Inspired by Africa

Wairimu Gitahi

Inspired by Africa tells stories of trailblazers across the continent and diaspora — because the solutions Africa needs already exist within its people. Storytelling is how we find them. Whether you’re building on the ground or carrying Africa with you across the world, these are our stories.✊🏿 Stay positive. Click follow. Warm regards, Wairimu

Episodes

  1. CAMEROON: A Plug-in Enabling Inclusive Internet Content Access to the Deaf | Duclair Fopa

    May 23

    CAMEROON: A Plug-in Enabling Inclusive Internet Content Access to the Deaf | Duclair Fopa

    Duclair Fopa, a 24-year-old Cameroonian, has built a plug-in that gives deaf people and those with hearing disabilities genuine access to online content — and no, it's not another captions or subtitles tool. Those aren't true accessibility: they strip out critical information like emotion, tone, and grammatical nuance. Duclair's solution is different, and it's affordable. Listen to find out how... Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki

    28 min
  2. AFRICA: 🪄How Magic Is Helping Traumatized Refugee Children Find Joy Again | Jamie Jibberish

    May 11

    AFRICA: 🪄How Magic Is Helping Traumatized Refugee Children Find Joy Again | Jamie Jibberish

    While refugee children across the world face the harsh realities of war and displacement, Jamie Jibberish keeps showing up with a treasure box full of magic tricks, laughter, and wonder — creating moments of lightness for these children. As a humanitarian magician, he travels to refugee camps across different countries, performing for these refugee children. Many of these children come from countries such as Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia. Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki Photo courtesy: Jamie Balfour Paul

    15 min
  3. KENYA: This Is What Lupus Feels Like | Treza’s Story

    Apr 30

    KENYA: This Is What Lupus Feels Like | Treza’s Story

    What does it actually feel like to live in a body that is constantly fighting itself? Living with lupus, Treza Wangari shares her story with Wairimu Gitahi. Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki

    42 min
  4. SOUTH SUDAN: Forced to Flee. Determined to Rise | Gabriella

    Apr 15

    SOUTH SUDAN: Forced to Flee. Determined to Rise | Gabriella

    In this episode, Gabriella shares a powerful story of resilience and identity—shaped by the experience of being forced to flee her beloved country, South Sudan, due to war. Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki

    28 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

Inspired by Africa tells stories of trailblazers across the continent and diaspora — because the solutions Africa needs already exist within its people. Storytelling is how we find them. Whether you’re building on the ground or carrying Africa with you across the world, these are our stories.✊🏿 Stay positive. Click follow. Warm regards, Wairimu

Information

  • Creator
    Wairimu Gitahi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wairimu Gitahi
  • Show Website
    Inspired by Africa