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RED CARPET — 256| VOA Sits Down with Kidi, Nollywood Movies Make Box Office History and More
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Ghanaian Afrobeats star, Kidi. They discuss his musical influences and some of his billboard charting songs, including “Touch It,” and “Blessed.” Plus, VOA’s Timothy Obiezu files a report from Abuja, Nigeria, which delves into the West African nation’s film industry, popularly known as “Nollywood.” This and other entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Healthy Living: World Health Day: Addressing Health Rights and Access
On Healthy Living this week, host Linord Moudou focuses on the right to healthcare amid global World Health Day commemorations. Dr. Taiwo Oyelade, the Technical Officer at WHO's Africa Regional Office, joins the show to discuss strategies to ensure quality healthcare for all. Plus, VOA spotlights experts who say the world is facing a growing global water crisis. This and other health-related updates on today's Healthy Living!
Our Voices 615: Money and Marriage
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we speak to experts about how married couples should handle financial disputes within their relationships. Reports show that mishandling finances is one of the leading causes for divorce worldwide. Learn more about how best to handle love and money on this week’s edition of Our Voices! Guests include: Thando and Lindie Jacobs, finance experts. We are joined in studio by Nikki Pruett, a workshop facilitator and financial expert at the University of Maryland.
Africa 54: WHO Says Sudan Conflict Could Worsen and More
On Africa 54: The World Health Organization says conflict in Sudan could worsen in the coming months as the distribution of humanitarian aid and medical supplies remains restricted. Plus, U.S. based non-profit organizations propose using newly arrived migrants to address a nationwide shortage of construction workers. And, in our entertainment report—VOA’s Heather Maxwell sits down with Tolu Yeboah, a Nigerian Canadian musician known by her alias “TolumiDe.” She performs her most recent song titled “Throwback.” This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!