Dive into the heart of Africa's podcasting scene with this special Africa Podcast Day edition of "Into The Podverse." Join host Tony Doe as we celebrate the voices and stories that enrich the African audio landscape, spotlighting the innovations and challenges that shape the future of podcasting on the continent.
We open with a preview of Afripods' insightful panels, where Kevin Y. Brown, Silvia Tonui, Co-Founder of Trio Media Kenya, and Gift Israel, Group Head of Content at Glitch Studios in Nigeria discuss creating space for the next generation of African podcasters. Language enthusiasts won't want to miss the panel on storytelling in African languages, featuring Mwafreeka from Iko Nini, Tony Kibet (Tonio) of the Sandwich Podcast, and Joseph of Sincerely Accra, while Eric Kawa leads a celebration of francophone podcasting with guests Abèdjè Sinatou Saka, Founder of Oxo Podfest, Zoubida Fall, host of Conversations Féminines, and René Nkowa, host of NpointCom.
Wedson Msoni from Zambia shares the vision of the Underestimated Voices podcast, focusing on self-improvement and empowerment for those often unheard. Meanwhile, Alex San Filippo's podcast report sheds light on current trends, revealing why now is the perfect moment to embark on your podcasting journey.
Cherish Oguchukwu of Epiphany with Cherish emphasizes the unique identity of African podcasters and calls for more collaboration within the community. Spotify for podcasters announces major updates, sparking debates and excitement for the future of content creation.
Richard Coleman of Richie's Talk Zone expresses pride in being part of the burgeoning African podcast force and advocates for the creation of communities to foster networking among podcasters. Naima of the Witty Nigerian Podcast echoes the call for more collaborations, highlighting the uniqueness of the African podcasting space.
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Africa Podcast Day 2024 Special