Up Front - VOA Africa
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On this fresh, fast-paced show, Jackson M'vunganyi and co-hosts around the African continent explore trends of the day and many issues that affect Africa's youth. Check out the UpFront's Facebook page, (search Upfront Show) and connect with him on Twitter @upfrontafrica.
Location:
Pittsfield, MA
Description:
On this fresh, fast-paced show, Jackson M'vunganyi and co-hosts around the African continent explore trends of the day and many issues that affect Africa's youth. Check out the UpFront's Facebook page, (search Upfront Show) and connect with him on Twitter @upfrontafrica.
Language:
English
Episodes
Up Front - December 18, 2024
12/18/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:52
Up Front - December 11, 2024
12/11/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:36
Up Front - December 04, 2024
12/4/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - November 27, 2024
11/27/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
Ghanaian Duo Lali X Lola Aim to Transform the Country’s Music Scene with Their Unique Afrofusion Sound - November 20, 2024
11/20/2024
Ghanaian twin sisters Patricia Delali Dake and Trysha Wolali who go by the stage name LaliXLola say that they are on a mission to elevate their country’s music scene with their form of Afrofusion.
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - November 13, 2024
11/13/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:55
Up Front - November 06, 2024
11/6/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
A Conversation with Ambassador Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting Ahead of the Elections - October 30, 2024
10/30/2024
As Botswana gears up for its general election this Wednesday, we’re joined by the Ambassador Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting, Ambassador of Botswana to the United States to dive into the country’s political landscape, economic growth, and democratic legacy.
Duration:00:29:54
NFL Legend Mathias Kiwanuka on Life after Football - October 23, 2024
10/23/2024
Mathias Kiwanuka is a former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants. But his story goes beyond football—he was born into a legacy of leadership as the grandson of Benedicto Kiwanuka, Uganda’s first prime minister. He talks to me about his plans help develop football and other sports in Uganda and across Africa. Sierra Leonean hip-hop legend Kao Denero has been making waves in the music scene for over 20 years, using his voice to speak out on social and political issues in his country. In our chat, he opens up about his latest album, Heroes—a 15-track tribute to Africa’s Pan-African heroes, like Sekou Touré, and the message he hopes it sends.
Duration:00:29:54
Does Lupita's Kenyan Accent Signal a Shift Toward Authenticity for African Actors? - October 16, 2024
10/16/2024
Analysts say that Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyongo's decision to reclaim her Kenyan accent signals a shift toward authentic representation in the global entertainment industry. Joey Muthengi tells me that this is a sign African actors can thrive in Hollywood without compromising their culture and identity. Also, Sankara Magezi Byaruhanga talks about Africa's creative economy and its potential to drive economic growth by generating revenue and creating jobs for the youth on the continent.
Duration:00:29:54
Activist: HIV/AIDS can increase the risk of mental health conditions - October 09, 2024
10/9/2024
Ugandan activist Brian Ahimbisibwe joins us to talk about the often overlooked link between HIV/AIDS and mental health struggles, including the alarming rates of suicide and suicidal ideation in African countries.
Duration:00:29:54
Investigative journalist covering Wagner group activities in Africa - October 02, 2024
10/2/2024
Nigerian award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji talks about reporting on human rights abuses by Russian paramilitaries in West and Central Africa. Washington DC based reporter Eden Harris talks about reporting on African diaspora issues for American readers.
Duration:00:29:50
Tanzanian conservationist creates environmental content for Children - September 25, 2024
9/25/2024
Tanzanian conservationist and filmmaker Aika Kirei is the creator of the award-winning animated series Chiku & Katope. She tells VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi that storytelling helps build empathy and responsibility toward nature.
Duration:00:29:54
"Kunda and Friends": YouTube Animated Series Celebrates African Storytelling Traditions for Preschoolers - September 18, 2024
9/18/2024
The creators of the popular YouTube series Kunda and Friends are producing children's content designed to help young Africans abroad reconnect with their heritage. 2.Mozambican band, the Yababuluku Boyz about their hit single titled “Yababuluku,”
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - September 11, 2024
9/11/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - September 04, 2024
9/4/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - August 28, 2024
8/28/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - August 21, 2024
8/21/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:55
Up Front - August 14, 2024
8/14/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54
Up Front - August 07, 2024
8/7/2024
On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com
Duration:00:29:54