Unzipped Stories Africa

Unzipped Stories Africa

Education EN ↓ 72 episodes

Hosted by a team of passionate African storytellers, each episode delves deep into the rich everyday life of Africans and contemporary experiences. Through engaging narratives, interviews, and first-person accounts, this podcast brings to light the stories often downplayed by mainstream media. Weekly, this podcast seeks to challenge misconceptions, dismantle stereotypes, and showcase the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic aspects of the African continent.

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Unzipped Stories Africa

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Latest episode

Mar 31, 2025

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Episodes

Finding Local Solutions: Climate Change 20.10.2023

Climate Change: Finding Local Solutions its best we discover hope in our own neighborhoods and cities. Let Communities join forces, innovation, and take action to combat climate change on a local level. From sustainable energy initiatives to eco-friendly urban planning, together, we can shape a greener, more resilient future for generations to come. Let's lead the way in our own backyards!

Cancer X the climate - Climate Justice 13.10.2023

"Unmasking the Inequality Veil: enjoy Sara from Algeria's soothing conversation with a climate change activist Naphtali Obed on How Climate Justice is Breaking the Chains of Environmental Oppression".

A fight for Justice 29.09.2023

While we fight for climate change remember the women in the rural areas who depend on fire wood from fallen trees to cook and are being told they can’t use them to cook because of the climate action to save trees. For some of them, they sell firewood and this has been their source of income for years! Yes it is honourable to fight against deforestation but have you thought about these  women and w...

Welcome to Season 4 22.09.2023

We have come a long way... Thank you for always listening. This season ushers us to a fight for climate justice! we are ready to bring you unique audio stories and explanations of climate change. indulge us, share our stories, contribute and together we can make the world a better place.

Review O’Clock 10.07.2023

This has gatta be our best episode. This week we read out some of your reviews as we close the 3rd season. We will be off for two week REBRANDING yay 😀. Do make sure you come back for More inspiration and dosage of AFRICAN stories and our daily beautiful lives. Thank you

Psychological Healing: Sickling warrior's hope: story of a sickle cell warrior who is giving other warriors a platform to share their stories, spread love and share messages of Hope. 19.06.2023

Hasannatu Koroma, Offers healing by giving sickle cell warriors a platform to share their experiences, inspire each other, to live beyond their pains. Ms Koroma, will not allow the pains in her bones to deter her, she lives beyond her pain offering all-around support for her fellow warriors.

Nigeria’s New President 29.05.2023

Will the 7th elected president of Nigeria survive, can you rule effectively? Introducing our new Nigerian anchor Alex Chindma. Script: Promise Eze Audio mix down: Bidemi Alade

Above Living with Disability: Liberian Model Wows the World 22.05.2023

In this episode of UZSA, we delve into the extraordinary life story of Samrica Kate Zogar, a remarkable woman who defied all odds to become a successful model and devoted mother. Born in Liberia with a disability, Samrica faced immense challenges and discrimination during her childhood, where her dreams seemed out of reach. Join us as we explore Samrica's early struggles, highlighting the mist...

Amidst the cries of war 10.05.2023

"Amidst the cries of war, she answered with the cries of new life." Amidst the cries of war, one nurse answers the call of newborn cries, delivering hope in the darkest of times. In the midst of conflict, a resilient nurse embraces her calling to deliver new life while providing care and compassion to war-torn communities, embodying the unwavering spirit of nursing during a time when hope is neede...

Conquering the Fear of Failure: Success Knows No Age 26.04.2023

Have you ever felt pressure to achieve certain goals by a certain age? How did you deal with those feelings? In this episode, our host Sara from Algeria shares a personal story about feeling behind and the fear of not achieving enough at a certain age. She discusses the pressure of societal expectations and how she had to work through her fear of failure to find success on her own terms by sharing...

Dancing Alphabets 10.04.2023

What would you do when you realize your child isn’t as bright as you desire? Or maybe when the world calls your son a “Dummy” ? Blessing Ingyape is giving hope to children who have been written off and igniting hope in the hearts of their parents. She is Out to combat Dyslexia. Credits: Narration: Jennifer Okolo. Audio Edit: Alade Abidemi Script supervisor: Ds Bello. Producer: Jennifer Okolo. ment...

Who is a MOTHER? 13.03.2023

This Episode seeks to get listeners views on WHO THEY CONSIDER TO BE A MOTHER

Should Every Woman be a Mother? 08.03.2023

Should every woman be a mother? What kind of parenting should women Receive. #IWD #wellness #Wholeness #

Growing Up:Birthday Banter 20.02.2023

I am famous for hating adulthood for several reasons 😂 in this episode Ds Bello shares with us what birthdays feels like for her and what this new age means for the podcast … enjoy

Drops of lemon Juices: when life gives you lemons, MAKE LEMONADE 06.02.2023

A Liberian Amputee is setting an Example for PLDs to seize every opportunity and be great. He is currently TOP player of the Amputee football league with so much Accolades to his name. Today unzipped stories Africa Encourages you to embrace the opportunities of life despite its challenges.

Who sees the Star in you? 30.01.2023

What would you do when several doctors tell you your son will never see? Tinafi Jonathan. A mother's love sets her visually impaired son's world ablaze.... he is fast becoming a top musician despite his vision challenges. 

Fulani Native Poem 23.01.2023

"Birram DAm, how creative can you go with your native language?  This week's guest wows us with an Ode to Milk in his native language.  enjoy.....

Uganda's Leading Filmmaker 16.01.2023

what do you do when life chooses a path for you?  Call it serendipity if you want to, Kizito Samuel is leading Uganda's filmmaking world and putting it on the world map. Be inspired. 

The African Conversation 06.01.2023

What picture comes to your mind when the name Africa is called? how can Africans change Their mindset?  we also talked about how creatives should learn to put a value on talents.  Enjoy this episode  Happy n ew year. 

The 14-year-old Trail Blazer 18.10.2022

This week we bring you a story of a child that challenged her teachers and how she changed the way things are done in her school. #mentalhealth #changemaker #education #success #publicspeaking

Hafsat: Rhymes of Change: For the Girl Child 11.10.2022

On UZSA podcast: Fighting Human rights violations and social issues and defending the Girl CHILD Hafsat is changing the minds of people through her words of poetry. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL#sgbv #sex #mentalhealth #stories #poetry #changemakers #changemakers

The Sickling Sound 30.09.2022

Sickle cell anemia has broken a lot of hearts and caused so much pain and trauma but in the midst of it all. Excel praiseworth has found a way of expressing his pain and raising awareness about the disease and the pains Warriors have to endure. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #sicklecell #passion #warriors #journalism #storytelling

A writer’s Tale 30.08.2022

Ever imagined if writing can be a career? Well, Tanatswa shares the battles she had to win to become a writer. Encourage any budding writer with this psychological piece . Enjoy

12 Good years 20.08.2022

What do you do with Bad experiences? Should Menstrual stains be embarrassing? What should girls do when they experience thier first period? Laymah, takes us through a journey of her experience and how it made her a change maker! Enjoy #menstrual #publichealth #changemakers #psychological

SCAR FROM THE PAST 25.07.2022

It was moments when “Little Victor” was tempted to share his snacks with the street children that kept him thinking “Where are their parents” A thought that would linger and turn him to a Change maker. Victor Bello Founded a Foundation with the aim to add value to livelihood. He is Changing the Fate of “Almajiri Scholar Scheme in Nigeria” by including quality education to the Scheme. “I am a passi...

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