PAN AFRICAN HALF HOUR

About PAN AFRICAN HALF HOUR

Hosted by President Olanrewaju Jay Adewole & Vice President Gedeon Baleke The Pan-African Half Hour Show is a flagship development-focused broadcast by the African Coalition for Development (ACD). Created to educate, inspire and influence development conversations across Africa, the show blends thought leadership, policy insights, entrepreneurship, and real African stories. Each month, President Jay Adewole and Vice President Gedeon Baleke deliver four powerful sessions covering leadership, governance, economics, culture, and transformation across the African continent.

Publisher

Hosted by President Olanrewaju Jay Adewole & Vice President Gedeon Baleke

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2025

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Only Africa Can Save Africa - The Summit Built for Action

   Host Olanrewaju Jay Adewole and co-host Gedeon Baleke interview Mamadou Saliou Diallo about the African Development Summit's mission to foster self-reliance and concrete progress for Africa's future.

2. 

   27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Secret to Success as a Black Entrepreneur in Media, Wellness, and Beyond

   Host Marcel Lashley-Kabore, a five-time Emmy-winning producer, shares her inspiring journey and strategies for Black entrepreneurs to achieve success in media and wellness, empowering African youth and transforming global narratives.

3. 

   29 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Africa Against Itself: Xenophobia, Unity, and the Future of Pan-Africanism

   Jay Adewole, President of the African Coalition for Development, and the Vice President discuss how xenophobia threatens African unity and explore solutions for a more cohesive continent.

4. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Middle East Oil Crisis: Is Africa Ready for the Economic Fallout?

   Jay Adewole and Gedeon Baleke discuss the Middle East oil crisis and its economic fallout for Africa, exploring risks and strategies for stability.

5. 

   9 Feb 2026

   How to transform Africa Using Technology

   Host Dr. Anya Sharma interviews tech visionary Kwame Mensah on leveraging innovation to drive Africa's transformation.

6. 

   15 Dec 2025

   L’accès à l’internet n’est pas un luxe ,c’est une infrastructure vitale

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about why internet access is vital infrastructure, not a luxury.

7. 

   8 Dec 2025

   Nigeria: The Paradox

   Host Jay unpacks Nigeria's paradox of wealth and poverty, innovation and barriers, offering a blueprint for unlocking the nation's potential in this interview.

8. 

   24 Nov 2025

   L’Alibi de la colonisation tient-elle toujours?

   Host [Host Name] and guest [Guest Name] deconstruct the persistent justifications for colonization in this insightful interview.

9. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Harnessing AI and Digitalization for Africa’s Renaissance

   Host Gedeon Baleke interviews industry experts on how artificial intelligence and digitalization drive Africa's sustainable growth and future renaissance.

10. 

    13 Sept 2025

    The Congo Rush

    Join host Jay Adewole in this compelling episode of the PAN African Half Hour, where he explores the exciting opportunities of investing in Africa’s richest country: the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, Jay welcomes Gédéon Baleke, a distinguished expert in diplomacy, politics, and business from the DRC and also a co-host. With a rich background in international relations and a commitment to fostering positive change, Gédéon shares his insights on the complexities of Congolese politics and the investment landscape. As a seasoned diplomat and influential figure in Congolese political discourse, Gédéon provides a unique perspective on how to navigate the dynamic market of the DRC. His work as a respected business consultant further highlights his strategic approach to driving success in the region. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that uncovers the potential of investing in the DRC and the vital steps for success in this vibrant and evolving market.

Inside a recent episode

Only Africa Can Save Africa - The Summit Built for Action

Published 19 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We need to change the Security Council the way it works. to operate we need to reform African institutions perhaps you know to be able to tackle an address conflict that are you know ramping up across Africa so those are the core conversations making sure that they there's this African perception or perspective that is being put out there diplomatically at the international level as well as the aspiration of Africa to be not just sub-participant but read-upters when it comes to resolving their own issues at the diplomatic front, but as well being the policy makers of what really affects them and What regards their vision of the world? […]

Who has been a guest on PAN AFRICAN HALF HOUR

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mamadou Saliou Diallo
• Marcel Lashley-Kabore
• Jay Adewole
• Vice President

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