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Pan-African Connect

Rosie Motene is a Pan-African media proprietor. Her podcasts are focused around her three passions in life: women, Africa and the arts. Listen as she unpacks issues that all have a Pan-African feel.
Occasionally English South Africa Society & Culture · Places & Travel
37 Episodes
12 – 32

Tribute to Prudence Mabele

A global icon for standing up for the rights of women, those living with HIV and AIDS and the rights of the LGBTI community.
24 Jul 2017 7 min

Dr Diaho Story: Holistic Living

A healthy lifestyle is not just about what you eat, its what you feed your brain, mind and soul. Rosie chats to the dynamic duo behind Spiral Aloe wellness retreat.
24 Jul 2017 32 min

Vicky Nalwoga

The Afro-Yiddish queen speaks to Vicky Nalwoga about her beautiful Ugandan designs. Vicky designs dresses, skirts, corporate wear and jewellery.
23 Jun 2017 11 min

The Dalai Lama Comes to Botswana

The Afro-Yiddish queen chats to Donald Molosi about the upcoming Dalai Lama visit to Botswana. The Botswana dialogue brings African humanitarian and spiritual leaders, scholars and healers into conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and international neuroscientists about the African world view of Botho/Ubuntu, during five sessions followed by…
23 Jun 2017 8 min

Pan-African Connect - Nom Nom Kitchen

Food is inextricable from culture. We celebrate food and use food to celebrate; we use food to bring family and friends together and to honour our traditions and ancestry. Pick up a delivery menu anywhere in South Africa and you’d be challenged to find anything remotely representative of traditional African…
7 Mar 2016 11 min

Pan-African Connect — Kurly Kichana

Kurly Kichana is all about embracing natural beauty and the interesting experiences that come along with it. They are, quite simply, two afro-bearing Kenyan girls who like to ramble about life, natural hair, and everything in between. Together they're living their dream of blogging daily and spreading the word on…
29 Feb 2016 36 min

Pan-African Connect — African Women in Film

Rosie Motene chats to Abena Ayivor and Mmabatho Kau about women in the film industry and focused on the amazing work that NFVF do. Together with Blongola Productions they created a film slate for female filmmakers.
22 Feb 2016 46 min

Pan-African Connect — Michael Bageine

It’s off to Uganda we go as Rosie Motene speaks with Chef, lover of food and life, Michael Bageine, about his extensive career in hospitality and some of his favourite Ugandan dishes.
15 Feb 2016 42 min

Pan-African Connect - Bigiano

Rosie Motene takes you to the heart of Nigeria as she profiles award-winning songwriter, singer and producer, Bigiano.
1 Feb 2016 54 min

Pan-African Connect - Sheila Otieno-Osanya

What is it like to relocate to South Africa and open up your own 5-star spa? Rosie Motene is joined by Sheila Otieno-Osanya who did just this. She reveals the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of running your own business.
25 Jan 2016 44 min

Pan-African Connect - Fashion

Looking at Pan-African fashion, Rosie Motene is joined by representatives of Bathin Designs and One of Each.
14 Dec 2015 58 min

Pan-African Connect - Music Maestro Mapumba

Singer, songwriter and composer, Mapumba, talks to Rosie Motene about his past, new sounds and upcoming performances. A true celebration of African music and art, this is one you do not want to miss!
7 Dec 2015 48 min

Pan-African Connect - Wiyaala (Ghana)

Wiyaala AKA 'The Young Lioness of Africa', is the personification of modern Africa - creative, brave, strong and beautiful. Her name, Wiyaala, literally translates to "the doer" in Sissala, her tribal language in which she sings alongside English, and perfectly describes her approach to life. Frequently compared to Angelique Kidjo…
23 Nov 2015 56 min

Pan-African Connect - Swaziland

Rosie Motene celebrates the sights, sounds, culture and people of Swaziland. She is joined by Bholoja Ngubane and @the_velemseni.
16 Nov 2015 58 min

Pan-African Connect - Ghana vs Nigeria

West Africa’s entertainment stars - Ghana vs Nigeria style. Rosie Motene speaks to Ghana’s Kwaka Tutu and Nigeria’s Kunle Ayo about their music, their passions and pan African talent.
9 Nov 2015 58 min

Pan-African Connect - Interview with Weza Solange & DJ Voodoo

Rosie Motene takes you into the heart of the Portuguese regions of Africa, with particular emphasis on Angola and Mozambique. She is joined by Angolan actress, producer and model, Weza Solange, as well as Mozambican international DJ, DJ VooDoo.
2 Nov 2015 56 min

Pan-African Connect - Interview with Donald Molosi

Donald Molosi is a multi award-winning classically trained actor, and writer, from Botswana. He trained in classical singing at LAMDA. Molosi is privately a language historian and he speaks Setswana, Swahili, French and English fluently. He is conversational in Zulu and Ndebele, and understands Kalanga.
26 Oct 2015 54 min

Pan-African Connect: Interview with Gena West

Gena West is a Nigerian-born woman who grew up in London and graduated as a Barrister, but followed her passion to become a global singer. Now residing in Ghana with her family, she's maintained her singing career and hosts and produces her own TV show called A Different View, currently…
18 Oct 2015 49 min

Pan-African Connect: Interview with Albert Nyati

Rosie takes us to Zimbabwe and speaks to world-renowned musician, poet, author and activist, Albert Nyati. He takes us through his career, talks about all the wonderful work he’s done all over the world as an activist and a performer. He also shares a snippet of his upcoming work.
12 Oct 2015 53 min
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