From the H'Art of Africa

Rwanda – Pt 2 (E8): Trailblazing and imposter syndrome

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:21:23 GMT

Rwanda’s first female saxophonist, Stella Tush, shares her experience of rising to prominence and battling self doubt. We also hear from artist David Mugire and multi-skilled poet Mvaknow.

Special thanks to: Idabo Café

Artists:

David Mugire: https://www.instagram.com/studio_mugire__/

Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/

Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/

Host: Ann-Marie Weaver

@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/

Sound Recordist: Guy Xavier

Rwanda – Pt 1 (E7): Returning home – the reverse American dream

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:22:32 GMT

Is moving abroad the key to happiness? Cynthia Umutoniwabo shares her story of journeying from setbacks abroad to unlocking success after returning home. We also hear from talented performers in Kigali’s creative scene – Stella Tushabe, Sheja Lau and Mvaknow.

Timestamps:

2:18 - Mvaknow

6:55 - Cynthia Umutoniwabo

31:21 - Sheja Lau

Venue: Idabo Café:

Artists:

Sheja Lau: https://www.instagram.com/shejalau/

Mvaknow: https://www.instagram.com/mvaknow/

Stella Tushabe: https://www.instagram.com/stellasax250/

Cynthia Umutoniwabo: https://www.instagram.com/umutoni_wabo

Host: Ann-Marie Weaver

@h.artofafricapodcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/⁠

Sound Recordist: Guy Xavier Nsengiyumva

Kenya – Pt 2 (E6): Facing your fears. Featuring Ogutu Muraya, Samaal, Osiro Musica

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:46:21 GMT

The second part of our live episode from Malindi, Kenya, features storytelling from Ogutu Muraya about facing your fears and more music from Samaal and Osiro Musica.

Time stamps:

0: 32 – Samaal

3.25 – Ogutu Muraya

16:07 – Osiro Musica

Venue:

Retro and Co Bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/

Mwembe Resort: https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/

Artists:

Samaal: https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/

Ogutu Muraya: https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/

Osiro Musica: https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/

Host: Ann-Marie Weaver

@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/

Kenya – Pt 1 (E5): Forging creative communities and creating impact. Featuring Ogutu Muraya, Jean Wamaitha Githinji, Nyambura Wamaitha, Osiro Musica, Samaal

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:09:16 GMT

We’re in the Kenya coastal town of Malindi for this episode where we’ll hear from Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha on how building creative communities can transform live. We’ll hear what to do when “life sucks” from Ogutu Muraya and listen to music from Osiro Musica and Samaal.

Time stamps:

2:12 – Ogutu Muraya

7:11 – Osiro Musica

14:33 – Jean Githinji and Nyambura Wamaitha

39:02 - Samaal

Venue:

Retro and Co Bookstore: https://www.instagram.com/retroandcobookstore/

Mwembe Resort: https://www.instagram.com/mwemberesort/

Artists:

Ogutu Muraya: https://www.instagram.com/studiopandashuka/

Jean Githinji: https://www.instagram.com/jeangithinji/

Nyambura Wamaitha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyambura-wamaitha-dignified-storytelling-for-lasting-impact/

Osiro Musica: https://www.instagram.com/osiro_musica/

Samaal: https://www.instagram.com/hoo.ked._/

Tanzania – Pt 2 (E4): Frenemies to love or lust. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer , V.I.C and Ethan

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:09:23 GMT

In the second part of our Tanzania episode, we hear a story about a friendship turned sour, poetry about love and human nature , as well as some bongo flava music. Featuring Faith Andrews, Diana Gadson Laizer, V.I.C and Ethan (a.k.a Boniface Dennis)

Time Stamps:

(00:31) – Faith Andrews

(8:08) - Diana Gadson Laizer

(26:10) – Ethan

(32:56) – V.I.C

Artists:

Faith Andrews (@indecorous7): https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/

Diana Gadson Laizer: https://www.instagram.com/dianagadsonlaizer_/

Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/bonetheauthor_/

V.I.C: https://www.instagram.com/v.i.c_brown/

Thanks to: The Slow Leopard: https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/

Host: Ann-Marie Weaver

@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/

Tanzania – Pt 1 (E3): Pan-African Picassos and the power of a woman. Featuring Faith Andrews, Nazir Atul and Alamokha

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:24:48 GMT

We’re live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where we’ll hear from the founder of VAS Hub, Nazir Atul, about using street art for social impact. We’ll also hear from two talented female artists who are part of Dar es Salaam’s creative scene – singer Alamokha and poet Faith Andrews

Time Stamps:

(00:20) – Intro

(2:05) – Faith Andrews (I am Woman)

(4:39) – Alamokha

(7:42) – The Slow Leopard

(9:34) – Nazir Atul

(30:35) – Alamokha

Artists:

Faith Andrews (@indecorous7): https://www.instagram.com/indecorous7/

Nazir Atul (@iamstilesatar): https://www.instagram.com/iamstilesatar/

Alamokha (@alamokha_): https://www.instagram.com/alamokha_/

Thanks to: The Slow Leopard: https://www.instagram.com/the_slow_leopard/

Host: Ann-Marie Weaver

@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/

Uganda – Pt2: Carving out your own creative path. Featuring: Kashushu, Angel Kabera and Issac Nabwana

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:15:17 GMT

In the second part of this live podcast episode, we speak to the digital artist Kashushu and the founder of Uganda’s action-comedy film industry - Wakaliwood, plus music from Angel Kabera.

Timestamps

(00:40) – Kashushu

(14:58) – Angel Kabera

(25:20) – Issac Nabwana

Uganda – Part 1: Finding love and growing up. Featuring: Eli Maliki, Mitch Isabirye and Nathan Amaral

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:31:47 GMT

Recorded in front of a live audience in Kampala, Uganda, this episode includes spoken word poetry on growing up, music about love and a story about a reunited connection.

Timestamps

(00:48) – Intro

(2:04) – Eli Maliki – My Wife

(6:09) – Eli Maliki – Jichunguze

(13:18) – Mitch Isabirye – I remember

(17:49) – Mitch Isabirye – Look at us

(23:00) – Zest restaurant

(23:56) – Nathan Amaral – Words across the ocean

Artists:

Eli Maliki (@elimalikimusic): https://www.instagram.com/elimalikimusic/

Mitch Isabirye (@isabirye_mitch): https://www.instagram.com/isabirye_mitch/

Nathan Amaral (@fearlessmillionaire): https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessMillionaire

Host: Ann-Marie Weaver

@h.artofafricapodcast: https://www.instagram.com/h.artofafricapodcast/