Radio Workshop

Radio Workshop
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Forget the Africa you think you know. This is Radio Workshop. With real stories about young Africans. From Freetown to Cape Town, hear the world’s youngest population. One story at a time.

  1. You Will Die at 30

    16 июн.

    You Will Die at 30

    At 23, trans woman Awo Dufie is outed, homeless, and facing a prophecy that says she will die at 30 — because she is queer. This threat is reinforced by Ghana's social climate and a looming anti-LGBT bill. Determined to break free from the prophecy, Awo embarks on a risky journey to find an 83-year-old queer elder who didn't just survive decades of hatred and colonial laws — she built a rich life. Can Awo too live long and live free? This is the first episode of a series on queer elders, produced by openDemocracy. Show Notes  Sign up for Radio Workshop’s newsletter on Substack, and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Sources:  Human Rights Watch - This Alien LegacyHuman Dignity Trust, GhanaModern Ghana - The Bawku Chieftaincy Conflict Needs To Be Resolved Within The Framework Of The 1992 ConstitutionAmnesty International - Ghana: Anti-LGBTI bill stirs up hatred, persecution and discriminationHuman Sexual Rights and Family Values Act 2024, GhanaPurdue University - Social Media and Human Rights Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Rights in GhanaAcknowledgements: Fondation CHANEL, Luminate, Ford Foundation, and Stephen Hendrickson. Special thanks to Rob Byers. Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    26 мин.
  2. The War Inside

    26 мая

    The War Inside

    It’s early 2025, and the city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is being taken over by a rebel group called the M23. In response to the chaos, Feza, one of the few trained psychologists in the city, opens a therapy practice in the back of a cinema to treat what she calls an epidemic of post-traumatic stress. Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    21 мин.
  3. Bookish

    8 апр.

    Bookish

    You may remember John Obot from a previous episode – the Nigerian teacher who attempted to break the Guinness World Record for time spent reading out loud. Well… despite the sleep deprivation, hallucinations, and false start, it turns out John’s attempt was rejected. So, what went wrong? And could he fix it? Or was this the end of his world record dreams? Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    30 мин.
  4. My Land Without Oil

    10 мар.

    My Land Without Oil

    Pascal Mirindi, a 25-year-old activist from Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, grew up surrounded by the violent fall-out of the Rwandan genocide of 1994, which spilled over into the DRC. But at age 17, when Pascal joined a peaceful demonstration in the streets of Goma, it showed him another way to fight. Experiencing non-violent resistance changed his life and set him on a path to  protect his country's ecosystems from the greed of oil companies. But – being confronted constantly with police repression, threats, and even forced exile – he wonders if it's time to step back or time to step up… Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    24 мин.
  5. It's Complicated

    26 февр.

    It's Complicated

    Before the month of love comes to a close, we wanted to share one of our favorite episodes from the archive.  Dating is complicated. Not to mention dating on the apps! And for LGBTQI+ folks on the African continent, where many countries criminalise queerness, it’s even MORE complicated. We asked reporters in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya and Namibia to share how they navigate the highs and lows of seeking romance, community and friendship online. Despite all the pitfalls, love calls out to all of us. ________ Support the work of Radio Workshop by donating today. Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    41 мин.
  6. Blindsided

    17 февр.

    Blindsided

    Abiodun Oyeniran lost his sight completely at age 21. At 28, he finally makes it into the University of Lagos, only to realise the campus is not equipped to fully support the needs of blind students. So, Abiodun becomes an accidental activist, creating a grassroots system that helps visually impaired students navigate exams for 5 years—until the university decides his solution is a threat to their policy and shuts it down. Show Notes Sources: 2017 National Policy on Inclusive Education 2018 Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act2023 Study on Nigerian Visually Impaired Students’ Computer SkillsThe TweetAcknowledgements: This episode would not be possible without support from Fondation CHANEL, Ford Foundation, and Luminate. Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    17 мин.
  7. We’re on Sound School!

    3 февр.

    We’re on Sound School!

    Last week, one of Radio Workshop’s producers was featured on the Sound School podcast. Sound School, hosted by Rob Rosenthal, spoke to Kabir Jugram about his podcast episode “Nothing Wrong, Bro,” which explores the mental health struggles of young men in South Africa’s most densely populated city, Johannesburg.  Twenty-three-year-old reporter Kabir Jagram says young men in South Africa are stoic. Holding back emotions is a survival mechanism in a country wracked with youth unemployment. And that can lead to serious mental health issues. So, how then, as a young man himself struggling with expressing feelings, did Kabir manage to produce a captivating radio documentary about emotions? Support the work of Radio Workshop by donating today. Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    19 мин.
  8. Waste Not Want Not

    19 янв.

    Waste Not Want Not

    Aphiwe's grandmother taught her to flatten cardboard boxes when she was just a kid, selling the tiny "baby bundles" and saving the money in a piggy bank. Now 19, Aphiwe wears her grandmother's old work clothes and does the job alone — supporting her entire family. Waste pickers like Aphiwe recover 80% of South Africa's recycled plastic and paper, yet earn poverty wages in an industry that depends on them but won't protect them. Shownotes Support the work of Radio Workshop by donating today. Sources  Occupational Groups in the Informal Economy: Waste PickersInfrastructure News - Stop Pretending Waste Pickers Don’t ExistNature News - South Africa’s waste pickers deserve more recognition for environmental role Newcastillian News - SA’s Recycling Lie: What Really Happens to Your RubbishAcknowledgements This episode would not be possible without support from the UMI Fund. Special thanks to Hindenburg for supporting our projects across Africa with audio editing software. Support the show We can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

    13 мин.
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    Radio Workshop
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    2021 - 2026
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