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Across Africa, ordinary citizens are stepping up in extraordinary ways to make a difference in their communities. Today on Our African Hero, we journey to Zozo, in Lofa County, Liberia, where one man is rewriting what it means to serve.…
Our community report takes us to Liberia as the country struggles with progress and human rights, as the country recently celebrates 178 years of nationhood. On July 26, Liberia marked its 178th year of independence, but the nation stands at…
Our Book Review pick in this edition is Desertion by Abdulrazak Gurnah. A richly layered novel that explores forbidden love, colonial entanglements, and generational memory across East Africa. The novel opens in 1899, when Martin Pearce, an English traveller, stumbles…
This edition’s African Hero is one person who, for over a decade, has been a lifeline to remote communities, often trekking steep, dangerous terrain to deliver vaccines, treat illnesses, and support expectant mothers. One viral moment in 2023 showed her…
In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Kpanlogo, a dynamic Ghanaian dance born in the 1960s from the creative spirit of the Ga people. Blending old rhythms with the energy of rock ‘n’ roll, Kpanlogo became the voice of…
Our African Hero today is none other than the revolutionary thinker and freedom fighter Amilcar Cabral of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. His ideas on liberation, unity, and dignity continue to inspire generations. Amílcar Cabral was not just a fighter but…
Published in 2005, this novel is a powerful coming-of-age story set in post-independence Nigeria. It follows Enitan, a young woman growing up in Lagos during the political upheavals and cultural shifts of the 1970s and 80s. Through Enitan’s eyes, Sefi…
In this special edition, our African Hero is someone close to home—our very own colleague and friend, sports anchor Sankulleh Janko—who has just brought home one of the highest honours in West African journalism. Recently, Sankulleh was recognized by the…
In this edition, we journey into the pages of House of Rust by Khadija Abdalla Bajaber— a spellbinding debut that invites us to sail between the realms of reality and myth, where the ocean is both a source of life…
In this episode, we have the privilege of celebrating a trailblazer: Bisi Adeleye‑Fayemi, a distinguished Nigerian‑British feminist activist, author, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment. She’s best known as a co‑founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)—Africa’s first continent‑wide…
On this episode of Street Parliament, the ADC coalition launch is drawing heavy criticism, from both the government and its own party, over a lack of clear direction, internal democracy, and public confidence. Many Nigerians question whether it offers anything…
In this edition, we’re taking you to Mpape, a dynamic community in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council. Perched on scenic hillsides just outside Nigeria’s capital, Mpape is known for its vibrant markets, diverse ethnic mix, and striking natural landscape. But beyond…
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