Becoming a US Citizen: The Journey of Regina Bakala
This Congo Live episode features the inspiring story of Mrs. Regina Bakala, a Congolese mother of two whose story inspires us all to stay faithful in time of adversity. Mrs. Bakala shares with us how...
25 Jun 201556min
Beyond Africa: The Presence and Influence of the Kongo Kingdom in the Americas! Part 1
Professor Dawson shared with Congo Live audience how to learn more about Kongo culture and ancient influences on today's diaspora in the Americas. He addressed the following topic: BEYOND AFRICA: Th...
22 Jun 201557min
The Role of Congolese Women in Peace Building Featuring Muadi Mukenge
Today's show features Muadi Mukenge, Program Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Global Fund for Women. Muadi's work focuses on female leadership in conflict resolution and empowerment for rural wo...
14 Jun 20151h
A Conversation With Congolese Writer and Poet JJ Bola
Congolive engages JJ Bola, London-based poet, educator, and speaker in a wide-ranging discussion on culture, history, politics and the Congolese Diaspora in the UK. Much of Bola's work focuses on his ...
9 Jun 201556min
Keeping Congo Alive: A Congolese journey from the Motherland to America
Today's show discussed the Congolese diaspora experience and highlight ways that Congolese immigrants continue to make a lasting impact on their communities in the United States, in their native Congo...
2 Jun 201556min
Skin Bleaching: Psychological Legacy of Colonialism in Africa
On Wednesday May 6, 2015, the government of Cote d'Ivoire banned skin-whitening creams citing health risks caused by the use of these creams. This has generated much-needed discussion around the use o...
24 Mai 201556min
Made in Congo: From Kinshasa to Broadway: Sabrina Moella
This Saturday, Congolese cultural worker, Sabrina Moella joined us. She is the creator of the remarkable one-woman play "Made in Congo: From Kinshasa to Broadway." We discussed her career as an artist...
16 Mai 201558min
Voices from the Past - Our Connections to Wisdom Lubangi Muniania
We celebrate our mothers and the ancestral wisdom of the Congo going through generations of women leaders such as Kimpa Vita, Mama Onema, Sophie Kanza and many more. Mr. Lubangi Muniania was our speci...
11 Mai 201556min
