Welcome to
Limitless:
The podcast that asks the questions that matter to Africa
Made possible with a grant from the U.S. Department of State and the Seenfire Foundation.
How I did it: 3 stories from young entrepreneurs
What it takes to succeed.
DJ Elly Chuva, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Zaid Osman
Does religion help or harm development?
Africa is one of the most religious places in the world.
Bakary Sambe, Harrison Mumia, James Wuye
Can the Basketball Africa League take off
Time to find the next generation of Giannis, Dengs and Ibakas.
Amadou Fall, Flo Larkai, Usher Komugisha
How do we improve African film?
“The African context doesn’t change the debate. It reinforces it”
Editi Effiong, Kivu Ruhorahoza, Nicole Amarteifio
Does Black Lives Matter matter to Africa?
“The African context doesn’t change the debate. It reinforces it”
Dimpho Legkeu, Ernesto Yeboah, Wise Bayano
Do we need to rethink the fight against HIV in Africa?
Over 25 million people in Africa are living with HIV. Why?
Bisi Alimi, Jacqueline Wambui, Saidy Brown
How do you get more women in political leadership?
There are still very few African female heads of state.
Busisiwe Seabe, Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, Oby Ezekwesili
How do we build an African fashion industry?
“We really do give inspiration to other markets”
Moses Turahirwa, Roberta Annan, Zaid Osman
3 young Africans organizing against climate change
“Africa needs to wake up and start leading by example.”
Davis Reuben, Kemo Fatty, Khahliso Myataza
How can we raise the next generation of African football stars?
“Africa has a chance to be the biggest producer of talent in the world”
Eddie Mensah, Kingsley Pungong, Oumou Kane
Are borders holding Africa back?
Is it time to rethink red lines on maps?
Kah Walla, Mutemi Wa Kiama, Samba Bathily
How I did it: 3 stories from young political activists
“You don't have to be a politician to be a leader.”
Busisiwe Seabe, Cheik Fall, Kemo Fatty
Female Genital Mutilation - Three ways to change the culture
Can we stop a centuries-old practice?
Fatoumata Sire Diakate Junior, Jeremiah Kipainoi, Kadiatou Konate
Can green energy power Africa's future?
When it comes to climate change, Africa will be one of the continents which is hit the hardest.
Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, Olasimbo Sojinrin, Samba Bathily
Does Africa have an image problem?
How do we bust the stereotypes about the continent?
Jessica Hope, Moky Makura, Nicole Amartiefio
How do you stop the brain drain?
About 70,000 skilled professionals emigrate from Africa every year.
Gabriel Curtis, Lydiah Bosire, Pearl Pillay
Can you teach entrepreneurship?
“It takes a certain type of personality to be an entrepreneur.”
Bitange Ndemo, Rebecca Enonchong, Thami Pooe
Does aid create more problems than it solves?
We ask an aid worker, an activist and an economist.
Albert Honlonkou, Mutemi Wa Kiama, Pedro Matos
How I did it: 3 stories from women in male-dominated industries
What challenges do they face? How do they make their voices heard in their place of work?
DJ Elly Chuva, Kah Walla, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju
Can LGBT rights ever be part of African values?
When it comes to gay rights on the continent, Africans are conflicted.
Kat Kai Kol-Kes, Sheba Akpokli, Va-Bene Fiatsi
Do repats have an unfair advantage?
Many diaspora Africans are choosing to return to the continent. Are they welcome?
Gabriel Curtis, Nicole Amartiefio, Rebecca Enonchong
How do we get Africans to respect artists?
In Africa, being an artist doesn’t carry the same prestige as other professions.
DJ Elly Chuva, Roberta Annan, Sonia Lawson
Do African presidents need term limits?
Is it democratic to force presidents to leave office?
Evan Lieberman, Kah Walla, Pearl Pillay
How can we raise more African unicorns?
In 2020, there were over 500 billion-dollar companies worldwide. Only seven were African.
Maya Horgan Famodu, Rebecca Enonchong, Thami Pooe
How do you stop ethnic interests influencing politics?
Is the idea of ethnic groups at odds with the idea of a modern state?
Bakary Sambe, Evan Lieberman, Mutemi Wa Kiama
How do we stop fake news spreading in Africa?
It can sway elections in Nigeria. Stoke up ethnic hatred in Ethiopia. Bolster business interests in South Africa.
Aanu Adeoye, Odanga Madung, Samba Dialimpa
How can we keep girls in school?
Women’s education is often at the forefront of development work in Africa. But something isn’t working.
Cara Myers, Djénéba Gory, Noëlla Coursaris Musunka
How I told them: Three stories about coming out in Africa
It is incredibly brave to admit to yourself and others that you aren’t straight.
Kat Kai Kol-Kes, Sheba Akpokli, Va-Bene Fiatsi
How can Africans get their voices heard in international institutions?
Historically Africans have not been well represented in international institutions. Is this changing?
Mutemi Wa Kiama, Oby Ezekwesili, Pedro Matos
Are tech startups the answer to Africa’s unemployment problem?
The African startup scene is making some people very wealthy. But are these companies actually creating jobs?
Gabriel Curtis, Maya Horgan Famodu, Samba Bathily