Inspired by Africa

Wairimu Gitahi

Negara Amerika Serikat

Genre Society & Culture

Bahasa EN

Episode 4

Terbaru 23.05.2026

Inspired by Africa tells stories of trailblazers across the continent and diaspora, highlighting that the solutions Africa needs already exist within its people. The podcast uses storytelling to find these solutions, whether the listener is building on the ground or carrying Africa with them across the world. It aims to stay positive and encourages listeners to follow along.

Episode

CAMEROON: A Plug-in Enabling Inclusive Internet Content Access to the Deaf | Duclair Fopa 23.05.2026 27mnt

Duclair Fopa, a 24-year-old Cameroonian, has built a plug-in that gives deaf people and those with hearing disabilities genuine access to online content — and no, it's not another captions or subtitles tool. Those aren't true accessibility: they strip out critical information like emotion, tone, and grammatical nuance. Duclair's solution is different, and it's affordable. Listen to find out how...Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki
AFRICA: 🪄How Magic Is Helping Traumatized Refugee Children Find Joy Again | Jamie Jibberish 11.05.2026 15mnt

While refugee children across the world face the harsh realities of war and displacement, Jamie Jibberish keeps showing up with a treasure box full of magic tricks, laughter, and wonder — creating moments of lightness for these children.As a humanitarian magician, he travels to refugee camps across different countries, performing for these refugee children. Many of these children come from countries such as Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia.Producer & Host: Wairimu GitahiContent Reviewer: Michael Kaloki Photo courtesy: Jamie Balfour Paul
KENYA: This Is What Lupus Feels Like | Treza’s Story 30.04.2026 41mnt

What does it actually feel like to live in a body that is constantly fighting itself? Living with lupus, Treza Wangari shares her story with Wairimu Gitahi.Producer & Host: Wairimu Gitahi Content Reviewer: Michael Kaloki
SOUTH SUDAN: Forced to Flee. Determined to Rise | Gabriella 15.04.2026 27mnt

In this episode, Gabriella shares a powerful story of resilience and identity—shaped by the experience of being forced to flee her beloved country, South Sudan, due to war.Producer & Host: Wairimu GitahiContent Reviewer: Michael Kaloki