Episodes 110
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Dec 2018
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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54Lights is committed to elevating creatives of colour. We showcase Africa to the world, by lighting up great guests with roots in the 54 countries of the continent. We’re telling these under told stories from Africa to all corners of the globe. And because each guest has a unique and flavour-filled tale to tell, we will tell these stories with care. So that they can shape and reshape and reframe the narrative, one story at a time.  Humbly hosted by Kondwani Mwase

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[BONUS.ZAMBIA..] Dreams done bigger: The Courage to Create with Natasha Mumba and Nina Lee Aquino

Jan 04, 2026 47m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYUp next, host Kondwani Mwase sits down with Zambian-born Canadian playwright and actor Natasha Mumba and Nina Lee Aquino, Artistic Director of English Theatre at…

[BONUS..GHANA...] Between the Hyphen: How Quiet Leaders Control Their Career Narrative

Jul 03, 2025 43m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYKondwani speaks with Lissa Appiah, a Ghanaian-Canadian career strategist and founder of We Apply. Lissa shares her journey from government employee to entrepreneur,…

[BONUS. NIGERIA..] What Comes Next with Judith Okonkwo

May 29, 2025 47m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYIn this episode, Kondwani is joined by Judith Okonkwo, a visionary technologist and organizational psychologist, whose overt passion for immersive technology is…

[17.54.. RWANDA] Intersections with Malaïka Urbani

May 01, 2025 44m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYIn this episode, Kondwani is joined by Malaika Urbani, a dynamic creative whose work bridges the worlds of art, culture, and storytelling. With a deep passion for…

[16.54.. SOMALIA] Life and Light...Captivatingly Captured with Faisa Omer

Sep 12, 2024 48m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYEmbark on a journey through the lens of Faisa Omar, a Somali Canadian photographer and mental health professional, as she shares her compelling story and insights.…

[15.54.. BENIN] Art Beyond the Strokes with Andy Akangah

Aug 29, 2024 33m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYLet’s go to West Africa! 54Lights takes you to the brilliant country of Benin through a conversation with self-taught illustrator from the wonderful nation. The…

[14.54..SIERRA LEONE] Leading Every Day with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson

Aug 15, 2024 1h 5m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYYour host, Kondwani Mwase, talks to the accomplished Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson to discuss her inspiring journey from Sierra Leone to Canada, and her impactful work…

[13.54..BOTSWANA] The Power of Storytelling with Sarah Owusu

Aug 01, 2024 44m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYLean into an important discussion on African leadership with Sarah Owusu, an Organization Development specialist renowned for her expertise in culture, employee…

[BONUS] Make it Malawi with Joy Mwandemange

Jul 18, 2024 39m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYKondwani is joined by Malawian-Canadian artist Joy Mwandemange to share her inspiring journey. From her childhood immersed in the arts to navigating a multifaceted…

[BONUS. NIGERIA..] From Risk-free to Risk-filled with Ikenna Onyegbula

Jul 04, 2024 51m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYWe got a BONUS episode for you today! 54Lights takes you to the incredible nation of Nigeria (again!) with rich conversation and inspirational thoughts. Join host…

[12.54..GHANA] In Living Colour with Kofi Frempong

Jun 20, 2024 33m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYKondwani Mwase sits down with Ghanaian-Canadian artist Kofi Frimpong for a vibrant discussion about his artistic journey, creative process, and the power of…

[Bonus] Keep it 100.. Celebrating the Centennial

Jun 06, 2024 32m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYIn this episode, we relive some great experiences from our first 99 episodes...calling out the many highs from seasons and journey's past. Most poignantly, host…

[11.54..NIGERIA] From Medical School to Mainstream Retail with Lola Adeyemi

Mar 21, 2024 32m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYKondwani interviews entrepreneur Lola Adeyemi, founder of It's Souper, an Afrofusion gourmet meal company selling flavourful soups, sauces and spices. Hear Lola's…

[10.54..ESWATINI] Giving Back By Design with Khulekani Msweli

Mar 07, 2024 24m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYIn this episode, Kondwani interviews Khulekani Msweli, a fashion designer, artist, entrepreneur and activist from Eswatini. Khulekani discusses returning to…

[9.54..NAMIBIA] From Namibia to the Junos: Garth Prince on Identity and Sound

Feb 22, 2024 48m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYKondwani interviews Juno award-winning artist Garth Prince, who shares his journey from Namibia to building a music community in Canada. With infectious rhythms and…

54Bites: The Best in Class with Navi Kahlon

Feb 16, 2024 17m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYIn this quick episode of 54Bites we are joined in virtual studio by our newest intern Navi Kahlon. Navi, who has roots in Tanzania, joins us from the journalism…

[8.54..MAURITIUS] Passion Triggers Art with Pascal Lagesse

Jan 25, 2024 34m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY54Lights touches down in the beautiful nation of Mauritius for this light-hearted and light-filled conversation with Pascal Lagesse. Pascal joined us virtually from…

[7.54..MALI] From Mali to the Microphone with Daouda Doumbia

Jan 11, 2024 28m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYKondwani interviews emerging radio personality Daouda in this fun and insightful episode. Originally from Mali, Daouda shares stories from his journey studying…

[6.54..KENYA] - At the Intersection of Seat and Stage with Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu

Dec 28, 2023 29m Transcript

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYIn this episode, host Kondwani Mwase is joined by Kenyan/Ugandan creator and director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu. Mumbi joined us in, virtual studio, from Toronto where…

[5.54..TANZANIA] Educating and Supporting Tanzanian Women

Dec 14, 2023 24m

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAYDiana Gasper has made her life in North Carolina after meeting her American husband in Canada, yet she will always have the most love and longing for her home of…

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