From the H'Art of Africa

Rwanda’s first female saxophonist, Stella Tush, shares her experience of rising to prominence and battling self doubt. We also hear from artist David Mugire and multi-skilled poet Mvaknow. Special thanks to: Idabo Café Artists: David Mugire: https://www.instagram.com/studio_mugire__/ Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/ Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/ Host: Ann-Marie...

Is moving abroad the key to happiness? Cynthia Umutoniwabo shares her story of journeying from setbacks abroad to unlocking success after returning home. We also hear from talented performers in Kigali’s creative scene – Stella Tushabe, Sheja Lau and Mvaknow. Timestamps: 2:18 - Mvaknow 6:55 - Cynthia Umutoniwabo 31:21 - Sheja Lau Venue: Idabo Café: Artists: Sheja Lau: https://www.instagram.com/she...

The second part of our live episode from Malindi, Kenya, features storytelling from Ogutu Muraya about facing your fears and more music from Samaal and Osiro Musica.   Time stamps: 0: 32 – Samaal 3.25 – Ogutu Muraya 16:07 – Osiro Musica   Venue:  Retro and Co Bookstore:  https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/ Mwembe Resort:  https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/   Artists: Samaal:  https...

We’re in the Kenya coastal town of Malindi for this episode where we’ll hear from Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha on how building creative communities can transform live. We’ll hear what to do when “life sucks” from Ogutu Muraya and listen to music from Osiro Musica and Samaal.   Time stamps: 2:12 – Ogutu Muraya 7:11 – Osiro Musica 14:33 – Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha 39:02 - Samaal   V...

In the second part of our Tanzania episode, we hear a story about a friendship turned sour, poetry about love and human nature , as well as some bongo flava music. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer, V.I.C and Ethan (a.k.a Boniface Dennis)   Time Stamps:   (00:31) – Faith Andrews (8:08) - Diana Gadson Laizer (26:10) – Ethan  (32:56) – V.I.C   Artists: Faith Andrews (@indecorous7):  https...

We’re live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where we’ll hear from the founder of VAS Hub, Nazir Atul, about using street art for social impact. We’ll also hear from two talented female artists who are part of Dar es Salaam’s creative scene – singer Alamokha and poet Faith Andrews   Time Stamps: (00:20) – Intro (2:05) – Faith Andrews (I am Woman) (4:39) – Alamokha (7:42) – The Slow Leopard (9:34) – Nazi...

In the second part of this live podcast episode, we speak to the digital artist Kashushu and the founder of Uganda’s action-comedy film industry - Wakaliwood, plus music from Angel Kabera.   Timestamps (00:40) – Kashushu (14:58) – Angel Kabera (25:20) – Issac Nabwana

Recorded in front of a live audience in Kampala, Uganda, this episode includes spoken word poetry on growing up, music about love and a story about a reunited connection.   Timestamps (00:48) – Intro (2:04) – Eli Maliki – My Wife (6:09) – Eli Maliki – Jichunguze (13:18) – Mitch Isabirye – I remember (17:49) – Mitch Isabirye – Look at us (23:00) – Zest restaurant (23:56) – Nathan Amaral – Words acr...