Afripods

Life abroad comes with its own unique highs and lows. Fulus Podcast shares the culture shocks, financial hurdles, small victories and big dreams of African migrants in the Middle East. You can find real stories, practical advice and most importantly, a sense of belonging. Join their community as they navigate the adventure called life abroad https://bit.ly/3YdbRyS

Every culture has stories waiting to be amplified. How does your podcast celebrate your heritage?

We continue sharing more insights and feedback from our panel 'The Spoken Word: Harnessing the Power of Vernacular for Podcasts' at the Africa Media Festival! Today we have Calvin Wanguku, Head of Partnerships Afripods sharing his thoughts Drop a comment below with your thoughts on the power of vernacular in podcasts, or share how you are using local languages to tell stories!

Hana Baba is an award-winning radio journalist- the longtime host of Crosscurrents- the daily newsmagazine on NPR station KALW in San Francisco. She is also co-creator and co-host of The Stoop, the award-winning podcast that tells stories from across the Black/African Diaspora. A Sudanese-American, Hana has a passion for cultural storytelling from the African diaspora with a goal of diversifying narratives of Africa and Africans. She is the host of Folktales from Sudan a podcast that translates stories originally told in Sudanese Arabic, inviting global listeners to experience a culture they may have only heard about through news headlines. She joins us today to discuss the role and importance of podcasts in cultural preservation. You do not want to miss it.

Dive into Kenya’s thriving digital creative economy with Nation Podcasts! This show highlights the hustlers, innovators and dreamers who are successfully navigating the gig and creative economies from freelancers and digital artists to tech entrepreneurs. Listen today for real stories, raw challenges, and game-changing wins https://bit.ly/42ceBii

We continue sharing more insights and feedback from our panel 'The Spoken Word: Harnessing the Power of Vernacular for Podcasts' at the Africa Media Festival! Today we have Dr Maureen Wairimu Waithaka from the Pathology Network sharing her thoughts Drop a comment below with your thoughts on the power of vernacular in podcasts, or share how you are using local languages to tell stories!

Does podcasting play a role in cultural preservation? This is the topic that will be explored in a conversation hosted by Gathoni Ngumba with guest Hana Baba, the Sudanese - American host of Folktales from Sudan. Folktales from Sudan is a podcast that translates stories originally told in Sudanese Arabic, inviting global listeners to experience a culture they may have only heard about through news headlines. Mark your calendars and join us on Instagram Live on Wednesday 16th April at 7pm EAT/ 9am US Pacific Time

New Episode Alert! In Season 2, Episode 7 of Alternative Convos, I sit down with Sydney Sam, CEO of Workspace Global is 10!, to explore: How Remote Workforces Are Helping Non-Profits and Boosting Africa’s Creative Economy We dive into the rise of remote work, its potential to transform nonprofit operations, and how Africa’s creative sector is carving out a global footprint. Check them out via https://lnkd.in/ekNuvnUx and engage! Listen now! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/esjcc4H8 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eXsSpEDC Afripods: https://lnkd.in/exk-f4m5 Alternative Convos Podcast is a dynamic talk show that brings together passionate activists, skilled practitioners, and creative thinkers, all committed to reimagining Africa’s future through bold ideas and practical action. #AlternativeConvosPodcast #RemoteWorkAfrica #CreativeEconomy #NonProfitInnovation #AfricaForward #WorkspaceGlobal #AfricanCSOs Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists [APVA] Workspace Global is 10! Development Report Afripods

Today's podcasting tip comes from Michal Rahfaldt, the executive producer at Radio Workshop. Less is more when it comes to the use of music on your podcast. It should help move the story forward and not distract from it. How do you use music on your podcast? Let us know in the comments

We are back, sharing throwbacks to the incredible insights and feedback from our panel 'The Spoken Word: Harnessing the Power of Vernacular for Podcasts' at the Africa Media Festival! Today we have Nyambura Ngumba, Chartered Marketer, MCIM, a marketing expert sharing her experience. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on the power of vernacular in podcasts, or share how you are using local languages to tell stories!