To mark the 60th Anniversary of Africa Day, the Change Africa Podcast launched its new 12-part summer season today.
Africa Day is an annual celebration that dates back to the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now known as the African Union. It commemorates the vision and milestones towards creating an integrated prosperous and peaceful Africa.
In line with this vision, the upcoming season of the Change Africa Podcast, hosted by Acast, aims to showcase African Change Agents who are actively shaping the new African narrative.
Through in-depth discussions, the 12-episode series will explore their unique philosophies, foundational stories and motivations, highlighting their contributions to various industries such as Media, Entertainment, Sports, Tech, Creative Arts, and Entrepreneurship. By sharing these stories, the podcast seeks to democratize/spread the ideas of these thought leaders and to inspire others to drive forward the vision of a prosperous and better Africa.
Guest line-up and Episode Themes:
Adora MBA – Founder and director of ADA contemporary art gallery
Unravelling the enigma: Ghana’s ability to cultivate exceptional contemporary artists amidst its modest art industry.
Addy Awofisayo – Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube
Exploring the rise of African music: Afrobeat’s influence and the transformative power of technology.
Anita Erskine – Media and Comms Leader
Finding your voice: Navigating a world of distractions and vested interests.
Ashleigh Moolman & Xylon Van Deck – Olympians and founders of Rocacobra Collective
Pedalling towards greatness: How an Olympian and a Cancer survivor are breaking barriers and paving the way for future cyclists.
Benny Bonsu – Director of Content at the International Olympic Committee
Revolutionizing African sports: Nurturing talent, developing infrastructure, and the ambition to host
the Olympics on the continent.
Danny Damah – Film Producer
Forging a united film ecosystem: Building infrastructure to realise the Africa film industry’s potential.
Elfried Samba – Chief Community Officer Ioconic ex-Head of Social at Gymshark
Harnessing the power of social media: Building the world’s biggest communities.
Josh Buatsi – 2019 British Light Heavyweight title holder and Olympian
Inside the Ring and Beyond; Joshua Buatsi shares his journey of determination, resilience, and inspiring young athletes across Ghana.
Ken Agyapong Jr – Co-founder and CFO of Afrofuture (Formerly Afrochella)
Afrofture: Exporting African Culture on the wheels of music, food, and arts.
Lucy Quist – Managing Director, Morgan Stanley & author of the ‘The Bold New Normal’.
The Bold New Normal: The Manifesto for a Problem-Solving Africa.
Marie Lora-Mungai – Founder and CEO of Restless Global
Unleashing Africa’s Creative Economy: From global stars to formidable local industries.
Paul Ninson – Founder of Dikan Centre
Cultivating ethical creatives as catalysts for African transformation: The Story of Africa’s biggest photography library.
Full bios and headshots can be found here
Tim Yaw Struthers, Executive Producer, Change Africa Podcast: “Africa Day represents a cherished annual occasion, a collective gathering of Africans united in celebrating the continent, its extraordinary people, and their unwavering strength.
In the spirit of fostering a fresh and empowering narrative, the inception of the Change Africa Podcast has served as a pivotal platform to honour the multitude of diverse and visionary thought leaders, across the continent and in the diaspora, shaping the new Africa”
Isaac Aboah, Change Africa Podcast Host: “In an era where storytelling holds immense power, we are eager to shine a vibrant spotlight on those who are defying stereotypes and shaping a progressive Africa. We’re thrilled to present our line-up of ground-breaking guests who are revolutionising African integration through music and culture, driving investments in the creative economy, building vibrant communities, fostering artistic spaces, and making remarkable strides in sports.”
The Change Africa Podcast is produced by Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki and executive produced by Tim Yaw Struthers.
The Change Africa Podcast is hosted by Acast and available to listen on Spotify, Apple and all major podcast platforms.
About Change Africa Podcast
Change Africa Podcast is a podcast produced by Nexa Media, a media and distribution company focused on audio and documentary production.
The podcast delves deeply into the foundational stories and motivations that drive the work of Africa’s change agents, their core ideologies that influence their lives and impact, and how they are tied to a broader continental change.
In over 40 published episodes, they have engaged in intriguing intellectual conversations with Africans leading and building institutions, communities and ideas already impacting thousands of people worldwide.
From distinguished personalities to less-known mavericks, the podcast constantly engages the brightest and most passionate Africans, carving a new path for African prosperity.
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