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TAP into the African Experience

TAP into the African Experience is a podcast dedicated to exploring and amplifying 🌍 the rich narratives of Africa, diving into topics such as 📊 political economy, ⚖️ governance, 🎭 culture, 🎶 music, and 🚀 entrepreneurship. It serves as a platform to educate, engage, and connect the University of Chicago community with Africa's diverse realities and stories.A collaborative effort between The African Perspective (TAP), UC3P (the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast), and The Independence, this podcast fosters meaningful conversations that bridge Africa’s dynamic realities with academic discourse at the Harris School of Public Policy, the University of Chicago, and beyond.At its core, TAP into the African Experience is not just for Africans but anyone at the University of Chicago curious about Africa. We welcome 🎓 students, 🏛️ professors, and 🏢 experts from all backgrounds who wish to engage in meaningful discussions, whether through sharing personal experiences, academic insights,

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    TAP Live: Internships in Africa

    To kick-off the 2025/2026 academic year,  TAP organised a panel discussion on internships in Africa. We share that discussion in this podcast where we hear from 2nd-year MPPs,  Maria Jimenez Ahumada, Rushikesh Jadhav, and Aaron Schall, about their summer experiences and what they’ve learned from their experiences.We have an exciting year ahead with TAP, keep up to date with us through our socials by following us through the links below:Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/harris_african_perspective)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-perspective/).  Produced in collaboration with UC3P.   Host/Moderator: Blessed NkunikaEditor: Lutfi Hakim Ariff  

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    The Detty December Effect: How Africans Celebrate the Year’s End and Kickstart the New Year

    In this debut episode of TAP into the African Experience, Bethel Onah and Emmanuel Mayani dive into the vibrancy of Detty December—a time when Africans come together for 🎶 lively festivals, 🏡 homecomings, 🍛 communal feasts, and a spirit of generosity to close the year in style.But after the celebrations come January’s realities—a month of 💰 financial resets, 📝 resolutions, and 🔄 renewed commitments to personal and communal growth. We reflect on the Ubuntu spirit—"I am because we are"—and how Africans uplift each other through both the festive highs of December and the fresh start of January.💡 Want to share your story or insights? Our podcast covers 🌍 culture, 📊 political economy, ⚖️ governance, 🚀 entrepreneurship, and 🔄 social change—and we welcome diverse voices! Connect with us on 📲 Instagram (@TheAfricanPerspective) or 💼 LinkedIn (Harris African Perspective) to join the conversation.🎧 Tune in and let’s celebrate the richness of Africa—together! ✨

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

TAP into the African Experience is a podcast dedicated to exploring and amplifying 🌍 the rich narratives of Africa, diving into topics such as 📊 political economy, ⚖️ governance, 🎭 culture, 🎶 music, and 🚀 entrepreneurship. It serves as a platform to educate, engage, and connect the University of Chicago community with Africa's diverse realities and stories.A collaborative effort between The African Perspective (TAP), UC3P (the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast), and The Independence, this podcast fosters meaningful conversations that bridge Africa’s dynamic realities with academic discourse at the Harris School of Public Policy, the University of Chicago, and beyond.At its core, TAP into the African Experience is not just for Africans but anyone at the University of Chicago curious about Africa. We welcome 🎓 students, 🏛️ professors, and 🏢 experts from all backgrounds who wish to engage in meaningful discussions, whether through sharing personal experiences, academic insights,

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TAP into the African Experience is a podcast dedicated to exploring and amplifying 🌍 the rich narratives of Africa, diving into topics such as 📊 political economy, ⚖️ governance, 🎭 culture, 🎶 music, and 🚀 entrepreneurship. It serves as a platform to educate, engage, and connect the University...

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