Just like everywhere else in the world, podcasts have gained increased popularity in Africa over the last decade. Compared to the more traditional forms of broadcast media on the continent, Podcasts are still in the fringe stages of listernship and viewership, and they are mainly followed by “more educated” audiences in urban areas.
From history and tech, to pop culture and fashion stories, these podcasts offer compelling windows into contemporary African life and discourse.
1) ‘HISTORY OF AFRICA PODCAST’
The thrill and fun of the HISTORY OF AFRICA PODCAST is getting immersed in a wide range of Pre-colonial African Stories in culture through the breezy chatter of its “anonymous host”, an American who goes by the pseudonym ‘Andy’. Focusing on a time before Europeans took over the continent, the podcasts six seasons have explored the histories of several empires, civilizations, and tribes, with a season dedicated to a SINGLE SUBJECT.
2) ‘HONEST BUNCH PODCAST’ (GLITCH AFRICA STUDIOS)
The Honest Bunch Podcast is Known for its candid and unfiltered discussions with some sprinkles of controversial Reviews, opinions and takes from the viewers and listeners,
the podcast covers topics relevant to Nigerian millennials and Gen Z, including relationships, culture, lifestyle, and social issues. The flagship audio- visual podcast show discusses millenial and Gen Z issues and it features a regular cast of Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne, and often hosts guests to share their experiences on various topics, from culture and politics to relationships and finances. It is known for its candid and fearless approach to conversations.
Host and format
- Hosts: The show is hosted by a rotating panel of personalities, including Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. A recent addition is media personality Daddy Freeze, who joined as a co-host in June 2025.
- Format: The hosts engage in unrehearsed and humorous conversations. Each episode typically features a special guest, such as a celebrity or expert, who joins the panel to provide insights on specific topics.
- Scheduling: The podcast releases new episodes weekly and is available on YouTube and various podcast platforms.
Producer: Glitch Africa Studios
- Parent company: Glitch Africa is an African media and entertainment company with studios in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
- Focus: It aims to amplify African voices and narratives through innovative content production, including music videos, podcasts, and documentaries.
- Podcast network: Glitch Africa Studios is the podcast network arm of the company, known for producing some of Africa’s most viral and chart-topping podcasts.
- Guests: It frequently features guests from various fields to provide diverse perspectives on the discussed topics.
- Content Style: It is known for its “no holds barred” and “unfiltered” style, providing a platform for honest and provocative conversations.
- Production: The podcast is produced by Glitch Africa Studios.
3) ‘234 MZANZI PODCAST’
+234 Mzansi is a pan-African podcast diving into the unspoken tension and cultural rivalry between Nigeria and South Africa — the two powerhouses of the continent. From money, sex, and music to tradition, drugs, and identity, we unpack the real issues driving the divide. Join us as we explore the roots of these differences and search for ways to build unity, one raw conversation at a time.
4) ‘PURE DIGITAL PASSION WITH MOSES KEMIBARO’
The conversations on Pure Digital Passion are a compelling reflection of how far Africa’s tech and digital transformation have come, as well as the lengths the continent still has to go to catch up with better-developed parts of the world. Hosted by Moses Kemibaro, the uniqueness of the podcast is in service of the varying ways to approach happenings in the tech ecosystem, using Kenya’s status as an African tech hotspot as an entry point into what’s happening on the continent. The guests are a who’s who of pioneers and leaders in African tech, with discussions ranging from customer-centric tech solutions to the possibilities of enhancing maternal health through the use of generativeAI.
5) ‘AFROBEATS INTELLIGENCE’
Joey Akan- Veteran music and Pop culture journalist turned industry insider, initially started Afrobeats Intelligence as a Newsletter dispatch to share his opinions and offer insights into the workings of the Nigerian music industry. It has now evolved into a podcast show with a dedicated following, featuring candid conversations primarily with artists and several producers and music executives. Akan’s ability to ask questions and allow his interviewees to wander with their answers gives Afrobeats Intelligence it’s authentic verve as the place for unstilted expressions. Guests include artists like Ayra Starr, C-Kay, and Bien, producers Temple and Tee-Y Mix, and executives Steve Stoute, Kiing Lu, and the iconic Don Jazzy.
6) ‘PODCAST AND CHILL’
With over 1.5 million Subscribers on YouTube alone, there’s a strong argument that Podcast and Chill may be Africa’s biggest Pop culture podcast. The show is hosted by media personality MacGyver “MacG” Mukweho and former radio broadcaster and music producer Sol Phenduka, also known for his appearance on Big Brother Mzansi. They are accompanied by the off-camera co-host, known as Ghost-Lady. Together, they take their audience on an unhinged trek through cultural happenings in South Africa and, sometimes, beyond. Currently over 600 episodes, spanning back over seven(7) years, the show also has a sprawling archive of interviews with everyone, from artists like Oskido and Emtee to actors like John Kani and Pearl Thusi, as well as Political figures like Julius Malema, comedians like Mpho Popps, and many more.
7) ‘LEADING LADIES’
In African history, there’s little focus on the innumerable women who played revolutionary roles in societies across the continent. Across it’s four seasons, Leading Ladies, an initiative of the virtual Women’s History Museum, shares bite-sized portraits of women who excelled in leadership and leadership-related roles across pre-colonial and post-colonial Zambia.
While it’s final season was released in 2022, the stories are timeless and if you are a visual person, they come with animated videos that enhances the podcast into an immersive experience. There’s so much knowledge to be gleaned from Leading ladies, primarily about the subjects themselves and also tactily about Zambia’s evolution.
8) ‘AFROPOLITAN’
Africa’s tech ecosystem has evolved at quite a breakneck pace over the past decade. The indepth insight of Afrobility captures the essence of the ecosystem’s major players and reflects the tech-business landscape in revealing ways. Released in infrequent intervals, each episode is a hyperspecific deep dive into tech companies adding value to people’s digital lives across the continent.
Hosted by Olumide Ogunsawo and Bankole Makanju, there are focus episodes on the evolution of tech fixtures like M-kopa, Jiji, Yoco, PiggyVest and more, as well as roundtable discussions and inquiries into trends like insurance technologies.
9) ‘THE REPUBLIC’
Having been launched in 2023, The Republic Podcast is a historical podcast by the Nigerian Media Based Publication of the same name. The immaculately-produced narrative podcast series delves into historical Nigerian events with plans to expand to stories across Africa. Its first season focused on Nigeria’s president-that-never-was, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale “M.K.O.” Abiola, exploring the circumstances of an election canceled amidst Nigeria’s endemic coup culture in the first four decades post-independence.
10) ‘I SAID WHAT I SAID’
Although a significant amount of interviewing happens on the episode, Ayra Starr joining the host, Jola Ayeye and Feyikemi Abudu in dishing out advice to dilemmas sent in by Listeners about love and life.
11) ‘THE AFRICANIST PODCAST’
While there may be no regular rhythm to it releases, every episode of The Africanist Podcast is worthwhile. Hosted by Bamba Ndiaye, a Humanities and African Studies professor, the discussions are varied, from in-depth breakdowns of notable political events to enlightening cultural conversations. Its archive of episodes include a compelling interview with the African literary giant Ngūgī Wa Thiong’o, a scholarly yet entertaining conversation about the evolution of hip hop in Senegal, a panel discussion on Pan-Africanism across the continent and in diaspora, and much more.
12) ‘TALKS WITH INTALKS PODCAST’
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