The African Narratives Podcast

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African narratives celebrate the diverse stories, cultures, and experiences of Africa. In each episode, we take a deep dive into the rich tapestry of African narratives that often go untold. Join us as we explore topics ranging from history and folklore to contemporary art, social issues, and cultural expressions of our extraordinary continent. Our podcast is not about portraying a single narrative of Africa, but rather embracing the multiplicity of voices and experiences that make up this incredible continent.

  1. Aug 7 ·  Bonus

    Governments Don't Create Jobs | Dr. Nantaika Deborah Maufi & Femi Soewu | African Narratives Podcast

    In this thought-provoking episode of the African Narratives Podcast, Africa Web TV’s Creative Director sits down with Dr.Nantaika Deborah Maufi to discuss the realities of life in Europe versus Africa and why she chose to return home after nearly eight years in the Netherlands. Would you leave Europe to move back to Africa? We dive into some of the most debated issues shaping the continent today: Is it really the government's job to create jobs or should governments simply create an environment where businesses can thrive? Why do so many entrepreneurs give up before they even start? One businessman abandoned plans to build a factory after facing 38 different regulatory agencies! We discuss South Africa, Xenophobia &Pan-Africanism We wonder if xenophobia in South Africa distracting attention from deeper economic and political challenges? Watch the visual podcast here: https://youtu.be/MkPZHJlZnic Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://buymeacoffee.com/africawebtv https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africannarratives #AlikoDangote #southafrica #xenophobia #afrophobia #AfricaRising #AfricanDiaspora #MadeInAfrica #BusinessInAfrica #ReturnToAfrica

    Governments Don't Create Jobs | Dr. Nantaika Deborah Maufi & Femi Soewu | African Narratives Podcast

  2. Jun 29

    What If Africa Turns Against South Africans | The African Narratives Podcast (Special Edition)

    Across South Africa, tensions around undocumented migration, unemployment, xenophobia and national identity are reaching a boiling point. But are migrants really the problem? Or are politicians simply offering easy scapegoats for much deeper failures? In this episode of the African Narratives Podcast, Femi Soewu explores one of the continent's most controversial conversations: South Africa's unemployment crisisXenophobia and undocumented migrationOperation Dudula & March and MarchPan-Africanism versus nationalismUbuntu in difficult economic timesThe economic contribution of migrantsWhy blaming foreigners may create dangerous consequences for all African countriesThe "Boomerang Effect" that could reshape Africa's future.Watch the visual podcast here: https://youtu.be/9clKbWOc8qI Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://buymeacoffee.com/africawebtv https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africannarratives #southafrica #xenophobia #afrophobia #AfricaRising #RealTalkAfrica

    What If Africa Turns Against South Africans | The African Narratives Podcast (Special Edition)

  3. May 2

    STOP BLAMING GOVERNMENT FOR CORRUPTION! YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! | The African Narratives Podcast

    “You are not a victim of corruption… You are a shareholder in the industry.” We blame governments for corruption… but what if we’re part of the problem? This powerful moment from The African Narratives Podcast reveals the uncomfortable truth about corruption in Africa. Watch. Reflect. Share. Watch the visual videos here: https://youtu.be/qLSr6UH8PZQ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://buymeacoffee.com/africawebtv https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africannarratives #CorruptionInAfrica #AfricanPodcast #TruthAboutAfrica #AfricaRising #RealTalkAfrica

    STOP BLAMING GOVERNMENT FOR CORRUPTION! YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! | The African Narratives Podcast

  4. Mar 28

    Africa’s Education System Is Broken By Design | We Must Africanise It | African Narratives Podcast

    Africa’s education system was never designed to empower Africans! In this thought-provoking episode of The African Narratives Podcast, we unpack the uncomfortable truth about formal Western education in Africa—and why many now call it “the long road to unemployment.” From colonial classrooms to modern lecture halls, this episode explores: Why African education systems still mirror colonial prioritiesThe rise of “paper graduates” with degrees but no practical skillsWhy artisans, farmers, and mechanics are undervalued despite holding society togetherHow vocational skills are wrongly seen as inferior to white-collar jobsThe urgent need to Africanise education for real developmentWatch the visual videos here: https://youtu.be/JMSDZ3Q6MHU Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africannarratives #africanpeople

    Africa’s Education System Is Broken By Design | We Must Africanise It | African Narratives Podcast

  5. Mar 8

    Listen To Cyril Ramaphosa's Emotional Eulogy For Jesse Jackson | The African Narratives Podcast

    A Leader Salutes a Leader! South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a moving tribute honouring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in modern history. Speaking at the funeral service, Ramaphosa reflects on Jackson’s global fight for justice, equality, and human dignity. Ramaphosa highlights Jesse Jackson’s deep connection to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and his role in mobilising international solidarity for freedom movements across the world. He describes Jackson as a fearless voice for the marginalised and a bridge between nations, communities, and generations. Ramaphosa expresses deep gratitude for Jackson’s solidarity during the darkest years of apartheid and celebrates his legacy as a bridge between nations and movements. Watch the visual videos here: https://youtu.be/OjHq1QVPTVA Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #cyrilramaphosa #jessejackson #southafrica

    Listen To Cyril Ramaphosa's Emotional Eulogy For Jesse Jackson | The African Narratives Podcast

  6. Feb 28

    Democracy Is UnAfrican | PLO Lumumba | The African Narratives Podcast

    Eminent Africanist, Prof PLO Lumumba has lamented the state of the African continent. In a wide ranging public lecture speech at the Rongo University in Kenya, PLO Lumumba says democracy is foreign to Africa and that African must go back to her roots to revive the indigenous forms of government which was practised before Africa became colonised. Watch the visual videos here: https://youtu.be/HbEcQqKVUKI Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africanhistory #plolumumba

    Democracy Is UnAfrican | PLO Lumumba | The African Narratives Podcast

  7. Feb 16

    Podcast | 5 Powerful Reasons Why Life In Africa Might Be Better Than Life In Europe | Femi Soewu

    What if everything you’ve been told about where “a better life” is… is incomplete? In this episode of The African Narratives Podcast, we dive into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about what “better” truly means when comparing life in Africa and Europe. Yes. Europe has systems, convenience, and structure. But Africa has something far deeper: generational ownership, community, sunlight, natural food, emotional well‑being, and dignity, even in death. This episode breaks down five eye‑opening reasons why life in Africa can, in many meaningful ways, offer a richer, more human experience than life in Europe. Watch the visual videos here: https://youtu.be/UjKIPwA-lHE Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africanhistory #africawebtv

    Podcast | 5 Powerful Reasons Why Life In Africa Might Be Better Than Life In Europe | Femi Soewu

  8. Feb 8

    We Need A Borderless Africa | Prof. PLO Lumumba | The African Narratives Podcast

    In this compelling and hard-hitting address at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 in Accra, Ghana,Professor PLO Lumumba delivers a sobering reflection on Africa’s unfinished journey toward unity, peace, and true independence. Drawing from the vision of Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, and the founding moments of the Organisation of African Unity, Prof. Lumumba exposes the painful contradictions of modern Africa fragmented by conflict, visas, foreign influence, and weak political will. From the wars in Sudan and Eastern DRC, to the exclusion of Sahel states, the failure of intra-African trade, and the irony of African leaders seeking solutions in Davos, Washington, and Brussels, this speech challenges Africans to move beyond talk, meetings, and declarations; and finally act. Watch the visual videos here: https://youtu.be/Xu14aq-GcNU Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://open.spotify.com/show/2BBcE6wcpdnBmwsXDWULt9 https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDAKbj89indJ4hQmS2E https://facebook.com/webtvafrica https://twitter.com/africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 #africanvoices #africanhistory #plolumumba

    We Need A Borderless Africa | Prof. PLO Lumumba | The African Narratives Podcast
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African narratives celebrate the diverse stories, cultures, and experiences of Africa. In each episode, we take a deep dive into the rich tapestry of African narratives that often go untold. Join us as we explore topics ranging from history and folklore to contemporary art, social issues, and cultural expressions of our extraordinary continent. Our podcast is not about portraying a single narrative of Africa, but rather embracing the multiplicity of voices and experiences that make up this incredible continent.

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