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Change Narratives

Change Narratives

Auteur(s): Dumebi Okwuosah
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Change Narratives is where Africa’s development journey meets real stories, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives.

Hosted by Dumebi and other collaborators, the podcast spotlights innovators, changemakers, and everyday people whose work is redefining what’s possible for the continent. From music and culture to governance, gender, technology, and social impact — we go beyond the headlines to uncover the voices and experiences shaping Africa’s future.

Born out of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Change Narratives is more than conversation — it’s a platform for refining systems, reclaiming voices, and reshaping Africa.

🎧 Tune in for inspiring stories, practical insights, and powerful lessons that connect Africa’s history, culture, and creativity with the possibilities of tomorrow.

Dumebi Okwuosah 2025 Développement commercial et entrepreneuriat Entrepreneurship Gestion et leadership Politique Sciences politiques Économie
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  • Building Peace and Purpose: Rethinking Development Through Youth, Mentorship, and Innovation in Africa

    Building Peace and Purpose: Rethinking Development Through Youth, Mentorship, and Innovation in Africa
    Sep 5 2025

    What does post-conflict development really look like when youth lead the way?

    Meet Noel Mushinzimana, a bold new voice for pan-African solidarity. He shares how mentorship, green innovation, inclusive policy, and cross-continental partnerships are shaping a new African story—all rooted in peace. Tune in to hear how Rwanda’s approach is setting a new bar for development across Africa.

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    24 min
  • Freestyle Futures (Part 2): Hip Hop’s Relevance, Community & Resilience with Alex Cole Acosta

    Freestyle Futures (Part 2): Hip Hop’s Relevance, Community & Resilience with Alex Cole Acosta
    Aug 31 2025

    Part 2 with Alex Cole Acosta dives into hip hop’s staying power, how to build value and community in a “post-social media” era, and why cyphers—rooted in respect, responsibility, and knowledge—can travel from Atlanta to Lagos, Joburg, and Nairobi. We talk playlists, third spaces, pandemic resilience, AI and authenticity, and practical advice for hosting inclusive cyphers.

    Highlights

    • Culture > genre: why hip hop keeps evolving
    • From scarcity to surplus: finding value together
    • The cypher’s core values: respect • responsibility • knowledge
    • Creative place-keeping vs. place-making
    • AI as tool, not soul: why policy matters
    • Pan-African bridges: circles with no hierarchy

    Learn more / support: @soulfoodcypher | soulfoodcypher.com

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    37 min
  • Freestyle Futures (Part 1): Soul Food Cypher, Healing & Roots with Alex Cole Acosta

    Freestyle Futures (Part 1): Soul Food Cypher, Healing & Roots with Alex Cole Acosta
    Aug 30 2025

    In Part 1, Alex Cole Acosta (Founder, Soul Food Cypher) takes us inside the cypher—how freestyle rap became a space for healing, education, and community in Atlanta. We talk fathers and kids sharing stages, rebuilding “third spaces,” and how this living oral tradition can translate across African cities—from Lagos to Joburg and Nairobi—rooted in local rhythms and languages.

    Highlights

    • The moment the cypher became a tool for healing
    • Why consistent, safe spaces matter for youth and adults
    • Passing culture across generations
    • Building chapters in Africa grounded in local sound

    Learn more / Support @soulfoodcypher | soulfoodcypher.com

    Follow Change Narratives on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
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    31 min
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