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Straight Out of Africa

Straight Out of Africa

By BGU Radio

We are a flagship podcast by African graduate students at the Ben-Gurion University of The Negev in Israel.

The show aims to present a different perspective of Africa and hosts guests who discuss matters Africa.

We curate the best mix of music from Africa and profile a different African countries in our shows.

Produced at the BGU Radio Studio in Midreshet Ben-Gurion Campus, hosted by Francisco Achwoka.

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STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // HERITAGE DAY REFLECTIONS: A SOUTH AFRICAN MOOD //

Straight Out of Africa Sep 30, 2020

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STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // OCHA KWETU //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // OCHA KWETU //

Aug 06, 202221:32
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRICA // WANJI //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRICA // WANJI //

Straight Out of Africa hosts Shani Levkovitz to talk about how an idea of mutual cultural exchange between Africa and Israel birthed a passion project, Wanji.
Listen In and follow their story @wanji_art

Aug 06, 202223:23
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // MUZI KUZWAYO - SOUTH AFRICA'S PROMISE //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // MUZI KUZWAYO - SOUTH AFRICA'S PROMISE //

Straight Out of Africa hosts Muzi Kuzwayo, industry captain and thought shaper from South Africa who discusses "South Africa's Promise", as the place where youth can change the approach to true leadership and real change. He also shares learnings from his trip to BGU and time in Israel.

Read more about Muzi Kuzwayo and South Africa's promise on https://www.southafricaspromise.org.za/manifesto/

Listen In.

May 29, 202208:49
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // TRASH TALK //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // TRASH TALK //

Straight Out of Afrika hosts Fardosa Mustafa, a lawyer, environmentalist and conservation champion on the backdrop of #COP26 as she talks about her initiatives towards preserving the environment and biodiversity under the #TuesdaysForTrash efforts. She deconstructs waste and gives a clarion call for all of us to take personal responsibility for how we handle our trash.
Listen in and follow her @miss_firdaus and support other local initiatives such as @Gjenge_makers that work on reducing #plasticpollution

Dec 05, 202112:04
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // MOTHER OF CREATION //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // MOTHER OF CREATION //

Straight Out of Afrika hosts Chelagat Cherwon, a visual artist from Kenya whose art espouses African identity, culture and spiritualism. Centered around the motif of the African woman, Chelwek illustrates how the feminine qualities of Mother Earth bring forth life and rejuvenation as shown in her artistic expression . Listen in and follow her on her social media handle @chelwek to keep up with her latest projects and support her art

Sep 12, 202114:56
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // MONDAY LIVE #1 //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // MONDAY LIVE #1 //

Straight Out of Afrika goes Live on BGU Radio, paying homage to Africa's greats, Ismael Lo, Youssou N'Dour and Fela Kuti with the African Giant, Burnah Boy and Hometown Glory Kings, Sauti Sol making it into the mix.

Whether you are in it for the throwback or reminiscing when music used to be music, this one is not going to let you go 

Feb 21, 202154:24
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // AFRICAN DIGITAL ARTS //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // AFRICAN DIGITAL ARTS //

This week on Straight Out of Afrika, we host Njoki Githiri and Derrick Prince both digital artists from Kenya as we explore their various artistic expressions in the digital space. Learn how their navigate the critique of modern art in the age of computer assisted art forms and how they bridge the interface of culture and free expression with their art

Feb 17, 202130:20
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // BODY IMAGE //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // BODY IMAGE //

This week on Straight Out of Afrika, talks to Tutu Maina, whose social media posts on body image and the need for a conversation around it, and the practical steps we can take towards preserving a positive self image helped unpack how social media, family and friends can all play a role in how we think and feel about our bodies.
Coming on the backdrop of the International Men's Day, the conversation was a must-have seeing the impact that body image has on men's mental health and well-being. Tutu addresses his own vulnerability and shows how his influence as a celebrated motor cross champion in Kenya has enabled him address and mentor other men and younger boys who are coming into the age of self-consciousness.
Follow him @tutu_maina_22

As always, we thank our listeners for their continued loyalty and aim to present as relevant and diverse as topics we can get from the continent. Feel free to follow us on Straight Out of Afrika, on Facebook subscribe to us on your favorite podcast streaming platforms, Spotify, Apple Podcast and keep the requests and suggestions of new topics coming.

Dec 12, 202025:01
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // HERITAGE DAY REFLECTIONS: A SOUTH AFRICAN MOOD //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // HERITAGE DAY REFLECTIONS: A SOUTH AFRICAN MOOD //

This week on Straight Out of Afrika, we head down to South Africa and chat with Mathabo Mosia on various issues related to South Africa to commemorate this year's Heritage Day. As the continent's worst hit country by the COVID-19 pandemic, we hear about the effects of the country's Corona virus response on the economy as well as address the recent increase in femicide cases, reported as South Africa's 'other pandemic'. We explore the contentious issue of xenophobia, and find out why, despite all that's happening in the Rainbow Nation, the #jerusalemachallenge still takes the world by a storm.
Sep 30, 202035:41
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS //

This week on Straight Out of Afrika we discuss the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, and we talk to Zanna Samaila, ONE champion and UNLEASH Innovation Lab 2019 finalist from Nigeria. Zanna Samaila is a SDG's advocate devoted towards transforming the world through advocacy and social community awareness. He has been immersed into volunteerism and professional engagements at local, national and regional levels.
Sep 13, 202037:12
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // ASK THE NUTRIONIST //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // ASK THE NUTRIONIST //

This week Straight Out of Afrika looks at nutrition - due to the rise in the uptake of processed foods and saturated fats within the continent leading to new lifestyle diseases like diabetes. We are joined by Nduta Wambura, who breaks down the issues of weight, diet and lifestyle in the modern era. Nduta runs the "Ask The Nutritionist" platform, a health and nutrition awareness service at www.askthenutrionist.com
Aug 20, 202035:22
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // #BLACK LIVES MATTER //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // #BLACK LIVES MATTER //

This week Straight Out of Afrika discusses #BlackLivesMatter in the wake of the protests in the United States against racial discrimination of African Americans and the police brutality that led to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. We relate the conversation to injustice and systemic racism that affects Africans within the continent and in the diaspora. We are joined by Auma Njagah and Peter Alex Uledy who share their experiences and the way forward.
Jun 17, 202038:01
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN AFRICA //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN AFRICA //

This week Straight Out of Afrika discusses development projects in Africa, and hosts Shahar Vano, who shares his experiences volunteering within Africa. We also give you updates from the African Cup of Nations 2019, where our hosts' countries were unceremoniously bundled out of the competition. Our featured Africa country this week is Algeria as we play you the best mix of music from Africa curated for your listening pleasure!
May 28, 202047:05
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // HEALTH CHECK //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // HEALTH CHECK //

This week Straight out of Afrika does a health check, discussing health issues in Africa! The show hosts Moses Banda from Malawi Dr. Henry Acidri from Uganda, and Dr. Stella Kanja from Kenya, who discuss how to bridge the gap in healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa.
May 28, 202001:01:54
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // RELIGION IN AFRICA //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // RELIGION IN AFRICA //

This week Straight Out of Afrika takes an introspective show on religion in Africa. We host Raphael Emeka, a Christian gospel singer/songwriter from Nigeria and the resident show hosts weigh in with their various perspectives on religion from their different African backgrounds.
May 28, 202001:06:13
STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // ARTIST FEATURE - RAPHAEL EMEKA //

STRAIGHT OUT OF AFRIKA // ARTIST FEATURE - RAPHAEL EMEKA //

This week Straight out of Afrika features hosts Christian Gospel singer and song-writer Raphael Emeka who speaks about his song "Complete".
Available here: audiomack.com/song/raphael-emeka-godswill/complete
Mar 04, 202005:33