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SOUND AFRICA is a space for creative non-fiction from the African continent. We are licensed by the Composers Authors & Publishers Association of South Africa

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 26 Ratings

SOUND AFRICA is a space for creative non-fiction from the African continent. We are licensed by the Composers Authors & Publishers Association of South Africa

    Episode 3 - Zimie Sigenu

    Episode 3 - Zimie Sigenu

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Zimie Sigenu, goes back to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where we explore the urban-rural divide in South Africa and meet young Africans who are dealing with the harsh realities facing graduates.

    This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/

    • 26 min
    Episode 2 - Sabelo Mpisi

    Episode 2 - Sabelo Mpisi

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about  innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Sabelo Mpisi, takes us to South Africa where land and gender dynamics are forcing some women into the hustle.

    This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/
    External media used in this episode (YouTube):02.53 - Fergal Keane, BBC Africa
    02.56 - Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, Founder of the Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Xperience
    03.00 - Kiran Moodley, Channel 4 News
    03.06 – VOA Africa

    • 26 min
    Episode 1 - Liona Muchenje

    Episode 1 - Liona Muchenje

    Hustling the African Dream is a podcast about innovative young Africans and their hustles. In this episode Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Liona Muchenje, heads back to her home country of Zimbabwe where ordinary people have taken the hustle to new heights, as they try to secure theirs and their family’s futures.

    This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation
    https://hsrc.ac.za/https://mastercardfdn.org/

    External media used in this episode (YouTube):00.23 – CNA News
    00.27 – John Dickerson, CBS News
    00.31 – Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News
    00.34 – Nate Burleson, CBS News
    00.41  – Elon Musk, 2022 All In Summit

    • 32 min
    Arusa - A New Bride EP03

    Arusa - A New Bride EP03

    In this final episode Adhel, Saree and Michael adjust to their new relationship.

    Credits
    Sound track and theme song is Arusu by Hardlife Avenue Stars
    Mixing and Sound Design by Neil Lidell
    Text and story editing by Brittany Kesselman
    Fact-checking by Mustapha Dumbuya
    Photography by David Lomuria
    Podcast Artwork and Design by Peace Ogwigwiyan
    Translations by Alith Ayer
    Marketing and Publicity by Didi Khumalo, Mazim Keys & Aman Amou
    A very special thank you to Adhel Ring, Saree and Michael Achuil Mading for making this podcast possible

    • 32 min
    Arusa-A New Bride EP02

    Arusa-A New Bride EP02

    In this episode we are introduced to Adhel Ring - Michael's friend who later becomes Saree's co-wife.

    Credits:
    Sound track and theme song, Arusu by Hardlife Avenue Stars
    Mixing and Sound Design by Neil Liddell
    Text and story editing by Brittany Kesselman
    Fact-checking by Mustapha Dumbuya
    Photography by David Lomuria
    Podcast Artwork and Design by Peace Ogwigwiyan
    Translations by Alith Ayer
    Marketing and Publicity by Didi Khumalo, Mazim Keys & Aman Amou
    A very special thank you to Adhel Ring, Saree and Michael Achuil Mading for making this podcast possible

    • 31 min
    Arusa -A New Bride EP01

    Arusa -A New Bride EP01

    In this first episode of, Arusa - A New Bride, we go back to the beginning when Michael Mading first meets his first wife Saree in California, USA.

    Credits
    Sound track and theme song is Arusu by Hardlife Avenue Stars
    Mixing and Sound Design by Neil Liddell
    Text and story editing by Brittany Kesselman
    Fact-checking by Mustapha Dumbuya
    Photography by David Lomuria
    Podcast Artwork and Design by Peace Ogwigwiyan
    Translations by Alith Ayer
    Marketing and Publicity by Didi Khumalo, Mazim Keys & Aman Amou

    A very special thank you to Adhel Ring, Saree and Michael Achuil Mading for making this podcast possible

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

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One Night In Snake Park

Gripping episode about the death of a boy and the how it is a microcosm of targeted world violence. Can’t wait for the next one!

BeenBattized ,

Stellar

Started listening to this podcast a couple years ago. The presentation and narrators are wonderful. No matter the topic, the stories told in each episode are deeply affecting, inspiring, and real, while also being artfully told.

TJ McGarry ,

Gem of a podcast

Stumbled across this podcast and am addicted, I’m binge listening as I can’t get enough. Well researched and told in a great style that keeps you hanging on and attentive.

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