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Listen To Your FootstepsSimphiwe Dana, Raising Voice, Raising Children, Raising SpiritIn this stirring episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Kojo Baffoe sits down with iconic South African singer, songwriter, and activist Simphiwe Dana, as she reflects on two decades of music, motherhood, loss, identity, and resilience. With trademark grace and searing honesty, Simphiwe offers insight into the making of a celebrated artist and a deeply personal reflection on womanhood, purpose, and the spiritual nature of creation.Born in the Transkei and raised in Lusikisiki, Simphiwe’s childhood was shaped by movement, responsibility, and the discipline of being the firstborn. She shares vivid memories of growing up surrounded by...
2025-06-191h 18Listen To Your FootstepsNandi Dlepu, Called to Create ConnectionIn this soul-stirring episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Kojo Baffoe sits down with creative polymath and cultural architect, Nandi Dlepu. Best known as the founder of Mamakashaka and the curator behind experiential cultural brands such as Feel Good Series, Pantone Sundays, and Bloom, Nandi opens up about the stories behind her purpose-driven path. From her early explorations of Rastafarianism to her current relationship with stoicism and ancestral practice, Nandi shares the inner frameworks that guide her creative and personal life.The conversation dives deep into what it means to live intentionally, build platforms with purpose, and...
2025-06-121h 23Listen To Your FootstepsSheila Afari, The Audacity of BecomingIn this deeply reflective episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Ghanaian-South African entrepreneur and publicist Sheila Afari to explore a journey shaped by love, legacy, and fearless innovation. From unexpectedly launching her first business after stepping on a flyer at university, to growing a PR empire across continents, Sheila’s story is a masterclass in audacity, instinct, and emotional resilience.Now based in Washington, D.C., Sheila candidly shares what it means to uproot one’s life for love without letting go of one's roots. Raised in the Eastern Cape...
2025-06-051h 11Listen To Your FootstepsDonald Nxumalo, The Room Remembers EverythingIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Kojo Baffoe sits down with celebrated interior designer and creative director Donald Nxumalo for a rich, reflective conversation that redefines what it means to “design a space.”The conversation takes listeners through a journey of identity, business ethics, cultural narrative, and the sacred connection between people and the spaces they inhabit. It is at once deeply personal and universally relatable, a masterclass in how interiors become an extension of selfhood.Donald’s design philosophy is simple but profound: every space has a story to tell because every person...
2025-05-291h 25Listen To Your FootstepsVusumzi Ngxande, Stories My Name Never ToldIn this unforgettable episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe welcomes writer, designer, and multidisciplinary storyteller Vusumzi Ngxande into an intimate and reflective conversation that traces the invisible lines between identity, language, lineage, and healing.What happens when your name holds stories that even you do not fully know? What does it mean to belong to a family history that has been severed, renamed, or forgotten? And how do you begin to reconnect with the ancestral rhythm of your own becoming?These are the questions Vusumzi dives into and generously explores as he...
2025-05-221h 40Listen To Your FootstepsShaldon Kopman, Wearing Wisdom, Stitching MemoryIn this rich and reflective episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Kojo Baffoe sits down with renowned designer, stylist, and creative director Shaldon Kopman, founder and creative director of Naked Ape, for a conversation that is as layered as the garments he creates. Titled Wearing Wisdom, Stitching Memory, this episode weaves together the threads of personal identity, cultural heritage, global exposure, and the purpose of creativity in a constantly shifting world.From the moment Shaldon speaks about his first steps into the fashion world as a model in Paris during apartheid-era South Africa, it becomes clear that...
2025-05-151h 19Listen To Your FootstepsMelanie Bala interviews Kojo Baffoe, The Reflection Behind the Footsteps [Spotify Exclusive]Kojo Baffoe, The Reflection Behind the FootstepsLegacy, loss, lineage and the grace of motion.A Spotify Exclusive Episode of Listen To Your FootstepsWhat happens when the storyteller becomes the story?In this once-in-a-season episode of Listen To YourFootsteps, poet, writer, thinker, and host Kojo Baffoe steps away from the mic and into the mirror. Sitting in the guest chair for the first time, Kojo is interviewed by veteran broadcaster and long-time friend Melanie Bala, in a conversation that is at once intimate, expansive, and profoundly human....
2025-05-011h 47Listen To Your FootstepsTsoku Maela, What Isn't Seen Still SpeaksIn this week’s episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with visual artist and storyteller Tsoku Maela, whose deeply introspective work bridges the seen and unseen, the spiritual and the intellectual, the personal and the collective.Raised in Limpopo, South Africa, Tsoku’s life and creative journey have always lived in the margins, and it is in those liminal spaces that he’s found the deepest truths. In this conversation, he reflects on the complexity of identity, grief,mental health, and what it means to return to yourself as both creato...
2025-04-251h 15Listen To Your FootstepsRJ Benjamin, Notes from the SoulWhat does it take to turn a childhood love for He-Man theme songs into a career shaping South Africa’s music scene? RJ Benjamin—vocal coach, producer, and reluctant performer—reveals the raw, unvarnished truth in this electrifying episode of Listen To Your Footsteps.From his early days mimicking Michael Jackson to coaching stars like Trevor Noah and composing for Netflix, RJ’s story is a masterclass in embracing duality. “Creating music came easily, but the red carpet? That felt like a betrayal of who I am,” he confesses. His candid reflections on impostor syndrome, industry competition, and the “miles” r...
2025-04-171h 32Listen To Your FootstepsSiphiwe Mpye, The Expanded ManIn this unfiltered, thought-stirring episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Siphiwe Mpye, media executive, former editor of Business Day Wanted Magazine editor, current Strategic Revenue and Growth Manager at Wanted and founder of Noted Man, for a conversation that challenges, inspires, and reshapes how we see masculinity, media, and personal evolution. From his early days as a journalist to navigating career shifts and fatherhood, Mpye’s journey is a testament to adaptation, self-awareness, and quiet strength. He dissects the "good guy" facade ("We applauded success without digging deeper"), the...
2025-04-101h 36Listen To Your FootstepsLoyiso Gola, Echoes of LaughterTwo-time Emmy-nominated comedian Loyiso Gola joins KojoBaffoe for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and profound. From his early days dreaming of playing football for Orlando Pirates to shaping South African comedy with Pure Monate Show and Late Night News, Gola unpacks his sometimes messy, always brilliant journey of authenticity. Key Moments: - Race vs. Capital: Gola dismantles the illusion that corporations care about identity. “…people think it’s us vs. them. No, it’s us vs. capital.” - Therapy as a Mirror: His raw take on self-work. “Therapists won’t make you a b...
2025-04-031h 19Listen To Your FootstepsLebohang 'Lebo M' Morake, The Alchemy of CollaborationIn this gripping episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Grammy-winning composer Lebohang Morake, known the world over simply as Lebo M, the voice and vision behind some of the most celebrated music in cinematic and stage history. From his early days in Johannesburg to his groundbreaking work on The Lion King, Lebo M discusses the deep cultural roots of his music, his inspirations, and the personal and professional journeys that have shaped his illustrious career.He shares stories of the challenges he faced, the triumphs he celebrated, and the wisdom he’s gathered alo...
2025-03-271h 11Listen To Your FootstepsNokulinda Mkhize, Living Between Worlds - The Art of Being HumanIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe engages in a profound conversation with Nokulinda Mkhize, a Sangoma, author, and cultural consultant. Nokulinda’s journey is one of deep self-discovery, as she shares how her role as a Sangoma has shaped her understanding of identity, community, and the human experience. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering invaluable insights into the delicate balance between tradition and modernity, and how embracing one’s roots can lead to a life of authenticity and purpose.Nokulinda reflects on the challenges of parenting in a world that...
2025-03-201h 13Listen To Your FootstepsTebogo Malope, Frame By Frame - The Hustle Behind the LensIn this gripping episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe dives deep into the cinematic world of Teboho Malope, a visionary filmmaker who has not only reshaped the landscape of South African cinema but has also emerged as a beacon of perseverance and creativity. Teboho shares, "There's a blessing and a curse to not having resources," a theme that resonates throughout his journey from a young storyteller to a celebrated director.Teboho’s narrative is one of formidable challenges and stellar triumphs. Reflecting on his early aspirations, he recalls a pivotal moment that sparked his pa...
2025-03-131h 17Listen To Your FootstepsJuanita Khumalo, The Unseen Battles - A Tale of Grit and GraceIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Kojo Baffoe talks to digital entrepreneur, holistic wellness advocate, and keynote speaker, Juanita Khumalo. Juanita’s journey is one of grit, self-discovery, and the transformative power of holistic well-being. From her humble beginnings in Galeshewe, Kimberley, where she grew up in a home without electricity, to her rise as a corporate powerhouse and wellness advocate, Juanita’s story is inspiring and deeply relatable.Juanita opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, including studying by candlelight and sharing a room with her family. Despite these obstacles, she excelled acad...
2025-03-061h 17Listen To Your FootstepsFarah C. Fortune, The Resilient Rebel - A Journey of Reinvention, Radical Change and Redefining SuccessIn this deeply personal episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Farah C. Fortune, the entrepreneurial force behind African Star Communications and the philanthropic powerhouse of The Pad Run initiative. This is not just a conversation; it's an expedition across continents and through the layers of societal challenges that Farah has navigated and transformed into opportunities for impact. Born in Cape Town and having lived across Europe, Farah’s diverse cultural experiences—from navigating apartheid’s harsh realities to embracing life in Belgium and the UK—have moulded her into a formidable advocate...
2025-02-271h 18Listen To Your FootstepsJean Daniel Kanza, Living on the Edge - Navigating Identity, Art, and Business Across AfricaIn this episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Jean Daniel Kanza, an artist, entrepreneur, and cultural bridge-builder. Born in Kinshasa, raised in South Africa, and now back in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean Daniel shares his journey of navigating identity, art, and entrepreneurship across two vastly different worlds.From his early dreams of wanting to become a filmmaker inspired by Spike Lee and John Singleton to his pivot into music and entrepreneurship, Jean Daniel’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. “I never took...
2025-02-201h 20Listen To Your FootstepsYasmin Furmie, Breaking Boundaries - Crafting a Life of Meaning and StyleIn this episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Yasmin Furmie, a former social worker turned fashion entrepreneur, to explore her incredible journey of reinvention and resilience. From her early life in South Africa to immigrating to Australia as a teenager, Yasmin shares the challenges of navigating cultural identity and finding her voice in a new country.Yasmin reflects on her career shift, saying, "I never thought of being in fashion at all. I just thought I can't draw. But something happened, and I realised it was the right time to go in...
2025-02-131h 01Listen To Your FootstepsDumisani Mahlangu, Scaling Dreams Beyond the Hustle - A Blueprint for Entrepreneurial GrowthWhat happens when you bet on yourself?
In this electrifying episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, Kojo Baffoe sat down with Dumisani Mahlangu, the founder and visionary behind Chepa Streetwear, to explore the intersection of identity, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
Dumisani takes us inside the hustle, heartbreak, and breakthroughs that built his brand.
From working corporate jobs to selling at flea markets, Dumisani breaks down:🔹 Why failure is the best teacher🔹 How to transition from a 9-5 to full-time entrepreneurship🔹 The power of learning sales, psychology, and digital marketing🔹 Integrating family, business, and personal growth
2025-02-061h 11Listen To Your FootstepsAlistair Mokoena, Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Mastery – How to Lead, Grow, and Leave a Legacy That Lasts"Unlock the Secrets to a Life of Impact: Alistair Mokoena’s Blueprint for Leadership, Growth, and Legacy"
In this transformative episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Professor Alistair Gaopaleloe Mokoena—a trailblazer in entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and academia. From his roots in a family of entrepreneurs to leading Google South Africa and shaping the next generation of leaders, Alistair’s journey is a masterclass in self-mastery, purpose, and intentional living.
Discover how Alistair’s philosophy of “Life is the next five minutes” can help you stay present while strategically planning for a...
2025-01-301h 08Listen To Your FootstepsSalamina Mosese, Resilience, Reinvention, and Representation - Finding Joy in New ChaptersIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, Kojo sits down with Salamina Mosese—a household name in South Africa’s entertainment industry who has seamlessly transitioned from television star to author, producer, and advocate for African stories.
Salamina takes us back to her childhood, from her early days in rural Limpopo to her family's relocation to Soweto, schooling in the suburbs, and her unintentional foray into the world of acting at just 14 years old.
Salamina shares how navigating fame shaped her identity and taught her the importance of owning her narrative. We dive...
2025-01-231h 10Listen To Your FootstepsTaryn Gill, The Imperfect Path to Success - Telling Stories, Building BrandsIn this week’s Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, Kojo Baffoe is joined by Taryn Gill, the fearless entrepreneur and founder of The Perfect Hair. Taryn shares her remarkable journey from a thriving media career to building a curl care empire rooted in authenticity and community.
Taryn delves into the power of storytelling, a skill she honed in her media days and carried into her entrepreneurial ventures. "Before my products hit the shelves, it was the stories that built the brand," she reflects. Her commitment to celebrating natural beauty and empowering women shines through as she tackles to...
2025-01-161h 09Listen To Your FootstepsFortune Masina, The Journey of a Creative Soul - Weaving Hip-Hop, Family, and the Art of StorytellingThis week on the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, Kojo Baffoe sits down with Fortune Masina, a celebrated figure in South African hip-hop and an advocate for authenticity in music and life. Fortune reflects on his journey, from his early days in music production to his evolving role as a father, mentor, and cultural observer.Fortune shares candidly about finding joy in personal growth, balancing family with creativity, and the enduring lessons hip-hop has taught him. "Hip-hop is more than music—it’s a mindset," he says.His thoughts on crafting meaningful art, embracing change, and...
2025-01-151h 16Listen To Your FootstepsMongezi Mtati, The Art of Storytelling in the Digital Age - Navigating Culture and CreativityIn this week’s episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps Podcast, Mongezi Mtati, a digital strategy pioneer and cultural storyteller, shares his inspiring journey from Vosloorus to the forefront of South Africa’s digital evolution. Mongezi reflects on his childhood dreams of being a rapper and entrepreneur, describing how he “imagined worlds outside” his reality to craft his future.
He discusses his career highlights, including launching South Africa’s first blog for Brand South Africa and his love for uncovering unseen stories that shape culture. “I’m obsessed with the people behind the ideas—those who unknowingly create movements,” Mongezi shares.
Th...
2024-12-191h 07Listen To Your FootstepsLwazi Hlophe, Beyond the Frame – Exploring Light, Emotion, and LegacyIn this week’s episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Lwazi Hlophe shares his incredible journey from crafting wire cars in Katlehong to becoming a renowned visual artist. Lwazi takes us through his discovery of photography, describing his first experience developing film as “magic.”
He reflects on the systemic challenges he faced as a student, his escape into the world of light and emotion, and how his family inspires his art.
“I trust the process, and I trust my family’s wisdom,” Lwazi says, offering a glimpse into the profound influence of his loved ones on his creat...
2024-12-061h 30Listen To Your FootstepsMichelle Atagana, The Blue Hair Chronicles - A Journey Through Tech, Media, and StorytellingIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Michelle Atagana, Head of Communications and PR for Spotify Africa, takes us on an inspiring journey through her life and career. Michelle shares the moments that defined her path from her childhood in Nigeria to shaping global narratives in the music industry.
Reflecting on her days as a tech journalist and her transition into the corporate world, Michelle highlights the importance of storytelling, curiosity, and embracing change. “I’m happiest when I’m learning,” she reveals, offering a glimpse into her creative pursuits, including a fantasy novel she’s working on...
2024-11-211h 08Listen To Your FootstepsBianca Sibiya, From Street Style to Strategy - Defining Influence and Crafting StoriesIn this week’s episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe speaks with Bianca Sibiya, founder of The Fixer Coalition and former Head of Africa Operations at TikTok. Bianca takes us through her incredible journey, from her early days on Bassiq—a groundbreaking show in African street culture—to leading high-impact digital strategies for brands across Africa. Bianca reflects on how her psychology studies shaped her approach to brand-building and shares insights into the importance of community-driven storytelling.
With experience spanning MTV Africa, Viacom, and the startup world, Bianca’s perspective is both powerful and inspirin...
2024-11-0859 minListen To Your FootstepsMunyaradzi Chanetsa, Creating from the Core- Exploring Impact, Art, and Shaping LegacyIn this compelling episode, we’re joined by Munyaradzi Chanetsa, a trailblazing marketer and music industry executive. With a career dedicated to elevating voices and capturing the essence of African culture, Munyaradzi shares his journey from a passionate creator to a respected figure in the African Music landscape.
Known for his fearless approach, Munyaradzi takes us through the pivotal moments that led him to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge conventional views. Through this conversation, he offers insight into becoming a "Man Of The Industry" and establishing Masters Of The Industry as a movement to champion excellence, empower mu...
2024-10-251h 01Listen To Your FootstepsHakeem Anderson-Lesolang, From Seeking Space to Making Space: A Quest of Self-Discovery -From herding goats to the depths of his own soul, Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang's journey is an extraordinary testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery. Once known as the rapper Flex Boogie, he has evolved into a respected author, holistic transformational therapist, and poet.
In this episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, we delve into the fascinating life of a man who has faced adversity head-on, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and self-understanding, emerging stronger and wiser. Discover how Hakeem's experiences as a goat herder, his struggles with family dynamics, and his foray into t...
2024-10-101h 14Listen To Your FootstepsRobin Rhode, Connecting The Dots: Art, Struggle, and the Power of ImaginationIn this Listen To Your Footsteps episode, we explore the fascinating journey of world-renowned multi-disciplinary artist Robin Rhode.
From his early days as a provincial cricket player to his groundbreaking art that merges performance, photography, and painting, Robin takes us through the creative processes that have shaped his career. He reflects on how his upbringing, exposure to church iconography, and his father’s work as a draughtsman have influenced his unique visual style.
Robin also opens up about the struggles of balancing art and personal life, especially the challenges of fatherhood and how failure fuelled so...
2024-09-281h 12Listen To Your FootstepsSifiso Khanyile, Unpacking Memory - Telling Stories, Creating LegacyIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker, Sifiso Khanyile, to explore his deep love for storytelling and archival research.
Sifiso discusses his journey from founding and leaving the South African rock group BLK JKS, his eventual shift into documentary filmmaking and what sparked the obsession with digging deep into history, culture, and memory.
We delve into his experiences with audio-visual archives, the inspiration he finds in old papers, and how spatial politics influences his work.
Sifiso also opens up about the challenges of raising children with...
2024-09-121h 51Listen To Your FootstepsQuintus Jansen, Choreographing Life & Creating ValueIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and businessman Quintus Jansen, known as "the creative guy," shares his remarkable journey from street dance beginnings to international ballroom stages.
Starting at just six years old, Quintus found a unique connection in ballroom dance, leading him to travel, compete, and eventually choose dance as his lifelong passion. Despite studying accounting at UCT, his true calling pulled him toward dance, even as he hustled in London to pursue his dream. Quintus delves into the art of choreography, emphasising the importance of adaptability, a value-adding...
2024-08-301h 13Listen To Your Footstepsdillion s. phiri, Crafting Dreams, Pioneering Community - A Life of Innovation and Cultural ImpactIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, we sit down with the multifaceted dillion s. phiri, a strategy director, social sculptor, and filmmaker who has carved out a unique path through creativity and community-building.
dillion s. phiri's journey began with a deep-rooted influence from his mother, who guided him toward a career in technology, a field that would offer stability for him as a refugee/migrant in South Africa.
From his early days working at Cape Town Tourism, where he gained invaluable insights into policy, frameworks, and the intersection of technology with urban development...
2024-08-151h 13Listen To Your FootstepsSylvester Chauke, Leading with Creativity - From Pizza Box Intern to Brand ArchitectThis week on the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, we sit down with advertising maverick, marketer, and brand consultant Sylvester Chauke. Sylvester opens up about his early passion for dance and how his love for performance introduced him to the advertising world at just 12 years old.
He reflects on the discipline of behind-the-scenes work in performing arts and how it shaped his career in marketing and advertising. From starting at the bottom and working his way up, Sylvester shares how his hands-on approach has made him a versatile and knowledgeable leader.
2024-08-011h 13Listen To Your FootstepsZoë Modiga: The Final Destination - Catching Angels and Connecting SoulsIn this week’s episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps
podcast, renowned South African songbird Zoë Modiga takes us on an intimate journey through her life and artistry. Zoë reflects on the origin of her stage name and her profound relationship with her first best friend, her grandfather.
She shares her deep admiration for her father, Utata, and the joys and challenges of growing up as one of over 20 children. Zoë also recounts a charming story of stealing her grandfather's pens, to doodle. A small act that forged a deeply unique connection between them.
She r...
2024-07-181h 24Listen To Your FootstepsDylan Lloyd: Bridging Cultures, Building Worlds - A Journey of Resilience and CreativityThis week on Listen To Your Footsteps, we explore the journey of renowned Production Designer Dylan Lloyd. From his fine art roots in 1970s Harare to navigating South Africa’s film and television industry, Dylan's story is one of resilience.
He shares his struggles as a young immigrant, his love for youth culture, and his rise from penniless to a sought-after designer.
Dylan reflects on mentorship, loss, and the pride of fatherhood. Join us to hear how he turned challenges into triumphs and pursued his passion for film.
For a glimpse into Dylan's wo...
2024-07-041h 00Listen To Your FootstepsNthato Mashishi: Painting Faces, Paving the Way - A Royal Inspiration & The Stories We Make UpThis week on Listen To Your Footsteps, we take a walk with the illustrious Nthato Mashishi, celebrity make-up artist and architect of beauty. Nthato's journey is a vibrant tapestry woven from unexpected threads. Drawn to the world of healing by a family lineage of nurses, a twist of fate led him to discover his love for paint and colour through the performing arts in Alexandra township. A fateful royal wedding – yes, you heard that right – sparked a lifelong fascination with the transformative power of makeup. But Nthato's path wouldn't be linear. Though he may not have loved his HR degr...
2024-06-211h 17Listen To Your FootstepsBradley Williams, Spinning Dreams: A Journey through a Life of Rhythm and InnovationThis week on the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, we step into the vibrant world of Bradley Williams, a serial entrepreneur, DJ, music executive, and creator. Bradley takes us on a journey through his early fascination with DJing at the tender age of 12, shaped by the influence of numerous mentors who guided his path.
In this episode, Bradley delves into his organic entry into event organizing, which eventually led to a flourishing career as an A&R and Promoter. His story is a testament to how passion and perseverance can transform hobbies into successful...
2024-06-061h 20Listen To Your FootstepsJabulani Dhlamini, A Photographic Life: Capturing Lives and Telling StoriesThis week on the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, we walk alongside acclaimed documentary photographer and mentor Jabulani Dhlamini. Jabulani dives deep into his artistic journey, from his first camera at 13 capturing life in Soweto's townships, to the stories etched in every photograph. He explores the profound impact of being raised by a single mother and the absence of a father figure and the language of fathers.
But this episode isn't just about Jabulani's story. He shares his unique perspective on mentorship, revealing why he's so passionate about guiding young talents. We'll also gain valuable insights into...
2024-05-231h 00Listen To Your FootstepsThando Pato, Riding Shotgun, Driven by Curiosity: A Life Less OrdinaryThis episode is an exploration of resilience, self-discovery, and the unexpected detours life throws our way.
Gear up for a raw and honest conversation with journalist, author, and motorcycle enthusiast Thando Yandisa Pato on this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast.
Thando takes us on a ride through her life, from cruising as a pillion to navigating the multi-faceted career of her dreams as a Black woman in journalism, corporate communications, the magazine industry; and the complexities of being a high functioning alcoholic.
Thando takes us along for a ride that's both thrilling...
2024-05-091h 00Listen To Your FootstepsSthandiwe Kgoroge, Walking in GraceIn the latest episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, storyteller, fashion designer, entrepreneur and film and television practitioner, Sthandiwe Kgoroge talks about her entrepreneurial journey, discovering and making characters and telling stories through clothes, writing and her various roles in the film and television industry.
You can find the latest from Sthandiwe on Instagram.
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2024-04-251h 20Listen To Your FootstepsJanine Jellars, What Brought You Here, Won't Get You ThereIn this episide, of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, journalist, novelist, strategist and entrepreneur Janine Jellars talks about the anxiety of world building, being a Type A personality, and the value of a reciprocally supportive relationship. She delves into her love for and work platforming women's stories, navigating and desegregating white/western spaces and dealing with the macro issues at play like the impossible standards placed on Black Women and the pressure to deliver.
The biggest take aways from her experiences so far are to
"... keep a little bit to yourself...
2024-04-1155 minListen To Your FootstepsKunle Ayo, On Balance, Fusion and TraditionMusician, songwriter, producer and composer Kunle Ayo ditched a career in accounting to become a musician. In this episode he talks about the ever changing landscape of jazz music, balancing creating art and the business of music, fusing sounds, connecting with audiences and becoming one of Africa's most celebrated guitarists.
You can find the latest from Kunle here or any of these social spaces Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Instagram.
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2024-04-0255 minListen To Your FootstepsTheo Ngobeni, Venturing into New Territories AloneIn this episode, businessman and trendsetter Theo Ngobeni talks about wanting to be an interior designer, not knowing what to study, how he got into the world of Finance, being okay doing things on your own, becoming a stylist and eventually founding MrSlimFit.
You can find Theo on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
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2024-03-141h 06Listen To Your FootstepsLerato Tshabalala, Finding Story & MyselfIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, author, magazine editor and creative director Lerato Tshabalala talks about wanting to be a DJ, her love for telling stories, working in media and advertising, having real conversations not superficial ones, being okay with failure, second chances, gatekeepers, the politics of print media, the backlash faced by first adopters, her evolution as a stoyteller, what we can expect from her next and so much more.
You can find Lerato on her website, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify and Facebook.
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2024-02-291h 08Listen To Your FootstepsTumi "Stogie T" Molekane, Standing on FaithIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to South African artist and emcee Tumi "Stogie T" Molekane about how he came to music, the importance of community, parenting teenagers, the finite nature of talent, evolving and still being true to self, the fickle nature of audiences, the biggest project of his life, what comes next and so much more.
You can find Stogie T on Twitter, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify and Facebook.
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Award HighlightsNavigating creativity across multiple fields of interest - The APVA Awards 2023Guest Speaker - Kojo BaffoeEntrepreneur, Writer, Content Architect, Former men's magazine editor and Speaker.In this discussion, we'll delve into the art of Navigating creativity across multiple fields of interest. It's an opportunity to explore how to strike a balance between varied interests and leveraging them to enhance one's creative outputWe'd be exploring the varied nature of creativity and how it thrives when mixed with different interests. Kojo Baffoe will be sharing his experiences, that is sure t...
2023-10-0926 minListen To Your FootstepsMushambi Mutuma, Forever The OutsiderIn this episode, entrepreneur, speaker and author Mushambi Mutuma talks about the influence of his father, transitioning from art and social activism to tech entrepreneurship and corporate, finding balance between providing and being present for family, belonging and being an outsider, the responsibilities of an entrepreneur, the importance of reflection and much more.
You can find Mushambi on his website, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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2023-07-2154 minListen To Your FootstepsJason Goliath, Finding Your Happy PlaceIn this episode, comedian Jason Goliath talks about how he got into comedy, working with family, the business of comedy, marriage and relationships, finding happiness and balance, navigating a changing industry, what success looks like and much more.
You can find Jason on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and on the Goliath & Goliath website.
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2023-07-0757 minListen To Your FootstepsBokani Dyer, The Role of the ArtistBokani Dyer is a South African - Motswana pianist, composer, songwriter and producer who came to prominence after winning the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Jazz in 2011. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on a range of topics including identity and heritage, defining oneself, the role of the artist in broader society, his songwriting process, being raised by a musician, and much more.
You can find background on Bokani's latest offering Radio Sechaba on Black Major and you can engage with him on Instagram and Twitter.
For more on my book List...
2023-06-1559 minListen To Your FootstepsBlinky Bill, Holding, Giving + Making Space'Blinky' Bill Sellanga is a Kenyan artist, producer, songwriter and deejay who first came onto the music scene as one-fourth of Just A Band. I chatted to Bill about the origins of his stage name, the family tensions as he carved a space for himself in music, the birth of Just A Band as a collective/movement, going out on his own, the power of diverse musical influences, being other, finding his voice and sound, the love for the craft of music, making space for the self and others, and much more.
You can find Blinky's music...
2023-03-1750 minListen To Your FootstepsLebogang Rasethaba, Doing The WorkThis episode with filmmaker Lebogang Rasethaba was very different from other episodes in that he probably asked me as many questions as I asked him and we ended having a conversation about a wide range of topics from social media, filmmaking, imposter syndrome, to the narrative of the artist as poor, the responsibility of the director, dealing with disagreement without personalising it, gatekeepers in the industry, engaging with your art form as a consumer versus as a creator, and so much more.
You can find Lebogang on Instagram, Twitter and Egg Films
For more on m...
2023-03-021h 41Listen To Your FootstepsOlwethu Leshabane, A Modern African WomanOlwethu Leshabane is a South African media entrepreneur, doula, online digital and media strategist, mother, wife and CEO of Art of Superwoman. Recorded live at the first Advertising Week Africa in Johannesburg, I chatted to Olwethu about building her media business, the challenges and the lessons learnt, the importance of community and representation, her husband working for her in the business, the power of delegation, and much more.
You can find Olwethu on Art of Superwoman, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
2023-02-1732 minListen To Your FootstepsTanya Junghans, Exploring, Manifesting, and Living In The MomentTanya Junghans is a South African artist based in Switzerland. She talks about dancing between mediums and art forms, how her initial rural upbringing has shaped her perspectives, motherhood, identity and social media, raising a child against the backdrop of different cultures, redefining herself beyond her role as a mother, which includes writing her first book and submerging herself once again in her art, living life in the present, African artists and writers that inspire her, and much more.
You can find Tanya on her platform The Tanya Artscape, Instagram, and Twitter.
For more on...
2023-01-191h 11Listen To Your FootstepsKen Kweku Nimo, A Voice For African FashionIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Ghanaian researcher, brand strategist, designer and author of AFRICA IN FASHION, Kweku Nimo, on what drew him to African design, art and fashion, starting and building a t-shirt business in Ghana, leaving to study fashion in South Africa, falling into fashion research, the challenges of writing a book, paying his dues in the fashion world, balancing work life with being a husband and father, the joys of living in Cape Coast, and much more.
You can find Kweku on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
2022-12-0548 minListen To Your FootstepsRosie Motene, Reclaiming the SelfIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Rosie Motene, a Pan African Queer feminist writer, activist, speaker, media proprietor, author, producer, certified counsellor and life coach, about what drew her to performance, the long journey to finding her identity, being raised by a Jewish family, reconnecting with her family, the real challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry, her activism and the consequences thereof, forgiveness of self, running a Pan-African agency, and much more.
You can find Rosie on her website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
For...
2022-11-1849 minListen To Your FootstepsKobby Ankomah-Graham, Moving Towards Peace, Love + EmpathyIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to lecturer, writer, creative arts & culture specialist and DJ, Kobby Ankomah-Graham, about his life in the UK, moving home to Ghana, finding his lane professionally, exploring his many talents, the importance of creativity and knowing oneself, building community, curating music and how it builds community, dealing with grief, and much more.
You can find Kobby on his website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-11-041h 03Listen To Your FootstepsBogosi Motshegwa, Living Life with Honesty and HumilityIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, Bogosi Motshegwa, Chief Creative Officer at Black River FC & Brand Service Co, and
Thinkerneur Founder and Strategy Director, shares his journey into the world of advertising, how he has ruffled feathers through his writing, dealing with the loss of his brother and how he came back from that, being a father and balancing that with his professional responsibilities, and so much more.
You can find Bogosi on the Thinkerneur website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and on LinkedIn.
For more on my book Listen To Your F...
2022-10-201h 37Listen To Your FootstepsBanesa Tseki, Embracing The JourneyIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to yogi, brand strategist and entrepreneur in the music/entertainment promotion + wellness spaces Banesa Tseki who shares her journey from growing up in different countries, adapting to various environments, and being a woman in entertainment management and promotion, to dealing with mental illness, finding refuge in spirituality and wellness, and much more.
You can find Banesa on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and on The Nest Space.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-10-0649 minListen To Your FootstepsMelusi Tshabalala, Breaking Down The FacadesIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to author, social and creative entrepreneur and ad professional Melusi Tshabalala about growing up in Soweto, the appeal of thug life, dealing with cultural blindspots, inclusion and diversity in the advertising industry, navigating fatherhood, relationships, the importance of culturally relevant spaces, writing, and much more.
You can find Melusi on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and his site Melusi's Everyday Zulu.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-09-2859 minListen To Your FootstepsChilu Lemba, Finding VoiceIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Zambian-born and South Africa-based radio man, television presenter, musician, author and voice over artist Chilu Lemba about growing up in Zambia, finding rap and radio, discovering and navigating the world of voice, dropping out of school, working with his wife, and much more.
You can find Chilu on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. And his podcast with Zubz the Last Letta (who has also been on this podcast) called Key Africans Unlocked, which I was fortunate to be a guest on.
For...
2022-09-0848 minListen To Your FootstepsSiya 'Slikour' Metane, Taking Life A Day At A TimeIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to South African artist and entrepreneur Siya 'Slikour' Metane about how hip hop found him, transitioning from Skwatta Camp to the world of marketing and business, following his own path, focusing on the day to day, being of service, what legacy means to him, building Slikour On Life, what comes next and and so much more.
You can find Siya on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-08-251h 02Listen To Your FootstepsPatricia Kihoro, Embracing Life WholeheartedlyIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Kenyan singer, radio presenter, actress, creator, curator and storyteller Patricia Kihoro about the challenges of finding oneself, how studying psychology has helped her in the media and entertainment spaces, the beauty of serendipity and focusing on the opportunities in front of you, being clear on what you want and standing by that, dealing with mental illness, the dopeness of African creativity and much more.
You can find Patricia on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
For more on my book Listen To Y...
2022-08-0454 minListen To Your FootstepsGaetano Kagwa, Doing What Makes SenseIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Ugandan radio broadcaster, television presenter and actor, Gaetano Kagwa, about growing up in Lesotho, navigating university in the US, settling back in Uganda, finding his rhythm in media and entertainment space, the evolving relationship with his father, and how he does what makes sense, amongst other things.
It is was interesting because we grew up together and this was, essentially, the first proper conversation we have had as adults.
You can find Gaetano on Twitter and Instagram.
For more on m...
2022-07-2851 minListen To Your FootstepsDavid 'Slaying Goliath' Tshabalala, Born To CreateIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, David ‘Slaying Goliath’ Tshabalala talks about finding art at an early age, exploring creativity wholeheartedly, the importance of craft, how he uses social media to engage with culture and life, the business of creativity, collaboration and so much more.
You can find David on his website, Twitter and Instagram.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-07-0757 min
Key Africans UnlockedEvolution Series Part 5 - Kojo BaffoeThe 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.
2022-07-0646 min
Listen To Your FootstepsMimi Kalinda, A True African StorytellerIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and Co-founder of Africa Communications Media Group, a pan African public relations and communications agency, talks about how she navigates multiple identities, shaping narratives as an African, entrepreneurship, building continental relationships, motherhood, leadership and so much more.
You can find Mimi on her website, Twitter, and on LinkedIn.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-06-2258 minListen To Your FootstepsLee-Roy Jason, Archiving the PresentIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, photographer and storyteller Lee-Roy Jason talks about how he came to photography, the influence of both his father and his mother on his professional life, travel, the importance of archiving the present for the future, fatherhood, balancing the commercial and the artistic, and much more.
You can find Lee-Roy on Twitter, on Instagram and on Facebook.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2022-05-271h 01Listen To Your FootstepsKenny 'DJ Kenzhero' Nzama, Curating + Sampling LifeIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps, I chat to Kenny Nzama, known as DJ Kenzhero. He is many things, including a DJ, a musician, a creative, a brand strategist, a restauranteur and a creator of cultural movements.
We chat about growing up in Soweto, going from accounting to music, finding one’s tribe, planning and curating life, manifesting ideas and much more.
You can find Kenzhero on Twitter and check out his Obrigado mixes on Apple Music.
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.co...
2022-05-2059 minListen To Your FootstepsLeslie Kasumba, Owns Her JourneyIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Leslie “Lee” Kasumba, broadcaster, media personality, creative strategist, and speaker. Born in Cuba, from Uganda, and raised in South Africa, Lee was based in Ghana, at the time of this conversation. A true pan-African, it is hard to tell where she will be next but, one thing is guaranteed, she will continue to tell African stories and follow her truth.
We talk her experiences, going from Uganda to South Africa, the impact of her mother, being part of the SA youth radio station Y-FM in i...
2022-05-0659 minListen To Your FootstepsRémy Ngamije, Finding Redemption In ArtIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Rémy “rémythequill” Ngamije, a Rwandan-born Namibian writer and photographer. He is the founder, chairperson, and artministrator of Doek, an independent arts organisation in Namibia supporting the literary arts. He is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Doek! Literary Magazine, Namibia’s first and only literary magazine.
Beyond his debut novel The Eternal Audience of One, he was written for various publications including The Johannesburg Review of Books, American Chordata. and Lolwe, and many other publications.
We talk the rhythm and energy o...
2022-04-281h 32Listen To Your FootstepsRalph 'Stagga Don Dada' Williams III, The Many Sides of A ManThis episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast feels like a 'chilling on the street corner' chat with it having been over a decade since Ralph Williams/Stagga actually talked beyond the infrequent tweets. We chat music and the Southern African music industry in the late 1990s/early 2000s. He reminisces on how he got into music and the importance of who you surround yourself with. He talks about struggles with substance, in particular alcohol. He explores his Motswana/Jamaican/English roots. He reflects on fatherhood and being a full-time dad.
You can find Stagga on...
2022-04-141h 38Listen To Your FootstepsMensa 'M3nsa' Ansah, Creativity PersonifiedIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Mensa 'M3nsa' Ansah, producer, composer, rapper, singer, filmmaker and, in my view cultural activist. We talk growing up in a creatively accomplished family, fatherhood, craft, self-discovery and living life on his own terms.
You can find M3nsa on Twitter and Instagram and his website
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps: https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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Show Music: Kweku Baffoe
2022-04-0757 min
BASA PodcastEp 15 - Cultural Sector Funding and Business Models - BASA Assembly partnered by British Council conversation seriesBASA Deputy Chair, Mandie van der Spuy is joined by Kojo Baffoe (author, poet, and media consultant) and Jefferson Tshabalala (Kiri Pink Knob and Ubdope Shishini), to look at different ways of thinking about financial sustainability within the Creative and Cultural Industries.
2021-11-2537 minBASA PodcastEp 15 - Cultural Sector Funding and Business Models - BASA Assembly partnered by British Council conversation seriesBASA Deputy Chair, Mandie van der Spuy is joined by Kojo Baffoe (author, poet, and media consultant) and Jefferson Tshabalala (Kiri Pink Knob and Ubdope Shishini), to look at different ways of thinking about financial sustainability within the Creative and Cultural Industries.
2021-11-2537 min
The Homebru Podcasts 2021Episode 9 - Kojo BaffoeKojo Baffoe embodies what it is to be a contemporary African man. Of Ghanaian and German heritage, he was raised in Lesotho and moved to South Africa at the age of 27.
Forever curious, Kojo has the enviable ability to simultaneously experience moments intimately and engage people (and their views) sincerely, while remaining detached enough to think through his experiences critically. He has earned a reputation as a thinker, someone who lives outside the box and free of the labels that society seeks to place on us.
Listen to Your Footsteps is an honest and, at times, raw collection of essays...
2021-10-2821 minListen To Your FootstepsRodney Quarcoo, Living A Life In PicturesIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Ghanaian documentary photographer Rodney Quarcoo about his evolution as a photographer, teaching, his relationship with his father and how that has influenced how he raises his children, and his time in the UK and what brought him back to Ghana, amongst other things.
You can find Rodney on Twitter and Instagram
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps: https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2021-09-3056 minListen To Your FootstepsMandla Langa, The Craft of WritingIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to writer, poet and cultural activist Mandla Langa. We explore how he fell in love with writing, how he crafts his stories, how he was influenced by his times in ANC training camps during the Struggle, poetry, and his latest novel The Lost Language of the Soul.
You can find Mandla on Twitter
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps: https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2021-09-2453 minListen To Your FootstepsYusuf 'Joey' Rasdien, Keeping It TogetherIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to comedian, actor, writer, father and friend Joey Rasdien. We explore his love for stand-up comedy, navigating the loss of his wife, raising his son as a single parent, the relationship between his children and the impact of both his son leaving to go to university and COVID-19 on his mental health.
You can find Yusuf (he was Yusuf when I met him and he continues to be Yusuf to me) on Twitter + Instagram
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps...
2021-09-1654 minListen To Your FootstepsThula Sindi, Making Life EasyIn this episode, I chat to fashion designer and entrepreneur Thula Sindi about family, the ebbs and flows of business from his time at fashion school and working with Vlisco to the establishment of Africa Rise, his approach to work and life, and his view that life should not be hard work.
You can find Thula on Instagram + Twitter
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps: https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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2021-09-0953 minListen To Your FootstepsGeorge G Matsheke, Taking Chances ConstantlyIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, George Gladwin Matsheke talks about how a young man from Alexandra township in Johannesburg ended up studying graphic design at a time when there weren't many examples for him, starting multiple online publications, betting on himself repeatedly and, now, navigating being a father. If there's one thing I admire about George is his ability to grab at opportunities with both hands while still being discerning about what make sense for him and what doesn't.
George is founder of Marvin Magazine and can be found on various social...
2021-08-261h 04Listen To Your FootstepsTumi Morake, Putting in WorkIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to the multi-talented and hardworking comedian, actress, writer, speaker and producer Tumi Morake about how she went from Thaba Nchu in South Africa's Free State province to writing television scripts to telling jokes on stages around the world to hosting radio shows. We also chat about the challenges of having a partner in the same industry and raising a family.
Editing: Another Dizhaman Production
Show Music: Kweku Baffoe
2021-08-191h 04Listen To Your FootstepsLebohang Masango, Discovering the SelfIn this episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to anthropologist, poet and author Lebohang Masango about her upbringing, her evolution as a poet, discovering anthropology, becoming a woman and how she used her love for children's books to write her own.
You can find Lebohang on Twitter and Instagram.
Editor: Tatenda Dizha
Show Music: Kweku Baffoe
2021-08-1250 minListen To Your FootstepsNdaba 'Zubz' Mabuye, Living AuthenticallyIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, I chat to Ndaba 'Zubz the Last Letta' Mabuye about growing up in Zimbabwe, discovering music, instrumentation and rhythms, studying at Rhodes University in South Africa, how he writes and creates music, the role that hip hop has played in his life, etc.
While known predominantly as a rapper, Zubz is an information systems specialist and owner of Makwande Digital Solutions and (disclaimer) the developer of my personal website.
Technical Producer/Editor: Nhlangana Chabala
Show Music: Kweku Baffoe
2021-08-0551 minListen To Your FootstepsMokena Makeka, Redesigning the WorldIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chatted to Mokena Makeka, architect, designer, urbanist and curator about African design, navigating new spaces - having grown up in the US and Lesotho -, projects he's most proud, the poetry of architecture, and so much more. He also speaks on how hip hop helped him find his space moving to Cape Town, his forays into Agave spirit and comic books and the need for Black architects and designers as an example for the generations that follow.
Mokena is currently a Principal at Dalberg Advisors, was the...
2021-07-151h 02Listen To Your FootstepsMohale Mashigo, Telling Stories Across MediumsIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Mohale Mashigo about being a singing waitress, learning how to write songs, the origins of Black Porcelain, becoming disillusioned with the music industry and transitioning into writing fiction and comic books.
Mohale Mashigo is an award winning singer-songwriter and the author of the novel The Yearning and Intruders, a collection of short stories. She writes for the South African comic book series Kwezi and recently contributed to Marvel's Marvel Voices: Legacy #1.
You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.
Technical producer + e...
2021-07-0755 minListen To Your FootstepsThe Wisdom of Wandi 'DJ1D' NzimandeThis episode of Listen To Your Footsteps is a little different and was a little difficult to put together. Wandi 'DJ1D' Nzimande had many hats that he wore with aplomb, navigating them seamlessly - father, husband, friend, mentor, founder of Loxion Kulcha, television executive, deejay, broadcaster, brand strategist, marketer, content producer, etc. I was fortunate enough to call him friend. Sadly, he passed away in January 2021.
This episode is a conversation I had with Wandi in March 2020. It was at a restaurant in Johannesburg, Blaque Bistro, in front of a small, intimate audience. The event was...
2021-06-281h 47
Gareth's GuestsKojo BaffoeKojo Baffoe is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed retired poet. His life story has been a book waiting to happen. He and Gareth have a candid conversation about his book, ‘Listen to Your Footsteps’, which dives into reflections on losing his mother as a toddler, being raised by his father, forming an identity, living as an immigrant, his struggles with substance abuse, and a whole lot more. www.cliffcentral.com
2021-06-2327 minListen To Your FootstepsDonovan Goliath and Exploring the Boundaries of Your CreativityIn this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, I chat to Donovan Goliath about growing up in Mthatha, being in a rap group, finding purpose, manifesting creativity, not allowing oneself to get too comfortable, becoming a father and much more.
Donovan Goliath is primarily known as a comedian but has been an artist, a graphic designer, an art director, amongst other labels. In his own way, he defies labels, even when the outside world seeks to define him too narrowly.
You can find him on Instagram and Twitter. I am still trying to get h...
2021-06-211h 15Listen To Your FootstepsListen to How You Feel with Papama MtwishaWelcome to the Listen to your Footsteps podcast. My name is Kojo Baffoe. Over the last twenty-plus years, I have worked in a variety of industries with the last fifteen or so being in the media industry in South Africa, as a TV researcher and producer, editor of three magazines, and host of a radio talk show. I am a writer, storyteller, content strategist and author of the book Listen To Your Footsteps, a collection of essays, reflections and poems focused particularly on fatherhood, being raised by my father, identity and loss.
The Listen To Your Footsteps p...
2021-06-101h 04Listen To Your FootstepsListen to your footsteps podcast trailerWelcome to the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, which is hosted by myself Kojo Baffoe. This is an extension of a book that I've recently released called Listen to your footsteps, which is a collection of essays, thoughts and reflections, and some poetry around the different things that I've learned. Traversing this world as an African and as a man as a father as a husband, as a human being in terms of making sense of both the world but also. Just drawing lessons from the different experiences that I've had. In this podcast, I'll be chatting to a full...
2021-05-0501 min
The Purpose CafeBogosi Motshegwa - (Part 2) The strategic guide to purposeWe speak about all things Africa and ways strategy can impact its growth. Also from a career perspective, Bogosi shares some secrets on how your strategic thinking can get you invited into boardrooms! Bogosi regularly shares his articles in various industry magazines and blogs, his Thinkerneur Strategy Sessions, hosted by media maverick, Kojo Baffoe, are shifting and changing the narrative around strategic thinking. So let’s get THINKING!!
2021-03-1129 min
The Lead CreativeKojo Baffoe on the content creation processCreating brand stories and content that resonates requires many different perspectives, where harnessing a creative process can lead to concepts win minds and hearts. In this episode of The Lead Creative podcast, we are joined by the former Editor of Destiny Man, a seasoned content creator, strategist, keynote speaker, Kojo Baffoe. Kojo was also the host of Life with Kojo on KayaFM among many other roles. “The starting point is; ‘who is your community, who are you and what do you stand for’ , then being able to communicate that consistently. It’s also understanding that that commu...
2020-10-2240 min
The Lead CreativeKojo Baffoe on the content creation processCreating brand stories and content that resonates requires many different perspectives, where harnessing a creative process can lead to concepts win minds and hearts.
In this episode of The Lead Creative podcast, we are joined by the former Editor of Destiny Man, a seasoned content creator, strategist, keynote speaker, Kojo Baffoe. Kojo was also the host of Life with Kojo on KayaFM among many other roles.
“The starting point is; ‘who is your community, who are you and what do you stand for’ , then being able to communicate that consistently. It’s also understanding that that community is diverse, Africa is a div...
2020-10-2240 min
BASA PodcastEp 1 - The Significance of Awards in the Era of Covid-19 with KojoIn this episode, BASA Awards Chairman Kojo Baffoe speaks to Samm Marshall about the unavoidable changes he and the rest of the Awards panel were compelled to carry through, in spite of this ‘Black Swan’ moment, and often because of it.
Kojo and Samm unpack the adaptations assimilated into this new BASA Awards model – both the adaptations effected through our organisation’s own strategic efforts to improve, as well as those imposed through the current societal status quo.
Ultimately, the conversation examines the necessity of these events, in sustaining the arts as the heart and soul of socie...
2020-10-1217 minBASA PodcastEp 1 - The Significance of Awards in the Era of Covid-19 with KojoIn this episode, BASA Awards Chairman Kojo Baffoe speaks to Samm Marshall about the unavoidable changes he and the rest of the Awards panel were compelled to carry through, in spite of this ‘Black Swan’ moment, and often because of it.
Kojo and Samm unpack the adaptations assimilated into this new BASA Awards model – both the adaptations effected through our organisation’s own strategic efforts to improve, as well as those imposed through the current societal status quo.
Ultimately, the conversation examines the necessity of these events, in sustaining the arts as the heart and soul of socie...
2020-10-1217 min
Adjacent Conversations#1 Disrupting During Disruptive Times with Kojo BaffoeAdjacent Conversations is a weekly chat with leading thought leaders and friends from a variety of backgrounds discussing how we shift and adapt in new times. From entrepreneurs to change makers, we’ll be hosting some truly impactful people!
This week’s conversation is with a close friend, mentor and writer Kojo Baffoe (and fellow stogie lover!) We’re chatting "Disrupting During Disruptive Times."
Because of global pandemic most of us have been shaken up, had our industries flipped upside down and are struggling to find a new routine or business model to get through it all...
2020-05-1554 min
African Tech RoundupCraig Wilson, Kojo Baffoe and Jade Brennan Talk Gadgets & Apps Trends In Africa For 2015We let you in on a panel discussion from the Annual Round-up 2015 that covered some of the past year’s highlights from from a gadgets and apps perspective.
Andile Masuku leads this laid-back conversation with Deputy Editor of Stuff Magazine and Technology Analyst, Craig Wilson, Director of Project Fable, Kojo Baffoe and Digital Content Specialist at Caxton Magazines and Contributor at TechGirl.co.za, Jade Brennan.
While we talked about everything from wearables to virtual reality— highlighting what tickled our fancy in 2015, we did eventually have to come to terms with what we, as African tech enthusiasts and early adopters, ough...
2015-12-2827 min
African Tech RoundupCraig Wilson, Kojo Baffoe and Jade Brennan Talk Gadgets & Apps Trends In Africa For 2015We let you in on a panel discussion from the Annual Round-up 2015 that covered some of the past year’s highlights from from a gadgets and apps perspective.
Andile Masuku leads this laid-back conversation with Deputy Editor of Stuff Magazine and Technology Analyst, Craig Wilson, Director of Project Fable, Kojo Baffoe and Digital Content Specialist at Caxton Magazines and Contributor at TechGirl.co.za, Jade Brennan.
While we talked about everything from wearables to virtual reality— highlighting what tickled our fancy in 2015, we did eventually have to come to terms with what we, as African tech enthusiasts and early adopters, ough...
2015-12-2827 min
Afternoon TalkIn The Spotlight with Kojo Baffoe the editor of Destiny ManThought provoking talk and debates with the listeners and high profile guests. Presented by Ashraf Garda.
2012-11-141h 17