Join us on a journey across Africa and beyond as we hear from emerging creative talent, storytellers and changemakers connected to the continent.
From live performance shows in intimate settings to in-depth interviews, From the H’Art of Africa is a celebration of the creative heartbeat of the continent - with music, poetry and stories told by and for lovers of the continent.
Rwanda – Pt 2 (E8): Trailblazing and imposter syndrome
Rwanda’s first female saxophonist, Stella Tush, shares her experience of rising to prominence and battling self doubt. We also hear from artist David Mugire and multi-skilled poet Mvaknow.
Special thanks to: Idabo Café
Artists:
Sheja Lau: https://www.instagram.com/shejalau/
Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/
Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/
Cynthia Umutoniwabo: https://www.instagram.com/umutoni_wabo (https://www.instagram.com/umutoni_wabo)
Host: Ann-Marie Weaver
@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/)
Sound Recordist: Guy Xavier
26 Jul 2026
Rwanda – Pt 1 (E7): Returning home – the reverse American dream
Is moving abroad the key to happiness? Cynthia Umutoniwabo shares her story of journeying from setbacks abroad to unlocking success after returning home. We also hear from talented performers in Kigali’s creative scene – Stella Tushabe, Sheja Lau and Mvaknow.
Timestamps:
2:18 - Mvaknow
6:55 - Cynthia Umutoniwabo
31:21 - Sheja Lau
Venue: Idabo Café:
Artists:
Sheja Lau: https://www.instagram.com/shejalau/
Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/
Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/
Cynthia Umutoniwabo: https://www.instagram.com/umutoni_wabo
Host: Ann-Marie Weaver
@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/)
Sound Recordist: Guy Xavier Nsengiyumva
31 May 2026
Kenya – Pt 2 (E6): Facing your fears. Featuring Ogutu Muraya, Samaal, Osiro Musica
The second part of our live episode from Malindi, Kenya, features storytelling from Ogutu Muraya about facing your fears and more music from Samaal and Osiro Musica.
Time stamps:
0: 32 – Samaal
3.25 – Ogutu Muraya
16:07 – Osiro Musica
Venue:
Retro and Co Bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/ (https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/)
Mwembe Resort: https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/ (https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/)
Artists:
Samaal: https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/ (https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/)
Ogutu Muraya: https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/)
Osiro Musica: https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/ (https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/)
Host: Ann-Marie Weaver
@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/)
29 Apr 2026
Kenya – Pt 1 (E5): Forging creative communities and creating impact. Featuring Ogutu Muraya, Jean Wamaitha Githinji, Nyambura Wamaitha, Osiro Musica, Samaal
We’re in the Kenya coastal town of Malindi for this episode where we’ll hear from Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha on how building creative communities can transform live. We’ll hear what to do when “life sucks” from Ogutu Muraya and listen to music from Osiro Musica and Samaal.
Time stamps:
2:12 – Ogutu Muraya
7:11 – Osiro Musica
14:33 – Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha
39:02 - Samaal
Venue:
Retro and Co Bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/ (https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/)
Mwembe Resort: https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/ (https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/)
Artists:
Ogutu Muraya: https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/)
Jean Githinji: https://www.instagram.com/jeangithinji/ (https://www.instagram.com/jeangithinji/)
Nyambura Wamaitha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyambura-wamaitha-dignified-storytelling-for-lasting-impact/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyambura-wamaitha-dignified-storytelling-for-lasting-impact/)
Osiro Musica: https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/ (https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/)
Samaal: https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/ (https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/)
29 Mar 2026
Tanzania – Pt 2 (E4): Frenemies to love or lust. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer , V.I.C and Ethan
In the second part of our Tanzania episode, we hear a story about a friendship turned sour, poetry about love and human nature , as well as some bongo flava music. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer, V.I.C and Ethan (a.k.a Boniface Dennis)
Time Stamps:
(00:31) – Faith Andrews
(8:08) - Diana Gadson Laizer
(26:10) – Ethan
(32:56) – V.I.C
Artists:
Faith Andrews (@indecorous7): https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/ (https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/)
Diana Gadson Laizer: https://www.instagram.com/dianagadsonlaizer_/ (https://www.instagram.com/dianagadsonlaizer_/)
Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/bonetheauthor_/ (https://www.instagram.com/bonetheauthor_/)
V.I.C: https://www.instagram.com/v.i.c_brown/ (https://www.instagram.com/v.i.c_brown/)
Thanks to: The Slow Leopard: https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/ (https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/)
Host: Ann-Marie Weaver
@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/)
15 Feb 2026
Tanzania – Pt 1 (E3): Pan-African Picassos and the power of a woman. Featuring Faith Andrews, Nazir Atul and Alamokha
We’re live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where we’ll hear from the founder of VAS Hub, Nazir Atul, about using street art for social impact. We’ll also hear from two talented female artists who are part of Dar es Salaam’s creative scene – singer Alamokha and poet Faith Andrews
Time Stamps:
(00:20) – Intro
(2:05) – Faith Andrews (I am Woman)
(4:39) – Alamokha
(7:42) – The Slow Leopard
(9:34) – Nazir Atul
(30:35) – Alamokha
Artists:
Faith Andrews (@indecorous7): https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/ (https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/)
Nazir Atul (@iamstilesatar): https://www.instagram.com/iamstilesatar/ (https://www.instagram.com/iamstilesatar/)
Alamokha (@alamokha_): https://www.instagram.com/alamokha_/ (https://www.instagram.com/alamokha_/)
Thanks to: The Slow Leopard: https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/ (https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/)
Host: Ann-Marie Weaver
@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/)
22 Dec 2025
Uganda – Pt2: Carving out your own creative path. Featuring: Kashushu, Angel Kabera and Issac Nabwana
In the second part of this live podcast episode, we speak to the digital artist Kashushu and the founder of Uganda’s action-comedy film industry - Wakaliwood, plus music from Angel Kabera.
Timestamps
(00:40) – Kashushu
(14:58) – Angel Kabera
(25:20) – Issac Nabwana
28 Nov 2025
Uganda – Part 1: Finding love and growing up. Featuring: Eli Maliki, Mitch Isabirye and Nathan Amaral
Recorded in front of a live audience in Kampala, Uganda, this episode includes spoken word poetry on growing up, music about love and a story about a reunited connection.
Timestamps
(00:48) – Intro
(2:04) – Eli Maliki – My Wife
(6:09) – Eli Maliki – Jichunguze
(13:18) – Mitch Isabirye – I remember
(17:49) – Mitch Isabirye – Look at us
(23:00) – Zest restaurant
(23:56) – Nathan Amaral – Words across the ocean
Artists:
Eli Maliki (@elimalikimusic): https://www.instagram.com/elimalikimusic/
Mitch Isabirye (@isabirye_mitch): https://www.instagram.com/isabirye_mitch/
Nathan Amaral (@fearlessmillionaire): https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessMillionaire (https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessMillionaire)
Host: Ann-Marie Weaver
@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/)
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