Diaries of Contemporary Africans
By AMBC
Hear tales of living, passion, struggles, adventures, and success stories, all created and produced by D.r.c. Jaèy for the AMBC. From the heartwarming to the inspirational, you'll find something to pique your interest in this podcast.
Diaries of Contemporary AfricansSep 15, 2021
My Life ft. Soji Jacobs
The Prodigy ft. Mádé Kuti 🇳🇬
Born Omorinmade Olufela, Olufemi Afolabi Oluwadamilare Anikulapokuti, popularly known as Made Kuti. Son of the Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, and grandson of the Afrobeat icon, Fela Kuti.
Made is a Grammy norminated multi-intrumentalist, performer. In this episode, he takes us through a journey into his life and career.
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Listen to songs by Made Kuti here.
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This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes while promoting the amplification Black/African narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Kubolor (wanderer) ft. Wanlov The Kubolor 🇬🇠🇷🇴
In this episode we feature multi-award-winning Ghanaian singer, social and enviromental activist, Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, better known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor. Born in Ploiești, to a Ghanaian father of and a Romanian mother. Kubolor is a Ga word for a wanderer.
Music Band:Â FOKN BoisÂ
Songs by Wanlove: Listen Here
If you enjoy this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
Seeing Sound Ft. Infrared Krypto 🇺🇸
Seeing Sound takes you through a dimensional experience of sound, colour and designs - through the voice and words of Ahmad Fielder - a beat maker and colour designer who has worked with big names like Nike, Pensole and others.
In this episode, sound produce hues and colour babbles.
Check out works by Ahmad Fielder: Here
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Metropolitant Creative Ft. Christine "DJ Kix" Mwaturura 🇿🇼🇺🇸🇦🇺
Christine Mwaturura was born in Harare, the capital and most populous city of Zimbabwe. At the age of 19 she left Zimbabwe for America where she experienced a whole new world of culture and people, a world totally different from where she was coming from. As a child growing up in Harare, Christine had only experience life in America through a TV screen - from watching different American sitcoms and dramas.
Christine is a DJ (DJ Kix), audio producer and a writer. she currently lives in Melbourne-Australia where she works as radio DJ at PBS fm.
She is the writer and producer of the 'name making' audio drama podcast series - Private Affairs.
Listen to Private Affairs here (sponsored by the Victorian Government).
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
A Child of The Continent ft. Ekua PM 🇰🇪🇺🇸
It is said that who we are is the total experience of where we've lived and by this, Ekua Paulina Musumba, also known as Ekua PM is indeed a child of the world from growing up in Africa to living in London, Geneva, Chicago, New York amongst other countries, cities and continents she has lived. Ekua spent most of her childhood touring and living in different parts of the world with her mother.
Ekua is a multifaceted creative, DJ and podcaster. In this episode, she invites us into her world as we explore the world with her.
You can connect with with her on:
Instagram: @ekua.pmÂ
Twitter: @Ekuapm
Check out her Podcast:
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
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A True Salone Titi Ft. Jenneh Kaikai 🇸🇱🇺🇸
Salone Titi is a term coined from the Sierra Leonean Krio (Creole) language, it its use loosely to mean a pretty girl or lady from Sierra Leone. But this means more than just that to Jenneh Kaikai, an America born Sierra Leonean chef and urbanist.
You can follow Jenneh Kaikai on IG: @jjennehb_ or checkout her salivating cooking photos @pelahkitchen.Â
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sierra Leone Krio Creole -Smile Websites (YouTube)Â
SPEAKING ONLY KRIO TO MY BEST FRIEND FOR 24 HOURS SHE DIDNT UNDERSTAND - LifeWithJerry (YouTube)Â
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
Chipata, My Beautiful City ft. Mai Olivia Kamuna 🇿🇲🇮🇳
What comes to mind when you hear 'Zambia?' In this episode of the Everyday People Show, Mailesi Olivia Kamuna - Zambia based physiotherapist and Yoga instructor, shares her everyday story. She takes us through a journey of experience and presence of growing up and living in the beautiful city of Chipata, Zambia. She also shares her experiences of living in India for 5 years while studying in college, the culture shocks, the similarities and dissimilarities between the home of Bollywood and home of the Victoria Falls.
You can connect to Mai Olivia on IG: @mai.olivia95
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
To The Maximum ft. Malebogo 'Max' Malefhe 🇧🇼
Gender-based violence is a global phenomenon. It's reported that one in three women experiences either intimate partner violence or no-partner sexual violence in their lifetime (WHO). ‘Max’ Malefhe was shot eight times by her ex-lover. Max is a gender-based violence and disability right activist, and ex-national basketball player. She was the captain of Botswana’s first women’s national basketball team. In this episode of the EPS series, Max's story will shake you, and leave you drenched in anger and emotions.Â
Listeners Advisory: This episode contains violence and strong contents and may not be suitable for some listeners.||Â
@malebogo_max (IG)
International Women of Courage: Malebogo Molefhe
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This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
My Type of Black Ft. DonNysha Mashindi 🇿🇼🇺🇸
What does it mean to be a young Black African in America?Â
Although born and bred in Kentucky, United Sates, DonNysha Mashindi is of Zimbabwe origin. 21 year old pre-medical student who minors in biology and political science. His father grew up in Pelindaba, Zaka, and his mother is a native Gutu, specifically Mpadawana, all located in the southeastern province of Zimbabwe. In this series of the EPS, DonNysha shares his experience as a young black African living in the United States and the challenges he faces with self-identity.Â
Founder: @sporaafrica I SPORA Scholars Program: Send Our Kids To School
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Narhs ft. Naki & Natalie Narh 🇬🇠🇬🇧
Two sisters, bonded not just by blood but by creativity, share their story in this series of the EPS. One, a Fine Artist, and the other, a Web and Media Creative. This is the story of Naki and Natalie Narh, London based Ghanaian Creatives.
Checkout their works on:
Naki Narh - Artist: @nakinarh (IG) Â I website: https://linktr.ee/NakiNarh
Natali Narh (IG): @Latch_Prod (Founder) I @New.Comma (Co-Founder) I Â @OgilvyUK (Creative) I Â website: https://linktr.ee/latch_prod
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
I Am Amarii ft. Anita Benneth 🇳🇬
In the very first episode of the third season of the Everyday People Show, AB Amari, a singer & songwriter based in Abuja, Nigeria shares her journey in the music industry. She also tells of her biggest inspirations in the industry and how she juggles her music career with her day job.
You can connect to Amarii: @ab.amarii (IG) website: https://linktr.ee/Abamarii
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Lion Story: EPS 2, The Epilogue.
What better ways to end such an immersing season but with a mesmerising closing.
Written by: Obafunto (@obafunto on IG)
Read & Produced by: Drc. Jaèy (@jaeyalley on Instagram & Twitter)
What I Thought About Africa ft. Jamie Ann Burke 🇺🇸
New York City-based Hollywood actress, Jamie Ann Burke, shares her journey in the world's biggest movie industry. She also tells of her connection to Africa and her exploration into the world of fashion.
PRODUCED BY:
Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG),
for AMBC.
The AMBC is not-for-profit creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this project by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.
You can support  the continuation of this project by donating: we are @AMBC Podcasts on Patron. For partnership and collaboration, feel free to slide in our DMs on any of our socials; or send us a mail: africanmbc@gmail.com.
Seeing in Black & White ft. Nengi Nelson 🇳🇬
The Rainbow Nation ft. Vuyani Victor Majola 🇿🇦
There is no limit to the dangers of a single sided story. In this series of the EPS, Victor Vuyani tells the Xenophobia story in South Africa; the misrepresentations of ideals and his contributions to humanity to help the Rainbow nation fully achieve her glory.Â
Vuyani on IG: https://instagram.com/remoratile_neoÂ
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
My Cameroon ft. Miranda Kome 🇨🇲
There is more to Cameroon than the headlines you see on the newspapers. In this series of the Everyday People Show, Miranda Kome, a clinical herbal consultant based in Kuma, Cameroon shares her everyday story; the amazing Bakossi people; the beautiful cultures and her professional career.Â
PRODUCED BY:
Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG),
for AMBC.
The AMBC is not-for-profit creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this project by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.
You can support  the continuation of this project by donating: we are @AMBC Podcasts on Patron. For partnership and collaboration, feel free to slide in our DMs on any of our socials; or send us a mail: africanmbc@gmail.com.
Poetra ft. Ama Asantewa 🇬ðŸ‡
She's a performer, a writer, a creative designer and yes, a 'data fanatic'. Meet the Ghanaian born-American based creative genius who describes herself as a storyteller who uses different mediums to tell her stories.
@poetra_asantewa (on IG)
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Mirror Girl ft. Kathleen Koumba 🇬🇦
Growing up and not allowed to use electronic gadgets like phones or laptops - not even to take a selfie - never deterred her from becoming one of the biggest models the world is yet to see. Her name is Kathleen Koumba and she’s the girl with plenty of mirrors.Â
PRODUCED BY:
Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG),
for AMBC.
The AMBC is not-for-profit creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this project by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.
You can support the continuation of this project by donating: we are @AMBC Podcasts on Patron. For partnership and collaboration, feel free to slide in our DMs on any of our socials; or send us a mail: africanmbc@gmail.com.
America to Accra ft. Zingha Makeda x Lakeshia Marie Ford 🇯🇲 🇺🇸 🇬ðŸ‡
This is the story of two women, Jamaican-Americans who would rather be anywhere but Africa, Ghana. One, towards self-discovery, and the other for love. In this episode, we experience the struggle of being a female of anything especially in Africa (where patriarchy is just the system), the impact of will to overcome even the most challenging heights, and most of all, the journey of rediscovering, adapting and rewriting the narratives of things.
IG: @zinghanmakeda @akosua7 @fordcommunications
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
NDIDI, The Psychiatrist ft. Amanda Iheme 🇳🇬
Dealing with inferiority complex, trauma, existential crisis, depression. In this episode, Amanda Iheme, a psychotherapist, and also an architectural photographer based in Lagos Nigeria, narrates the evolving dynamics of running a psychotherapy practice in Lagos. Finding a balance in the boisterous city life. And rediscovering her culture by exploring other forms of art or a new style of photography. Her soothing oration, poised with the steady cadence of her voice, wrapped with specificity, making imagination vivid and....
@n.d.i.d.i @amandaiheme (IG) I website: https://linktr.ee/ndidi_linktree
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Middle Man ft. Soji Jacobs 🇳🇬
Creativity sometimes can be very daunting as most creatives tens to lack the financial independency to create. And this mostly stems from the fact that creatives inherently lack the acumen to sell their creative ideals to industries or firms that can support with these aids. In this episode: The manager, featuring Soji Jacobs, son of Nollywood screen veterans Olu Jacobs and Joke Silver. Soji enumerates on the importance of the performing art in shaping the society and his role as the middle man between creatives and businessmen while sharing his evolving experience of recently becoming a husband, and a father. || PLEASE NOTE: We know you love and appreciate the work that we do. And we would like you to support the further production of this podcast by doing any or all the following: Subscribe to stay tuned, drop a review – rate us on Apple Podcasts, and share with others. Best Regards!
If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating and a review on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcast.
This podcast was created and produced by Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG & Twitter), for the AMBC.
The AMBC is an independent media & production body that's dedicated to producing world-class contents that competes, and promotes the amplification Black/African voices / narratives.
For enquiries you can send us a maill: africanmbc@gmail.com.
Accra to America ft. Bernard Addo 🇬🇠🇺🇸
Bernard Addo is a photographer and colourist based in Oklahoma, Oklahoma United States. In this 9 minutes, 19 seconds long documentary series, Bernard takes us through a trip of nostalgia, his early years in Ghana and how it molded his creative ideals. He professes his love for afrobeats and the acclaim contemporary 'afro vibe giver', Burna Boy. He also narrates how his primary school teachers helped and supported his passion in becoming the artiste that he is.
https://www.bernardvaddo.com
PRODUCED BY:
Drc. Jaèy(@jaeyalley on IG),
for AMBC.
The AMBCis not-for-profit creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this project by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.
You can support the continuation of this project by donating: we are @AMBC Podcasts on Patron. For partnership and collaboration, feel free to slide in our DMs on any of our socials; or send us a mail: africanmbc@gmail.com.
The Confessionist Poet ft. Godson Osarenren 🇳🇬