Afro-Optimist

Becky Chanteuse is known for her electric live performances at local hot spots in Lusaka. Her voice is powerful and silky smooth, her bold performance style is energetic and filled with dancing. Now she has released a brand new single, 'Nisiye’ an Afro-pop song about acceptance. Sung in Nyanja and English it challenges stereotypes formed in local and global communities. Join the conversation and get to know Becky Chanteuse! Follow her on Spotify and all social media: @beckychanteuse

Tokozile Ngwenya's debut children's book 'Bedtime Stories from the Kafue National Park' is one of few Zambian children's books. This book features four captivating short stories each with a meaningful life lesson for your little ones. Showcasing the Kafue National Park and Zambian animals as well as Zambian names, this book is truly Prouldy Zambian. You can purchase it on Amazon and at Bookworld East Park and Manda Hill Lusaka locations. Enjoy the conversation.

Meet In'utu J. Mubanga Content Creator on Youtube and host of the Bulela Podcast. Bulela Podcast is a Channel dedicated to providing an open platform for African creatives and audiences alike. In this episode we talk about content creation... Podcast: Bulela Podcast (on all podcast platforms) Youtube: In'utu J. Mubanga https://www.youtube.com/c/InutuJMubanga Twitter: @BulelaPodcast Instagram: @bulelapodcast www.instagram.com/bulelapodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulelaPodcast

I sat down with Fathima Abdoola, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist with ten years experience in the Zambian and Australian nutrition industry. She runs Eat Smart Nutrition & Dietetics a service built on the importance of educating and empowering everyday people to achieve their dietary goals while still incorporating foods from their culture. She uses science-based information and strategies to ensure long-term success!  In today's episode we talk about eating well while living a busy life, being intentional about change and diet fads. Follow her pages for her services and more information. Website: https://eatsmartdietetics.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatsmartdietetics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weightloss_nutritionist_ / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fathima-abdoola-7903a9102/

Meet Lubunga Lucindi Chawelwa, a self-described seasoned mother of three, entrepreneur and businesswoman. Lubunga is a 2021 Tony Elumelu Foundation alumni who is passionate about health, fitness and lifestyle and works as a women’s transformational coach. In this episode we talk about post-partum life, knowing yourself, growth and life’s defining moments. You can follow Lubunga here, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok as @lubungalucindi and LinkedIn: Lubunga Lucindi

Meet Eddie Black, a Zambian Hip Hop artist also known as the Duke of Galilee, he has been on the music scene since 2011. In this episode we talk about his music partnership with renowned producer Peezey Cables. Growing up with his grandparents, his musical journey, where he finds inspiration and what he has learned as an independent artist. Eddie also became a born again Christian and rebranded as a gospel artist releasing his debut album Just Got Saved in 2020. With a new single out right now and new music dropping soon he sat down to talk about what 2022 has in store for him. Twitter: @Eddieblackbaby IG: @eddieblackbaby Facebook: www.facebook.com/sireddieblack 

Meet Tokozile Ngwenya the woman behind one of the go-to food, wine and adventure Instagram accounts "Your Lover In All Things Nice." Toko shares her zest for good food, excellent wine and travel through her platform. She is also a mother of two, as well as a career woman, Toko is a co-author of a number of publications in the leading Malaria journal on Malaria Research and she has been featured on a PBS NEWSHOUR article. She is also a member of the Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association. In today's conversation we talk about Lusaka's top restaurants, sights to see and things to do as well as wine and how Toko's passion for "nice things" led to a new branch in her career writing for local travel magazine Nkwazi Pro-flight Magazine!  Instagram @yourloverinallthingsnice Read more of her work at: linktr.ee/tokozilenngwenya Places mentioned: Lechwe Trust Art Gallery (IG) @lechweartgallery. Lusaka Museum. Green finger Zambia aka Green finger nursery and Shack Cafe. The Night jar (IG) @nightjarlsk and Sakae Paradise @sakaeparadiseresort.

Meet Nduulwa Kowa the host of Dear Diaspora Podcast, Zambian born American raised Afro-Optimist. On this episode we discuss being an immigrant, being a Princeton Africa fellow, remote work and life's challenges. Visit her podcast website www.deardiasporashow.com her podcast is Africa-Centered Conversation. The twitter is @deardiasporapod Instagram @deardiaspora, Nduulwa is @nduulwa.

Meet Ngosa Chungu, the Ndholvukhazi storyteller, the woman behind the acclaimed e18hteam documentary, she is a filmmaker, content creator, and visual storyteller. In this episode we talk about Television and Film, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, the importance of storytelling, and more. Join the Conversation! Support the podcast by donating here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leelabee Rent or buy e18hteam on Vimeo now: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/e18hteam Watch Mwansa's story in English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-a21jegAk4 Watch Mwansa's story in Nyanja https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmqYEZ5anT8 Follow Ngosa on twitter: @whoops_c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurpleTembo E18team Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e18hteam

Meet Yeve, a Lawyer, a wife, a mother, and a creative, as the founder of Philisa Creatives she is bridging the gap for children to learn Shona and Ndebele with the use of a multicultural picture book “My first book of Shona and Ndebele words” set in Zimbabwe. This book aims to help children learn these two languages as the majority of Ndebele and Shona language resources are both scarce and outdated. In this episode, we discuss being Zimbabwean, why representation matters, the power of telling our own stories, and what it is like to be a busy working woman. You can visit the website https://www.philisacreatives.com/ to order your book. Follow Philisa Creatives on Instagram @philisacreatives find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philisacreativez/ on Twitter @PhilisaCreativz