Key Africans Unlocked

The Loeries Special - Part 4

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:59:56 GMT

There are many Loeries firsts for Director Kenny Mumba, a friend of the Key Africans podcast. A first time Loeries nomination which turned into a first time Loeries win in 2022. He was also a first time attendee. The Bronze win was for a Netflix TVC he directed titled THE H-TOWN Gambit under the FILM - TV & CINEMA COMMERCIALS - UP TO 90 seconds category. We caught up with Kenny to get his thoughts around the win and his impressions of the Loeries.

The Loeries Special - Part 3

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:14:07 GMT

Influencer Marketing is not a gimmick; it's serious business. A campaign called Supper Club was nominated under the category Best Influencer Marketing Campaign at the 2022 Loeries, and we caught up with Vuyisile Dlepu, Brand Manager for Jameson Irish Whiskey and Garreth van Vuuren, Founder and MD of RAPT Creative Agency (Johannesburg, Cape Town and the UK), Jameson's creative agency to discuss the work and their Loeries experience.

The Loeries Special - Part 2

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:00:51 GMT

Brand South Africa hosted a cocktail evening for the judges at the Loeries. Respected Ad Exec Paul Middleton was there on behalf of Brand South Africa. Shortly after his speech, we had to sit-down to find out a bit more about the content from the speech and also what the mission of Brand South Africa is, particularly when it comes to partnering with influential people in the creative space.

The Loeries Special - Part 1

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:57:09 GMT

This is a special edition of Key Africans Unlocked as we bring you content from the 2022 Loeries in Cape Town; the most prestigious creative festival across Africa and the Middle East. It's a space where you'll find Key Africans because the ideas that they bring to life impact millions across the world. We sat down with one of the speakers, New York based Monique Nelson, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of UWG as well as Kenny Mumba whose work for Netflix, a TVC titled THE H-TOWN GAMBIT directed by Kenny was nominated and Mr. Lanre Adisa, MD and CCO of Noah's Ark Communications and a judge at the Loeries 2022.

Evolution Series Part 1 - Kenny Mumba

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:51:33 GMT

In this first episode of the Evolution series, we spoke to Zambian director Kenny Mumba about why Africa has a new lens on the world, habits that force you to change and what the pandemic meant for him as a creative and an entrepreneur.

Evolution Series Part 2 - Chido Siame

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:51:06 GMT

For a passionate doctor like Chido Siame, practicing medicine during a pandemic meant relooking how she spends her time and how parts of the Hippocratic oath extend to how she's choosing to raise her sons.

Evolution Series Part 3 - Armando Cabral

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:50:23 GMT

Diaspora living is a shared experience and as Africans, it shows up in living colour wherever in the world we are. For Armando, the vehicle is fashion but a lot of the passion is in collaborations among Africans.

Evolution Series Part 4 - Simon Mwewa Lane

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:49:52 GMT

He seems like an uncanny fit for TikTok because he's a lover of words who is not a digital native. But Simon Mwewa Lane is a walking example of how a curious nature means we can thrive on any platform.

Evolution Series Part 5 - Kojo Baffoe

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:48:30 GMT

The evolution from son to father is one that has peppered Kojo Baffoe's life with questions that still need to be answered, guidance from an era gone by and the memory of a father who shaped him into the wordsmith he is today. We chatted to Kojo about meaning and he told us about finding it in his most important role yet.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 22 - The Sobering Podcast Team

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:15:39 GMT

The Fratpack brothers Kitso and Kabelo Moremi together with Mokgethwa have been in the podcast game for half a decade now. We sat with our brothers and had an amazing conversation about happiness, authenticity and more.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 21 - Dr Elna McIntosh Part 1

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:32:58 GMT

Dr Elna McIntosh is a multi-award winning clinical sexologist. Renowned and well respected in her field for her research, mentorship and decades long service in woman's health and activism on behalf of some of the most vulnerable in our society, Dr McIntosh is also an author, academic, media personality and aspiring stand up comedian!

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 20 - Musa Kalenga

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:42:56 GMT

Musa Kalenga is an author, marketer and entrepreneur. He is a lauded speaker and strategist who was recognized as one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail & Guardian. Kalenga is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who is passionate about using technology to empower the digitally invisible. We sat with Musa and caught his thoughts on the future, fatherhood and more.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 19 - Kaunda Chama

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:59:29 GMT

Kaunda Chama is a seasoned journalist who has worked in the business, technology and sports sectors. He is also a voice artist, radio and TV presenter, and has done work such as being the voice of Big Brother Africa, voicing documentaries, TV and radio adverts, as well as MCing live events. Kaunda was also part of the pioneering group that set up Africa's first commercial internet radio station, Rhythm100 Radio.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 18 - Kalumbu "Colombo" Kapisa

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:52:04 GMT

A Producer and Director from Malawi, Kalumbu Kapisa is a modern day African storyteller. He defines himself, however, by the relationships he has built with family and community over time. Zubz and Chilu sat with Kalumbu for a chat about the future of Africa in storytelling, true content ownership, the impact of The Black Panther and more.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 17 - Mbeu 'Snooze' Kambuwa

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:41:26 GMT

Mbeu Kambuwa, popularly known as Snooze, is a Stand-Up Comedian and Copywriter originally from Malawi. Snooze has won prestigious awards both in the advertising industry as well as in comedy, a true testament to his all-round excellence. He is also a genuinely hilarious guy. Zubz and Chilu sat down with Snooze for a light-hearted chat about the ad industry, on-stage costume malfunctions, black tax, the gamble of love and more.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 16 - Carl Chanda Mbao

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:37:08 GMT

Zambian, Carl Chanda Mbao affectionately known as Chanda Mbao, is a financial services professional with over 7 years experience in investment banking and strategy. He is also a very dope emcee! Currently managing partner at Frontier Capital Partners, Carl has sharpened his business acumen working at industry giants like Goldman Sachs and Leon, Mayer & Co. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, from the University of Miami (School of Business) majoring in Economics, International Relations with Mathemetics as a minor. We caught up with him on a business trip in Johannesburg, right after he finished shooting the music video for his latest song. Yes, in addition to his impressive business CV, Chanda Mbao is also an acclaimed and successful rap artist and all-round good dude! Chilu, Zubz and Chanda chatted finance, life vocations, dreams, formative rap stories, single mom up-bringing, the role of the young African man in family and more.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 15 - Costa Mwansa & Kenny Tonga

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:25:50 GMT

Two gentlemen, both in their 30's are making a huge impact in Zambia's media industry. **Kenny Tonga** is the CEO of _Power FM Zambia_. His holding company owns two radio stations. **Costa Mwansa** is the CEO of _Diamond TV_ which has been on air for over a year. Both began their careers as presenters and have now built brands from scratch, and employ a number of people. During a panel discussion at the just ended Lusaka Radio Summit, Chilu sat down with the two to find out what drives them and what it took for them to bring their dreams to fruition.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 14 - Nothando Migogo

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:08:33 GMT

CEO, mom, sangoma, artist and hip-hop head are some of the many titles that describe Nothando Migogo. But beyond those titles lies a person who is intent on making her way through life in the manner most authentic to her spirit. Nothando spoke to Zubz about the business side of music in Africa, Nas, spirituality, the real tragedy of XXXTenTacion and why yoga is the meditation form that carries her through her colorful and textured life.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 13 - Mulenga Brian Mutale

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:59:23 GMT

Mulenga Brian Mutale is President and CEO of Aguilar Capital Markets Ltd, a Canadian investment bank he founded to provide capital for African companies. Born in Zambia and educated at Acadia University in Canada, Brian pursued a financial services career before recognizing the opportunity that his business is built on when he took a job with a bank in Zambia in 2010. A recent success Brian's company has notched is raising $250 Million USD in debt capital for an African petroleum group in Ghana. He assures us that this is the first of many a deal. He is based in Canada but the frequency of his travels across the continent make it feel like he is a Canadian resident in name only and lives at 40,000 feet more than anywhere else. Outside of his business, he is an avid football fan who has played quite seriously and coached a local team in his home city (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia). We spoke about his journey to his business' genesis and other experiences along that road.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 12 - Musanete Farai Sakupwanya

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:45:25 GMT

Musanete Farai Sakupwanya is a jazz vocalist, actor and podcaster from Zimbabwe. Musa spoke honestly with us about two things he values deeply; his atrtistry and his walk with God. In what proved to be an introductory episode, we learn more about the man, his various passions and the moments that have shaped and continue to change his life.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 11 - Fabian Adeoye Lojede

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:42:12 GMT

Fabian Adeoye Lojede is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur. His journey has been an interesting one filled with artistic pursuits as well as business ones. He is currently running his own production company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We spoke about the power of names, religion, the link between African spirituality and Greek mythology and why creativity has been at the centre of his success.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 10 - Elizabeth Mhangami

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:44:41 GMT

Elizabeth Mhangami runs an NGO that helps child-headed homes in Zimbabwe and even though that is very serious work, she has a killer sense of humour and a fun spirit that is contagious and interesting to know more about. Website: www.vanavevhu.org Twitter: @liznashe Released on Apr 5, 2018

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 9 - Kofi Ofori-Boateng

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:15:17 GMT

Kofi Ofori-Boateng is a Ghanaian author, speaker and mentor among many other titles. We were determined to find out what makes him tick and learn a thing or two about how he manages to live such a colourful and textured life.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 8 - Vatice Mushauko

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:03:28 GMT

Zambian entrepreneur, Vatice Mushauko, stopped by to share his story with us. From taking photographs to diversifying his skills and portfolio, we got a glimpse into how he went from behind the lens to the top of his game in business.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 7 - Sifiso Nkosi

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:11:14 GMT

Sifiso Nkosi is a young South African Marketing Executive, originally from Soweto. He has made his name working with some of the country's top brands. We chatted about fatherhood, corporate SA and football amongst other things. Don't miss out!

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 6 - Leslie Kasumba

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:56:38 GMT

Leslie "Lee" Kasumba is a Ugandan media personality who has made her mark on the African media scene through TV and radio. Her vast media experience has meant she is in spaces that not many have access to. She also hosts a podcast, Africa State of Mind, which focuses on Africans doing amazing work – much like ours. Lee opened up to Zubz and Chilu about her personal journey and her love for the continent. Twitter: @LeeKasumba Instagram: @LeeKasumba

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 5 - Keke Matlou

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:54:02 GMT

Botswana born Keke Matlou is a businesswoman, traveller and mother. She laughs from her belly while knocking out her personal goals, striving for even greater heights and making her mark in the world. We chopped it up and learned what and who is behind Keke Matlou the brand and Keke Matlou the woman.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 4 - Chishala "Gesh Groove" Chitoshi

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:49:36 GMT

Chishala Chitoshi drops some knowledge in this installation of Key Africans Unlocked. From football teams to a career change after 10 years in law, we get a bit of insight into the brilliant man also known as Gesh Groove. Website: [http://flavafm.co.zm](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRLTG02bUNxQ1h3NXRsaHRXbFlJVTRPMF94d3xBQ3Jtc0tsRkQ0M1NINWZTUUp3cUNpb3RieHBybE9icWs2UTdCNTNQNDFwWkxLMk9iWUdIQXhVY2J5ckgxY2x4UWFDWjhnVU1kT1NxbjNkYi1xUC1hUk1uVGtqbVJiVUxwVDlCYTVTcTVwMlk3bHFDczVzbWxZQQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fflavafm.co.zm&v=Q8ck1tcTQMg) Twitter:@geshgroove Instagram: @djgeshgroove

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 3 - Helen Herimbi

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:35:54 GMT

We caught up with Helen Herimbi, a music journalist, podcaster and radio presenter who shines the spotlight on South African music. She gave us insight into her love for music and what she's learnt from her idols.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 2 - Offie Nxumalo

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:23:40 GMT

We speak to Offie Nxumalo, an award winning Jo'burg-based Sound Engineer about how a health scare made him decide to change his life and how growing up in a township was never going to limit him from tapping into his gift of sound.

Key Africans Unlocked Ep 1 - Andile Masuku

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:10:49 GMT

Andile Masuku is a Zimbabwean broadcaster and entrepreneur based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He wears many hats including being the executive producer of AfricanTechRoundup.com and being a sought-after speaker and voice-over artist.