Episodes
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 11/13/24
Published 11/13/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 11/06/24
A Conversation with Ambassador Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting Ahead of the Elections - October 30, 2024
As Botswana gears up for its general election this Wednesday, we’re joined by the Ambassador Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting, Ambassador of Botswana to the United States to dive into the country’s political landscape, economic growth, and democratic legacy.
Published 10/30/24
Mathias Kiwanuka is a former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants. But his story goes beyond football—he was born into a legacy of leadership as the grandson of Benedicto Kiwanuka, Uganda’s first prime minister. He talks to me about his plans help develop football and other sports in Uganda and across Africa.
Sierra Leonean hip-hop legend Kao Denero has been making waves in the music scene for over 20 years, using his voice to speak out on social and...
Published 10/23/24
Analysts say that Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyongo's decision to reclaim her Kenyan accent signals a shift toward authentic representation in the global entertainment industry. Joey Muthengi tells me that this is a sign African actors can thrive in Hollywood without compromising their culture and identity.
Also, Sankara Magezi Byaruhanga talks about Africa's creative economy and its potential to drive economic growth by generating revenue and creating jobs for the youth on the continent.
Published 10/16/24
Ugandan activist Brian Ahimbisibwe joins us to talk about the often overlooked link between HIV/AIDS and mental health struggles, including the alarming rates of suicide and suicidal ideation in African countries.
Published 10/09/24
Nigerian award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji talks about reporting on human rights abuses by Russian paramilitaries in West and Central Africa.
Washington DC based reporter Eden Harris talks about reporting on African diaspora issues for American readers.
Published 10/02/24
Tanzanian conservationist and filmmaker Aika Kirei is the creator of the award-winning animated series Chiku & Katope. She tells VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi that storytelling helps build empathy and responsibility toward nature.
Published 09/25/24
The creators of the popular YouTube series Kunda and Friends are producing children's content designed to help young Africans abroad reconnect with their heritage.
2.Mozambican band, the Yababuluku Boyz about their hit single titled “Yababuluku,”
Published 09/18/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 09/11/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 09/04/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 08/28/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 08/21/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 08/14/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 08/07/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 07/31/24
The documentary ‘More than a goal’ explores Kwame Nkrumah’s use of football to promote Pan-Africanism
Published 07/24/24
Kenya has witnessed a wave of anti-government protests spearheaded by the country’s Gen Z population. The protests erupted in response to planned government tax hikes, which were subsequently scrapped following a series of violent demonstrations. Joining me from Nairobi, Reporter and analyst Joey Muthengi says that the protests have now transformed into a movement demanding more accountability and combating corruption within the government.
Published 07/17/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 07/10/24
This June 29th marked four years since the death of Hachalu Hundessa, the iconic Ethiopian singer, and human rights activist. We chat with Seattle based singer Yadessa Bojia about the impact and legacy of his music.
Nancy Iraba is a Tanzanian marine scientist and researcher. She talks to us her efforts to restore the East African country's coral reef
Published 07/03/24
South African Filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers Noel Kok and Pragna Parsotam-Kok say that after noticing that African wildlife and nature stories rarely told by Africans. They founded the Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) with a mission to train local filmmakers who want to tell the wildlife and conservation stories of their communities.
Published 06/26/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 06/19/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 06/12/24
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives.
For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Published 06/05/24
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