Key Africans Unlocked

Key Africans Unlocked

Key Africans Unlocked is a conversational podcast hosted by Zubz The Last Letta and Chilu Lemba. The podcast is about Africans on the continent and in the diaspora who are making their mark in the world. The guests are an eclectic mix of individuals that are passionate about their lives and making a contribution to their societies. K.A.U is all about learning how others live, getting insight into how they see the world and their place in it. It's about more than careers, the pod gives you a glimpse into who these key Africans are, how they navigate life and the philosophies they live by.

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October 8, 2022 12 mins

There are many Loeries firsts for Director Kenny Mumba, a friend of the Key Africans podcast. A first time Loeries nomination which turned into a first time Loeries win in 2022. He was also a first time attendee. The Bronze win was for a Netflix TVC he directed titled THE H-TOWN Gambit under the .css-1t8gq41{border:none;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;color:#2F3133;cursor:pointer;font-size:inherit;padding:0;-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;width:-webkit-max-content;width:-moz-max-content;width:max-content;}.css-1t8gq41:hover,.css-1t8gq41:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;}

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Influencer Marketing is not a gimmick; it's serious business. A campaign called Supper Club was nominated under the category Best Influencer Marketing Campaign at the 2022 Loeries, and we caught up with Vuyisile Dlepu, Brand Manager for Jameson Irish Whiskey and Garreth van Vuuren, Founder and MD of RAPT Creative Agency (Johannesburg, Cape Town and the UK), Jameson's creative agency ...

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October 8, 2022 8 mins

Brand South Africa hosted a cocktail evening for the judges at the Loeries. Respected Ad Exec Paul Middleton was there on behalf of Brand South Africa. Shortly after his speech, we had to sit-down to find out a bit more about the content from the speech and also what the mission of Brand South Africa is, particularly when it comes to partnering with influential people in the creative space.

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October 8, 2022 11 mins

This is a special edition of Key Africans Unlocked as we bring you content from the 2022 Loeries in Cape Town; the most prestigious creative festival across Africa and the Middle East. It's a space where you'll find Key Africans because the ideas that they bring to life impact millions across the world. We sat down with one of the speakers, New York based Monique Nelson, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of UWG as well as Kenn...

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In this first episode of the Evolution series, we spoke to Zambian director Kenny Mumba about why Africa has a new lens on the world, habits that force you to change and what the pandemic meant for him as a creative and an entrepreneur.
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For a passionate doctor like Chido Siame, practicing medicine during a pandemic meant relooking how she spends her time and how parts of the Hippocratic oath extend to how she's choosing to raise her sons.
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Diaspora living is a shared experience and as Africans, it shows up in living colour wherever in the world we are. For Armando, the vehicle is fashion but a lot of the passion is in collaborations among Africans.
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He seems like an uncanny fit for TikTok because he's a lover of words who is not a digital native. But Simon Mwewa Lane is a walking example of how a curious nature means we can thrive on any platform.
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The evolution from son to father is one that has peppered Kojo Baffoe's life with questions that still need to be answered, guidance from an era gone by and the memory of a father who shaped him into the wordsmith he is today. We chatted to Kojo about meaning and he told us about finding it in his most important role yet.
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The Fratpack brothers Kitso and Kabelo Moremi together with Mokgethwa have been in the podcast game for half a decade now. We sat with our brothers and had an amazing conversation about happiness, authenticity and more.
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Dr Elna McIntosh is a multi-award winning clinical sexologist. Renowned and well respected in her field for her research, mentorship and decades long service in woman's health and activism on behalf of some of the most vulnerable in our society, Dr McIntosh is also an author, academic, media personality and aspiring stand up comedian!
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Musa Kalenga is an author, marketer and entrepreneur. He is a lauded speaker and strategist who was recognized as one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail & Guardian. Kalenga is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who is passionate about using technology to empower the digitally invisible. We sat with Musa and caught his thoughts on the future, fatherhood and more.
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October 18, 2018 57 mins
Kaunda Chama is a seasoned journalist who has worked in the business, technology and sports sectors.   He is also a voice artist, radio and TV presenter, and has done work such as being the voice of Big Brother Africa, voicing documentaries, TV and radio adverts, as well as MCing live events. Kaunda was also part of the pioneering group that set up Africa's first commercial internet radio station, Rhythm100 Radio.
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A Producer and Director from Malawi, Kalumbu Kapisa is a modern day African storyteller. He defines himself, however, by the relationships he has built with family and community over time.  Zubz and Chilu sat with Kalumbu for a chat about the future of Africa in storytelling, true content ownership, the impact of The Black Panther and more.
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Mbeu Kambuwa, popularly known as Snooze, is a Stand-Up Comedian and Copywriter originally from Malawi.   Snooze has won prestigious awards both in the advertising industry as well as in comedy, a true testament to his all-round excellence. He is also a genuinely hilarious guy.  Zubz and Chilu sat down with Snooze for a light-hearted chat about the ad industry, on-stage costume malfunctions, black tax, the gamble of love and more.
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Zambian, Carl Chanda Mbao affectionately known as Chanda Mbao, is a financial services professional with over 7 years experience in investment banking and strategy. He is also a very dope emcee!  Currently managing partner at Frontier Capital Partners, Carl has sharpened his business acumen working at industry giants like Goldman Sachs and Leon, Mayer & Co. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, from the ...
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Two gentlemen, both in their 30's are making a huge impact in Zambia's media industry. **Kenny Tonga** is the CEO of _Power FM Zambia_. His holding company owns two radio stations. **Costa Mwansa** is the CEO of _Diamond TV_ which has been on air for over a year. Both began their careers as presenters and have now built brands from scratch, and employ a number of people. During a panel discussion at the just ended Lusaka Radio Su...
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CEO, mom, sangoma, artist and hip-hop head are some of the many titles that describe Nothando Migogo. But beyond those titles lies a person who is intent on making her way through life in the manner most authentic to her spirit. Nothando spoke to Zubz about the business side of music in Africa, Nas, spirituality, the real tragedy of XXXTenTacion and why yoga is the meditation form that carries her through her colorful and textured ...
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Mulenga Brian Mutale is President and CEO of Aguilar Capital Markets Ltd, a Canadian investment bank he founded to provide capital for African companies.  Born in Zambia and educated at Acadia University in Canada, Brian pursued a financial services career before recognizing the opportunity that his business is built on when he took a job with a bank in Zambia in 2010. A recent success Brian's company has notched is raising $250 Mi...
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Musanete Farai Sakupwanya is a jazz vocalist, actor and podcaster from Zimbabwe.  Musa spoke honestly with us about two things he values deeply; his atrtistry and his walk with God. In what proved to be an introductory episode, we learn more about the man, his various passions and the moments that have shaped and continue to change his life.
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