Ep. 24 Pepper soup West African swagger with Nigerian tourism guru Ikechi Uko

This week, the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo in Kampala is the location for a conversation with our favourite Nigerian: tourism guru Ikechi Uko, a development expert who has done so much to showcase West Africa's energy and appeal. In Episode 24 I catch up with Ikechi after his emotional tour of Kampala's Namugongo Martyrs Trail. We discuss religious and intra-African tourism, the must-try African foods, and West African swagger!  You'll be intrigued to hear: What is the surprising link between Nigerians and Ugandan saints on the emotional Namugongo Martyrs Trail?  How do you compare the different tourism appeals of West versus East Africa?  How did a competition between Nigerian and Ghanaian chefs become a global phenomenon?  How do you speak up for yourself in Lagos? The muzungu can't wait to visit Nigeria (but does she have the attitude required?) Join me, Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu, as we talk about West Africa's colourful multi-day festivals, and must-try African delicacies like luwombo, jollof rice, Uganda's rolex (and the hot pepper soup that nearly knocked my head off!) Welcome to my world! Tune in to the award-winning East Africa Travel Podcast for the dawn chorus of a tropical rainforest, gorilla tracking adventures and the sound of waves lapping on an Indian Ocean beach. Join me on my morning nature walks and illuminating chats with conservationists and intrepid travellers. Sign up to My Newsletter Visit East Africa Travel Podcast for detailed transcripts. Follow Charlotte Beauvoisin, Diary of a Muzungu on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.