Africa Wiki Women Podcast

Africa Wiki Women Voices Podcast

There was a time when African women’s voices were silenced, overlooked, and unheard, in the societies. But today, African women are leveraging their voices, owning their stories, and unapologetically telling them on their own terms. But despite the progress made over the years. True visibility remains elusive, as african women remain underrepresented and often confined to narrow, stereotypical frames. The diversity and authenticity of their stories are often overlooked .

The Africa Wiki Women Voices podcast has been created as an avenue for African women within the Wikimedia ecosystem and beyond to share their journeys, Ideas and inspire change that challenge stereotypes.

Editorial Scope

This podcast cut across African culture, lifestyle, and womanhood spotlighting the experiences, voices, and journeys of African women across the continent and in the diaspora.The conversations will delve into the realities, challenges, and achievements of African women, while celebrating their strength, creativity, and contributions to society.

Though inspired by the Wikimedia ecosystem, the podcast will go beyond it touching on a wide range of areas including; technology, digital inclusion, African art and heritage, artificial intelligence, gender equality, education, climate change, open knowledge etc. Each episode will examine how these areas shape the representation of African women and how women are, in turn, shaping these spaces.

The aim is to amplify underrepresented voices, bridge knowledge gaps, and birth dialogue that drives growth, visibility, and empowerment for African women. Whether it's a discussion on cultural preservation, navigating tech spaces, or the future of knowledge-sharing, the Africa Wiki Women Voices podcast is a platform for meaningful, thought-provoking conversations that inspire action and change.

Target Audience

The podcast is designed for diverse audience passionate about shaping Africa’s future:

Community leaders who are committed to driving grassroots impact and empowering their communities through inclusive leadership.
Young changemakers ; individuals who are challenging the status quo and redefining what’s possible across sectors.
Gender advocates dedicated to promoting equality, inclusion, and the advancement of women and girls across Africa.
Wikimedians and knowledge activists passionate about open access, representation, and closing the content gap for African women on global platforms.
Women and young girls seeking inspiration, mentorship, and stories that affirm their identity, voice, and potential.

Join the Conversation

This podcast is available on all podcast platforms.To be a part of the great conversations that would be happening within this space, subscribe and follow on Spotify

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