Wasafiri Africa Podcast

About Wasafiri Africa Podcast

Hamjambo. It is Ruth and Geovany and karibuni to our listeners around the globe. Asanteni sana for joining us. As the name implies, on Wasafiri Africa, we’re travellers of Africa. Here, there is a re-storying of the continent, where we can embolden ourselves with evidence of our resilience, creativity, resourcefulness and love for humanity. It’s time. Time to tell our own stories. Come with us as we celebrate Africa and Things African. Twendeni. Africa is ready! wasafiriafrica.substack.com (https://wasafiriafrica.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Wasafiri Africa

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Undiminished Passion for African Art and Youth with Osei Kofi

   The joy that Osei imbues when speaking about art, infuses the atmosphere with colour. It’s clear that the passage of time has only honed his eye by offering more opportunities to travel, meet artists and sharpen his focus. The latter has narrowed to mentoring and creating exposure for young talent, especially in the East African region. Osei believes the future is bright for young upcoming talent and also for collectors to blossom amongst the Youth. He would love to see art made affordable to entice, inform and engage both the creators and the audience. Sharing the headline take-outs form our conversation creates a blueprint to consider as noted below. Key Takeaways Personal Traits: Zest for life and aesthetics Willingness to engage with people from all walks of life Collect art to build a physical and mental memory. Patience Field Specific: Actively seek out new talent Travel to develop a broader understanding of cultures Visit art fairs, galleries, exhibitions as often as possible Learn to augment the art piece through the power of storytelling Trust your instincts / eye Contact Us If you have questions or comments regarding this episode for us or Osei, please email us at podcast@wasafiri.africa (mailto:podcast@wasafiri.africa) with the guest name in the subject title: Osei Kofi. General queries or comments on Wasafiri Africa may be emailed to: info@wasafiri.africa (mailto:info@wasafiri.africa). And, oh, if you like what you hear, there’s more in our library from Season One, and more to come in Season 2. Subscribe today and get the next episode freshly minted where you get your podcasts. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for listening. Twendeni, Africa is Ready! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   World-Class Vision in Tech and Architecture with Sanelisiwe Njobe

   Humjambo, this is Ruth Kamau and welcome to Wasafiri Africa where we celebrate Africa and things African. This episode marks the beginning of Season 2. Thank you for joining us. * Also known as “corner of shining waters”, from Khoikhoi and Dutch translations, Keiskhammahoek is a picturesque rural town in present day Amathola District, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. At the foothills of the spectacular Amathola Mountain range, Keiskhammahoek, promises hot summers and snowy winters. This grand arc in weather, results in a dry terrain and which gave birth to its original name Qobo Qobo, meaning “fragile thing” in isiXhosa. * This brilliant young woman has combined her love for architecture with tech, that not only created a unique learning tool for early childhood learning, OURS, but also spurred new ideas and mentorship opportunities. As a Co-Founder at OURS, Sanelisiwe has championed the launch of an innovative and affordable tool for teachers and learners, enabling access to quality educational materials, especially needed in disadvantaged communities. Sanelisiwe is eloquent and her smile stays on her lips. Like the stones she loves to collect, the conversation flowed effortlessly, uncovering gems along the way for us to keep, ponder on and emulate. Listening will reveal a lot more, but we snatched away a few headliners. Key Takeaways Personal Traits: Seek out partnerships that augment your strengths and bring something unique to the table. Tap into your creativity frequently Focus - Set and stick to goals. Have grand vision perspective - Build foundations that can scale Be available to pass on knowledge Learn and evolve constantly Field Specific: Architecture is a living science best explored by borrowing from nature. Combine disciplines e.g architecture and technology/education /climate studies. Be unafraid to invent Stay engaged with developments in the field. Teaching is an excellent vehicle. Contact Us: If you have questions or comments regarding this episode for us or Sanelisiwe, please email us at podcast@wasafiri.africa (mailto:podcast@wasafiri.africa). Please use the guest name in the subject title: Sanelisiwe Njobe. General queries or comments on Wasafiri Africa may be emailed to: info@wasafiri.africa (mailto:info@wasafiri.africa). And, oh, if you like what you hear, there’s more in our library from Season One, and more to come in Season 2. Subscribe today and get the next episode freshly minted where you get your podcasts. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for listening. Twendeni, Africa is Ready! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   4 Jul 2026

   Tailoring wealth for impact on the Continent with Khulekani Dlamini

   An easy 4.5 hour drive from Johannesburg, or only an hour from Durban, are the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Covering a vast area between Pietermaritzburg to just before the Drakensberg range, the Midlands can swelter in Summer heat, or blow frosty with occasional snow, in winter. The Midlands Meander consists of five scenic routes, and is considered South Africa’s oldest and leading destination for arts, culture and all things touristic. * The conversation with Khulekani Dlamini takes off with a swift manoeuvre, as Ruth finds herself caught off guard by her fast thinking guest. The laughter finally dissipating, what unravels is a conversation that reveals the heart that Khulekani Dlamini has for the continent, and his determination to use wealth to create sustainable impact here at home. The take-outs are many, and include reflection on a personal journey to truly lock on what his purpose is. To quote one of his chronicles on KD Chronicles: “…where might you be succeeding in something that no longer deserves your life force?” Hmm… quite the question right? And so the unravelling of what no longer serves, to focus on what does. The faith and courage to do what truly not only brings you joy and success, but also creates lasting impact on society. Growing wealth is what Khulekani Dlamini enjoys doing, but the how and why are the driving forces. A believer that this is Africa’s Century, Khulekani’s passion is unmistakable, igniting excitement about the empowering and revolutionary opportunities that Crypto currencies offer. Is it possible that the quest for a single currency on the continent, is answered in an African birthed Crypto Reserve Currency? Twendeni, Africa is Ready! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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