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It's been a while and we felt like it was good to catch up on some of the news stories that have happened recently around the continent. We'll be sharing some news from Nigeria, an unfolding story in South Africa as well as a meeting the African Union had with Putin. This time you get to hear from both hosts and we'd love to hear from you as well. Please share your thoughts with us via email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com, twitter: @p0dsaveafrica or instagram: podsaveafrica.

Welcome to another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this episode, you'll be listening to two main stories; The Teacher and The Myth of the Amazons with the bonus of a third but you'll have to listen to find what that one is 😉. Today's tales are also based on folktales that originates from the Nupe people in Nigeria and are read from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Let us know what you think of these episodes and rate/review us on Spotify or Apple podcasts if you enjoyed it: Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! Today's story titled "An Excess of Jealousy" is also from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius and is based on a folktale that originates from the Nupe people in Nigeria. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

We're excited to bring to you another episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting another live conversation on a story titled "The Husband's Revenge" from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. These stories originated from the region of Kordofan region in Sudan. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

We're excited to bring to you the first episode in our collaborative series with Mythological Africans!! In this Episode, Mythological Africans will be reading and hosting a live conversation on a story titled "The Cure of A Man Crazy Woman" from the book "African Nights: Black Erotic Folk Tales" by Leo Frobenius. These stories originated from the region of Kordofan region in Sudan. For more information about Mythological Africans or to join in on future Fireside chat Friday twitter spaces, please visit their twitter page: @MythicAfricans. You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ Please let us know what you think of this episode and rate/ review us if you really enjoyed it :) Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: www.saveafricapod.com Twitter: @p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

News Update time!!! Oyinkan is out of town and all hell broke loose! Not really but its a news update delivered through the smooth silky notes of Akinade's Voice We talk Train attacks in Nigeria, Xenophobia in South Africa, A path towards peace in Sudan and Justice for the Sankara family in Burkina Faso.

What comes to mind when you think of African Mythology? Have you ever wondered the origins behind some of your favorite African folklore? Why is the exploration of African myths and folklore so important? In this episode, we speak to Helen Nde, host and curator of Mythological Africans to discuss these questions. Helen also shares why she decided to create Mythological Africans and how her background has helped her attain much success in the curation of Mythological Africans. Stick around to the end of the episode for a much exciting surprise 😉 Mythological Africans is an online community for those interested in exploring and learning more about African traditions, spirituality, culture etc by exploring African folklore and Myths. Mythological Africans is curated by Helen Nde who hosts Twitter spaces every Friday to share and discuss these African tales. Find Mythological Africas on Twitter (@MythicAfricans ) or at the website https://www.mythologicalafricans.com/ As always, please share, rate and review on your listening platforms

Hello Folks, Today you get to know the voices behind Pod Save Africa, we chat some facts about ourselves but we also go into the deep questions. For example, what is life? do you know? Do I know? Who knows? We may want to do this more often so send us a note @p0dsaveafrica on twitter or @podsaveafrica on instagram. Saveafricapod.com

We want to take some time to share our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Yemen, Ethiopia and other countries who are facing major injustices. We want to time the time to remind everyone to treat everyone with kindness despite challenges we may face. In this episode, we talk about the ongoing situation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Mali's governmental plan to transition back to Democracy, Climate change challenges in Southwest Angola amidst major news stories from around the continent. Please listen and enjoy. Don't forget to rate, review us on Spotify, Apple podcasts and wherever you listen. For questions or concerns on any of the items discussed, please contact us: Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Website: saveafricapod.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica

In this episode, we the people of Pod Save Africa discuss the recent AFCON games that was held from the 9th of January to the 6th of February 2022. We discuss the incredible and electric atmosphere of the tournament. We chat about a few of the controversies and the less than optimal international coverage. We talk Superstars and Also-Rans. Finally, we chat about the amazing moments that made this one of the most electric international tournaments on the face of the earth. Note: Due to the COVID pandemic, AFCON 2021 originally scheduled to be held in 2021 was postponed till 2022

If you were thinking we would be talking about a group of young french men who entertain us with their version of dancing and struts on social media, we are sorry to disappoint you. We will be talking about another fascinating topic instead, Coup d'etats! What do you know about Coup d'etats? Are coups things only a thing of the past in African history? When you think about coups, do you think of extreme, violent events? What does it mean for a country when a Coup happens? We are going to be answering these question and more in this episode. We will be covering coups that have happened on the Africa continent in countries including Mali, Guinea Bissau, Chad, Tunisia and Sudan in the last two years. We will discuss: Details of the coups in these countries General concepts of coups and why they occur Common myths about coups What to do to move forward with an African future with fewer or no coups Join in on this conversation with us: Why do you think so many Coups have happened in the past 2 years? Do you think these Coups could have been avoided? Do you think they were/are necessary? Will these coups be contagious throughout the rest of Africa? You can join in using any of these mediums: Website: saveafricapod.com Email: podsaveafrica@gmail.com Twitter: p0dsaveafrica Instagram: podsaveafrica If you enjoy this episode and our other content, leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other listening platforms of your choice

We are back baby!!! They counted us down and out but like the dust we rise. Ok we were just being dramatic cause we missed you all! It has been one wild year but we are back with the stories from Africa you can't live without. To kick you off on the new season, we highlight some structural optimizations to the podcast and we go a recap of the biggest stories on the continent from the past summer. We are so excited for all the amazing content we have for you this season and we look forward to taking this journey with you. Visit saveafricapod.com Don't forget to rate us on whatever service you use and share with your friends.

Azubuike Akunne, an entrepreneur and landscape architect based in Lagos, Nigeria shares his perspective on the ongoing pandemic and how it has forced the entire world to simultaneously pause. He shares his reflections during this pause and how he's sustaining himself. Listeners, this was a truly enjoyable conversation and we'd love for you to take a listen and let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Instagram (@podsaveafrica), Like us on Facebook ( Pod Save Africa), Tweet at us on Twitter (@p0dsaveafrica) and holla at us in our inbox (podsaveafrica@gmail.com) As always, thank you for listening.

Hi Family, If you haven't yet, please check out our instagram profile on ways you cam support the black lives matter movement through donations and other form of support. It is about time there is change to the system that negatively affects black people across the world and we'd like each and every one of us part of the reason for that change. Today we hear Naila's story, the experience her and other family members had battling the COVID-19 virus. How she survived the virus, physically, mentally and emotionally. Her story is one of hope and we hope you all are able to find some hope in these trying times just as Naila has. Thank you for listening! Please let us know if you have any thoughts after listening to this episode or others. You can find Naila @bouenguidi on IG. You can find us @podsaveafrica on IG, @p0dsaveafrica on twitter and Facebook: Pod Save Africa #Gabon #Africa #StoryTelling #PodsInColor #AfricanPods #COVID #Pandemic

Rest in Peace to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Uwa, Tina and the many others who have lost their lives due to injustice. May their families find respite and may justice be served completely. May the systems that failed them be held accountable so that they reformed to be fair. Pauline is a student from the DRC whose life has been affected by the COVID pandemic. She shares her story of self discovery during this period. We enjoyed listening to her. Follow her @paaume on Instagram and say hi to us @podsaveafrica

Family! We hope you are staying safe, sound and healthy. Today, Karika (@karika.republic on instagram) shares how managing uncertainty in her professional life has prepared her for this moment. Enjoy! We sef dey for instagram @podsaveafrica.

Hello Friends, We are chronicling the stories of Africans as we work through these turbulent times. The pandemic has affected us in a multitude of ways, everything from our health, our families, our livelihoods and our perspectives. Today we talk to Toluwase Oladapo. She chronicles how the difficult personal impacts to her livelihood due to the ongoing pandemic have given her a renewed focus on her passion. Follow her @toluwase.o on Instagram, Her content is truly splendid and just a whole lot of good fun. Don't ever say we don't put you on.

Pod Save Africa here to remind you that outside of the COVID-19 pandemic there are still ongoing stories on the continent. From celebrating the birthday of the World's Oldest Man in Lesotho to the New Sudanese Ambassador. Here, have a listen. Follow us on twitter: @P0dsaveafrica, Instagram: @podsaveafrica and like us on Facebook: Pod Save Africa

The brookings institute estimates that roughly 43 percent of Africans have access to electricity. Only half of the Global access rate of 87%. Today we talk to Dr Sanusi O'haire @sohiare, The Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Fund about the work he is doing to give Nigerians access to this critical Utility. As always say hi to us on Instagram @podsaveafrica.

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