To those who are on the lookout for contemporary stories portraying the experiences of African youth in the present times, Yvonne Maphosa writes with a precision like no other on these issues. I sat down and caught up with her on a broad set of topics - enjoy! Yvonne Maphosa is an author, researcher, and all-around creative force whose books—like The Y in Your Man is Silent—are as juicy as they are thought-provoking. From the dusty plains of Mangwe District in Zimbabwe to the intellectual hub of Cape Town, Yvonne’s journey is anything but ordinary. She’s a PhD holder, a patent holder, and an author whose stories challenge societal norms, tackle complex relationships, and, yes, sprinkle in a little bit of scandal.

I sat down with one of my close friends and decided to talk real estate, especially from the perspective of those trying to invest from the African Diaspora. A fascinating conversation where we begin with Aubrey's humble beginnings and end with why he is bullish about our beautiful continent of Africa. I hope you enjoy this episode, as much as I enjoyed making it!

If you want to connect to Aubrey, you can reach him on the following :

LinkedIn : Aubrey Munashe Magodlyo

Email : aubreymago@gmail.com

I sat down with my all-time favourite writer to discuss her work, life and everything in between. Certainly one to watch for lovers of African literature and Africans in the diaspora in general. There is a chance to win something in this video - watch through the end and my email is below.

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0:26 - Sarah on how she prepared for the Pod

1:56 - on being the first Nigerian woman (and 2nd Nigerian) to go to the South Pole

4:15 - on being a black mother and raising an African son in America

8:38 - on large language models impact on literature and other technology shifts observed from San Francisco

14:33 - on how technology is impacting our consumption of literature

19:44 - on where you can find her work and what she hopes readers will do after reading her work

23:19 - on what it takes to be published

28:43 - on her dedicating her latest book to Julian, her son

30:59 - how she uses social media to connect with her readers

35:00 - does she take selfies and sign autographs when she meets her fans?

36:53 - reflections from her time as a Professor and what she hopes to teach the next generation of change makers

38:58 - on her childhood and growing up in Nigeria

42:59 - reflections on her first trip to Zimbabwe in 1992 with her then boyfriend (and now husband), James Manyika

46:31 - Maro throws some rapid fire questions at Sarah

48:11 - on the findings of her PhD where she studied the difference in experiences of African students in the United Kingdom vs the United States of America

50:32 - on her thoughts about the future ahead of us

51:28 - Sarah drops some breaking news on the novel she has in the works (MUST WATCH)

52:10 - a gift from Sarah to you the viewers

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Sarah Manyika is an acclaimed Nigerian-British-Zimbabwean writer, academic, and literary curator known for her insightful explorations of African identity, history, and global migration. She is the author of Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun, In Dependence, and Between Starshine and Clay - all of which are acclaimed works and are among Maro's best books of all time.Beyond her literary work, Manyika has served as a judge for prestigious literary prizes. She is passionate about amplifying African voices in literature and has engaged in thought-provoking conversations with some of the most influential writers of our time.

#SarahManyika #AfricanLiterature #AuthorInterview

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Joined by Jide, we discussed Rotten Row, book recommendations, the roadmap for a borderless Africa and Petina's thoughts on coming back to Africa after some time away from home

I sat down with renowned Zimbabwean author Petina Gappah for a wide ranging conversation. Here's Part 1 of our discussion.

Managed to get an hour of full access to the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange CEO's time and asked him some of my questions on investing, ETFs vs Equities, foreign investor access on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, REITs on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, inclusion in Zimbabwean capital markets, Stocks for Valentine's, among other things

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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange CEO, Justin Bgoni, is a Chartered Accountant with over 24 years of international experience in the financial and public sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of South Africa and a Master in Applied Finance from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Throughout his career, Bgoni has held notable positions, including Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company and Chief Financial Officer at the New Zealand Stock Exchange.

In March 2019, Bgoni was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Bgoni has been instrumental in initiatives such as the establishment of the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), aiming to attract foreign investment and provide companies with alternative listing options. He has also been involved in developing a mineral commodities exchange to enhance transparency and price discovery in Zimbabwe's mining sector.

His extensive experience and proactive approach continue to influence Zimbabwe's capital markets, striving to adapt and grow amidst economic fluctuations.

Under his leadership, the ZSE has navigated significant economic challenges, including currency volatility and market migrations. Despite these hurdles, Bgoni remains optimistic about the exchange's future, focusing on increasing listings and expanding service offerings to provide value to both issuers and investors.

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Maro is the voice behind some of Africa's favorite conversations