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Pan-African Connect

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Rosie Motene is a Pan-African media proprietor. Her podcasts are focused around her three passions in life: women, Africa and the arts. Listen as she unpacks issues that all have a Pan-African feel.
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Episodes

The Little Stunner & Slim

Rosie talks to the two Waka stars Sheilah Gashumba from Uganda, and Jerome du Plooy from SA. They discuss brand value, Pan-African synergies and the disciplines of being in the African entertainment industry.

Nov 17, 201735 min0

ReelAfrican

Thabo Dabengwa talks about creating content for the African diaspora.

Sep 22, 201721 min0

Pumla Dineo Gqola

Pumla Dineo Gqola is an associate professor of literary, media and gender studies at the School of Literature and Language Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. She is also an activist and author of 'What is Slavery to Me?: Postcolonial/slave Memory in Post-apartheid South Africa', 'A Renegade Called Simphiwe', 'Rape: A South African Nightmare' and 'Reflecting Rogue: Inside the Mind of a Feminist'.

Sep 18, 201739 min0

Dr Frank Aswani

This week Rosie talks to Dr Frank Aswani about African global excellence. Preparing Africans for a world class Africa.

Sep 12, 201758 min0

Lesego Clementine Phale

Lesego Clementine Phale is a speech therapist and audiologist. She is also the founder of Hear Tronix SA.

Sep 04, 201717 min0

Children of Cotlands

Cotlands is a non-profit early childhood development organisation addressing the education and social crisis, by establishing early learning playgroups and toy libraries in under-resourced communities to serve vulnerable children aged birth to six.

Aug 30, 201715 min0

Body Positive Activists

Curve Loving: An optimistic, unrestricted online magazine that inspires healthy living and self-confidence... no matter what your weight, shape and size.

Aug 28, 201741 min0

Patrice Juah: Sexy Like a Book

Rosie re-connects with Patrice Juah from Liberia as they chat about her work since her last interview. They highlight her new book titled 'Sexy Like a Book: Enchanting Voices'. The importance of educating girls and enhancing the fact that education and asserting yourself is sexy and important.

Aug 09, 201725 min0

Tribute to Prudence Mabele

A global icon for standing up for the rights of women, those living with HIV and AIDS and the rights of the LGBTI community.

Jul 24, 20177 min0

Dr Diaho Story: Holistic Living

A healthy lifestyle is not just about what you eat, its what you feed your brain, mind and soul. Rosie chats to the dynamic duo behind Spiral Aloe wellness retreat.

Jul 24, 201733 min0

The Dalai Lama Comes to Botswana

The Afro-Yiddish queen chats to Donald Molosi about the upcoming Dalai Lama visit to Botswana. The Botswana dialogue brings African humanitarian and spiritual leaders, scholars and healers into conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and international neuroscientists about the African world view of Botho/Ubuntu, during five sessions followed by a public address in the University of Botswana's new state of the art arena.

Jun 23, 20178 min0

Vicky Nalwoga

The Afro-Yiddish queen speaks to Vicky Nalwoga about her beautiful Ugandan designs. Vicky designs dresses, skirts, corporate wear and jewellery.

Jun 23, 201712 min0

Pan-African Connect - Nom Nom Kitchen

Food is inextricable from culture. We celebrate food and use food to celebrate; we use food to bring family and friends together and to honour our traditions and ancestry. Pick up a delivery menu anywhere in South Africa and you’d be challenged to find anything remotely representative of traditional African dishes. That's why Rosie Motene chats to the creators of Nom Nom Kitchen who are making African cuisine accessible and affordable.

Mar 07, 201612 min0

Pan-African Connect — Kurly Kichana

Kurly Kichana is all about embracing natural beauty and the interesting experiences that come along with it. They are, quite simply, two afro-bearing Kenyan girls who like to ramble about life, natural hair, and everything in between. Together they're living their dream of blogging daily and spreading the word on Natural Hair Care. Kurly Kichana started in January of 2010.

Feb 29, 201637 min0

Pan-African Connect — African Women in Film

Rosie Motene chats to Abena Ayivor and Mmabatho Kau about women in the film industry and focused on the amazing work that NFVF do. Together with Blongola Productions they created a film slate for female filmmakers.

Feb 22, 201646 min0

Pan-African Connect — Michael Bageine

It’s off to Uganda we go as Rosie Motene speaks with Chef, lover of food and life, Michael Bageine, about his extensive career in hospitality and some of his favourite Ugandan dishes.

Feb 15, 201643 min0

Pan-African Connect - Bigiano

Rosie Motene takes you to the heart of Nigeria as she profiles award-winning songwriter, singer and producer, Bigiano.

Feb 01, 201654 min0

Pan-African Connect - Sheila Otieno-Osanya

What is it like to relocate to South Africa and open up your own 5-star spa? Rosie Motene is joined by Sheila Otieno-Osanya who did just this. She reveals the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of running your own business.

Jan 25, 201644 min0

Pan-African Connect — Joseph Benjamin

Nigerian actor, TV presenter, emcee and singer, Joseph Benjamin joins Rosie Motene for a celebration of African culture, music and history.

Jan 18, 201653 min0

Pan-African Connect - Fashion

Looking at Pan-African fashion, Rosie Motene is joined by representatives of Bathin Designs and One of Each.

Dec 14, 201558 min0

Pan-African Connect - Music Maestro Mapumba

Singer, songwriter and composer, Mapumba, talks to Rosie Motene about his past, new sounds and upcoming performances. A true celebration of African music and art, this is one you do not want to miss!

Dec 07, 201549 min0

Pan-African Connect - Wiyaala (Ghana)

Wiyaala AKA 'The Young Lioness of Africa', is the personification of modern Africa - creative, brave, strong and beautiful. Her name, Wiyaala, literally translates to "the doer" in Sissala, her tribal language in which she sings alongside English, and perfectly describes her approach to life. Frequently compared to Angelique Kidjo and Grace Jones, Wiyaala's music is truly Afro-Pop fusing her African roots with contemporary world Pop music.

Nov 23, 201557 min0

Pan-African Connect - Swaziland

Rosie Motene celebrates the sights, sounds, culture and people of Swaziland. She is joined by Bholoja Ngubane and @the_velemseni.

Nov 16, 201558 min0

Pan-African Connect - Ghana vs Nigeria

West Africa’s entertainment stars - Ghana vs Nigeria style. Rosie Motene speaks to Ghana’s Kwaka Tutu and Nigeria’s Kunle Ayo about their music, their passions and pan African talent.

Nov 09, 201558 min0

Pan-African Connect - Interview with Weza Solange & DJ Voodoo

Rosie Motene takes you into the heart of the Portuguese regions of Africa, with particular emphasis on Angola and Mozambique. She is joined by Angolan actress, producer and model, Weza Solange, as well as Mozambican international DJ, DJ VooDoo.

Nov 02, 201557 min0

Pan-African Connect - Interview with Donald Molosi

Donald Molosi is a multi award-winning classically trained actor, and writer, from Botswana. He trained in classical singing at LAMDA. Molosi is privately a language historian and he speaks Setswana, Swahili, French and English fluently. He is conversational in Zulu and Ndebele, and understands Kalanga.

Oct 26, 201555 min0
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