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IN MY OPINION PODCASTIN MY OPINION PODCASTTHE TRUTH ABOUT BURKINA FASO | EP152 PART 2 FT GEROGE THE POETFATHER FACING LIFE IN PRISON FOR HIS SONS CRIMEIn Part 2 of this episode we are joined by renowned Poet George Mpanga, as we discuss Colonialism, Pan Africanism and the history of Africa.As always, please comment below with your thoughts and don't forget to Like, Share And Subscribe đŸ‘đŸŸThank you for your support âœŒđŸŸFollow (In My Opinion Podcast)https://www.instagram.com/inmyopinion​​podcastukhttps://twitter.com/imopoduk​​https://m.facebook.com/inmyopinionpod​​https://open.spotify.com/show/7x50Plf​​...2025-05-181h 15Intelligence SquaredIntelligence SquaredGeorge the Poet on Music, Memory, and the War on Blackness Art & Culture (Part Two)George Mpanga, known as George the Poet, is seen by many as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in poetry, music, and social commentary. Originally hailing from St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden, Mpanga has spent over a decade working at the intersection of art and politics reflecting on his upbringing to shed light on how race and inequality still shape Britain today.His debut poetry collection in 2015, Search Party, tackled the north-south divide, the housing crisis and critiqued government anti-immigration policies, to widespread acclaim. Since then, Mpanga’s...2025-03-1229 minIntelligence SquaredIntelligence SquaredGeorge the Poet on Music, Memory, and the War on Blackness (Part One)George Mpanga, known as George the Poet, is seen by many as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in poetry, music, and social commentary. Originally hailing from St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden, Mpanga has spent over a decade working at the intersection of art and politics reflecting on his upbringing to shed light on how race and inequality still shape Britain today.His debut poetry collection in 2015, Search Party, tackled the north-south divide, the housing crisis and critiqued government anti-immigration policies, to widespread acclaim. Since then, Mpanga’s...2025-03-1029 minChanges with Annie MacmanusChanges with Annie MacmanusGeorge the Poet on being a Black radical, music and the war on BlacknessGeorge Mpanga, aka George the Poet, is a voice for change but, is it enough to just be a successful Black man in the war on Blackness? From his humble beginnings in North London with Ugandan parents, to graduating from Cambridge University as well as visiting Uganda, George knows a thing or two about the big changes that can shape your life’s direction.George is best known for his work as a spoken word artist, rapper and podcaster with the multi award-winning podcast ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’. He is also a PHD researcher, recently...2024-05-1348 minHow To Academy PodcastHow To Academy PodcastGeorge the Poet - Me Music and the War on BlacknessGeorge the Poet knows better than anybody the importance of understanding your surroundings.Born to Ugandan parents on the St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden, north-west London, George Mpanga has always been aware of his community. It was both his teacher and his inspiration – giving him the language, the experiences, and the skills to become the person he is today.In this episode George joins former Guardian columnist Professor Gary Younge to unveil the power dynamics that shape our world, shedding light on the forces that restrict Black creativity and put limits on Black excellence. He shar...2024-05-031h 12Intelligence SquaredIntelligence SquaredGeorge the Poet on Combatting the War on BlacknessAs a performer, London-based George the Poet has helped elevate genres ranging from traditional spoken word to rap and grime over recent years as well as having become a well-known voice commentating on social issues. He has a popular BBC podcast, Have You Heard George's Podcast?, which won the Peabody Award. Plus, last year he curated the writing collection Part of a Story That Started Before Me: Poems about Black British History. This year he returns with a new book – a memoir – Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness. As well as reflecting on George Mpanga’s own lif...2024-04-3052 minThis Cultural LifeThis Cultural LifeGeorge the PoetBorn George Mpanga, George the Poet is a British spoken-word artist and podcast host. Having started out as a rapper, he made his name as a spoken-word performance poet after leaving Cambridge University. His debut collection Search Party was published in 2015. The same year he was nominated for the Brits Critics Choice Award and the BBC Sound Of 2015 poll. He was also offered an MBE but declined the honour. He launched a genre-defying podcast in 2019, which won a host of prizes including the Peabody Award, a prestigious American prize for broadcasting, becoming the first podcast from outside...2023-10-1444 minValuable Conversations with UCL IIPPValuable Conversations with UCL IIPPGeorge the PoetWelcome to Valuable Conversations with UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. On this episode, Ph.D. student Nai Kalema and MPA alumni Justin Beirold sit down with George Mpanga - aka George the Poet.  George the Poet is an artist and activist from North West London. He is well known in the UK and beyond for his politically and socially powerful poetry, spoken word, and rap. In 2019, he became the first person outside the United States to win a Peabody Award for his podcast, “Have you Heard George’s Podcast?”. He is a member of the Nationa...2022-10-251h 26Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaIrene Mu kitundu kino omukyala ayitibwa Irene awona omwenge bweyetaba mu kusamira n’okuwongerera empewo. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-05-2207 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaIrene In this episode a woman named Irene finds healing through participation in ritual offerings and spirit mediumship. Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems.2022-05-2206 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaGregory Mu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Gregory anoonya okuwona omwenge nga agenda mu malwaliro g’ebitamiiza awamu n’okwetaba mu guluupu za ba Alcoholics Anonymous.  Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-05-1516 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaGregory In this episode a man named Gregory seeks recovery through participation in inpatient rehabilitation programs, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a Pentecostal church.  Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-05-1511 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaRichard In this episode a man named Richard finds healing and a new community in a Pentecostal church. Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems.2022-05-0807 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaRichard Mu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Richard awonyezebwa era n’afuna abantu abapya mu kkanisa y’abalokole. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu2022-05-0806 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaAmos In this episode a man named Amos finds healing through participation in ritual offerings and spirit mediumship. Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems.2022-05-0106 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaAmosMu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Amos awona omwenge bweyetaba mu kusamira n’okuwongerera empewo. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-05-0105 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaMaurice Mu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Maurice agezaako enfunda nnyingi okuva ku mwenge mu malwaliro g’ebitamiiza ne mu guluupu za ba alcoholics anonymous. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-04-2415 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaMaurice In this episode a man named Maurice makes repeated attempts to stop drinking at an inpatient rehabilitation center and an Alcoholics Anonymous group.   Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problem2022-04-2413 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaKatoMu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Kato omuzimu gwa nnyina gumujjira negumulabula okumutta ssinga tava ku mwenge. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-04-1707 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaKatoIn this episode a man named Kato is visited by the ghost of his mother who threatens to kill him if he does not stop drinking. Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems.2022-04-1708 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaDeanIn this episode a man named Dean who stopped drinking through participation in an inpatient recovery program and Alcoholics Anonymous group. Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-04-1011 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDeanMu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Dean ava ku kunywa omwenge ng’ayita mu ddwaliro erijjanjaba ebitamiiza, n’okuyita mu guluupu za Alcoholics Anonymous. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-04-1010 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaDaniella In this episode a woman named Daniella experiences deliverance in a Pentecostal church Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-04-0311 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDaniellaMu kitundu kino omukyala ayitibwa Daniella ayita mu kusumululwa mu kkanisa y’abalokole. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-04-0313 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaSemuju In this episode a man named Semuju learns to care for the ancestral spirits that had caused him to drink.  Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems.2022-03-2708 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaSemujuMu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Semuju ayiga okuwongerera empewo ezaali zimuleetera okunywa omwenge.  Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-03-2707 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaMayanja In this episode a man named Mayanja visits an herbalist to try an emetic therapy.   Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-03-2008 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaMayanja Mu mboozi eno pmusajja ayitibwa Mayanja akyalira omutabuzi w’eddagala egganda okuligezaako. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-03-2006 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaGlenda Mu kitundu kino omukyala ayitibwa Glenda ayanirizibwa ssenga we eyamuwa omukisa okusalawo ku nkolagana ye n’omwenge. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-03-1312 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaGlenda In this episode a woman named Glenda is welcomed by an aunt who offers her an opportunity to negotiate a new relationship with alcohol.  Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-03-1311 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaKajumba Mu kitundu kino omusajja ayitibwa Kajumba alabikirwa Katonda era n’asalawo okulekerawo okunywa omwenge Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-03-0607 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaKajumbaIn this episode a man named Kajumba is visited by a vision of God and decides to leave alcohol behind.  Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-03-0612 minDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaDdipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’Okulivvunuuka mu KampalaEnnyanjulaEkitundu kino kiwa ekifaananyi ky’embbozi zino. Ddipo Naziggala: Ettamiiro n’okulivvunuuka mu Kampala mboozi ya leediyo nga ya bitundu kumi-nabibiri, ng’eri mu Luganda era ng’ekwata ku ttamiiro n’engeri gy’okulivvunukamu mu bitundu by’eKampala mu Uganda. Emboozi zino zakunganyizibwa  okumala emyaka ena ng’abononyereza  banoonya engeri  bannayuganda ababeera mu nkingizzi za Kampala gyebakolamu okuva ku mwenge n’ebizibu ebiguvaamu.2022-03-0201 minI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaI Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in KampalaIntroductionThis first episode provides an overview of the podcast and the study that informs it. Dipo Naziggala (I Closed the Depot): Addiction and Recovery in Kampala is twelve-part podcast about addiction and recovery in Kampala Uganda. The stories told in this podcast were drawn from a four-year collaborative research study of the techniques Ugandans living in the suburbs of Kampala use to respond to alcohol related problems2022-03-0202 minBipolar✹ & Not AloneđŸ‘«đŸ‘«Bipolar✹ & Not AloneđŸ‘«đŸ‘«E2 What if....?Sincerely consider your answers to the wise questions asked of us by uplifting London poet George Mpanga: What if? What if you listen? What if you smile just a bit? What if your dreams never take the back seat again? And then allow the words of this beautiful reflection written by the wonderful team at Fabulous wash over you...2021-12-2102 minHave You Heard George\'s Podcast?Have You Heard George's Podcast?24. The SixtiesThe 1960s was a mad time for Black people. It was a mad time for the world, but especially for Black people. The African Independence movement boosted morale but quickly descended into cut-throat strongman politics. Meanwhile, the American Civil Rights movement empowered new voices but failed to eliminate racism. Both ended in violence. George revisits the birth of Uganda through the story of his grandfather - Andrew Frederick Mpanga. The disappointments of this period put into context the birth of Black Power, and the emergence of gang culture among African American youth.Warning: This episode contains very...2021-08-1929 minHave You Heard George\'s Podcast?Have You Heard George's Podcast?23. Back to UGAt the end of 2020, George proposed to his girlfriend, Sandra, after one year of dating. Well, technically it was after years of friendship then one year of dating. When the two met as teenagers at a Ugandan event, they were both finding their place in the world. For George, Uganda provided answers that Britain couldn't. Like many in their generation, he and Sandra developed a pattern of holidaying in the Motherland before returning to their lives in the UK. However, as the harsh realities of African politics became clear to George, he began to rethink his relationship with UG.2021-08-1230 minProfileProfileGeorge the PoetGeorge Mpanga, better known as George the Poet, is a British spoken word poet, podcaster and advocate for social change. Born in north London after his parents fled Uganda in the 1980s, he’s become an increasingly significant voice in the debate on race and class in the UK. His innovative style mixes music and poetry. It has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator, playing to a wide range of audiences, from the Cheltenham Literature Festival to 1Xtra. His award-winning podcast ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ blends fiction, news and musi...2021-07-2414 minaugandanbabeaugandanbabeEp15: Ugandans in the UKWhat are they doing over there?? If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, share it with them! Thanks for listening, give us a like, rate us on apple podcasts and follow the channel if you enjoyed this episode. Also follow me on Twitter at @essKentaro to continue the conversation. I hope you will be back for the next one. Tags:........... A Ugandan Babe, Kentaro, Storytelling, Uganda, Africa, Daniel Kaluuya, George the Poet, George Mpanga, Nancy Kacungira, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, Michael Kiwanuka, Hans Zimmer, Chimamanda, Ethno nationalism, Racism, LOST, The Queen's Gambit, Amazon Prime, THEM, Human Nature, Silent Majority...2021-06-0916 minaugandanbabeaugandanbabeEp15: Ugandans in the UKWhat are they doing over there?? If you know someone who would enjoy this episode, share it with them! Thanks for listening, give us a like, rate us on apple podcasts and follow the channel if you enjoyed this episode. Also follow me on Twitter at @essKentaro to continue the conversation. I hope you will be back for the next one. Tags:........... A Ugandan Babe, Kentaro, Storytelling, Uganda, Africa, Daniel Kaluuya, George the Poet, George Mpanga, Nancy Kacungira, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, Michael Kiwanuka, Hans Zimmer, Chimamanda, Ethno nationalism, Racism, LOST, The Queen's Gambit, Amazon Prime, THEM, Human Nature, Silent Majority...2021-06-0916 minAngela Scanlon\'s Thanks A MillionAngela Scanlon's Thanks A MillionMINIPOD: George The Poet on Reassessing EducationGeorge Mpanga AKA George the Poet shares his ‘Thank You, Next’ and reflects on how people learn in different ways. Since George started performing rap at the age of 15 it has become the foundation of his career as an award winning spoken word performer, poet, rapper and podcaster. ‘Have you heard George’s podcast?’ has won multiple awards including 5 British Podcast Awards, a Peabody Award - the first podcast outside the US to win(!!) and just last week George won 4 Audio and Radio Industry awards including Gold for Best Speech Presenter!But what is George’s Thank you, N...2021-06-0111 minBlondy\'s PeopleBlondy's PeopleEpisode 27- George the Poet: Social change and educationGeorge the Poet is one of Blondy’s people because he is trying to make a change. A social change. A change for people
.. my people. He makes me not feel alone when all I want is to be alone....if ya feel me George Mpanga is one of Blondy’s people because he came from the endz
.. got out
 but instead of running 
and he could have
 he has come back to try and make a better world for people like Blondy. Just like he said he would
. A man of his word.2021-05-1025 minBe More PirateBe More PirateGeorge the PoetMake no mistake, rewriting the rules begins with the terrain of your imagination. With re-evaluating what may or may not be possible and reinventing yourself accordingly. No one knows this better than award-winning podcaster, rapper, spoken word artist and social commentator George Mpanga, aka George the Poet. Blending up genres, styles and storytelling techniques like no other, George challenges political and social norms with unparalleled creativity and authenticity. We chat about the big picture - how we might start to create a new psychological infrastructure for the 21st century, back down to the very personal...2021-04-1832 minSeat at the TableSeat at the TableArt and Activism with George the PoetMartine and Isabelle reflect on the role of art in social movements with George Mpanga a.k.a. George the Poet, the British spoken word artist behind the critically-acclaimed BBC series "Have You Heard George’s Podcast?" Mpanga waxes poetic about what binds the Black diaspora, the untapped potential of rap music and how rhymes can change the world.2020-09-0936 minNo More Money UniversityNo More Money UniversityEPISODE 2 : *HBD MR PRESIDENT17 July 2020 Happy Birthday Mr President!!!!! Today we begin the lesson with how much I love my Dad, I swear, ask my sister. Me and that guy have butted heads though, many times but I have to give him his flowers he’s a very likeable bloke. my dads like a catchy hook in the end you’re left irritated and you can’t get him out of your head haha. Why am I speaking about my dad? Oh yes, On his birthday we all have different memories of Mandela I only got to see hi...2020-07-1702 minTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTTHE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTEP.125 - GEORGE THE POET AT LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL 2019Adam talks with British poet, rapper and podcaster George Mpanga, aka George The Poet. Recorded in front of a live audience at The London podcast Festival, September 13th, 2019.Thanks to SĂ©amus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) (2020)ROSIE BOUNCING AT OFFER OF WALK (YOUTUBE, 2015)HAVE YOU HEARD GEORGE'S PODCAST? - EPISODE 2 (POPCORN) (2018)GEORGE READS A LOCKDOWN POEM ON RADIO 4'S WORLD AT ONE (2020)GEORGE THE POET ON HATE CRIME (2017)...2020-05-2656 minAngela Scanlon\'s Thanks A MillionAngela Scanlon's Thanks A MillionGeorge The Poet: Peabody awards, lunchboxes and Disney filmsGeorge Mpanga AKA George the Poet started performing rap at 15 years old. Since moving into podcasting, he has won 5 British Podcast Awards and has been nominated for a Peabody Award.But what is George thankful for today? Angela finds out.GET IN TOUCHinstagram.com/angelascanlon twitter.com/angelascanlon facebook.com/angelascanloninstagram.com/georgethepoet twitter.com/GeorgeThePoet facebook.com/georgethepoet#ThanksAMillionTrioFURTHER LISTENINGHave You Hear G...2020-05-2652 minSnap JudgmentSnap JudgmentA Grenfell Story - Snap Spotlights "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" - full episodeA young teacher's daily challenges provide the backdrop for a poetic re-imagining of a public tragedy in London. And a penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise. STORIES A Grenfell Story A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. #HYHGP In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the...2020-03-1249 minSnap JudgmentSnap JudgmentA Grenfell Story - Snap Spotlights "Have You Heard George's Podcast?"A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds. #HYHGP In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments. BIG thanks to...2020-03-1230 minFull Disclosure with James O\'BrienFull Disclosure with James O'BrienGeorge The PoetLondon-born spoken word performer, George Mpanga, has taken the literary world by storm. Listen to this week's episode to find out how.2020-03-0245 minHave You Heard George\'s Podcast?Have You Heard George's Podcast?14. A Hard TaskmasterThe two competing parts of George’s brain - contentment and ambition - battle it out. George looks at how black creativity shapes trends through music to fashion and beyond.Written by George The Poet. Produced by Benbrick & George The Poet. Original music by Benbrick.Featured songs: Didn’t Cha Know by Erykah Badu, 1,2,1,2 by George The Poet, Scribble Paper by Little Dragon, Real N****** (feat. Cam’ron, Jimmy Jones & Juelz Santana) by The Diplomats, Ambition (feat. Meek Mill & Rick Ross) by WaleFeatured guests: Ty Logan as Benji, Arnold Jorge as Damario, Young...2019-12-0929 minHave You Heard George\'s Podcast?Have You Heard George's Podcast?3. A Grenfell StoryA young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city.Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments. Featured songs: Chika Dole - Touch Abi Ocia...2019-09-0226 minThe High LowThe High LowInstagram's Proposed Removal of The 'Like' Counter; & Why Are We So Obsessed With Other People's Process?Ding dong the BoJo's in. Duuuuuude. This week: curry seagull; the controversial Cats trailer; and why Ireland's 8th amendment might have been repealed - but is far from what has been legally mandated.And on today’s agenda, we delve into Instagram's proposed removal of the 'like' counter, which is being trialled in countries including Japan and Australia. Will this change social media for the better? Will it eradicate 'comparisonitus', a flimsiness of self constructed on dopamine hits, and the homogeneity of 'basic' culture? And what is the fu...2019-07-2300 minSussex Squad PodcastSussex Squad PodcastKing Archie in Da House 027Hello Everyone!!!! First we will like to say, Happy Father’s Day Prince Harry  and to all the fathers out there!! Thanks for sharing adorable Archie with us today! in this episode, we covered 4 engagements that the Duke of Sussex had this past week and a new initiative he launched. We discussed the Royal Foundation annual report specifically how the Duchess of Sussex work has impacted the foundation. Finally we  broke down  and debunk some rumors.  We also gave updates on Happy Father’s Day Prince Harry Fundraiser. Omg we finally made money off the podcast! We donated it all to c...2019-06-171h 25The Podcast HourThe Podcast Hour'George's Podcast' is one you'll want to hearCan a podcast be a vehicle for social change? Spoken-word poet and social commentator George Mpanga – aka George The Poet – explores that question in the unique, award-winning show Have You Heard George's Podcast?2019-06-0100 minBeyond TodayBeyond TodayGeorge the Poet: can stories change the world?George Mpanga is a poet, podcaster, and one time rapper with plenty to say about the big news stories of our time from Grenfell to the migrant crisis. He came to the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his journey from a North West London estate to Cambridge University – and beyond. He tells us how the power of stories can bridge the gaps between those two worlds.Producers: Jaja Muhammad and Philly Beaumont Editor: John Shields2018-11-3023 min2015 Edinburgh International Book Festival2015 Edinburgh International Book FestivalGeorge the Poet at Edinburgh International Book Festival (edbookfest)George Mpanga is the 24 year old Cambridge-educated wordsmith who has attracted attention and accolades with his socio-political verse and urban beats, including a nomination for the BBC Music Sound of 2015. Born to Ugandan parents and brought up in London, Mpanga presents Search Party, his first collection of verse brimming with his trademark mix of wit, honesty and rhythm to articulate the voice of a new generation. In this event, recorded live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, George the Poet holds his audience spellbound with his inimitable charm.2015-09-2800 minEdinburgh International Book FestivalEdinburgh International Book FestivalGeorge the Poet (2015 Event) George Mpanga is the 24 year old Cambridge-educated wordsmith who has attracted attention and accolades with his socio-political verse and urban beats, including a nomination for the BBC Music Sound of 2015. Born to Ugandan parents and brought up in London, Mpanga presents Search Party, his first collection of verse brimming with his trademark mix of wit, honesty and rhythm to articulate the voice of a new generation. In this event, recorded live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, George the Poet holds his audience spellbound with his inimitable charm.2015-08-2600 min