Change Narratives
Change Narratives is where Africa’s development journey meets real stories, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives.
Hosted by Dumebi and other collaborators, the podcast spotlights innovators, changemakers, and everyday people whose work is redefining what’s possible for the continent. From music and culture to governance, gender, technology, and social impact — we go beyond the headlines to uncover the voices and experiences shaping Africa’s future.
Born out of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Change Narratives is more than conversation — it’s a platform for refining systems, reclaiming voices, and reshaping Africa.
🎧 Tune in for inspiring stories, practical insights, and powerful lessons that connect Africa’s history, culture, and creativity with the possibilities of tomorrow.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 5
- Years Active
- 2025
Building Peace and Purpose: Rethinking Development Through Youth, Mentorship, and Innovation in Africa
What does post-conflict development really look like when youth lead the way?
Meet Noel Mushinzimana, a bold new voice for pan-African solidarity. He shares how mentorship, green innovation, inclusiv…
Freestyle Futures (Part 2): Hip Hop’s Relevance, Community & Resilience with Alex Cole Acosta
Part 2 with Alex Cole Acosta dives into hip hop’s staying power, how to build value and community in a “post-social media” era, and why cyphers—rooted in respect, responsibility, and knowledge—can tr…
Freestyle Futures (Part 1): Soul Food Cypher, Healing & Roots with Alex Cole Acosta
In Part 1, Alex Cole Acosta (Founder, Soul Food Cypher) takes us inside the cypher—how freestyle rap became a space for healing, education, and community in Atlanta. We talk fathers and kids sharing …
Introduction - Freestyle Futures: Building Harmony & Narrative Power Across Continents
In this special episode of Change Narratives, Dumebi introduces Alex Cole Acosta, founder of Soul Food Cypher—an Atlanta nonprofit using freestyle rap to heal, educate, and empower communities.
Born f…
Welcome to Change Narratives: Our Story, Our Vision
Welcome to the very first episode of Change Narratives!
In this introduction, hosts Dumebi Okwuosah (Nigeria) and Adi Ramaite (South Africa) share the story behind Change Narratives, a platform born o…