Africa State of Mind

Every week, Lee Kasumba's Africa State of Mind guests share how they are positively changing the narrative about Africa, in Africa.

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Acha Leke: Chairman of McKinsey & Co Africa

15 March 2019 | 51 Minute Listen

In this episode, Lee Kasumba speaks to Acha Leke - the chairman of McKinsey’s Africa region. Acha is the cofounder and member of the Global Advisory Council of the African Leadership Academy, a co-educational boarding school that aims to develop the next generation of African leaders. Acha discussed why he thinks Africa has – at times – leadership crisis.

Susan Younis: Marketing Director for Urban Music at Warner Music Group

01 March 2019 | 35 Minute Listen

Lee Kasumba speaks to Susan Younis, the new Marketing Director for Urban Music at Warner Music Group about her love for African pop music and how she plans to elevate it. She also busts some myths about the entertainment industry

Sho Madjozi: South African Rapper and Poet

15 December 2018 | 67 Minute Listen

Sho Madjozi, South African rapper and poet, talk to Lee Kasumba about growing up in different countries in Africa, performing at The New York and Johannesburg Global Citizen concerts and her various careers before entering the music industry.

Pushie Watson: Public Speaker and Preacher

07 December 2018 | 50 Minute Listen

Pushie Watson is a dynamic Speaker & Pastor who is passionate about giving hope and touching people lives. She was first introduced to the African public as a television presenter in 1997 and grew to become a well-known face across the continent. Originally from Liberia, Pushie’s culturally diverse heritage lead her to further her education in Kenya and Ghana, followed by a study related gap year in the Gambia before finally immigrating to South Africa. She is now the Head Of Women's Ministry at Rhema Bible Church.

Efosa Ojomo: Research fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute

09 November 2018 | 48 Minute Listen

In the latest episode of Africa State of Mind with Lee Kasumba, Efosa Ojomo, research fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation and founder and president of Poverty Stops Here talks about possible ways of eradicating poverty.

Mpumi Nobiva: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Graduate

02 November 2018 | 45 Minute Listen

Motivational speaker Mpumi Nobiva, who was one of the first Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy graduates speaks to Lee Kasumba about her tough upbringing, the plight of Africa’s youth and how they should take ownership of their future.

Jennifer Thomas: Former CNN journalist and news producer

26 October 2018 | 20 Minute Listen

In this episode of Africa State of Mind, we feature award winning journalist Jennifer Thomas. With a broadcast career spanning over 25 years, the former CCN executive producer and current Professor of Journalism at Howard University speaks to Lee Kasumba about her recent trip to SA and her participation in Media Freedom Week.

Lerato Mbele-Roberts: BBC World News Journalist

12 October 2018 | 53 Minute Listen

Lerato Mbele-Roberts, BBC World News journalist shares her career path and discusses journalism in Africa. She also talks about how Africans need to tell their own stories.

Jokate Mwegelo: District Commissioner of Kisarawe in Tanzania

28 September 2018 | 46 Minute Listen

Jokate Mwegelo is an actress, entrepreneur as well as the District Commissioner of Kisarawe district in Pwani region (in Tanzania). She talks to Lee Kasumba about youth leadership on the continent. She calls for Africa’s youth around the world to uplift Africa themselves.

John Sanei: Trend Specialist, Business Innovation Strategist and Futurist

25 September 2018 | 20 Minute Listen

John Sanei, trend specialist, business innovation strategist and futurist chats to Lee Kasumba about the Africa’s preparedness for the fourth industrial revolution and the power of Africa’s youth.

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