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The Akili za Kesho Podcast

Coming soon

Life, technology and the bigger picture

A new podcast from Akili za Kesho: honest, warm conversations about growing up, building a future and the technology changing it, for young Africans and everyone invested in them.

The first conversations are already on camera.

Two people seated on the podcast set, ring lights reflected in the glass and city lights beyondOn set

What it's about

The conversations that shape a generation

Four threads run through every episode. Real talk, real laughter and the bigger picture behind the headlines.

  • Life

    Purpose, growth, money, relationships and wellbeing: the real questions behind every choice a young person makes.

  • Technology

    How AI, the internet and new tools are changing work, learning and everyday life, explained without the jargon.

  • Entrepreneurship

    Starting, failing, fixing and growing: what it really takes to build something that lasts.

  • Africa's future

    The bigger picture: where the continent is heading, and the part young Africans can play in shaping it.

Behind the scenes

From daylight set-up to the city at night

One set, one long day of recording. Hover over a clip to play it, or tap it on your phone.

Daytime on set: two people laughing, the city skyline behind the glass
A handshake across the podcast set at night
Phone holders on a ring light in sharp focus, a crew member blurred behind
Laughter on set at night
Crew preparing a camera tripod and equipment before recording

The teaser

Turn the sound on

Fifty seconds on set: the laughter, the light and the energy of the room. The conversations themselves stay under wraps until launch.

Official teaser

51 sec · with sound

Natural sound from the set, softened so no words can be made out.

For partners and sponsors

Partner with the podcast

Put your organisation behind the conversations young Africans are having about life, work and the future. Sponsor an episode, back a season, or bring us an idea and we will shape it together.

  • Sponsor an episode
  • Partner on a full season
  • Co-create a conversation with your community

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