Made In Africa Podcasts

CELESTIN NTAWIREMA
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Made in Africa podcast brings you true and original stories of Africans in a growing movement highlighting the craftsmanship, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of African designers, artisans, and businesses. With more than 10 years working in the fashion industry, Mr. Celestin Ntawirema CEO and founder of the Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show-RCFS produces and hosts the Made in Africa podcast. Our topics include fashion, beauty products, art, home goods, and more, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and innovation emerging from various African countries. Don't miss our weekly episodes.

  1. Oct 13

    Every Garment Has a Story ~ Inside the Kenyan Fashion Story 2026

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Season 2, Episode 9 of Made in Africa Podcasts is ready, and it is a conversation full of vibration, honesty, and vision. We sit down with Ms. Ingred Awuor, founder of The Kenyan Fashion Story, and ask the questions every creative wants answered. What made you say Kenya needs a platform that tells designers’ stories? As a creator and storyteller, she saw a gap. Many stages let designers show clothes, but few let them speak. Her platform is different: designers share the inspiration, motivation, and challenges behind their collections. Here, they also meet buyers face to face, and buyers can purchase before, during, or after the event. We ask about the future, too. What will it take for Kenyans to choose local over imported? Ingred believes that Made in Kenya fashion, often expensive today, can become more accessible when designers collaborate and share a workshop or a shop, so both can grow financially. She also calls for clear rules and regulations to protect originality, so no designer copies another. And the big one: What does “The Next Chapter” mean to you, and how can a new designer or model become part of the story? The Kenyan Fashion Story 2026 takes place in the heart of Nairobi, at Karen Village. 🎧 Enjoy the full episode on your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and many others. Press play on the video on YouTube #MadeInAfricaPodcasts #TheKenyanFashionStory #TheNextChapter #MadeInKenya #KarenVillage

    Every Garment Has a Story ~ Inside the Kenyan Fashion Story 2026

  2. Sep 28

    From Waste to Runway: The Fashion With an Impact That Brings Children Home

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hello everyone, and welcome to Made in Africa Podcasts, the show that brings you true and original stories from across the continent. This is Season 2, Episode 8. I'm your host Celestin Ntawirema, and today's guest is a woman who traded the bright lights of television for a life of purpose in Kenya. Nur M'nasria spent eighteen years producing television across the Arab world, including six seasons of Khawatir on MBC. Then, in 2015, she walked into a Nairobi slum to film a single episode, and never really left. Today, Nur is the founder of MAISHA By Nisria, a fashion brand that turns textile waste into beautiful, wearable design. Maisha means "life" in Swahili, and that is exactly what this brand gives back: life to discarded fabric, and a second chance to the people who work with it. In Gilgil, Nur trains women in upcycled design. More than sixty graduates have come through the programme, and over six hundred garments have been created from waste. Some of these pieces have reached international runways and global publications. But this story goes far beyond fashion. Through Kwetu Haven, Nur has helped rescue more than ninety children since 2023, with a ninety-nine percent family reunification rate. For her, the goal is never to keep a child. It is to bring a child home. She started volunteering at just fifteen. Twenty-six years later, her work has reached more than fifty thousand people across six countries. In this conversation, we walk through her journey and the moment everything changed. We look at the daily reality of rescue work, the life of a single garment from waste to runway, and what Africa's role is in the global textile waste crisis. And we ask what dignity truly means, for the women, for the children, and for the garments themselves. This is a story about fashion with purpose and impact that is real. It is Nur's story, and the story of the women and children whose lives it has changed. Let's get into it. Don't miss our weekly episodes produced by NCBETHEBEST1TV #MadeInAfricaPodcasts#SustainableFashion#UpcycledFashion#MAISHAByNisria#KwetuHaven

    From Waste to Runway: The Fashion With an Impact That Brings Children Home

  3. Sep 3

    No New Clothes on the Runway: Eco Fashion Week Africa I With Belinda Atieno

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! She and her sister decided to create a sustainable conversation platform dedicated to exploring important topics such as fashion, upcycling, recycling, sustainability, and the impact of fast fashion on our environment and communities. In Episode 7 of Season 2, we are joined by Belinda Atieno, a champion of sustainable fashion in Kenya and the Co-Founder of Eco Fashion Week, a platform that brings together fashion designers, industry experts, government representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of the fashion industry in Kenya and across Africa. This special episode was filmed at Delight Fashion School in Nairobi, where we were surrounded by inspiring collections and fashion pieces created by the school's students using recyclable and upcycled materials. Their creativity demonstrates how fashion can embrace sustainability while giving new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded. Don't miss our weekly episodes, proudly produced by NCBETHEBEST1 TV. Made in Africa Podcasts brings you true and original stories from Africans, highlighting the people, ideas, creativity, and conversations shaping our continent. Enjoy our episodes on your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many others. You can also watch our video episodes on our YouTube channel, NCBETHEBEST1 TV. Made in Africa Podcasts — True Stories. African Voices. Original Conversations.

    No New Clothes on the Runway: Eco Fashion Week Africa I With Belinda Atieno

  4. Jul 3

    The Beauty Standards Are Not African — The Beauty Standards Are Westernized I Style Curator Kiarie Afrika

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, Kiarie Afrika goes deeper into what it means to become a creator and what it means to combine culture with modern style. She talks about the journey of her brand and how she collaborates with other creators in Kenya, including fashion designers and artisans. She speaks on the importance of embracing who we are as Africans — being free to express our culture through styling while blending it with modern fashion. She also touches on why we must move away from being influenced by the West in order to build sustainable fashion and a happy, fulfilling daily life through our personal style. "Every generation has a duty, and culture must evolve," said Kiarie Afrika during the Made in Africa Podcast, Season 2, Episode 6. She also said, "The beauty standards are not African — the beauty standards are Westernized." 🎧 Don't miss Episode 6 — listen on your favorite platform now! | Identity & African Culture. Fresh from the studio and straight to your ears. Down with @kiarie_afrika — Style Curator, Accessories Designer & Culture Enthusiast — for a conversation that goes deep into who we are, where we come from, and how we show up in the world. 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 💚 Spotify | 🎵 Amazon Music | 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/x8WVDTsmOkQ #AfricanStories #KiarieAfrika #Episode6 #MadeInAfricaPodcasts #NCBETHEBEST1TV

    The Beauty Standards Are Not African — The Beauty Standards Are Westernized I Style Curator Kiarie Afrika

  5. May 22

    The Portuguese Woman Building Community in Kibera, East Africa's Largest Slum

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Our guest is Tatiana Teixeira, the visionary founder of AfroWema — a brand that bridges science, marketing, and a deep passion for sustainability to empower communities through fashion. With a background in biology and marketing, Tatiana's journey began in 2018 when she volunteered in Kibera, Nairobi's largest informal settlement. Witnessing both the hardships and the extraordinary creative potential of the community ignited her commitment to meaningful change. In 2021, she relocated to Kenya to fully immerse herself in local culture, learning directly from skilled artisans. By 2023, AfroWema was born — a brand dedicated to blending African heritage with eco-conscious fashion through upcycled denim, handwoven fabrics, and traditional textiles like Kitenge. AfroWema is more than a brand; it is a movement. Tatiana champions young designers, artisans, and creatives while partnering with organisations and schools to advance sustainable fashion education across Kenya and Africa. In this episode, we explore AfroWema's impact on Kibera, sustainable fashion, recycling, and the brand's bold 10-year vision. Watch the full video Episode here [ https://youtu.be/TtjI6-0L0GE ] 🎧 Don't miss Episode 5 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 💚 Spotify | 🎵 Amazon Music | 📱 Samsung Podcasts 📺 YouTube: @NCBETHEBEST1TV #AfricanStories #AFROWEMA #Episode5 #MadeInAfricaPodcasts #NCBETHEBEST1TV

    The Portuguese Woman Building Community in Kibera, East Africa's Largest Slum

  6. May 16

    The Boldest & Most Memorable : The Lion Is Writing and He's Wearing Ngamani

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Made in Africa Podcasts | Season 2, Episode 4 The lion is writing — and he's wearing Ngamani. This episode is one for the books. We welcomed Kenyan fashion designer, creator, and storyteller Gandani Carlton to the Made in Africa studio — and he brought everything. Prepared, passionate, and deeply thoughtful, Gandani gave us a conversation that went far beyond fashion. We explored the powerful philosophy behind NGAMANI — a brand built not just to dress bodies, but to tell the stories of communities that have long been made invisible. From his gender-fluid collections to his sold-out runway ceremonies, Gandani is redefining what African fashion can say and who it can speak for. We also got an exclusive look at AKISAMI, his most personal collection yet, ahead of its highly anticipated showcases in Nairobi on 30th May and Kilifi on 12th June — plus a ballroom afterparty that promises to be an experience like no other. Made in Africa Podcasts brings you true, original stories of Africans — celebrating the craftsmanship, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit shaping our continent. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platforms: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | 💚 Spotify | 🎵 Amazon Music | 📱 Samsung Podcasts 📺 YouTube: @NCBETHEBEST1 TV #AfricanStories #NGAMANI #AKISAMI #MadeInAfrica #ncbethebest1tv #unique

    The Boldest & Most Memorable : The Lion Is Writing and He's Wearing Ngamani

  7. Apr 23

    Beauty Beyond Borders: How One Italian Man Is Changing His Community I Tommaso Iser Menini

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ Jua by Agar | Season 2, Episode 3 — OUT NOW! We are thrilled to present another vibrant episode of Jua by Agar! Our incredible guest, Mr. Tommaso Iser Menini, delivered an outstanding conversation, answering all our questions about his inspiring journey — from humble beginnings 8 years ago to where he stands today. 🌿 About Jua by Agar™: Their product line features 15+ types of essential oils, carrier oils, massage oils, body butters, organic aloe-based cosmetics, beard care, sanitizers, mosquito repellants, body scrubs, tattoo creams, and more — now available in 5+ countries. They champion environmental and social impact by sourcing arid land resources like Frankincense and Sweet Myrrh, empowering pastoralist communities while advocating for conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability. Every product is professionally crafted with full Certificates of Analysis to guarantee the highest quality. ✅ 🎧 Listen on your favorite platforms: 🍎 Apple Podcasts💚 Spotify🎵 Amazon Music📱 Samsung Podcasts📺 Watch on YouTube: @NCBETHEBEST1 TV Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! ☀️

    Beauty Beyond Borders: How One Italian Man Is Changing His Community I Tommaso Iser Menini

  8. Apr 16

    Influence Without Ownership: African Fashion's Next Frontier I Vicky Ngari

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Kenyan fashion designer, diaspora creative, and founder of the Kiondo Cosmology initiative, Vicky, brought her insider knowledge, raw honesty, and infectious energy to every single question. We covered everything — Made in Africa branding, sustainable fashion, storytelling, the cultural and economic power of the kiondo, and the Cosmology of the Kiondo™ Experience in Nairobi. But Vicky also took us further. She dove into AI in fashion, the future of the creative economy, and why sustainable storytelling is the next frontier for African designers reaching international markets. This is the kind of conversation the African fashion industry needs. 🎧 Catch Season 2, Episode 2 now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all your favourite platforms. New episodes drop weekly — don't miss out! Produced by @ikirezifashionstyle in collaboration with @ncbethebest1 #MadeInAfricaPodcast #FashionReview #FashionInKenya #AngelaWambui #AfricanFashion #KiondoCosmology #SustainableFashion #AIInFashion

    Influence Without Ownership: African Fashion's Next Frontier I Vicky Ngari
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Made in Africa podcast brings you true and original stories of Africans in a growing movement highlighting the craftsmanship, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of African designers, artisans, and businesses. With more than 10 years working in the fashion industry, Mr. Celestin Ntawirema CEO and founder of the Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show-RCFS produces and hosts the Made in Africa podcast. Our topics include fashion, beauty products, art, home goods, and more, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and innovation emerging from various African countries. Don't miss our weekly episodes.

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  • Creator
    CELESTIN NTAWIREMA
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ncbethebest1tv2024
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    Made In Africa Podcasts