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.
Pan-African Connect - Bigiano
Rosie Motene takes you to the heart of Nigeria as she profiles award-winning songwriter, singer and producer, Bigiano.
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.
Pan-African Connect — Joseph Benjamin
Nigerian actor, TV presenter, emcee and singer, Joseph Benjamin joins Rosie Motene for a celebration of African culture, music and history.
Pan-African Connect - Fashion
Looking at Pan-African fashion, Rosie Motene is joined by representatives of Bathin Designs and One of Each.
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!
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…
Pan-African Connect - Swaziland
Rosie Motene celebrates the sights, sounds, culture and people of Swaziland. She is joined by Bholoja Ngubane and @the_velemseni.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Pan-African Connect: Interview with Berry Heart
Rosie Motene chats to recording poet, singer, dancer and image model Berry Heart from Botswana. They go way back into her childhood and discover where her passion for the arts came from. They also delve into Berry's work as an activist and look at how she has merged this with…
Pan-African Connect: Interview with Patrice Juah from Liberia
Rosie Motene takes you to Liberia. She speaks with Patrice Juah, one of the 500 young and innovative Africans to participate in US President Barak Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative. Patrice reveals more about her life as an activist in Liberia, how she's uplifted so many girls, founded a business…
Pan-African Connect: Interview with Chishala Chitoshi Jr
Rosie Motene chats to lawyer, international DJ, radio station owner, radio and TV presenter and producer, Chishala Chitoshi Jr from Zambia.
Pan-African Connect: Radio Personality Marian Nyako
Rosie Motene talks to radio personality Marian Nyako about making a mark in the African entertainment industry.
Pan-African Connect: Music from the DRC
What challenges do musicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo face? Rosie Motene speaks to DRC-based musicians Mapumba Cilombo and Grace Kelly about their music, their hindrances and just why they love their country so much.