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RED CARPET — 254 | Nollywood Producer Discusses ‘Over the Bridge’ Movie, Mozambican Designer Takes Her Brand Global and More
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, we hear from Tosin Otudeko, a Nollywood screenwriter and producer who discussed her new movie titled “Over the Bridge.” Plus, Mozambican fashion designer Shaazia Adam joins the show to highlight how she took her brand to the global market. This and more entertainment-related updates on this week’s Red Carpet.
Healthy Living: Understanding Surrogacy
On Healthy Living this week, Spotlight on Surrogacy: a complex and controversial path to motherhood. And Dr. Josiah Mutthir, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Jos, explains the intricacies of surrogacy and what it takes to protect mothers and babies. Plus, Malawi advocates lobby for abortion laws reform.
Our Voices 613 Breast Ironing: Cultural Practices Affecting Young Girls
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we discuss breast ironing, a form of female genital mutilation, FGM, which is commonly practiced in Africa. This is when the breasts of young girls are flattened to deter unwanted male attention. Guests on the show include, Chi Yvonne Leina, a Cameroonian women’s rights advocate and Margaret Nyuydzewira, a survivor of breast ironing and the founder of CAME Women and Girls Development Organization.
Africa 54: US Calls for Aid to Sudan, Muslims and Christians Unite in Burkina Faso and More
On Africa 54: The United States has called for action by the United Nations to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Sudan which Washington says is "catastrophic." Plus, A Burkinabe youth group seeks to promote peace, unity and tolerance between Muslims and Christians during Ramadan and Easter season. This and more on today's Africa 54!
