Africa, Say What?

Africa Say, What?

4.8 (4)
Society & Culture

Two young Africans walk into a bar... just kidding. They created a short and hilarious podcast to discuss every facet of Africa: from deathly spicy Nigerian food to deceptive South African preachers and immortal Zimbabwean presidents. Hosted by Sarah Juma & JoyRukanza

11/22/2017

Episode 5: Let's Talk About Hollywood's Favorite African And Other Stories

We have just one question: Why doesn't Hollywood get it right when it comes to Africa? In this short segment, we'll talk briefly about the devaluation of Africa which happens through small things such as the naming of characters and prevalence of warlords in Hollywood's blockbusters such as Blood Diamond.
10/30/2017

Episode 4: My President Is Immortal And Other Stories

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is still alive. But kicking? Not so much. The same goes for Paul Biya, Yoweri Museveni and Idriss Deby among others. We will be exploring the African "President for Life" phenomenon, focusing on the legacy of Mugabe in Zimbabwe and digging deep into autocracies that have lasted for decades.
10/19/2017

Episode 3: Your Pastor Is Playing You And Other Stories

Sow a seed, get rich. There is a tidal wave of prosperity gospel preachers across Africa. We’ll explore the dangers of this phenomenon, why it’s gaining traction and how it contrasts with our views on contemporary Christianity.
10/10/2017

Episode 2: Nigerians Drink A Sh*tload Of Champagne And Other Stories

Nigeria is the largest importer of champagne in Africa and the 23rd largest in the world: that’s not your everyday statistic. We’ll be exploring this rise of brands such as Moët & Chandon in Nigeria’s fast-paced city of Lagos, the consumerism driving this phenomenon and what this bubbly drink has come to mean for many.
09/26/2017

Episode 1: Grace Mugabe Is Savage And Other Stories

Zimbabwe’s first lady, Grace Mugabe, beat up a girl she found hanging out with her sons in a Sandton hotel room. In this case of mama-bear-gone-wild, we’ll be exploring the phenomenon of physical abuse by adults which could be excused in Africa under the guise of ‘discipline’, as well as the concept of diplomatic immunity.

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Two young Africans walk into a bar... just kidding. They created a short and hilarious podcast to discuss every facet of Africa: from deathly spicy Nigerian food to deceptive South African preachers and immortal Zimbabwean presidents. Hosted by Sarah Juma & JoyRukanza

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Africa Say, What?
Years Active

2017
Episodes

5
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Clean
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Africa, Say What?

Africa, Say What?

Episodes

Episode 5: Let's Talk About Hollywood's Favorite African And Other Stories

Episode 4: My President Is Immortal And Other Stories

Episode 3: Your Pastor Is Playing You And Other Stories

Episode 2: Nigerians Drink A Sh*tload Of Champagne And Other Stories

Episode 1: Grace Mugabe Is Savage And Other Stories

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