PODCAST Archives - Rootencial

PODCAST – Dr Gift Mehlana: Advancing Africa and the World through Science

Advancing Africa and the World through Science Africa is rarely perceived as a hub of science and innovation. Yet, the story of Zimbabwean Scientist Dr Gift Mehlana is testament to the existing talent, resilience and excellence that exists in the African continent. Josefina Bonsundy speaks to Gift about his passion [...]read more

PODCAST – Pamela Ohene Nyako: Finding African roots through literature

Finding African roots through literature In this episode we interview Swiss historian and entrepreneur with Ghanaian roots and founder of Afrolitt, a platform that uses literature from sub-Saharan Africa and its Black diaspora as a tool enabling critical knowledge and sharing. READ THE STORYread more

PODCAST – Fungai Marima: Organic Love for Art

Organic Love for Art We met Fungai Marima who is originally from Zimbabwe, in her studio in London, where we learned about her organic love for art and some of the stories that inspire her drawings. READ THE STORYread more

PODCAST – Bisila Bokoko: Learning How To Fail In Order To succeed

Learning How To Fail In Order To Succeed Rootencial interviews Bisila Bokoko, a leading businesswoman, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist. Born and raised in Spain, Bisila’s family hail from Equatorial Guinea. READ THE STORYread more

PODCAST – Diane A Ngako: An Entrepreneurial Journey from the Diaspora

An Entrepreneurial Journey from the Diaspora Rootencial speaks with Diane Audrey Ngako, a Cameroonian entrepreneur based in Douala. After spending her teenage and early adulthood years in Paris, Diane decides to return to her native Cameroon to build her business legacy. READ THE STORYread more

PODCAST – Muna Lobe: Reclaiming African Arts and Culture

Reclaiming African Arts and Culture: Muna Lobé We speak with Muna Lobe, founder of creative AYA Consulting firm. Muna talks about the importance of supporting creative artists, the power of storytelling for stories to transcend non-African communities, as well as renaming, redefining and reclaiming African Arts and Culture by their communities. [...]read more

PODCAST – Stephen Akintayo: The Key to Unlocking Africa’s Potential is Business

The Key to Unlocking Africa’s Potential is Business Stephen Akintayo’s story shatters the myth that you need a lot of capital to start a business and become an entrepreneur. In this conversation, Stephen shares powerful messages on the importance of creating wealth for Africa, leveraging technology to unlock the potential [...]read more

PODCAST – The Politics of Hair, Identity & Confidence

The Politics of Hair, Identity & Confidence This Rootencial Conversations podcast episode features Christiane Sungu and Lucrece Wasolua-Kibeti who tell us about their social initiative Krowned, whose mission is to empower young girls though haircare and equip them with the confidence to succeed. Why hair? Because it is key for building our [...]read more

PODCAST – Edwige Takassi: Soil of Africa – Embracing Africa’s Natural Heritage

Soil of Africa – Embracing Africa’s Natural Heritage This Rootencial Conversations podcast episode features Edwige Takassi, from Togo and co-founder of the trademark “Terroirs d’Afrique”. Their mission is to leverage Africa’s natural heritage to promote African local production and consumption of natural products such as tea, coffee, honey and oils. READ THE [...]read more

PODCAST – Omnia Shawkat: Reclaiming African Narratives

Reclaiming African Narratives This Rootencial Conversations podcast episode features Omnia Shawkat, founder of the digital cultural platform Andariya, seeking to reclaim an African narrative through storytelling. Andariya amplifies stories from Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda on a diverse array of contemporary topics ranging from literature, film and general culture! READ THE [...]read more

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