Episode 30 - John Kani: Arts, Hollywood, Pan-Africanism and the future of storytelling
2026/06/01 | 1h 36 mins.
In conversation with the Legendary actor, playwright, and activist Ntate John Kani. Kani joins Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a powerful conversation on theatre, Hollywood, African storytelling, and the politics shaping the modern world.
Episode 29 - Dr Jonathan Butler
2026/05/25 | 57 mins.
In conversation with Dr Jonathan Butler
Jonathan Kenneth Butler is a South African singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or worship music.
16th Africa Day Lecture: Prof. Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk - Africa, Diplomacy & the New Global Order.
2026/05/24 | 1h 1 mins.
Prof. Anthoni van Nieuwkerk joins Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a wide ranging conversation on Africa’s future, South Africa’s declining diplomatic weight, the crisis in US/SA relations, coups on the continent, Madagascar, Sudan, the DRC, and whether Africa is prepared for a fractured global order. A hard but necessary conversation on power, democracy, sovereignty, and Africa’s place in the world.
16th Africa Day Lecture: AUDA Nepad at 25 - CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas
2026/05/22 | 40 mins.
African Renaissance Podcast brings you the sit down with the CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas to mark it's 25th anniversary, as part of our coverage of the Africa Day Celebration.
Episode 28 - Caiphus Semenya: Music In The Air
2026/05/18 | 1h 36 mins.
In conversation with Ntate Caiphus Semenya on Music, Quincy Jones, Composition and Lion King.
Caiphus Semenya is a South African composer and musician. As a young musician he sang in the cast of the jazz musical King Kong. After moving to the United States in the 1960s he had a successful career as a composer and arranger, including work on the scores for Roots (1977) and The Color Purple (1985).
The African Renaissance Podcast hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi provides a stage for vital conversations with actors working to improve the lives of African people. It provides sharp analysis & critique of Africa's social, political & economic history.