795462739

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Amb. Fred Gateretse-Ngoga | Burundi, DR Congo & Why Africa Cannot Find Peace

Season 4 · Episode 33

Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 01:21:10

Ambassador Fred Gateretse-Ngoga spent 17 years at the African Union working on some of Africa's most difficult peace and security challenges.

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, recorded shortly before his departure from the AU Commission, Fred sits down with Sanny Ntayombya for a candid conversation about Burundi, Rwanda, eastern DRC and the future of peace in Africa.

He discusses his controversial public criticism of discrimination against Burundi's Tutsi community, whether ethnic power-sharing created lasting stability, and what Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo misunderstand about each other.

They debate whether wars can sometimes be resolved through military victory, the M23 and FDLR question, growing Afrophobia and xenophobia across Africa, and why conflicts continue to proliferate despite decades of African Union peacebuilding.

Sponsors:

ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

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Why Some African Countries Become Prosperous — And Others Don’t | Sandeep Khapre

Season 4 · Episode 32

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 01:46:26

Why do some countries become prosperous while others remain trapped in poverty? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with Sandeep Khapre, Regional CEO of BDO East Africa, to examine what it will really take for East Africa to become wealthy.

Sandeep explains what investors actually look for before putting money into African countries, where governments get economic development wrong, and whether Africa is building genuinely productive economies.

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ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Is Kigali’s Property Boom a Bubble? The American Investor Betting Millions on Rwanda | Jonathan Shafer

Season 4 · Episode 31

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 01:45:49

Why are Kigali house prices rising, why is electricity in Rwanda still expensive, and why would an American investor bet millions on Rwanda?

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with Jonathan Shafer, Managing Director of Fortis Green, to discuss investing in Rwanda and Africa. They explore Kigali’s booming real estate market, whether Rwanda is experiencing a property bubble, housing affordability, mortgages and the future of property prices. Jonathan also explains Rwanda’s electricity costs, renewable energy, private power generation, and whether the country can produce enough affordable energy to compete for AI infrastructure and data centres.

Finally, they discuss foreign investment, the risks of investing in Africa and why Jonathan continues to bet on Rwanda’s future.

Sponsors:

ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Tuma Basa | From Zaire to Jay-Z, Kanye, Burna Boy & the Top of the Music Industry

Season 4 · Episode 30

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 02:20:08

How does a Rwandan child born in Zaire end up working with some of the biggest names in global music?

On this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Sanny Ntayombya sits down with legendary music executive Tumaini Basaninyenzi- better known as 'Tuma Basa' whose extraordinary career has taken him from BET and MTV to REVOLT, Spotify and YouTube, where he most recently served as Director of Black Music & Culture.

Tuma shares his journey from Lubumbashi and a Rwandan family to the heart of the American music industry; what he learned from encounters with figures including Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Burna Boy, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Paul Rusesabagina; how artists actually become global superstars; why talent alone isn't enough; and what fame looks like from inside the room.

Sponsors:

ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Is Your Job Safe From AI? What the AI Revolution Means for Africa | Carl Mabuka

Season 4 · Episode 29

Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 01:42:15

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, we sit down with Carl Mabuka, AI strategist, technology leader and Head of Business & AI at Global Kwik Koders, to examine whether AI will destroy jobs or create new opportunities, which African workers and industries are most vulnerable, and what ordinary people can do now to prepare.

This is a conversation about AI in Africa, the future of work, jobs, technology, economic development and whether Africa can turn one of the biggest technological disruptions in history into an opportunity rather than another revolution it watches from the sidelines.

Sponsors:

ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Jones Kizihira | The Great Electric Vehicle Gamble: Can Africa Really Abandon Diesel?

Season 4 · Episode 28

Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 01:25:35

Africa is rapidly embracing electric mobility, but can electric vehicles really transform how Africans move?

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, we sit down with Jones Kizihira, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda, for a deep conversation about electric buses, EV adoption, public transport and the future of African cities.

We explore why electric buses can be cheaper than diesel over their lifetime yet remain difficult for transport operators to adopt; whether Africa has the charging infrastructure, financing and technical capacity required for mass electrification.

This conversation asks a bigger question: as Africa's cities grow, should we simply electrify the vehicles we already have—or completely rethink how Africans move, work and live?

Sponsors:

ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

CanalBox-https://www.canalbox.rw

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Tara Fela-Durotoye | How to Build a Business That Outlives You

Season 4 · Episode 27

Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 02:08:14

Why do so many African businesses collapse after their founders leave? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Tara Fela-Durotoye, founder of House of Tara International and one of Africa's most influential entrepreneurs, to explore why building a successful business is only the beginning.

We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling companies, founder dependency, wealth creation, Nigerian business culture, women in business, succession planning, and what it takes to build institutions that survive for generations.

Tara also explains why so many founders become the biggest obstacle to their own success, what East African entrepreneurs can learn from Nigeria, and why making yourself replaceable is one of the most important leadership lessons in business.

ShieldTech Hub- https://www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Tresor Gashonga | From RWF 1.4 Million to Hundreds of Millions in Revenue

Season 4 · Episode 26

Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 01:55:10

Can a young African build real wealth without wealthy parents, political connections, or millions in startup capital?

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Tresor Gashonga, Founder and CEO of Incuti Foods, one of Rwanda's fastest-growing food companies. Starting with just RWF 1.4 million, Tresor built a business that now works with more than 100 farmers, employs 25 people, and generates over RWF 200 million in annual revenue.

We discuss entrepreneurship in Rwanda, identifying business opportunities, surviving the early years of a startup, cash flow, leadership, scaling a company, agriculture, manufacturing, food innovation, and the mindset required to build lasting wealth in Africa.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, investor, or member of the African diaspora, this conversation offers practical lessons on business, innovation, and creating value in Rwanda and across the continent.

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Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Dr. Alphonse Muleefu | DR Congo v. Rwanda: Self-Defence, Sovereignty & International Law

Season 4 · Episode 25

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 01:40:21

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a new case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of violating its sovereignty and committing serious breaches of international law. But what does the law actually say?
In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, international law scholar and former ICTR and ICC legal officer Dr. Alphonse Muleefu explains the legal issues at the heart of one of Africa's most consequential international disputes. We explore self-defence under international law, state sovereignty, the UN Mapping Report, the concept of "lawfare," and the strengths and weaknesses of both Rwanda's and the DRC's legal arguments.

This is a conversation for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the legal dimensions of the conflict in eastern Congo.

Sponsors:

ShieldTech Hub- www.shieldtechub.com

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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Paradis Nishimwe Imfura | Building a Multi-Billion Franc Manufacturing Business in Rwanda

Season 4 · Episode 24

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 01:59:51

How do you build a multi-billion-franc company starting with just 300,000 Rwandan francs?

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, entrepreneur and Wood Habitat founder Paradis Nishimwe Imfura shares the complete story of building one of Rwanda's leading furniture and interior design companies.

We discuss entrepreneurship, manufacturing, leadership, scaling a business, raising standards in African design, competing against imports, creating jobs, and the financial lessons every founder should know.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, investor, or anyone interested in Rwanda's economic future, this conversation is a practical masterclass on building something valuable from almost nothing.

Sponsors:

Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/

Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com

BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda

Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739

Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Produced by LF Media

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