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Africa Design Radio

A podcast exploring the world of design and how it is shaping the future of Africa through in-depth conversations with thought leaders and notable professionals.

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A podcast exploring the world of design and how it is shaping the future of Africa.

Africa Design Radio

12/08/19 • 1 min

Introducing: The Ńdébé script - Part 2

Africa Design Radio

08/06/20 • 15 min

In conversation with Lotanna Igwe-Odunze, inventor of the Ńdébé script, a brand new system for writing the Igbo language inspired by the ancient Nsibidi script.

Introducing: The Ńdébé script - Part 1

Africa Design Radio

08/06/20 • 32 min

In conversation with Lotanna Igwe-Odunze, inventor of the Ńdébé script, a brand new system for writing the Igbo language inspired by the ancient Nsibidi script.

Man and his musings

Africa Design Radio

07/18/20 • 27 min

In conversation with James Inedu-George, Architect and Thinker, on his latest book: Interruptions – A Compendium of 16 Essays, published in collaboration with the Cultural Intellectual Association - Lagos.

Poetry Compendium from the Cultural Intellectual Association - Lagos

Africa Design Radio

07/07/20 • 19 min

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

Lagos: City of Water Architecture Competition

Africa Design Radio

07/03/20 • 19 min

In conversation with the initiator of the Lagos: City of Water Architecture competition 2020 and founder of The Arc Eddy Eguavoen Foundation, a Non-government Organization that pushes for innovation in Nigerian Architecture through an annual design competition, setting up of design workshops and buildings for communities-in-need.

Part 3 - People-Centric Thoughts, Words, and Actions

Africa Design Radio

06/18/20 • 34 min

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.

Part 2 - People-Centric Thoughts, Words, and Actions

Africa Design Radio

06/12/20 • 29 min

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.

Part 1 - People-Centric Thoughts, Words, and Actions

Africa Design Radio

06/11/20 • 17 min

This episode is Part One in a 3-part series from the CIA, Lagos listening session 04 and we spoke with Olamide Udoma-Ejorh, the Executive Director of the Lagos Urban Development Initiative, an NGO that advocates for a more inclusive, livable, and sustainable Lagos, through collaboration, research, and dialogue.

Olamide's is engaged in bridging the gap between communities and their urban environment through innovative initiatives, and this episode is no departure, we spoke about the future of Lagos, exploring its largest natural resource (it's wetlands) and the role of government in urban development.

Safety doesn't happen by accident

Africa Design Radio

05/28/20 • 34 min

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.

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