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I Bumped Into

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This is a show about the interesting people I Bump Into. Guests I Bump into speak on a variety of topics, usually under the themes of Self Development, their Business/Career Journey and Pan-Africanism. Hosted by yours truly Mnotho Mtshali *Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the guests and author and do not represent those of people, institution or organisation that the guests and author may or may not be associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any region, ethnic group, club, organisations, company or individual.

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Is TV, Billboards & Radio still relevant in Africa? Leadership mistakes & more from the Head of Media & Digital @ Unilever | Lunga Mooi

April 02, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week I bumped into Lunga Mooi.  Lunga is the head of Media and Digital at Unilever, he is also a member of the MMA board which judges media effectiveness. In this wide ranging episode, Lunga shares insights on  ·  Whether TV and Billboards are still important in Africa · Mistakes he see’s leaders making the most  ·  The best media strategy for Small and medium sized businesses when you have limited dollars  · Advice for Chief Marketing Officers who struggle to measure their impact ...

Bad Marketing Advice I Hear | Abey Mokgwatsane - CMO @ Investec

April 11, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.44 MB

Please enjoy this 2 min clip where Abey shares bad marketing advice he hears.  Abey’s full episode is a must-listen if you’re thinking of becoming a marketer, or if you’re currently working in marketing and want to learn more about the craft.  Abey & I touch on a variety of topics ranging from  ·        Being a black man in Corporate ·        Imposter Syndrome ·        Leadership and the mistakes he sees leaders making.  ·        Bad advice he hears in marketing circles  ·        Does ...

Bad Marketing Advice I Hear | Abey Mokgwatsane - CMO @ Investec

April 11, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.44 MB

Please enjoy this 2 min clip where Abey shares bad marketing advice he hears.  Abey’s full episode is a must-listen if you’re thinking of becoming a marketer, or if you’re currently working in marketing and want to learn more about the craft.  Abey & I touch on a variety of topics ranging from  ·        Being a black man in Corporate ·        Imposter Syndrome ·        Leadership and the mistakes he sees leaders making.  ·        Bad advice he hears in marketing circles  ·        Does ...

Why Identity is a performance and is fluid | Roy Gluckman

March 16, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MB

 It is easier to develop an identity when you dont have to walk away from one you have already developed – Seth Godin  In this 5 minute clip, Roy and I discuss what exactly identity is- if it's fluid or fixed. We also talk about how identity is actually a performance and we are constantly performing our identity whether at work, home and in our communities.  Please do enjoy & continue to light up the dark.  The full wide ranging episode where Roy & I have uncomfortable conversations such ...

Why Identity is a performance and is fluid | Roy Gluckman

March 16, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MB

 It is easier to develop an identity when you dont have to walk away from one you have already developed – Seth Godin  In this 5 minute clip, Roy and I discuss what exactly identity is- if it's fluid or fixed. We also talk about how identity is actually a performance and we are constantly performing our identity whether at work, home and in our communities.  Please do enjoy & continue to light up the dark.  The full wide ranging episode where Roy & I have uncomfortable conversations such ...

Being black @ Corporate, Bad advice I hear, leadership mistakes & more | Abey Mokgwatsane

December 08, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week I Bumped into Abey Mokgwatswane who is currently the Brand Executive at Vodacom and is the incoming Chief Marketing Officer of Investec. In this episode we get to know the man behind the success.  In this wide ranging discussion Abey & I touch on a variety of topics ranging from  ·        Being a black man in Corporate ·        Imposter Syndrome ·        Leadership and the mistakes he sees leaders making.  ·        Bad advice he hears in marketing circles  ·        Does being...

Being black @ Corporate, Bad advice I hear, leadership mistakes & more | Abey Mokgwatsane

December 08, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week I Bumped into Abey Mokgwatswane who is currently the Brand Executive at Vodacom and is the incoming Chief Marketing Officer of Investec. In this episode we get to know the man behind the success.  In this wide ranging discussion Abey & I touch on a variety of topics ranging from  ·        Being a black man in Corporate ·        Imposter Syndrome ·        Leadership and the mistakes he sees leaders making.  ·        Bad advice he hears in marketing circles  ·        Does being...

Building an education App with over 500k downloads | Kagisho Masae

November 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

This week I bumped into Kagisho Masae, the founder of Cync group which later merged with Matric Live. Since merging the app has been downloaded over 500k times.  Matric Live is an education app targeted at grades 10-12 supported and promoted by the Department of Education  KG and I touch on a variety of topics in the mobile app space from the challenges of building an App.  Why you should start on Android before going to IOS  The consequence of Growth   Getting Feedback from friends and...

Building an education App with over 500k downloads | Kagisho Masae

November 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

This week I bumped into Kagisho Masae, the founder of Cync group which later merged with Matric Live. Since merging the app has been downloaded over 500k times.  Matric Live is an education app targeted at grades 10-12 supported and promoted by the Department of Education  KG and I touch on a variety of topics in the mobile app space from the challenges of building an App.  Why you should start on Android before going to IOS  The consequence of Growth   Getting Feedback from friends and...

Do we want an equal society, violence towards LGBTQ+ , Racism & more | Roy Gluckman

October 02, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

This week, I bumped into Roy Gluckman. Roy is the director of Cohesion Collective, which is an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) consulting and training firm & is a Ted X speaker. His firm have facilitated sessions at multinational firms from Mckinsey & Co, BAT, Unilever, Deloitte and FNB to name a few. Roy and I discuss topics ranging from: ·        how violence is used in the LGBTQ+ community to maintain a hierarchy, ·        to what equality means - is it treating different people ...

Building a Spaza delivery app processing over R3 million in transactions, getting your first customer, funding in Africa & more | Beki Ngulube

September 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week I bumped into Beki Ngulube, who is the co-founder of Kweza, a last mile spaza delivery app. Kweza is one of the fastest growing Spaza delivery apps and is processing more than R3 million on their platform.  In this episode, we discuss something that all business owners need to know: how to get your first customer and building a MVP! We also discuss funding in Africa, and its many pitfalls.  I am your host Mnotho Mtshali, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. If thi...

Building a Spaza delivery app processing over R3 million in transactions, getting your first customer, funding in Africa & more | Beki Ngulube

September 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week I bumped into Beki Ngulube, who is the co-founder of Kweza, a last mile spaza delivery app. Kweza is one of the fastest growing Spaza delivery apps and is processing more than R3 million on their platform.  In this episode, we discuss something that all business owners need to know: how to get your first customer and building a MVP! We also discuss funding in Africa, and its many pitfalls.  I am your host Mnotho Mtshali, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. If thi...

How I built a media platform that reaches 20m people | Patrick Palmi

August 14, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Welcome to Season 3 of I Bumped Into. This week I bumped into Patrick Palmi.  Patrick is the CEO of Palm TV which reaches over 20 million people across multiple platforms, Palm TV has & continues to host multiple celebrities & influencers.  In this episode, Patrick & I chat about:  ·        His Failures in entrepreneurship  ·        How he built Palm TV to reach 20m people  ·        And much more.  And as always, In true I Bumped into style we go deep.  Thank you to the team at Palm T...

How I built a media platform that reaches 20m people | Patrick Palmi

August 14, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Welcome to Season 3 of I Bumped Into. This week I bumped into Patrick Palmi.  Patrick is the CEO of Palm TV which reaches over 20 million people across multiple platforms, Palm TV has & continues to host multiple celebrities & influencers.  In this episode, Patrick & I chat about:  ·        His Failures in entrepreneurship  ·        How he built Palm TV to reach 20m people  ·        And much more.  And as always, In true I Bumped into style we go deep.  Thank you to the team at Palm T...

What is or Who is Idlozi ? | Vus Ngxande

June 21, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MB

In this 9 min short clip of when I bumped into Vus Ngxande, he breaks down iDlozi. He then discusses the challenges our generation will face with regards to African Spirituality.  Vusumzi is an engaging a storyteller. He has a way of telling 'stories' that will make you listen to every word. This episode helped me have a deeper understanding of African Spiritualty.  If you enjoy this short clip, you can listen to the full episode where we cover a variety of topics, now available from where...

What is or Who is Idlozi ? | Vus Ngxande

June 21, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MB

In this 9 min short clip of when I bumped into Vus Ngxande, he breaks down iDlozi. He then discusses the challenges our generation will face with regards to African Spirituality.  Vusumzi is an engaging a storyteller. He has a way of telling 'stories' that will make you listen to every word. This episode helped me have a deeper understanding of African Spiritualty.  If you enjoy this short clip, you can listen to the full episode where we cover a variety of topics, now available from where...

The flaws of Capitalism & how it thrives off structural & racial inequalities | Busi Sibeko

June 01, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MB

In this short clip of when I bumped into Busi Sibeko the economist from the Institute for Economic Justice, We chat around how capitalism thrives off structural inequalities. How it exploits both women and children and we finish with what can be done about it.  We hope you enjoy this short clip and if you find it valuable, please share & comment, your feedback is highly valued.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark

The flaws of Capitalism & how it thrives off structural & racial inequalities | Busi Sibeko

June 01, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MB

In this short clip of when I bumped into Busi Sibeko the economist from the Institute for Economic Justice, We chat around how capitalism thrives off structural inequalities. How it exploits both women and children and we finish with what can be done about it.  We hope you enjoy this short clip and if you find it valuable, please share & comment, your feedback is highly valued.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark

Rent vs Buy ? | Bright Khumalo

May 26, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this short episode of when I bumped into Bright Khumalo, he shares his view on the old debate on whether you should Rent or Buy Property.  I hope you enjoy this short clip & remember the full episode is available from wherever you listen or download your podcasts from.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark. I Bumped Into Team. 

Rent vs Buy ? | Bright Khumalo

May 26, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this short episode of when I bumped into Bright Khumalo, he shares his view on the old debate on whether you should Rent or Buy Property.  I hope you enjoy this short clip & remember the full episode is available from wherever you listen or download your podcasts from.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark. I Bumped Into Team. 

Growing Hijabeefied to over +50k followers & the responsibility that comes with building a following | Ibtisam Habib

May 17, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB

In this short 8 min clip of when I bumped into Ibtisam, she takes us through why she started Hijabeefied and how she built a following of over 50k followers. We also explore the responsibility of having such an influential platform without losing your authenticity.  We hope you find this clip from our archives inspiring and insightful. The full episode is available from wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark. I Bumped Into Team. 

Growing Hijabeefied to over +50k followers & the responsibility that comes with building a following | Ibtisam Habib

May 17, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB

In this short 8 min clip of when I bumped into Ibtisam, she takes us through why she started Hijabeefied and how she built a following of over 50k followers. We also explore the responsibility of having such an influential platform without losing your authenticity.  We hope you find this clip from our archives inspiring and insightful. The full episode is available from wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark. I Bumped Into Team. 

Can you still have an impact if you living outside of Africa vs living in Africa? | Ijangolet Sharon Ogwang

May 09, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.27 MB

In this short 3 min clip, we explore if African’s living outside of Africa can have as much of as an impact of people that live in Africa. We chat around thought leaders offering solutions but may be detached from the realities of what is happening on the ground. We hope you enjoy this gem. Taken from the interview I had with Ijangalet Ogwang. Full episode available on all Podcast platforms. Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark. 

Co-Founding Pineapple Insurance, Getting your first customers, MVP & More| Nda Ngulube

March 07, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

This week for the end of Season 2, I bumped into Nda Ngulube. Nda is the co-founder of Pineapple Insurance, which is a peer to peer insurance platform that has disrupted the insurance industry. Pineapple has been consistently recognised at the MTN App of the year awards, is one of 12 Disrupt Africa Start ups to watch, in the Insuretech top 100 globally, wait there’s more, this is on the backdrop of receiving R22.5million in a US start up competition back in 2019.   ·        In this episode ...

Co-Founding Pineapple Insurance, Getting your first customers, MVP & More| Nda Ngulube

March 07, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

This week for the end of Season 2, I bumped into Nda Ngulube. Nda is the co-founder of Pineapple Insurance, which is a peer to peer insurance platform that has disrupted the insurance industry. Pineapple has been consistently recognised at the MTN App of the year awards, is one of 12 Disrupt Africa Start ups to watch, in the Insuretech top 100 globally, wait there’s more, this is on the backdrop of receiving R22.5million in a US start up competition back in 2019.   ·        In this episode ...

Ancestors, Being Christian and practicing African Spirituality, History of surnames & more | Vusumuzi Ngxande

February 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

This week I Bumped into Vusumuzi Ngxande.  Vusi is the founder to the Journey of Kwantu. His website, blog and podcast explore questions around African Beliefs, its history and its function in society. In this deep and insightful podcast episode, we chat around:  ·        African Spirituality and Christianity  ·        What is, or Who is idlozi? And can other races have idlozi?  ·        We speak on how colonization stripped us of our African spirituality & how our parents and grand paren...

Ancestors, Being Christian and practicing African Spirituality, History of surnames & more | Vusumuzi Ngxande

February 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

This week I Bumped into Vusumuzi Ngxande.  Vusi is the founder to the Journey of Kwantu. His website, blog and podcast explore questions around African Beliefs, its history and its function in society. In this deep and insightful podcast episode, we chat around:  ·        African Spirituality and Christianity  ·        What is, or Who is idlozi? And can other races have idlozi?  ·        We speak on how colonization stripped us of our African spirituality & how our parents and grand paren...

Why corporates fail to win in the informal market, digitising the township, kasinomics & more | Richard Charlie

January 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

This week I had the absolute pleasure of bumping into Richard Charlie. Richard Charlie is your go to guy for understanding the township and why Corporates fail to unlock the value in the informal sector. He is currently the Route to Market specialist for a large multinational in the fortune 500. I really enjoyed chatting with Richard where he dropped many gems.  In this insightful episode we speak about : - How big the informal market is & why our government doesn’t embrace it where other ...

Why corporates fail to win in the informal market, digitising the township, kasinomics & more | Richard Charlie

January 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

This week I had the absolute pleasure of bumping into Richard Charlie. Richard Charlie is your go to guy for understanding the township and why Corporates fail to unlock the value in the informal sector. He is currently the Route to Market specialist for a large multinational in the fortune 500. I really enjoyed chatting with Richard where he dropped many gems.  In this insightful episode we speak about : - How big the informal market is & why our government doesn’t embrace it where other ...

Rent or Buy?, Can poor people afford to save?, Active vs Passive investing & more | Bright Khumalo

January 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

This week I Bumped into Bright Khumalo. Bright Khumalo is an equity analyst and portfolio manager, managing funds both in the NYSE & JSE. He is a regular contributor to business day and hosts a show on business day live called Velocity. He also has a podcast focused on investment and finance called “the art of randomness” where he interviews industry juggernauts in the investment and finance world.   In this episode we discuss a range of topics, such as Active vs Passive investing & which g...

Rent or Buy?, Can poor people afford to save?, Active vs Passive investing & more | Bright Khumalo

January 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

This week I Bumped into Bright Khumalo. Bright Khumalo is an equity analyst and portfolio manager, managing funds both in the NYSE & JSE. He is a regular contributor to business day and hosts a show on business day live called Velocity. He also has a podcast focused on investment and finance called “the art of randomness” where he interviews industry juggernauts in the investment and finance world.   In this episode we discuss a range of topics, such as Active vs Passive investing & which g...

Do Grants make people lazy? | Busi Sibeko

January 04, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MB

In this short 8 min episode of when I bumped into Busi Sibeko, an economist at the Institute for Economic Justice, breaks down the narrative around “Grants make people lazy”  and makes a counter argument which may surprise you. She offers a different perspective to why we should give people grants and why its currently not even enough.  I hope you enjoy this short episode clip & as always if you have any feedback or believe someone can get value from this, please share and recommend the pod...

Do Grants make people lazy? | Busi Sibeko

January 04, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MB

In this short 8 min episode of when I bumped into Busi Sibeko, an economist at the Institute for Economic Justice, breaks down the narrative around “Grants make people lazy”  and makes a counter argument which may surprise you. She offers a different perspective to why we should give people grants and why its currently not even enough.  I hope you enjoy this short episode clip & as always if you have any feedback or believe someone can get value from this, please share and recommend the pod...

Racism in the Arab Culture

December 10, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

In this short 3 min video Ibtisam and I discuss the racism that she has experienced in the Arab culture in East Africa.  As always, if you find this episode clip interesting or believe someone will benefit from this, please share, comment and give us any feedback.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark.  I Bumped Into Team. 

Racism in the Arab Culture | Ibtisam Habib

December 10, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

In this short 3 min video Ibtisam and I discuss the racism that she has experienced in the Arab culture in East Africa.  As always, if you find this episode clip interesting or believe someone will benefit from this, please share, comment and give us any feedback.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark.  I Bumped Into Team. 

Racism in the Arab Culture | Ibtisam Habib

December 10, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

In this short 3 min video Ibtisam and I discuss the racism that she has experienced in the Arab culture in East Africa.  As always, if you find this episode clip interesting or believe someone will benefit from this, please share, comment and give us any feedback.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark.  I Bumped Into Team. 

How your ignorance is affecting people | Ben Iwisi

December 02, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MB

In this short 5 min episode clip from our archive of when I Bumped Into Ben Iwisi, we chat Ignorance. We discuss the implications your ignorance is negatively affecting people.  I hope you enjoy this short episode clip & as always if you have any feedback or believe someone can get value from this, please share.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark.  

How your ignorance is affecting people | Ben Iwisi

December 02, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MB

In this short 5 min episode clip from our archive of when I Bumped Into Ben Iwisi, we chat Ignorance. We discuss the implications your ignorance is negatively affecting people.  I hope you enjoy this short episode clip & as always if you have any feedback or believe someone can get value from this, please share.  Stay Safe and continue to light up the dark.  

Part 2 – The cost of Capitalism, exploitation of women labour & more | Busi Sibeko

October 21, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In Part 2 we explore the difference between being a capitalist and living in a capitalist society. We discuss whether Capitalism is benefiting society.  We then dive into the ethics around women labour in a capitalist society.  Lastly, we talk about the Pro’s and Cons of the IMF and whether they benefit developing nations.  We hope you enjoy this Part 2 of 2 and if you find any value in the discussion’s taking place please comment & share.  As Always, Stay Safe, Legendary and continue to...

Part 2 – The cost of Capitalism, exploitation of women labour & more | Busi Sibeko

October 21, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In Part 2 we explore the difference between being a capitalist and living in a capitalist society. We discuss whether Capitalism is benefiting society.  We then dive into the ethics around women labour in a capitalist society.  Lastly, we talk about the Pro’s and Cons of the IMF and whether they benefit developing nations.  We hope you enjoy this Part 2 of 2 and if you find any value in the discussion’s taking place please comment & share.  As Always, Stay Safe, Legendary and continue to...

Everyone should have received money during Covid, Why we didn’t need the IMF, Why GDP is a bad measure and more| Busi Sibeko – Part 1

October 07, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

This week I bumped into Busi Sibeko. Busi is an economist and is currently working for the institute for economic justice. Busi features regularly in Parliament, where she challenges the Budget and other economic reforms proposed by the government. She also is a prominent economic commentator where she shares her economic views and solutions.   In part 1 of this episode we touch on:  -         Why its false to think people have children for grants.   -          Why we should not have cut ...

Everyone should have received money during Covid, Why we didn’t need the IMF, Why GDP is a bad measure and more| Busi Sibeko – Part 1

October 07, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

This week I bumped into Busi Sibeko. Busi is an economist and is currently working for the institute for economic justice. Busi features regularly in Parliament, where she challenges the Budget and other economic reforms proposed by the government. She also is a prominent economic commentator where she shares her economic views and solutions.   In part 1 of this episode we touch on:  -         Why its false to think people have children for grants.   -          Why we should not have cut ...

Starting Hijabeefied, Racism in Arab culture, Hijabs being controversial & more | Ibtisam Habib

August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

This week, I bumped into Ibtisam Habib, founder of Hijabeefied.  Hijabeefied was created to empower Muslim women and later East African women to live their best lives and not fall for societal peer pressure.  We chat on why she started her channel and how she built a following of 44k , Racism in the Arab culture, Patriarchy, why hijabs are controversial to the west and in true I Bumped into style we go deep. We get to know who through asking questions such as:  -          If she were to gi...

Starting Hijabeefied, Racism in Arab culture, Hijabs being controversial & more | Ibtisam Habib

August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

This week, I bumped into Ibtisam Habib, founder of Hijabeefied.  Hijabeefied was created to empower Muslim women and later East African women to live their best lives and not fall for societal peer pressure.  We chat on why she started her channel and how she built a following of 44k , Racism in the Arab culture, Patriarchy, why hijabs are controversial to the west and in true I Bumped into style we go deep. We get to know who through asking questions such as:  -          If she were to gi...

I Bumped Into "Humans of the World Part 2 of 2" | Various Guests - Covid19 special

August 07, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to Part 2 of 2,where I bumped into humans of the world. In this last part we chat the biggest lesson that my guests have learnt about themselves or humanity.  We look into the crystal ball and predict how do we foresee life continuing from now on in, especially for touchy cultures like Brazilians and Italians, we then end off with quick fire words, quick fire answers.  Thank you too all my guests and to you the listener, remember to stay safe, & continue to light up the dark. 

I Bumped Into "Humans of the World Part 2 of 2" | Various Guests - Covid19 special

August 07, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to Part 2 of 2,where I bumped into humans of the world. In this last part we chat the biggest lesson that my guests have learnt about themselves or humanity.  We look into the crystal ball and predict how do we foresee life continuing from now on in, especially for touchy cultures like Brazilians and Italians, we then end off with quick fire words, quick fire answers.  Thank you too all my guests and to you the listener, remember to stay safe, & continue to light up the dark. 

I Bumped into 'Humans of the World" Part 1 of 2 | Various Guests

August 02, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week I Bumped into Humans of the world. I decided to check in with a couple Friends from around the world, more specifically from friends that are living in the epicenter of the coronavirus. In this 2 part series, I chat to friends from Italy, Sweden, The UK, Brazil and the USA.   In part 1, we get to know briefly know these humans, ask if they life had to be a genre what would it be ,How life has changed during Corona, and 1 thing they have started doing since the beginning of this pa...

I Bumped into 'Humans of the World" Part 1 of 2 | Various Guests

August 02, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week I Bumped into Humans of the world. I decided to check in with a couple Friends from around the world, more specifically from friends that are living in the epicenter of the coronavirus. In this 2 part series, I chat to friends from Italy, Sweden, The UK, Brazil and the USA.   In part 1, we get to know briefly know these humans, ask if they life had to be a genre what would it be ,How life has changed during Corona, and 1 thing they have started doing since the beginning of this pa...

Why I hate the term Africa is Corrupt | Ben Iwisi

July 23, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB

In this insightful short clip, Ben discusses why he hates the narrative around Africa is corrupt. Just a disclaimer, we are not saying Africa is corrupt,  however we break down how the media has played a role in constructing a narrative or this perception that only Africans are corrupt, meanwhile we don’t look at who is benefiting the most and least from the “African Corruption”. We also dive in, how selectively we use this term when it applies to the west, meanwhile at the core of it, the w...

Why I hate the term Africa is Corrupt | Ben Iwisi

July 23, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB

In this insightful short clip, Ben discusses why he hates the narrative around Africa is corrupt. Just a disclaimer, we are not saying Africa is corrupt,  however we break down how the media has played a role in constructing a narrative or this perception that only Africans are corrupt, meanwhile we don’t look at who is benefiting the most and least from the “African Corruption”. We also dive in, how selectively we use this term when it applies to the west, meanwhile at the core of it, the w...