Six Africa-Focused Startup Podcasts

(Originally published on Medium)

I distinctly remember my first iPhone (the now-ancient iPhone 3Gs) and my pure love of all the apps that made it a seamless process for me to consume news from a variety of sources. Specifically, I remember when a light bulb went off in my head and I realized I could probably use this new technology to stay up to date on all things Africa. But, lo and behold, 2010 proved to be a barren wasteland for Africa-focused apps in the Apple app store. Aside from a few experimental apps, there wasn’t much of substance available for those wishing to stay abreast of economics, politics, and other aspects of current events on the African continent. Fast forward to 2020, and the options are near limitless.

For those who are specifically interested in the startup ecosystem in Africa, there are a myriad of podcasts now available. Each one offers a different take on some of the major developments on the continent, while also providing a stark variety of content. In other words, you can consistently listen to new episodes of each of these podcasts without hearing repetitive analyses.

It’s no secret that we are working on launching our own podcast at Blacklight Africa, in hopes of adding to the vibrant ecosystem of analytical commentary in the African startup space. In the meantime, here’s a list of some of our favorite podcasts, in random order:

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