Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Sporadic
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Nov 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

'Sango' meaning "news" in Lingala, is a podcast hosted by a humanities girlie that loves information and loves to share. It will touch on topical African news, history, travel, true-crime, African literature the works!

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Recent Episodes

S2E16 The "othering" of non-baddie women

Nov 10, 2025 32m

Welcome back to another episode of Sango! Today we are discussing hair and how political it has become, wigs and their effects on our identity and the othering of those that do not subscribe to the…

S1E15 Panel discussion: GBV, femicide & the death penalty

Jun 04, 2025 1h 9m

Todays episode features four of my friends to discuss GBV & femicide.

S1E14 nathan from insecure? a pick-me boy?

May 04, 2025 28m

In this episode of Sango, we unpack the “pick me boy” and “nice guy” tropes—using Nathan from Insecure as an example. We look at how fake niceness can mask entitlement, and how that mindset sometimes…

S1E13 DRC: M23, Mines & Militia

Apr 28, 2025 56m

In this episode, we’ll unpack the tensions between the DRC and Rwanda, the re-emergence of the M23 rebel group, the role of foreign powers like France, and the deeper governance crisis within the DRC…

S1E12 The Boys Are Not Alright: "Misogyny, Education & the Price of Patriarchy" ft Bill Muriuki

Apr 21, 2025 1h 16m

In this heartfelt episode of Sango, we ask: what happens when girls rise… and boys are left behind? We open with a playful but powerful “Is it Misogyny?” game rooted in African realities, then dive…

S1E11 “Francs, Freedom & Françafrique: How France Rebuilt Itself by Exploiting Africa”

Apr 16, 2025 42m

In this episode of Sango, we delve into how France rebuilt itself on the backs of African nations—long after colonialism was formally ended. From stolen resources to the CFA franc, we examine how…

S1E10 The legacy of #FEESMUSTFALL with Kabelo Shai

Apr 07, 2025 49m

Todays episode is on an #FEESMUSTFALL , this was an important time in the lives of me and other students in South Africa, me and Kabelo take time to share our experiences as well as analyse the…

S1E9 Mama Matriarchy

Mar 31, 2025 25m

Throughout history, various African societies have been matriarchal or matrilineal. This means inheritance, leadership, and social structures were centered around women. But unlike the rigid and…

S1E8 Let's talk USAID ft Shunom Jock

Mar 24, 2025 38m

In this episode, we discuss the Trump administration discontinuing USAID and the implications this has on Africa, we discuss sustainability and aid as soft colonialism.

S1E7 Why are we honestly working for free?

Mar 19, 2025 22m

The TRUTH about unpaid internships?

S1E6 Making Feminism Palatable? NEVER

Mar 10, 2025 21m

Today we're discussing the girlies trying to make feminism palatable to men!

Does American Media still subscribe to the Libertarian theory?

Mar 01, 2025 28m

Welcome back to Sango, where we break down media, power, and the stories shaping our world. Today we’re tackling a big question: Is the American press really Libertarian media?

S1E4 Gaddafi: The myth of his Pan-African heroism

Jan 05, 2025 24m

Let's talk Gaddafi!

An essay: Is the African perspective just “catch-up academia” ?

Dec 24, 2024 13m

In this podcast episode I reflect on one of my personal essays that I’ve written on the space I feel I hold in academia.

S1E2 Why do African Men Relate to Trump?

Dec 02, 2024 31m

In this episode of Sango, we explore the profound impact of Donald Trump’s presidency and its aftermath on global politics, media, and society. From the rise of populism and the reshaping of…

Patrice Lumumba's last letter to his wife

Sep 01, 2024 13m

Welcome to the first edition of Sango! In today's episode, we are revisiting the last love letter Lumumba left to the love of his life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sango have?

Sango has published 16 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.

Is Sango still active?

Sango is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.

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