Africa Design Radio

In conversation with Ugochi Obidiegwu, a safety education advocate with a desire to groom a safety-conscious Africa through simplified content designed to suit the local context.

Enjoy this selection of contemporary poetry taken from the e-book - “Poetry Compendium 01” from the Cultural Intellectual Association - Lagos. The episode features poetry recitals in English; Igbo, Yoruba and Ibibio indigenous languages of Nigeria. Here's a list of the recitals in the listening order; Broken Record by Alhanislam - Tempest Treats by Razaq Ivori - Weighed by James Inedu-George - Crayfish by Anne Unyoaba Noah - Quest by Alhanislam - Hope-Full by Otor Mattew - Same Sky by Donna Ogunnaike - A bu m nwa nna m by Amarachi Attamah - Jagunlabi by Jide Badmus - Ufok k'oyommo by Iquo DianaAbasi - Wole Wole Testing by Baba Oladeji - Fanta-Sees by Elvis Odianose & Koku Konu - 6am by Adeyemo Desalu

This episode is presented in collaboration with The Cultural Intellectual Association - Lagos, a non-profit group of creative’s that seek holistic solutions to urban challenges using design & clear thinking. This episode is Part Three in a 3-part series from the CIA, Lagos listening session 04. In this part, we opened the conversation to attendees of the session, allowing them to ask our guest questions and exchange ideas on the topic discussed. It features the contributions of Ola-dele Kuku, Papa Omotayo, Francisco Daregos, Kehinde Ukomadu, and Koku Konu.

This episode is presented in collaboration with The Cultural Intellectual Association - Lagos, a non-profit group of creative’s that seek holistic solutions to urban challenges using design & clear thinking. This episode is Part Two in a 3-part series from the CIA, Lagos listening session 04 and we spoke with Dr. Adun Okupe, the Executive Director of The Sahara Center, an NGO committed to advancing the socio-cultural dimensions of sustainable development in Nigeria. During our conversation, she highlights how she is improving the lives of Nigerians and strengthening civic engagement through social-cultural development. She spoke about the impact of globalization and how it can be used to export our cultural heritage.