African Renaissance Podcast

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The African Renaissance Podcast hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi provides a stage for vital conversations with actors working to improve the lives of African people. It provides sharp analysis & critique of Africa's social, political & economic history.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 31 - Charles Nqakula: The Alliance Crisis, MK Party, Police Corruption and South Africa's Political Future

    In conversation with Charles Nqakula on The Alliance Crisis, MK Party, Police Corruption and South Africa's Political Future.

    1h 9m

  2. Jun 1

    Episode 30 - John Kani: Arts, Hollywood, Pan-Africanism and the future of storytelling

    In conversation with the Legendary actor, playwright, and activist Ntate John Kani. Kani joins Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a powerful conversation on theatre, Hollywood, African storytelling, and the politics shaping the modern world.

    1h 37m

  3. May 25

    Episode 29 - Dr Jonathan Butler: Childhood Fame, Addiction, Faith and Music.

    In conversation with Dr Jonathan Butler. He opens up about childhood fame, addiction, faith, music, and the journey behind one of South Africa’s most iconic voices. Jonathan Kenneth Butler is a South African singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or worship music.

    58 min

  4. May 24

    16th Africa Day Lecture: Prof. Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk - Africa, Diplomacy & the New Global Order.

    Prof. Anthoni van Nieuwkerk joins Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a wide ranging conversation on Africa’s future, South Africa’s declining diplomatic weight, the crisis in US/SA relations, coups on the continent, Madagascar, Sudan, the DRC, and whether Africa is prepared for a fractured global order. A hard but necessary conversation on power, democracy, sovereignty, and Africa’s place in the world.

    1h 1m

  5. May 22

    16th Africa Day Lecture: AUDA Nepad at 25 - CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas

    African Renaissance Podcast brings you the sit down with the CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas to mark it's 25th anniversary, as part of our coverage of the Africa Day Celebration.

    41 min

  6. May 18

    Episode 28 - Caiphus Semenya: Music In The Air

    In conversation with Ntate Caiphus Semenya on Music, Quincy Jones, Composition and Lion King. Caiphus Semenya is a South African composer and musician. As a young musician he sang in the cast of the jazz musical King Kong. After moving to the United States in the 1960s he had a successful career as a composer and arranger, including work on the scores for Roots (1977) and The Color Purple (1985).

    1h 36m

  7. May 11

    Episode 27 - Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: Phala Phala, Zimbabwe Trip & Betrayal

    In conversation with Nosivwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Phala Phala, That Zimbabwe Trip and more. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is a South African politician of the African National Congress (ANC). She was a cabinet minister from 2004 to 2021 and the Speaker of the National Assembly from 2021 to 2024. She was an elected member of the ANC National Executive Committee between 2002 and 2022. In December 2001, she was appointed Chief Whip of the Majority Party, and merely six months later she became Deputy Minister of Home Affairs under Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi. She served as deputy minister until the April 2004 general election, after which she joined cabinet as minister in the same portfolio. Concurrently, she was the president of the ANC Women's League from August 2003 to July 2008.

    1h 35m

  8. May 4

    Episode 26 - Prof. Funmi Olonisakin:Power, Agency and the Crisis of African Leadership.

    In conversation with Prof. Funmi Olonisakin on Power, Agency and the Crisis of African Leadership.

    1h 8m
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