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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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  • 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

    Follow Change Narratives on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn & Instagram.
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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
  • Welcome to Change Narratives: Our Story, Our Vision

    Welcome to Change Narratives: Our Story, Our Vision
    Aug 28 2025

    Welcome to the very first episode of Change Narratives!

    In this introduction, hosts Dumebi Okwuosah (Nigeria) and Adi Ramaite (South Africa) share the story behind Change Narratives, a platform born out of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship at Georgia State University.

    This episode is a candid conversation about why this podcast exists: to tell real stories about Africa’s development — beyond headlines and statistics — through the voices of the people driving change. Dumebi and Adi reflect on their journey as fellows, their passion for collaboration, and their hopes for what this platform will grow into. From music that connects us across borders to the projects and innovations shaping Africa’s future, this is where authentic conversations begin.

    Tune in as they set the stage for a season full of inspiring guests, bold ideas, and stories that refine systems, reclaim voices, and reshape Africa.
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    6 min
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