5 days ago
"Under the Baobab" – DW launches new vodcast
Deutsche Welle's English for Africa has launched Under the Baobab, a weekly vodcast focused on current affairs and social developments across the African continent.
The vodcast aims to provide a platform for constructive dialogue on political, economic, cultural, and social issues. The first season centers on West Africa, with contributions from Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon, among others. Future episodes will expand to include perspectives from across the continent.
Hosted by Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi, Under the Baobab features interviews with a wide range of guests, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and community leaders, who share personal stories, debate fresh perspectives, and collaborate on innovative solutions to Africa's most urgent challenges. From pivotal elections and youth leadership to pressing human rights issues and community-driven innovations, Under The Baobab challenges narratives and fosters African conversations centered on progress, impact, and tangible results. A symbol for community and reflection
'The Baobab tree is sacred across Africa—a place where communities gather to reflect, decide, and solve', says George Okachi. 'That's exactly what we're building with this show: a space for meaningful, personalized conversations and bold ideas.'
Mimi Mefo Newuh adds: 'We mix accountability with a solution-oriented approach—something rare in today's digital media. The mix of honesty, humor, and insight is the ideal way to share important messages.'
Claus Stäcker, Director of Programs for Africa: 'The global zeitgeist seems to be more focused on polarization: Under the Baobab stands for the opposite: discussing things, tolerating different viewpoints, listening to experts. And users can access it as a video on demand whenever they have the opportunity - their participation and comments are highly welcomed – that's how we at DW see ourselves – as bridge builders.'
The first few episodes focusing for example on Nigeria, Cameroon and Tanzania are live, and new episode are published weekly on as well as on Spotify , Apple Podcasts and more.
