Africa Straight Talk podcast offers unique perspectives on matters of the African continent and its diverse Diaspora. The hosts are not your stereotypical Africans, who believe that the West has to decide our continent's destiny. Emmanuel Nado (Côte d'Ivoire), Khaboshi Imbukwa (Kenya), Kwesi Wilson (Ghana), and Edwin Okong’o (Kenya) use their vast experience working in journalism, communications, and academia to make the kind of bold and unapologetic commentaries, news analysis, and argument ...
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We are re-posting some of our favourite past episodes!!!! The goal is to support, elevate and empower our fellow brothers and sisters from the continent to keep the momentum going. Stay tuned for more episodes. Kenyan-born artist, educator and entrepreneur, Kimani Muturi, tells us how he is turning the waste products of banana farming in Uganda int…
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ENCORE: Episode 91: Meet the fine artist turning banana fibers into quality Ugandan products
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We are re-posting some of our favourite past episodes!!!! The goal is to support, elevate and empower our fellow brothers and sisters from the continent to keep the momentum going. Stay tuned for more episodes. Kenyan-born artist, educator and entrepreneur, Kimani Muturi, tells us how he is turning the waste products of banana farming in Uganda int…
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There are African immigrants who say they support MAGA and Trump. Are they genuine, naive, or just optimistic opportunists?By Khaboshi
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Episode 135: Africans for Trump: Are they for real?
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There are African immigrants who say they support MAGA and Trump. Are they genuine, naive or just optimistic opportunists?By Emmanuel Nado, Edwin Okong'o and Khaboshi Imbukwa
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We were a little all over the place on this episode (in a good way of course) – what’s hot in America aka Kamala Harris, and how the diaspora can grow a spine.By Khaboshi
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Episode 134: Kamala Harris and other stories
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We were a little all over the place on this episode (in a good way of course) - what's hot in America aka Kamala Harris, and how the diaspora can grow a spine.By Emmanuel Nado, Edwin Okong'o and Khaboshi Imbukwa
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Episode 133 - WANTED: An African Diaspora with a spine
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Africans in the west need to stop "suffering and smiling" and do more to stand up for themselves against anti-immigrant hate.By Emmanuel Nado, Edwin Okong'o and Khaboshi Imbukwa
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Young people in Kenya have finally woken up and taken President Ruto and his government by the horns. It’s a bold and commendable and commendable in a continent where young people rarely question when old politicians tell them they are the leaders of tomorrow. Now the question is: what strategies do young people have to ensure this isn’t just anoth…
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Episode 132: Welcome back, and the Kenyan Protests
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Young people in Kenya have finally woken up and taken President Ruto and his government by the horns. It's a bold and commendable and commendable in a continent where young people rarely question when old politicians tell them they are the leaders of tomorrow. Now the question is: what strategies do young people have to ensure this isn't just anoth…
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Episode 131: African leaders and their magic bag of tricks
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Episode 131: African leaders and their magic bag of tricks
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Episode 130: Internet interruptions and meeting Bob Marley
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Did you know that Nado, my co-host, met Bob Marley in Oakland and he autographed his record? I must add that Nado spoke about it as if he was meeting a friend on a random weekend! I don’t know how to feel about that…but I KNOW Kwesi must be extremely jealous Bob Marley looking at records at Wausi Records, Oakland in 1981 – Photo courtesy of NadoVin…
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Episode 130: Internet interruptions and meeting Bob Marley
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Did you know that Nado, my co-host, met Bob Marley in Oakland and he autographed his record? I must add that Nado spoke about it as if he was meeting a friend on a random weekend! I don’t know how to feel about that…but I KNOW Kwesi must be extremely jealous 🙂By Khaboshi
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Episode 128: Africa Cup of Nations and other stories
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Update: Kevin Kangethe, the man accused of murdering Maggie Mbitu in Boston has been re captured and is awaiting extradition to the US to face murder charges. Hopefully this time he won’t escape in a matatu!By Khaboshi
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I know… but some are still writing 2023 as their year or are still on holiday-mode. The truth is …it would feel weird not to post this very exciting episode! Did you know Dr. Kwame Nkruma’s plan for Africa unification was a blueprint for European Union?By Khaboshi
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