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NKENNE podcast

Kedu (Hello in Igbo). Welcome to the NKENNE podcast. NKENNE is the first dedicated African Language Learning App in market. We aim to build and elevate a community of Africa Language Speakers. At the NKENNE podcast, we will have fun, yet thought-provoking discussions about the continent of Africa, as well as the diaspora. We will also give you some tips on learning African Languages.

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All Episodes

00:06:11

Burkina Faso’s ‘Wig Ban’ Buzz

NKENNE podcast ·

2026/02/17

A viral claim says Burkina Faso banned wigs under President Traoré. Is it cultural pride or personal overreach? This episode explores beauty politics, misinformation, and who defines African identity today.

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00:10:13

Why Are Schools Still Cutting Braids?

NKENNE podcast ·

2026/02/03

A viral video of South African students having their braids cut has sparked debate over school rules versus cultural rights. This episode explores discipline, identity, and what fairness means for young Africans today.

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00:07:37

South Africa’s School Bus Tragedy

NKENNE podcast ·

2026/01/27

Revisit of the January 19 school bus tragedy that claimed 13 children, exploring Zulu and Xhosa mourning traditions and collective healing. The episode reflects on unity, resilience, and lessons for road safety.

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00:07:24

AFCON Justice: Nigeria's Stand

NKENNE podcast ·

2026/01/20

AFCON drama unpacked: Algeria’s mockery, Nigeria’s silent tribute, Akor Adams’ karma goal, and the Pan-African spirit behind it all.

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00:08:13

AFRIMA Vibes: Afrobeats Kings & Cultural Beats

NKENNE podcast ·

2026/01/13

With AFRIMA starting Jan 7 in Lagos (Wizkid buzz, Pan-African nominations, music village concerts), explore how Afrobeats and other sounds fuse cultures, celebrate African identity, and drive unity through music.

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00:07:22

Ethiopia vs TikTok: Who Decides What’s Decent?

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/12/27

Arrests over “indecent dressing” spark a national clash between tradition, youth culture, morality, and modern expression.

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00:11:31

African Languages Meet AI: What NKENNEAI Changes

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/12/23

From Yoruba to isiZulu, how AI is finally learning African languages and why this moment matters for culture, preservation, and the future of learning.

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00:08:44

Paul Biya: The President Who Refused to Leave

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/12/20

A brief look at Paul Biya’s decades-long rule in Cameroon and how power, silence, and longevity shaped a quiet dictatorship.

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00:13:16

French Greetings in Africa: More Than Bonjour

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/12/16

A lively exploration of how French greetings across Africa, from Dakar to Abidjan, reflect culture, identity, and local flair beyond just “bonjour.”

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00:08:00

The Rising Threats Against Christians in Nigeria.

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/12/06

A deep, fact-driven look at the latest attacks, the communities affected, and how faith and resilience shape responses to terror in Nigeria today.

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00:12:29

Yoruba Emergency Phrases You Must Know

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/12/02

From calling for help to alerting neighbors, learn the essential Yoruba words and expressions that can keep you safe when things go wrong.

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00:07:57

Tanzania’s First Lady President Under Fire

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/29

A deep dive into her rise, her governing style, and the tension between her early reform image and increasing authoritarian accusations.

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00:13:32

Learn Your African Language Through Music

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/25

How African artists like Fally Ipupa, the giants of South African music, Yoruba megastars, and highlife legends like Osita Osadebe turn language into rhythm and why singing in your mother tongue is the easiest, most emotional way to learn your language.

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00:09:35

Omar al-Bashir: The Butcher of Darfur

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/22

Sudan’s dictator and bloody legacy.

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00:12:26

Welcome Home, Africa: Homecoming Phrases for Detty...

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/18

From “Kedu?” in Igbo to “Sawubona” in Zulu, learn the greetings, slang, and festive expressions that help you navigate family, friends, and celebrations across the continent this December.

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00:10:24

Mobutu Sese Seko: The Leopard-Skin Dictator

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/15

Zaire’s kinglike ruler and his showmanship.

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00:19:02

Surviving December in the East: Igbo Phrases for...

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/11

From aunties asking “I bụ onye nna gị?” to uncles shouting “Nwa m, I di n’ụsọ?”; learn the Igbo expressions that help you greet, dodge questions, and still sound respectful.

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00:09:08

Muammar Gaddafi: The King of Kings of Africa

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/09

Pan-African dreams, eccentric rule, bloody fall.

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00:06:04

How to introduce yourself in Kinyarwanda

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/04

Learn to introduce yourself naturally in Kinyarwanda without sounding like a foreigner.

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00:07:53

Siad Barre: Somalia’s Military Marxist Experiment

NKENNE podcast ·

2025/11/01

How one leader reshaped (and broke) Somalia.

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