Africa State of Mind

Primedia Broadcasting

This weekly podcast from Primedia Broadcasting presented by Lee Kasumba features both mainstream icons and esoteric talents from the worlds of art, entertainment and pop culture. Expect the list of celebrated guests to reveal their fears and inspirations, what makes them tick - in a frank, uncensored fashion. Africa State of Mind's guest will share how they are representing the African continent in a positive light – and how we could all be doing it too! Follow on Twitter: @AfricaStateMind Engage on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AfricaStateOfMind

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Episodes

Rapelang Rabana: Chief Digital Officer at BCX

Lee Kasumba speaks to BCX's new Chief Digital Officer, Rapelang Rabana. Rapelang will fill, what the company calls, a pivotal role for the South African technology company as it seeks to further enable disruptive, innovative technology. Rabana shares her views on African governments’ involvement in the ICT sector on the continent and the growth of the fourth industrial revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 07, 2017•23 min

Dr. John Kani: Legendary South African Actor

On this episode of Africa State of Mind Lee Kasumba has an exclusive interview with Africa’s legendary actor, Dr. John Kani. They talk about the remake of the Lion King, starring in the Black Panther and starting an entrainment career at the height of apartheid in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2017•44 min

Sir Richard Branson: Founder of the Virgin Enterprises Empire

On this epic episode of Africa State of Mind, Lee Kasumba speaks to a legendary maverick entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson – founder of the Virgin enterprises empire about his biography, "Finding My Virginity" a follow-up book to 'Losing My Virginity". Lee also catches up with one of Branson’s mentees, Sophia Ike-Onu, the power woman behind online fashion retail startup, The5kShop. Follow Africa State of Mind on @AfricaStateMind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio...

Nov 22, 2017•34 min

Wole Soyinka and Russell Simmons

On this episode of Africa State of Mind with Lee Kasumba, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka talks to her state of African literature while music mogul, Russell Simmons shares his views on the state of global leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2017•21 min

Dr. Judy Dlamini and Vivian Onano

In this episode Lee Kasumba speaks to Dr. Judy Dlamini, a multi-skilled and a self-made, successful businesswoman about changing careers and living to the fullest. We also touched on her new book, Equal but Different – The book is based on research conducted for her doctorate in business leadership, investigates the intersection of race, gender and social class in the career progression of women chief executives. Then she catches up with Kenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano spoke about how women,...

Nov 06, 2017•36 min

Chris Bishop and Femi Kuti

Chris Bishop, founding editor of Forbes Africa talks about the process writing his book, African Billionaires, then legendary Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti shares his views on music and politics affecting the African continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2017•44 min

Zak Ové and Adebola Williams

Zak Ové, British visual artist discusses the African art history and the installation of his work in the British Museum while South African-born Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of Brand Leadership, talks about his love for exploring Africa and answers questions on whether the continent needs rebranding. Then Adebola Williams, a Nigerian media entrepreneur, political activist and co-founder of Red, home of The Future Awards Africa share his views on the growth of Africa’s future leaders. Follow us @Afri...

Oct 18, 2017•48 min

Dr Reuel J Khoza and Akin Omotoso

Dr Reuel J Khoza, author of the Attuned Leadership discusses leadership challenges on the African continent, while Akin Omotoso, Africa’s top film director discusses the state of the film sector - and the countries riding the wave of interest in it. Follow us @AfricaStateMind or www.facebook.com/AfricaStateOfMind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 12, 2017•40 min

Amadou Gallo Fall and Aly-Khan Satchu

NBA Africa Managing Director, Amadou Gallo Fall talks to Lee Kasumba about the state of basketball in Africa while Aly-Khan Satchu, Founder and CEO of Investment Advisory firm Rich Management analyses the economic effect of re-elections in Kenya. Follow us @AfricaStateMind or www.facebook.com/AfricaStateOfMind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 11, 2017•31 min

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