Think of any infrastructure project in Africa, and it’s likely a Chinese firm will be behind it. In 2020 Chinese firms were responsible for a third of all African infrastructure projects. So what does this mean for the continent? To find out Claude Grunitzky speaks to Hannah Ryder, the CEO of Development Reimagined (DR), an independent international development consultancy. They have offices in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. Hannah has over 20 years experience working as a diplomat and...

China and Russia have made their presence felt in Africa. But what is the nature of their relationship on the continent? And how can Africans benefit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from two Gen Z artists on how storytelling and creativity are forging a new African identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Africa has the youngest population in the world, 70% are under the age of 30. For this episode of Limitless Africa, we’re talking to Generation Z - that’s young people born between 1997 and 2012 - and we’re asking them about the future - their future.  Elisa Jamal is 25 and from Mozambique. She campaigns against violence against women.  Hadidjatou Nene Sandou Yaya is a 25-year-old climate activist from Togo. 23-year-old Jeremiah Thoronka from Sierra Leone founded a clean energy startup. ...

Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ofili, Olayinka Olajide and Tiana Eyakpobeyan will be representing Nigeria in the 4 by 100m sprint relay at the 2024 Olympics. They tell us about the challenges and opportunities that led them to Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 Olympics are about to begin in Paris, France. The athletes taking part have been training every day for years. We talk to three amazing female athletes about participating in the ultimate competition. We ask them: how has sport changed your life? Akoko Komlanvi is a multiple-time Togo rowing champion. Esti Olivier is a South African kayaking sprint athlete. Alcinda Helena Panguana is a boxer from Mozambique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America heads to the polls this year. Would Trump be a better US president for Africa than Biden? Is the US ready to invest in Africa rather than just giving us aid? And what can we expect from a presidential candidate who memorably referred to a variety of African nations as “s******e countries”? Yinka Adegoke has been writing about tech and business across the continent for decades. He’s currently editor of the media platform Semafor Africa. We discuss what Trump would mean for Africa. ...

Three African journalists choose the best US presidential candidate for Africa. José Gama is an experienced journalist from Angola, one of the economic powerhouses of the continent. Francis Kpatindé is the former editor of Jeune Afrique. He’s now a political commentator at le Monde among other publications. Yinka Adegoke is a seasoned Nigerian journalist specialising in tech and business. He’s currently editor of the media platform Semafor Africa.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Kate the Actress and US Ambassador Meg Whitman on the growing creative industries in Kenya. The Kenyan superstar Kate Kamau talks about her film career, why she's going behind the camera and what #MeToo has done to the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actresses Kate Kamau and Idah Alisha, plus film director Reuben Odanaga explain how they’re flying the flag for the Kenyan film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yinka Adegoke is a Nigerian journalist who has lived and worked in New York City for the last 18 years. He tells us about the stereotypes he's encountered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Migrants have made America. And for many, the dream is still to come to the US. But what happens when that dream comes true? Three Africans tell us about coming to America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Model Nykhor Paul moved to the US from Sudan at ten years old. She talks to journalist Abigail Musherure about how modelling saved her life, why she tries to challenge European beauty standards, and the criticism she receives for being raised by white Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to three black beauty entrepreneurs challenging stereotypes and championing natural beauty. Mari Malek, the South Sudanese model who started the beauty brand WAU. Patricia Lamah, a beauty entrepreneur from Guinea, has a chain of beauty salons where she sells her own beauty products. Carmen Miral is the founder of the Mozambican natural skin and haircare brand, Black Khakhela Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three activists on how they came out and what their sexuality means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LGBT rights are often seen as contradicting religious teachings. We talk to three young queer people about how they use faith in their activism. Thuli Mjwara works at the Inclusive & Affirming Ministries (IAM) in Cape Town, South Africa.  Tom Twongyeirwe Junior is a National Coordinator at Universal Coalition of Affirming Africans Uganda and a 2023 Obama leader.  Gloria is a human rights defender and a feminist working in Ghana.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Fatmata Binta promotes and preserves culture through food in Ghana. Her ‘Dine on a Mat’ experience, where she immerses guests in the full Fulani dining experience, won her the prestigious Basque Culinary World Prize in 2022. Chef Binta has also set up the Fulani Kitchen Foundation for women and girls. The organisation promotes the farming of fonio, an ancient African grain, among rural women.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we asked three African foodies about the dish that reminds them of home.  Chef Binta is the founder of Fulani Kitchen Foundation. She is the winner of the Basque Culinary World Prize. Chef Helt Araujo runs the Flor Do Duke restaurant in Luanda, Angola. He’s part of the research project Ovina Yetu which catalogues Angolan ingredients. Food entrepreneur Yasmine Fofana founded the blog Afrofoodie and founded Abidjan Restaurant Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this extended episode, we hear further from two of the young female agricultural entrepreneurs featured in the previous episode. They are using agritech to provide food security in their communities and combat climate change. Gislaine Matiedje Nkenmayi is a farming entrepreneur in Cameroon. With her company Mumita, she helps farmers grow more and preserve any excess produce. Gugulethu Mahlangu is an aquaponics farmer and the owner of House Harvest, a 14-hectare farm that produces...

Agriculture employs more than two thirds of those working in Africa. But farming is hard as farmers are impacted by extreme weather conditions. In this episode we talk to some young farming entrepreneurs who are rising to the challenge. Gislaine Matiedje Nkenmayi is the CEO of Mumita, an award-winning start-up helping small-scale farmers grow more in Cameroon.  Gugulethu Mahlangu is a young aquaponics farmer in South Africa. She is the founder of the smart farm, House Harvest in Gauteng...

Actor Denim Richards is Colby on the TV show Yellowstone set in Montana, USA. So why invite Denim on Limitless Africa? Well, four years ago he decided to make a new life for himself and move from California to Botswana. Now he runs successful production companies in Gaborone and Johannesburg, runs masterclasses for actors all over the continent, and has just been named a director for Media, Arts and Culture for the African Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Streaming is becoming more popular but platforms like Netflix, Showmax and Amazon Prime Video are still pushing a lot of Western content. We asked a Nollywood producer, a Hollywood star, and an arthouse film director: Can we get more African storytelling on these digital streaming platforms? And how can we make money for ourselves, not the fat cats in Hollywood?  Denim Richards is an actor in the hugely popular US TV series Yellowstone. Samira Vera-Cruz is a Cape Verdean independent film...

Limitless Africa correspondent Dimpho Lekgeu talks to Claude about the upcoming election in South Africa and speaks to democracy activist Yanga Malotana. What are the big issues in South Africa's election on 29th May? And how do these affect young people? The views expressed in this episode belong to their speakers. Limitless Africa and its sponsors do not support any of the candidates or parties discussed in the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a year of big elections in Africa. In South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda to name a few. But in some of those countries, the opposition is weak or non-existent. And the election result isn’t in doubt. So should young people bother voting? We asked three activists working for democracy this very question. No surprise - they don’t all agree. Yanga Malotana is a project officer for the Democracy Development Program in South Africa. Oliver Barker-Vormawor founded the #FixTheCountry movement a...

Africans are known for their hustle – and the data proves it. According to research by the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Stanford University, Africa has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs among working-age adults of any continent in the world. But sadly, we’re not all Tony Elumelu or Elon Musk… We asked three guests: how can we teach Africans to be better entrepreneurs? Rebecca Enonchong is a Cameroonian entrepreneur with technology businesses in the US, UK, Canada, as well as many African...