54Lights
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
Show episodes
[BONUS..GHANA...] Between the Hyphen: How Quiet Leaders Control Their Career Narrative
WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani speaks with Lissa Appiah, a Ghanaian-Canadian career strategist and founder of We Apply. Lissa shares her journey from government employee to entrepreneur, revealing how her "between the hyphen" identity shaped her mission to help quiet leaders and introverts excel in their
WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode, Kondwani is joined by Judith Okonkwo, a visionary technologist and organizational psychologist, whose overt passion for immersive technology is shaping the future of Extended Reality (XR) in Africa. Based in Lagos, Judith’s enthusiasm and expertise have driven her to
WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In 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 preserving and celebrating African heritage, Malaika uses her platform to amplify voices, challenge narratives, and push
WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Embark 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. From her childhood dreams of teaching to her discovery of photography as an art form, Faisa's narrative unfolds with dep
WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Let’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 Beninese artists, and CEO of AKARTS (a hip-hop inspired streetwear line) Andy Akangah joined us in studio to talk about his
WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Your 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 in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Yabome shares profound insights on navigating complex systems, finding home in comm
