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Congo Live
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Congolive is a weekly radio show, providing listeners with views and news from the richest and mostly forgotten country in the heart of Africa showcasing the cultural strengths and beauty of Congolese people revealing the richness of the land and its people.The show is aired on WOL Baltimore, every saturday (1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern - US time). It is hosted by Patricia Lokwa and Kambale Musavuli. #CongoLive.Call-in details: +1 410-481-1010Toll-free Call-In: +1 877-704-1010
Episodes
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Remembering Étienne Tshisekedi
Long time Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi Wa Mulumba passed away on Wednesday, February 1st at the age of 84. The congolive team produced a show to help our listener know who he was. Our guest, Dr. Nzongola Ntalaja, a professor of African, African-American, and diaspora studies at...
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Tom Perriello – Prospect for Peace and Stability in the Congo
On this episode of Congo Live, US Special Envoy Tom Perriello joined us to discuss his work as an envoy for the past 18 months and some anecdotal stories on his experience in central Africa. We will also discuss U.S. policy in the region, respect for constitutions, and opening of political space…
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Samuel Yagase: Building Self-Sufficient Communities
Our #CongoLive guest for this episode is Samuel Yagase, a community leader in Isangi, a town northeast of Congo. He shared with us how his community is organized for self-sufficiency right in the heart of Africa. This show aired on December 10, 2016. Bio Samuel Yagase is a key player in…
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Ndona Nkembi Nyomo - Career and Destiny: Understanding the Finance Sector and Being Congolese woman
This episode had as a guest Ms. Ndona Nkembi Nyomo, the President and Founder of Festival Congo, Inc. She shared with #CongoLive hosts and listeners her career in the financial sector, her passion for the arts, her perspective on the role of women in the transformation of Congo and also the work...
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Remembrance: A tribute to Congolese Musical Pioneers
REMEMBRANCE is a special program in which CongoLive pays tribute to departed pioneers of Congolese culture, arts and music. This Saturday the tribute is for those who have influenced Congo from the third generation of music to 2016. We'll be playing their legendary hits, From Shaba Kahamba, Bimi...
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A life of service and leadership in the face of adversity: Michel Dzaringa
Congo Live interviews Michel Dzaringa, a member of the US military, a father and a Congolese American leader striving to inspire Congolese youth to take control of their country’s destiny. Mr. Michel Dzaringa is currently serving as a reservist in the Maryland National Guard 244th Engineering...
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Congo’s Role in Saving Planet Earth A conversation with Dr. Tongele
Dr. Tongele N.Tongele, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a reknown scientist. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering. And teaches mechanical engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwarsville and The Catholic University of America. In his recent book, “Rise…
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TRIBUTE TO PAPA WEMBA!
PAPA WEMBA! Congo Live pays tribute to a Congolese icon and the "King of Rumba", musical pioneer Papa Wemba. Learn about the impact of his music world wide, his innovative rhythms and sounds that set the stage for a new era in the time of Zaire to what we know now as The Democratic Republic of...
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Claude Gatebuke: A Purpose-Driven Life in the face of adversity
Claude Gatebuke is a Rwandan genocide survivor, a Civil War survivor, and Human Rights advocate. He is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the African Great Lakes Action Network (AGLAN); an organization focused on justice, peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, based in...
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Part 2 - A panafrican struggle to free to the Congo: From Accra to Kinshasa with Nii Akuetteh
Our Congo Live guest, Nii Akuetteh who has spent decades monitoring, analyzing and teaching international relations, with special emphases on African affairs and how global issues and actors--especially the US--impact Africa. His ultimate goal: to produce significant positive change in these...
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A panafrican struggle to free to the Congo : From Accra to Kinshasa with Nii Akuetteh
Our Congo Live guest, Nii Akuetteh who has spent decades monitoring, analyzing and teaching international relations, with special emphases on African affairs and how global issues and actors--especially the US--impact Africa. His ultimate goal: to produce significant positive change in these...
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How to Reform the Democratic Republic of the Congo A conversation Dr. Noel K. Tshiani Muadiamvita
On this episode of Congo Live Congolese economist Noel K. Tshiani Muadiamvita discusses his proposed "Marshall Plan" for the Congo. - On January 22, 2016, an article written by Congolese economist Noel K. Tshiani Muadiamvita was published in The TIME titled “How to Reform the Democratic Republic…
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The Legacy of Zaire - A conversation with Nzanga Mobutu
On this episode of Congolive, we were blessed to have with us in the studio a very special guest, Nzanga Mobutu, the son of the late Congolese president Mobutu Sese Seko. Being in the public life since birth, Nzanga took us on a journey to get a glimpse of his life as a political leader, an art...
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Pitchou Malaba: Can the Cheetah Generation Make a Difference in Africa?
On this episode of Congo Live, our guest Pitchou Malaba discusses how Africa can rise with much of its intellectual capital outside of the continent. He explains how the sons and daughters of Africa living outside the continent ca return to rebuild their home. As part of the Cheetah Generation…
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Ntal Alimasi: Capacity Development and Governance
This episode brought our expert guest Ntal Alimasi to discuss ways Congolese and its government could engage in creating mechanisms for accountability and strong governance. Ntal Alimasi is a Capacity Development and Governance Consultant, and has worked with academia, the private sector,...
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Rev. Dr. Joan R. Harrell: The African American connection to the Congo
This Congolive episode focused on exploring the intersection between the African American community in the US and the Congo. It discussed the historical ties that exist with black missionaries who came to the Congo in the late 1800s, 30 years after the Emancipation proclamation by Abraham…
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Eric Ndelo: DRC ApeParel "We are cool and the Conscious"
This CongoLive episode focused on a retrospective look in the life of young Congolese entrepreneur Eric Ndelo. This young man and his team have been building a fashion empire they call DRC Apeparel focusing on creating products that raise consciousness about Africa and connect in breaking…
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Marie Claire Faray: The History of Congolese Women's Resistance from Past to Present
This #CongoLive episode featured Marie Claire Faray, one of the most active and inspiring Congolese women working for change in Congo. It focused on looking at the history of Congolese women’s resistance from Kimpa Vita to the women network of Common Cause UK. Marie Claire Faray, a Congolese…
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Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja: The Legacy of Patrice Lumumba
Dr. Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja is professor of African and Afro-American studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of "The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A People's History" and last year of two new books - "Lumumba" and "Faillite de la Gouvernance et crise de la...
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Kristof Bilsen: Making the Elephant's Dream
This episode of Congolive looks into the career of Belgian filmmaker Kristof Bilsen and his journey into making a film on the Congo. Bio Kristof Bilsen (director/DOP/producer) completed a filmmaking BA in Brussels and his Masters at the National Film & TV School (UK). Aside his film practice, he...
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Nyenemo Sanguma: Realizing Congo's Agricultural Potential
This episode of Congolive brings a young Congolese entrepreneur, Nyenemo Sanguma, to discuss how his organization has been able to help over 300 farmers in the Equateur province in D.R. Congo to bring their produce to the market. Guest Bio: Nyenemo Sanguma was born in the D.R. Congo and moved to...
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Dédy Mbepongo Bilamba: Writing Our History One Book at A Time
Born in Kinshasa (Congo) in May 1976, Dédy Mbepongo Bilamba is a second child in a family of 4. He grew up in the rough neighborhood of Grigny La Grande-Borne project, in Suburban Paris (France), an experience that has helped him understand the struggle of marginalized communities. After…
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Ghislaine Sabiti: An interdisciplinary Congolese-born artist
Ghislaine Sabiti, an interdisciplinary Congolese-born artist who was raised on the outskirts of Paris in France. She was introduced to art at a very young age. At twelve years old she studied fine art at Atelier Chantier du Coq and graduated with honors in fashion design from Atelier Chardon…
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The Legend of an African Music Giant: Franco Luambo Makiadi' s
The Legend of an African Music Giant: Franco Luambo Makiadi' s Revolution In Music: Franco pioneered and popularized Rumba style in the 1950’s, 1960's, 1970’s and 1980's. "The African Music Giant" well known as Franco Luambo Makiadi was one of the most celebrated and innovative African musicians…
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A conversation with Congolese journalist and filmmaker: Sarah M. Kazadi
A conversation with Congolese journalist and filmmaker Sarah M. Kazadi based in New York City. Her work has been featured in the NYTimes, CBS Sports, Newsweek and other news outlets. Sarah has spent the last few years reporting and producing news stories in the United States, Haiti, Italy, Brazil...
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Kiripi Katembo Siku - The Legacy of A Congolese Photographer
IN MEMORIAM: KIRIPI KATEMBO SIKU AN ACCLAIMED CONGOLESE PHOTOGRAPHER, PAINTER AND A FILM PRODUCER HAS LEFT BEHIND A BRILLIANT LEGACY. - A special tribute to the Congolese photographer, painter, and film producer Kiripi Katembo Siku who has died on August 5, 2015 at a young age of 36 in Kinshasa,...
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Emerging African Young Professionals: Naomi Yané
"Emerging African Young Professionals: A conversation between CongoLive's Patricia Lokwa and a New York 1 TV Personality, Naomi Yane." Naomi Yane joined NY1 as a traffic reporter in July of 2010. She previously worked as a traffic producer with Metro Networks/Shadow Traffic at WCBS-TV. Prior to...
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Gender issues in agriculture in DRC and across Africa: Dr. Annie Kinwa-Muzinga
This Congo Live episode focuses on gender issues in agriculture in DRC and across Africa, and our guest Dr. Annie Kinwa-Muzinga discusses the role of women's organizations in empowering rural women across the continent. Dr. Kinwa-Muzinga is a renowned author, scholar, and lecturer,
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Consulting For Global Businesses With Kulya Nzogu
This Congo Live episode features opportunity in Congo and across the continent in the areas of business, technology, politics, and art. Our guest, Mr. Ngozu Kulya, is a Congolese businessman, analyst, and art collector based in the Washington, DC area. Mr. Kulya specializes in topics such as...
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Passion for Congo: A Conversation with Roger Muntu
Congo Live invited the creator and the host of the very successful radio show RM SHOW on Voice of America in Washington, DC, Mr. Roger Muntu. The show was a conversation with this very warm, funny, open and positively dynamic international radio and TV personality. A multi-talented star born and...
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Beyond Africa: The Presence and Influence of the Kongo Kingdom in the Americas! Part 2
Professor Dawson shares more in this episode about the ways that Kongo culture continues to influence life in the global Congolese diaspora! Professor C. Daniel Dawson joined Congo Live for another informative journey into the traditions of the ancient Kongo Kingdom that manifest in…
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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 she ended up in jail awaiting to be deported back to Congo and how her community fought for her…
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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: The Presence and Influence of the Kongo Kingdom in the Americas!
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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 women.
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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 origins in the DR Congo and experiences of migration and otherness-but also of hope, and…
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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, and across the globe.
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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 of these creams on the African continent and in the diaspora. Our guest, Dr. Anne Lihau-N’kanza, a...
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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 and how Congolese are making a difference in their communities. Sabrina Moella is a writer, a...
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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 special guest for today's show.
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James L Hope: Black Lives Matter - from Baltimore to the Congo
James L. Hope joins Congo Live! to discuss his time in the Congo and the current situation in Baltimore. He was also in the Congo in the 1960s and kept the tradition alive of supporting liberation movement on the African continent. We will also discuss current affairs in Baltimore. Bio: James L....
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Dr Yvonne Seon - From Washington to the Congo: How I met Lumumba
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Congolive is a weekly radio show, providing listeners with views and news from the richest and mostly forgotten country in the heart of Africa showcasing the cultural strengths and beauty of Congolese people revealing the richness of the land and its people.The show is aired on WOL Baltimore, every saturday (1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern - US time). It is hosted by Patricia Lokwa and Kambale Musavuli. #CongoLive.Call-in details: +1 410-481-1010Toll-free Call-In: +1 877-704-1010
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