In this episode, Afros & Audio hosts Gathoni Ngumba, a community manager at AfriPods and an active voice in the African podcasting community. Gathoni shares her journey as a social media manager and transitioning into community building for podcast creators. 

She emphasizes the importance of telling African stories by Africans and making podcasting accessible for everyone, regardless of location or language. Gathoni also outlines the challenges and opportunities in the African podcasting landscape, like the importance of podcast fundamental education, the role of languages, and the growth potential. 

Lastly, Gathoni shares insights about her podcast ‘Okay Kiasi’, co-hosted with her sisters, and encourages Black global creatives to include Africa in their work and platforms.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 Gathoni Ngumba’s Journey into Podcasting 03:49 Challenges and Evolution of Podcasting in Africa 08:58 The Impact of AfriPods and its Mission 16:03 The Growth of African Podcasting 20:36 Strategies for Networking and Learning in African Podcasting 31:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Promoting African Voices 31:18 Language Barriers and Solutions in African Podcasting 32:45 The Power of Shared Experiences and Stories 34:31 Inclusion and Accessibility in Podcasting 35:44 The Journey of ‘Okay, Kiasi’ Podcast 41:08 The Importance of Starting Right Away 48:06 The Rewarding Aspect of Creating AfriPods 51:02 Promoting Diverse Voices and Stories 54:39 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

To learn more visit:

http://www.afripods.africa

@podcastinginafrica on Instagram

Okay Kiasi podcast

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio’s Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.