Africa’s Youth Unfiltered

Christina Uwana
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Whether at home or abroad, the social, political, and economic aspects of our homeland generally go untouched by the next generation of Africans across the globe. Hosted by yours truly, Christina Uwana, I hope to encourage us to get comfortable with these seemingly uncomfortable conversations. Join me as we mix a little banter with real-life issues and potential solutions that we face as a continent. New episodes are available once a week, and with them, I implore you all to give me your thoughts, opinions, arguments, and critique. Stay tuned!!

Episodes

  1. 03/27/2025

    How Africa Can Revolutionize (overview)

    Hello everyone! Welcome to the first episode of our new series: How Africa Can Revolutionize. In this series I hope to dive into the steps I believe would be necessary in achieving our dreams of our countries becoming fully developed nations--- steps that are achievable, but won't happen overnight. This episode is more of an overview, but stay tuned for the following podcasts where I dive deeper into each step, and bring on guests to talk about what this future would look like, and what we as African people would have to do to get there. **small correction: There are 54 countries in Africa, 52 of which claim to be democracies. The two that do not identify as democracies are Eswatini (absolute monarchy) and Eritrea (one-party authoritarian state w/ no elections).

    40 min

  2. 02/21/2025

    Going Back Home to Practice Medicine ft. Dr. Oni (part 2)

    Hello everyone! Today's episode is the part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Oni. Listen carefully as we dive into misconceptions about practicing medicine back home, how we need to shift our mindset as African people, and what the future of African healthcare could look like.

    24 min

  3. 02/15/2025

    Going Back Home to Practice Medicine ft. Dr. Oni (part 1)

    Hello everyone! After returning from my break to focus on school, I can’t thank you enough for sticking with me. I’m excited to present this episode with one of the doctors I’ve admired for a while now: Dr. Julius Kunle Oni. Dr. Oni’s efforts have often gone unnoticed, as he made the brave decision to leave his work in the U.S. and become a full-time orthopedic surgeon in Nigeria. Join us as we dive into his story, his advice, and discuss some of the things that might be holding the rest of us back. This will be the first episode out of two, so stay tuned for the second part next Friday.

    25 min

  4. 12/01/2024

    Developmental Disabilities in African Households ft. Ms. Elizabeth

    Happy Sunday, everyone! In today’s episode, we’re tackling a somewhat sensitive topic: What African Parents of Children with Disabilities Need to Hear. I’m sure we all know at least one family member who has an intellectual or developmental disability—whether it's autism or another condition. Unfortunately, there is often a stigma surrounding these individuals, which is why I believe it's so important to shed light on this issue. Join Ms. Elizabeth and me as we discuss the stigmas, stereotypes, and mindsets of many African parents. More importantly, we’ll explore how we as a community can shift our mindset to better support and bring out the best in our loved ones with disabilities. Sit back and enjoy this episode—only here on the AYU Podcast!

    41 min

  5. 11/29/2024

    Let's Talk: Healthcare in Africa and the Caribbean ft. Dr. Eva

    We're back! After a long break to complete my college applications, we're back and better than ever! (cue confetti) Kicking off Season 2 with an exciting episode featuring Dr. Eva Bonsu, an inspiring social media influencer and advocate for greater representation of Black physicians. Join us as we dive into important conversations about the challenges facing the Black community, explore potential solutions, and discuss the powerful impact of representation. Don't miss this insightful episode—only on the AYU Podcast!

    33 min

  6. 09/30/2024

    STOP ILLEGAL MINING IN AFRICA

    In today's episode, we're unpacking a lottttt. By looking at "formula" if you will, we work out how to make a succesful African country from scratch, but also looking at factors that inhibit us from being there already. One VERY important thing we look at is illegal mining in Africa/Galamsey/Gold Smuggling, however you know it best. What needs to happen in order to combat this event that has been pretty much familiarized. Find out, right here, on Africa's Youth Unfiltered Season 1 Episode 5.

    28 min

  7. 09/06/2024

    A Corruption of Mindset (Views on Protesting in Africa)

    Hey everyone!! It's been a while, but I am so happy to announce that we're back and better than ever. In this fairly short episode, I just wanted to take a look at the protests that have happened this past summer. Starting off in Nigeria, then to Kenya, and finally a glance at the effects of protesting using an example from Zimbabwe. What does protesting actually do for countries like the ones mentioned? Is it even worth the stress? Find out with me on this weeks episode: A Corruption of Mindset.

    15 min

  8. 07/24/2024

    Japa Epidemic

    Grab a snack and a cold drink because in this episode we dive into the long awaited discussion on the apparent "Japa Epidemic" that seems to be collecting more victims each year in countries all over Africa. Join me, as we discuss a variety of perspectives, debunk some common misconceptions about life abroad, and what I believe to be the best way forward.

    39 min

  9. 07/19/2024

    The World Runs on Africa + Child Labor -AYU S1 EP2

    In this episode, we're diving into the claim that "The world runs on Africa." By exploring the instrumental minerals that go into majority of the things we can't live without, we discover the unfortunate issues regarding the exploitation of mining sites. How do big companies like Apple, Intel, and Tesla contribute to the issues that are happening on mining grounds? We also look a little at gold smuggling that happens in African countries and why its so easy for foreign markets to come and take resources in our homes.

    26 min
  10. Does Africa Know Itself?

    07/10/2024

    Does Africa Know Itself?

    Welcome to the very first (of many) episode of Africa's Youth Unfiltered! This episode dives into the question of "Does Africa Know Itself?" hosted by yours truly, Christina Uwana. Why does Africa seem to not know its own worth? What are the things that prevent her from receiving the the accolades she deserves? What does she bring to the table? Tune in to this episode where I answer these questions along with my opinions on how Africa can begin taking steps towards a brighter future.

    25 min
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About

Whether at home or abroad, the social, political, and economic aspects of our homeland generally go untouched by the next generation of Africans across the globe. Hosted by yours truly, Christina Uwana, I hope to encourage us to get comfortable with these seemingly uncomfortable conversations. Join me as we mix a little banter with real-life issues and potential solutions that we face as a continent. New episodes are available once a week, and with them, I implore you all to give me your thoughts, opinions, arguments, and critique. Stay tuned!!

Information

  • Creator
    Christina Uwana
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christina Uwana
  • Show Website
    Africa’s Youth Unfiltered