x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Wasafiri Africa Podcast

Wasafiri Africa

Hamjambo. It is Ruth and Geovany and karibuni to our listeners around the globe. Asanteni sana for joining us.As the name implies, on Wasafiri Africa, we’re travellers of Africa. Here, there is a re-storying of the continent, where we can embolden ourselves with evidence of our resilience, creativity, resourcefulness and love for humanity. It’s time. Time to tell our own stories. Come with us as we celebrate Africa and Things African. Twendeni. Africa is ready!wasafiriafrica.substack.com Hosted on

society & culture personal journals

All Episodes

1:01:56

Reflections of the Soul in Art and Natural Medicine...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Nampula is the capital city of Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique. The third largest city in Mozambique, its unique geo location makes it a central point into Mozambique from different parts of Southern Africa. With a pristine coastline only 150 kilometers away from the Nampula City, it remains an attractive holiday destination for locals and visitors, alike.*Lizette Chirrime was cocooned in her creative eco system, when she joined Ruth for a conversation. In Mozambique, settled on her perch by

en

56:56

The Joy of Story, Language and Photography with Frank...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Lupane District is the Capital City of Matebeleland North Province, in Zimbabwe, home to the Ndebele. The name “Lupane” is thought to relate to the Tonga word “Lupale” meaning “Dry Land”.Just 172 km from Bulawayo, Lupane boasts a State University and St Lukes Hospital, known for being a raining hospital for doctors from Europe, South America and elsewhere, seeking experience in rural African communities.* Sometime, things dove tail so nicely, one can almost sense the Invisible Hand that conspires

en

14:41

Thank you & Happy Holidays

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/12/23

Ruth and Geovany take a moment to take stock of the Wasafiri Africa journey three months on. Fourteen conversations in, and eight countries “visited” the mood is buoyant and filled with gratitude for the guests who have shared their remarkable stories and for all the listeners who have tuned in.Ruth and Geovany briefly reflect on the learnings and feedback. A key aspect has been that with the podcast being at discovery stage, feedback revealed the need to take a short publication hiatus to allow

en

1:02:31

Making Music That Ignites with Zolani Mahola

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Formerly known as Port Elizabeth, Qberha is a port city located on the southeastern of South Africa, by the Indian Ocean. It is the pot of gold at the end of the stunning Garden Route, that winds its way along the Cape Coast.Also known as the friendly city, Qberha, boasts blue flag beaches, great weather throughout the year, and ranks high as a magnate for foreign direct investment in Sub-Sharan Africa.*Ruth is immediately enthralled by Zolani Mahola’s music origin story in Freshly Ground. Much like

en

1:04:53

Celebrating Culture Through Hospitality with Senait...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia. Situated on the edge of the Great Rift Valley it is a city on a hill and cannot be hidden. Founded in 1887 by Emperor Menelik the second, this ancient city is sometimes referred to as The Political Capital of Africa being home to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. It is also a well-known travel hub. Addis Ababa means “new flower” in Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia.*The love for one’s country and culture can

en

55:56

A Rebel with a Sensitive Soul with Sylvestre Kabassidi

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/12/02

The village of Ntambo is what became Brazzaville in 1880. During WW2, Brazzaville was the de-facto capital of aFree France. In 2013, Unesco designated Brazzaville as a city of Music, adding Brazza to the Creative Cities Network. Flanked by the mighty Congo River, and The Nabemba Tower offering panoramic views, Brazzaville captivates in its earthy vibrancy of art, music and cultural vivacity. * Straight from the outset, Sylvestre takes Ruth on a linguistic and heritage journey into the history of The

en

55:57

Bespoke Shoes from Cape Town to Hollywood with...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Situated on the Gulf of Guinea, on the southern coast of Côte d’Ivoire is the bustling hive of economic activity that is Abidjan. From the humble beginnings of a small fishing village, Abidjan grew to be a thriving city not least for being the terminus of the Abidjan-Niger Railway.Once the nation’s capital from Independence in 1960 to 1983, Abidjan, retained the status of both being the economic capital and largest city in Côte d’Ivoire.*Diomande Mamadou is unapologetically in love with shoes. His

en

1:05:20

The Immortal World of Story with Philippa Kabali-Kagwa

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Straddling seven hills, and situated on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, is Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.Kampala is also Uganda’s commercial capital, having blossomed from its earliest days as a major stop on the East African Railway line, aka The Lunatic Express.As one of the safest cities in East Africa today, and complimented by its equatorial weather, Kampala has flourished for affordable living and boasts breathtaking views. The Kasubi Tombs are a key attraction and were declared a

en

1:04:38

Diminishing Vulnerability Through Adaptive Capacity...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Southwestern Township, better known as SOWETO, is located within the City of Johannesburg Metro, and owns an undeniable place in the political history of South Africa. Soweto is where the 1976 Soweto Rebellion began its juggernaut push against Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in Soweto’s High Schools, to Zulu and Xhosa children. Haunting images of Zolile Hector Peterson, remain engraved and venerated in our minds.Yet in SOWETO, an undimmable joie de vivre pulsates in the historic pain and

en

1:12:54

Let’s Have a Good Day with Marc Lottering.

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Belgravia Road is in Athlone, a suburb within the Municipality of Cape Town. Athlone is in the Cape Flats which the Apartheid zoning laws designated a Coloured Area.Athlone is mostly residential; Belgravia Road is a busy main road with bustling businesses ranging from car dealerships to bakeries and everything in between. Belgravia High School, an English medium school, was where in 1985, as part of the student uprising, 5000 pupils gathered to protest the repressive Apartheid regime.*Marc Eugene

en

1:08:43

Tireless Advocate for the Humanities with Premesh Lalu

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Rylands is a sub-area in Athlone, a suburb in Cape Town. Located in the Cape Flats, the infamous Group Area Act wielded by the Apartheid Government, designated Rylands an Indian enclave surrounded by a vast Coloured majority and smattering of Black Africans.But where the racist government intended to dehumanize and cast aside, a thriving community evolved with a common purpose of dismantling Apartheid. Flanked by Belgravia, Gatesville and Langa, Rylands residents were part of the heated fray that

en

58:50

Keeping a Watchful Eye on Africa with Saeed Salahudeen

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Guinea is Accra, the Capital of Ghana. At one point known as The Gold Coast, Accra is inextricably linked to the devastating Trans-Atlantic Slave trade that saw one million people trafficked from its shores.Yet, testament to the resilience of her people, covering almost 226 square kilometers, Accra today is a bustling city famous for Kente cloth, vibrant markets and smart stores, juxtaposed against luxury hotels, historical sites and museums. A visit to

en

37:33

Circle Back: Debrief & Reflections with Ruth and Geovany

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/10/14

In this episode, Ruth is joined by Geovany Dias to debrief and reflect on Wasafiri Africa and to celebrate the podcast’s one month birthday. Hurray! Geovany, normally in the background publishing and monitoring the podcast, brings his vibrant enthusiasm for Wasafiri Africa and the shared joy is palpable.Running for roughly half the length of a regular episode, at only thirty-seven minutes, the pair briefly touch on when Ruth first mentioned to Geovany of her intention to launch Wasafiri Africa, back

en

1:05:14

David Kramer On Dazzling Cape Town, The West End and...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Worcester, a town in the Western Cape, South Africa, began life as a hunting ground teeming with game and was originally home to the Khoi and San peoples.Folk driving to or from Johannesburg and Cape Town will breeze through this quaint town, now renowned for the fine wine grown in the region. Like many towns in South Africa, remnants of the country’s torrid history, such as slave bell in the market square, can befound.Yet embraced by spectacular mountains on all four points of a compass, a pit stop

en

1:14:55

Richard Reis On Software Engineering and AI Girlfriends

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/09/30

With a population of over 9 million people, Luanda is the thriving oil-fed capital of Angola. Home to the Kimbundu ethnic group, the city which was once called the Paris of Africa has Portuguese as the official language.Founded in 1576, Luanda became the administrative center of the Portuguese colony in 1627 and bears the torrid distinction of being a major outlet for slave traffic to Brazil. Now home to an elite wealthy, despite a high cost of living, Luanda has a flourishing harbor and business

en

59:34

Dr Joan Nyanyuki on Transforming Child Rights Across...

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Ruth Kamau speaks with Dr Joan Nyanyuki, Executive Director of the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), about her journey from medical doctor to continental policy advocate. Dr Nyanyuki discusses her transition from clinical practice to human rights work, driven by her experience as a mother and her early involvement with torture survivors in Kenya.They explore the African Charter on the Rights and Well-Being of Children, a 30-year-old treaty ratified by nearly all African governments, and how ACPF

en

60:31

"Going Back to the Cave" with Ruth Kamau & Vuyisa Qabaka

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/09/16

In this episode Ruth taps into Vuyisa Qabaka’s twenty-year experience in entrepreneurship support, engaging him in a conversation with specific emphasis on South Africa and Kenya.Vuyisa Qabaka’s passion for growing businesses on the continent, keeps circling back to the importance of information sharing and building scaffolding around start-ups and SMME’s. He highlights the importance of using an Afrocentric model as opposed to repurposing foreign models, to ensure that pertinent hurdles and

en

5:35

Wasafiri Africa: A Podcast from Ruth Kamau

Wasafiri Africa Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Podcast PreviewIn this preview episode, Ruth Kamau introduces Wasafiri Africa—a podcast that travels across the continent gathering stories of resilience, creativity and transformation. Ruth reflects on her lifelong love for the continent, tracing it back to Kenya's independence era when seventeen African nations claimed their freedom in the 1960s alone.She explores how Kiswahili has become a unifying force for Pan-Africanism, acknowledges the continent's contradictions, and issues a powerful call:

en

18 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger