VoiceAfrique: Perspectives on Faith , Life and Politics from Africa and the Diaspora

Voice Afrique

Celebrating the stories of faith in action and the voices of Christians from the African heartland, the emerging center of gravity of World Christianity, and from black Christians in the United States, Canada and the Diaspora.

  1. 11/03/2025

    The Blood of Nigerian Christians: Trump’s Threats, the Vatican’s Voice, and our Cry for Justice

    Send us a text Nigeria bleeds — and the world is finally taking notice. Once hailed as Africa’s giant, Nigeria has become a graveyard of broken promises and buried dreams. Over fifty thousand Christians have been murdered, entire villages wiped away, priests and worshippers slaughtered at the altar, and millions displaced while the powerful trade blame and excuses. The United States once again has placed Nigeria on its list of “Countries of Particular Concern.” President Donald Trump threatened sanctions, and military attack calling out the government’s failure to stop the killings. In The Hague, the International Criminal Court opened investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity. And in Rome, the Vatican spoke with moral clarity: no government can claim legitimacy while its people perish in ungoverned spaces. This episode  confronts Nigeria’s crisis through faith and prophetic denouncement. It explores what the U.S. designation means, why the Vatican’s voice carries the greatest moral authority, and how Nigeria’s leaders — blinded by greed and corruption — are turning the nation into a valley of tears.“The Blood of Christians” is not just about religion; it is about a people’s cry for justice, a nation’s moral collapse, and the Church’s call to prophetic courage. Listen, reflect, and join the movement to restore Nigeria’s soul.

    33 min
  2. 11/01/2025

    Engaging Bishop Kukah on Christian Persecution, the Blood of the Faithful in Nigeria and Tinubu's Corrupt and Insensitive Government

    Send us a text Welcome to VoiceAfrique's special edition on the suffering of Christians and the poor in Nigeria which we have titled “Engaging Bishop Kukah on the Blood of the Faithful in Nigeria and Tinubu’s Corrupt and Insensitive Government.” This episode dares to ask difficult questions and tell difficult truths about the state of our nation and the suffering of God’s people. It is not a defence of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, nor is it an attack on him. Rather, it is a space of honest dialogue—a moral conversation among Christians who love their country and desire its healing. Nigeria today bleeds from open wounds of corruption, insecurity, and moral decay. The cry of the innocent and the tears of the persecuted Christians rise daily to heaven, while those entrusted with leadership wallow in luxury and indifference. This episode confronts these uncomfortable realities: the betrayal of the poor, the failure of governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the silence of many in the face of evil. But above all, it is a call to conscience, Gospel non-violence, and Christian resistance against this cycle of persecution and violence and suffering. Our salvation as a people will not come from Washington, London, or Paris. Nigeria’s redemption lies in the courage, faith, and solidarity of Nigerians themselves and commitment to live together in an inclusive and just country where the common good is protected, promoted and available to everyone everywhere without regard to religion, ethnicity, or class. Here, we speak truth to power, with compassion, faith with courage, and hope with responsibility.

    43 min
  3. 10/23/2025

    Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation – Sierra Leone’s Journey of Faith and Restoration

    Send us a text Welcome to Voice Afrique, a space where faith meets the deep wounds and hopes of Africa. I’m your host, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, inviting you into a moment of reflection, healing, and encounter. In this episode, we turn our gaze to Sierra Leone — a nation once scarred by war, disease, and poverty, yet resilient through the power of faith. Through the eyes of faith, we discover that Sierra Leone’s post-war recovery is not just political or economic, but a spiritual pilgrimage of restoration. Joining me is Agnes Ainea, an acclaimed African journalist and author of “Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation: The Story of Father Peter Konteh” (Paulines Africa). Together, we explore the prophetic witness of Fr. Peter Konteh — a Catholic priest whose ministry through Caritas Freetown embodies the Church’s healing mission: rebuilding communities, restoring dignity, and renewing hope. From the ruins of civil war and the scars of Ebola to the promise of peace and education, this story captures what Pope Francis calls “the polyhedron of hope” — a people whose faith and solidarity transform suffering into grace. 📖 In this conversation, you’ll hear: How the Church in Sierra Leone became a sanctuary for the woundedThe transformative power of faith-based humanitarian workWhy Africa’s story of resilience is also a theology of hopeLessons for building peace, healing trauma, and empowering communities💡 “Faith is not just belief—it is action. It is love walking among ruins.” 🙏 Stay tuned until the end for a prayer for peace and renewal in Sierra Leone and across Africa. #VoiceAfrique #FrStanChuIlo #AfricaFaith #SierraLeone #CatholicChurch #Caritas #PeterKonteh #AgnesAinea #PaulinesAfrica #AfricanHope #PostConflictHealing #PeaceAndFaith #AfricanPodcast #FaithInAction #JusticeAndPeace #Reconciliation

    27 min

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Celebrating the stories of faith in action and the voices of Christians from the African heartland, the emerging center of gravity of World Christianity, and from black Christians in the United States, Canada and the Diaspora.