WAAA - We Are All Africans

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A bilingual podcast in French and English hosted by Saran Koly and produced by Subtile Media. Every Wednesday on subtile.co/waaa, Apple Podcast and Spotify We Are All Africans is a safe space for Africans with a wide range of backgrounds to discuss their being in a globalized world. So please take a seat and listen. subtile.co/waaa

  1. 1D AGO

    02. Ahamada Smis : raconter les Comores pour retrouver ses origines – WAAA – We Are All Africans | Saison 4, Épisode 2

    Ahamada est né aux Comores. Il a grandi en France en pensant connaître son histoire, jusqu’au jour où il réalise qu’il ne la connaît presque pas. Ahamada Smis est un artiste, musicien et conteur franco-comorien. Dans cette conversation, il parle de grandir entre les îles et la diaspora, de la culture orale qui l’a façonné, et du moment où il décide de retourner vers les anciens pour comprendre l’histoire de son peuple. Nous parlons de : – La place des Comores dans l’imaginaire africain – La transmission orale et le rôle des conteurs – Les identités multiples dans l’océan Indien – Pourquoi il a passé des années à collecter récits et musiques traditionnelles – Comment son projet Origines relie hip-hop et traditions comoriennes Cette conversation parle de mémoire, de transmission et de ce qui arrive quand on décide de chercher d’où l’on vient. Listen now: Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/y2ybF Spotify: https://shorturl.at/MZ8Yp Subtile: https://subtile.co/media/waaa Youtube: https://shorturl.at/lXSeQ Site d’Ahamada Smis : https://www.colomberecords.com/ #WAAA #WeAreAllAfricans #AhamadaSmis #Comores #AfricanStorytelling #AfricanCreatives #Podcast #SubtileGlobal #SaranKoly

    1h 8m

  2. MAR 4

    01. Buhle Ngaba Was Told Her Name Was Too Difficult – WAAA – We Are All Africans | Season 4, Episode 1

    Buhle means beautiful. She grew up being told it was too difficult to pronounce. Buhle Ngaba is a South African actor, playwright and storyteller. In this conversation, she speaks about growing up in post-apartheid South Africa, losing her father at six, and turning grief into discipline and discipline into art. We talk about: – Why resilience is praised but genius is overlooked – The pressure to perform Africanness – Writing a play inspired by the Cullinan diamond – The balance between ambition and rest – What being African looks like when no one is watching This conversation is steady. Grounded. Honest. It's about memory, craft, and choosing to create anyway. Listen now: Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/y2ybF Spotify: https://shorturl.at/MZ8Yp Subtile: https://subtile.co/media/waaa Youtube: https://shorturl.at/lXSeQ  #WAAA #WeAreAllAfricans #BuhleNgaba #AfricanStorytelling #AfricanCreatives #BlackCreatives #Podcast #SubtileGlobal #SaranKoly

    1 hr

  3. 03/26/2025

    10. Uche Udekwe, The Mind of God

    In this episode, Nigerian guest Uche Udekwe shares his journey navigating his Igbo heritage while growing up in Yoruba-dominated Lagos and later living in Hausa-speaking northern Nigeria. Uche explains the meaning of his name ("mind of God") and how his upbringing in a loving family shaped his values. He discusses learning multiple Nigerian languages, adapting to diverse cultural settings, and maintaining traditions despite geographical distance from his ancestral home. Through stories about his father's disciplinary "wire of love" and his 20-year dedication to classical church music, Uche offers a personal look at Nigerian identity that transcends tribal lines while honoring his roots.

    59 min

  4. 03/19/2025

    09. Victoria Sackey, Finding my Voice

    In this intimate conversation, Victoria Sackey shares her journey as a Ghanaian woman from the Fante ethnic group. Victoria opens up about her sheltered childhood due to health challenges, her determination to attend boarding school despite her mother's concerns, and how she gradually built the confidence to reshape her self-perception. She discusses the profound impact of losing her brother unexpectedly, how writing became her outlet for grief, and her reflections on cultural identity after her first travels outside Ghana to Kenya and South Africa. Throughout the episode, Victoria explores what it means to be Ghanaian, Fante, and ultimately African.

    47 min

  5. 02/26/2025

    08. Mariama Djobarteh, The Keeper of Sacred Fire

    Mariama Djobarteh shares her compelling journey from Gambia to building a life abroad while honoring her cultural heritage. This intimate conversation explores the meaning behind her family name, the geography and spirit of Gambia (bordered by "three sides and the Atlantic Ocean"), and the values that have shaped her worldview.

    49 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    06. Kerim Youba, The Chameleon

    Meet Kerim Youba, a self-described "cultural chameleon" from Mauritania who speaks six languages and bridges multiple worlds. Born to a Togolese father and Fulani mother, Kerim shares his fascinating journey from being a shy computer enthusiast to becoming an English educator and community change-maker. Despite learning English just three years ago, he now creates TikTok content helping young Mauritanians master the language, seeing it as a path to independence and opportunity.

    29 min

  7. 02/05/2025

    05. Balkissa Daoura, La rebelle enracinée

    Dans cet épisode, découvrez Balkissa Daoura, une femme nigérienne qui redéfinit ce que signifie être une femme Hausa moderne. Environnementaliste passionnée et gardienne des traditions, elle nous emmène de Zinder à l'Australie, tout en restant profondément enracinée dans ses origines sahéliennes. À travers son parcours, elle partage son amour des graines locales et sa vision d'une Afrique fière de ses savoirs ancestraux. Une conversation intime sur l'identité, la décolonisation des savoirs et l'importance de connaître son histoire.

    53 min

  8. 01/29/2025

    04. Kaata Minah, Defiant

    Meet Kaata Minah, a fearless voice from Sierra Leone who embodies both resistance and connection. Named after her defiant grandmother, she navigates multiple worlds: crossing borders from Nigeria to Liberia to Sierra Leone, challenging traditional expectations while honoring African culture, and redefining feminism through an African lens. In this intimate conversation, Kaata shares how her upbringing and personal journey shaped her mission to empower women while building bridges across communities. Her story reminds us that being defiant can be an act of love.

    51 min
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A bilingual podcast in French and English hosted by Saran Koly and produced by Subtile Media. Every Wednesday on subtile.co/waaa, Apple Podcast and Spotify We Are All Africans is a safe space for Africans with a wide range of backgrounds to discuss their being in a globalized world. So please take a seat and listen. subtile.co/waaa

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  • Creator
    WAAA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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    WAAA - We Are All Africans