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Inspired by Africa

Wairimu Gitahi 4 Episodes Aug 12, 2026

Inspired by Africa tells stories of trailblazers across the continent and diaspora, highlighting that the solutions Africa needs already exist within its people. The podcast uses storytelling to find these solutions, whether the listener is building on the ground or carrying Africa with them across the world. It aims to stay positive and encourages listeners to follow along.

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Morocco: We all need Decolonisation: Coloniser & Colonised | Soumaya Aug 12, 2026 00:51:24 Colonisation was, and is, wrong. Thinking one's dignity is better than another's is wrong. Now let's flip it for a moment — it affects both parties.Soumaya puts it plainly: "The coloniser is as affected, as traumatised as the people who were colonised."Let that sit for a second.She goes further: "Looking at a people… and thinking thwa people are lesser than me and I'm going to colonise them and ex

Zambia: My Joy is Public, My Grief is Sacred | Tuba Jul 14, 2026 00:39:34 Has social media taught us to perform grief?Tuba lost her father, mother, and sister within the span of a year and nine months. As part of her mourning, she refuses to grieve on social media — no crying emojis, no photos of black roses, no somber profile pictures. She does not want her loved ones to become a source of social media engagement. Her loss, she says, is too sacred for social media.In t

AFRICA: Gen Z Pro Bono Movement: Free Legal Support for Marginalised Communities Jun 6, 2026 00:37:31 What happens when young law students decide that justice shouldn’t be locked behind cost or status?In this episode of Inspired by Africa, Wairimu Gitahi speaks with Dr. Jennifer Gitahi, the initiator of a project providing pro bono legal services to underserved communities, alongside two brilliant legal minds helping bring it to life—Georgia Nyawara and Kiwara Irungu. This initiative is based at S

CAMEROON: A Plug-in Enabling Inclusive Internet Content Access to the Deaf | Duclair Fopa May 23, 2026 00:27:43 Duclair Fopa, a 24-year-old Cameroonian, has built a plug-in that gives deaf people and those with hearing disabilities genuine access to online content — and no, it's not another captions or subtitles tool. Those aren't true accessibility: they strip out critical information like emotion, tone, and grammatical nuance. Duclair's solution is different, and it's affordable. Listen to find out how...

AFRICA: 🪄How Magic Is Helping Traumatized Refugee Children Find Joy Again | Jamie Jibberish May 11, 2026 00:15:18 While refugee children across the world face the harsh realities of war and displacement, Jamie Jibberish keeps showing up with a treasure box full of magic tricks, laughter, and wonder — creating moments of lightness for these children.As a humanitarian magician, he travels to refugee camps across different countries, performing for these refugee children. Many of these children come from countri

KENYA: This Is What Lupus Feels Like | Treza’s Story Apr 30, 2026 00:41:55 What does it actually feel like to live in a body that is constantly fighting itself? Living with lupus, Treza Wangari shares her story with Wairimu Gitahi.Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki

SOUTH SUDAN: Forced to Flee. Determined to Rise | Gabriella Apr 15, 2026 00:27:32 In this episode, Gabriella shares a powerful story of resilience and identity—shaped by the experience of being forced to flee her beloved country, South Sudan, due to war.Producer & Host: Wairimu GitahiContent Reviewer: Michael Kaloki

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