theREN Experience: Recent Episodes
Renatus Mshomba
theREN Experience podcast hosts African prominent intellectuals, entrepreneurs, innovators, non-conformists, defiers of the status quo, and those who keep asking why.
Siddharth Kara is an author, researcher, screenwriter, and activist on modern slavery. His latest book "Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives" investigates the atrocities of Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:45] - Why Cobalt is Important
[03:55] - Congo’s Role in World Development
[08:12] - Msiri’s Grandson Role in Lumumba’s Assassination
[10:12] - Congolese People Screaming into the Abyss
[13:23] - Congo’s Blood Powers our Lives, Literally
[17:30] - Congolese People’s Resistance to Atrocities
[21:28] - We are Working in Our Graves
[27:12] - Witnessing Congolese People Relieving their Torment
[30:28] - The Myth of Clean Cobalt
[33:10] - Mosquitoes Don’t Drink Our Blood
[38:19] - Cobalt Supply Chain
[43:13] - Living With $1
[50:55] - The Question of Congo
[59:52] - Congo is an Open Wound
[01:07:06] - Congo’s Curse: Would The Next Treasure Be Here, Again?
Robert Burale is a writer, event host, pastor, image consultant, and motivational speaker. He is the founder of Naked Truth and the author of the latest book, "The Three Hearts of a Man," available for purchase.
Peter Biar is a South Sudanese scholar, peace activist. and former political prisoner. He is also the founder of Revive South Sudan Party.
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[00:00] - Not Talking About Yourself
[02:25] - Being A Child Soldier
[09:48] - Civil War in Sudan
[19:23] - Losing Direction
[28:21] - Society Built Virtue
[30:25] - People Looked Away When We Started Killing Each Other
[33:04] - My Father Signed Me To Military
[39:28] - Being Prisoned In Solitary Confinement
[49:29] - Running for President's Office
[56:41] - Future Coup in South Sudan
[01:02:10] - Reclaiming Dignity Internationally
[01:06:55] - Closing
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[00:00] - Intro
[00:14] - How the Israel State was Created
[10:34] - Is Hamas a Terrorist Organisation?
[21:26] - The World Has Abandoned the Palestinians
[30:39] - Who Are the Hamas
[41:30] - Africa’s Position with Palestine
[49:00] - The Future of Palestinians
[50:26] - Silencing & Intimidating People
[54:13] - South Africa’s Springbok 3rd Rugby World Cup
[56:38} - Closing
Gerald Horne is a professor, historian, and author of more than 40 history books and 100 published articles.
Joshua Maponga is a Zimbabwean speaker, entrepreneur, philosopher, author, and founder of Farmers of Thoughts.
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[00:00] - Introduction
[01:04] - Royal Unification
[02:24] - Ancestral Knowledge Systems
[05:05] - Consciousness
[06:55] - You Must Have Two Wives
[12:14] - Chinese Reorganising Population
[15:03] - Brics Taking Away Africa’s Most Powerful Countries
[18:40] - Nuclear Weapons & Uranium
[20:17] - Politics Is Economics
[24:37] - How France Wants Africa To Develop
[26:23] - How Banking Works
[28:44] - Revolution In Francophone Africa
[31:40] - Nigeria’s Oil Belonging To Britain
[34:34] - Only Survivors of Presidency Must Do This
[38:35] - A Working System for Africa
[46:41] - Economic Warfare Is Harder Than War Of Guns
[49:21] - You Can Never Be Prepared For A Revolution
[52:22] - We Need To Run Governments Like Businesses
[54:44] - We Have Patient Presidents
[59:55] - I am a Watcher
[01:00:20] - Why I Don’t Run For Political Office
[01:04:07] - Where The Real Money Is At
[01:06:12] - Business Is Real Politics
[01:11:49] - Woke Ones Say I’m Crazy
[01:13:27] - Wisdom Controls Power
[01:16:00] - The Gospel According To Maponga J
[01:16:42] - Greetings To Comrades
David Hundeyin is a Nigerian investigative journalist and author of The Jungle: A Personal Journey with the Enfant Terrible of Nigerian Journalism. He is also the founder of West Africa Weekly, a Substack newsletter.
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[00:00] - Introduction
[01:56] - The Jungle
[03:36] - Polish Entrepreneur Who Defrauded Nigerian Investors
[06:14] - My Next Book of Untold Stories
[08:42] - Failed Marriage, Relationships & Dating
[14:51] - Governments Are Aware When I Get Into Their Countries
[17:28] - Publishing Leaked Attack Plan: Nigerian War Against Niger
[19:56] - Losing Personal Freedom
[22:07] Retiring as an Investigative Journalist
[23:42] What’s Next
[25:15] - Grooming Next Investigative Journalist’s
[27:25] - Why I Don’t Hire People
[29:48] - I’ve Worked With Three People Only
[31:07] - Quality Costs Money
[32:34] - Contribution To Humanity
[33:34] - My Rich Background Allows Me To Do What I Do
[35:37] - 234 Next Failure
[37:24] - Whistleblowers, Risk, & Fear
]39:52] - Encouraging Nigerians to Demand Aggressively
[44:48] - Dealing With Enemies I’ve Made
[46:27] - Suing FBI, CIA, IRS, DEA, And Department Of State
[53:03] - Tinubu’s Media Blackout In Nigeria
[55:26] - Don’t Know If I Should Mention This
[56:07] - UAE Visa Ban Lift: Tinubu’s PR
[57:04] - How To Be A Bad Journalist In Nigeria
[58:38] - Tinubu’s Administration; Propaganda & Sweet Talk
[01:02:15] - Nigeria Is Running On Autopilot
[01:05:22] - Nigeria Is A Failing State
[01:07:44] - Nigerians Are Meek & Docile
[01:15:52] - Opulent Life & Preaching To The Poor
[01:23:37] - Zimbabwe’s Election Was A Disgrace
[01:28:34] - Death To Wakanda : Resources Are More Important Than People
[01:32:38] - Diaspora Remittance Made More Money Than Crude Oil
[01:38:32] - Black Panther Is A Psychological Warfare Against Africans
[01:43:42] - Cutting Emissions In Africa Is Bullshit
[01:48:38] - Climate Activism Is The New Hustle
[01:55:17] - Carbon Tax: Two Reasons Why Africa Should Worry
[02:01:54] - Electric Vehicles: Green Energy Is African Blood
[02:03:45] - The Day I’ll Take Renewable Energy Seriously
[02:05:47] - Africa Has Way Bigger Problems
[02:05:56] - African Leaders: Green Energy For Legitimacy
[02:07:36] - It Hurts Me
[02:15:53] - Unpublished Stories
[02:26:07] - My Life Being Made Into A Movie
[02:27:39] - Simple Pleasure Of Life I Enjoy
[02:30:19] - Seeing A Therapist
[02:31:58] - Conclusion
Joshua Maponga is a Zimbabwean speaker, entrepreneur, philosopher, author, and founder of farmers of thoughts.
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[00:00] - Rewiring Young African Minds
[03:04] - Intro
[03:40] - From a Bishop to African Spirituality
[10:17] - Religion as Moral Compass is an Illusion
[19:21] - Reasons for Coup in West Africa
[30:28] - US Drone Program in Niger
[36:21] - A Message to ECOWAS and President Tinubu
[43:37] - We are Sold Lies Through Perception & Public Opinion
[48:30] - Solution to Failing Democratic Leadership in Africa
[55:50] - Life is a Continuous Spiritual Expression: Ubuntu
[01:04:22] - Real African Problem is White Ideologies
[01:13:00] - Farmers of Thoughts from Oral Tradition to Literature
[01:17:20] - Find Your Place in the Revolution
[01:18:18] - My Books: You Must Have Two Wives
[01:22:44] - The Gospel According to Maponga J
[01:26:24] - Why Live if You Don't Live
[01:27:41] - Art is the Library of African Knowledge Systems
[01:31:29] - Three Things You Should Start Practising
[01:33:47] - Closing
Penuel Molotsi is the host of The Penuel Show (@thepenuelshow ), a speaker, author of the book Penuel(ism) and is considered a controversial internet personality.
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[00:00] - Intro
[00:35] - Language Is A Magic Tool
[03:25] - We Are Miseducated
[06:40] - African leadership Academy
[07:43] - You Can’t Be Independent
[13:27] - We Don’t Want Jobs
[14:31] - Why Wealthy People Fund Schools
[15:38] - Types of Intelligence
[20:19] - The Dangers of Trusting Women
[31:35] - We Need to Document
[34:54] - Why US Dollar Is Stronger Than SA Rand
[35:11] - Diamonds: The Greatest Propaganda
[36:10] - We Don’t Understand the Capitalism Game
[39:54] - I Don’t Believe in the Moon Landing
[45:05] - Simulation Theory: Our Reality as a Program
[45:05] - We are our Ancestors
[58:00] - I’m Colonizing Minds
[59:16] - The Purpose of Life
[1:02:10] - Human Influence: Money, Religion and Language
[1:04:01] - Leaking Conversation with Vusi on Sex
[1:08:52] - Monopolizing a Religion
[1:09:54] - From Jesus Christ to Hitler: Penuel's Influence
[1:21:43] - I’m Living In the Future
[1:25:50] - Don’t Follow Those You Admire
[1:29:36] - Penuelism
[1:35:01] - Inspiring Others
Walter Mwambazi is a reverend, thought leader, networker, marketer, author, columnist, blogger, coach, media personality, and influencer.
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[00:00] - Trailer
[00:39] - History Of How Christianity Was Institutionalized
[03:25] - Religion Is Created By Man To Connect With The Divine
[05:11] - Gnosticism: Man’s Self Journey Finding God Within
[06:46] - Understanding Religion Vs Spirituality
[11:29] - Humans Beings and the Dark Side
[09:29] - Religion Is Meant to Sustain the Status Quo
[13:30] - Karl Marx on Religion Is the Opium of the Masses
[14:37] - Jesus Was a Revolutionary
[15:20] - Indoctrination of Children Into Religion
[18:01] - Non Believers Believe in Something
[18:43] - The Theory of Evolution
[25:37] - The Question of Creation
[27:16] - An Argument for Humanity Evolving or Devolving
[38:50] - Technology Blurring the Line Between Machines and Humans
[41:52] - The Question of Technologies Future
[42:41] - Is the History You Have Learned About Africa True
[44:55] - Egyptology And World Civilization
[49:57] - The Plan to Expunge History of Africans Influence In the World
[51:12] - Slavery Robbed Africa’s Identity Through Religion
[55:27] - The Systematic Erasure of African People’s Identity
[1:00:54] - The Seven Keys to Transforming Africa
[1:13:13] - Being Led With Leaders and Not Politicians
[1:15:08] - Closing
Robert Burale is a writer, event host, pastor, image consultant, and motivational speaker. He is the founder of Naked Truth and the author of the latest book, "The Three Hearts of a Man," available for purchase.
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Trailer
[00:35] - Dress for Success: You Are Addressed How You Dress
[02:02] - Style Tips for Young People
[02:22] - Essential Wardrobe Staples for Men
[05:18] - Shine Your Shoes, Make Memorable Connections
[06:44] - Dressing: A Reflection of Identity Crisis
[07:32] - Social Media: Building or Destroying Minds?
[10:56] - Social Media: A Modern-Day Trap
[14:50] - The Power of Speaking Up: Good Guys vs. Bad Guys
[15:52] - Striking the Balance in Entertainment
[19:22] - Reading: Unlocking Knowledge and Wisdom
[20:52] - Parenting: Are We Setting the Right Example?
[23:40] - Addiction: Demanding More in an Abnormal World
[25:16] - LGBTQ: Navigating Propaganda to Save a Generation
[29:37] - Raising Strong Men: Moving Beyond Toxic Masculinity
[31:53] - Serving Tea on Others' Tables: The Impact of Rumors
[33:54] - Becoming a Man of Value: The Path to Success
[34:51] - The Bitter Reality of Chocolate Production
[37:35] - Making Your Voice Heard: Standing up and Making a Difference
[38:04] - Unraveling the Challenges of Men in Relationships
[39:41] - Fixing Ourselves: A Journey of Self-Discovery
[40:25] - The Supportive Role of Barmaids in Men's Lives
[42:29] - Overcoming Struggles: A Guide for Men
[43:43] - Conversations That Echo for Decades
[45:00] - Purpose vs. Gossip: Embracing Lasting Impact
[48:34] - The Allure of Gossip: Why We Can't Resist
[49:57] - Masks of Happiness: Dealing with Inner Pain
[51:37] - Building a Strong Circle: Embracing Personal Worth
[54:06] - Seeking Inspiration: Wisdom from the Elderly
[56:48] - Ignorance: A Gateway to Learning
[57:08] - Conquering Addiction: A Journey to Recovery
[59:50] - The Scars of Our Parents: Lessons in Resilience
[1:00:44] - Listening to Parental Advice: The Value of Presence
[1:03:54] - Articulate Fools: Navigating Intellectual Absurdity
[01:06:28] - The Commercialization of Faith: A Critical Examination
[01:08:35] - Believers and Critical Thinking: Using the Gift of the Mind
[01:09:52] - The Rise of False Prophets: Separating Truth from Deception
[01:11:42] - Gratitude: Reflecting on What God Has Done for Me
[01:13:18] - Religion vs. Relationship: Understanding the Difference
[01:13:35] - Exploring African Spirituality: Culture and Beliefs
[01:14:35] - Growing Up with Parents: Nurturing Relationships
[01:16:10] - Silent Words: The Power of Expression Beyond Speech
[01:17:21] - Farewell: Closing Thoughts on the Journey
PLO Lumumba is a professor, Founder of the PLO Lumumba Foundation, and a consultant with Lumumba and Lumumba Advocates, a member of the Africa Justice Group (AJG).
Milton Allimadi is a Professor of African History, author, and publisher. His recent book ADWA: Empress Taytu & Emperor Menelik in Love & Wa is now available on Amazon.
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[00:00] Trailer
[01:03] Introduction
[01:27] Why knowing your identity is important
[06:24] Battle of Adwa: Ethiopia defeats Italy
[13:09] Milton's book on the Battle of Adwa
[14:39] Debunking Chinese debt trap propaganda
[16:51] Breaking the IMF and World Bank monopoly in Africa
[17:32] Samir Amin on negotiating over Africa's resources
[20:44] The West losing its exclusivity to Africa
[26:30] US ban on TikTok over data collection
[27:02] Africans should build their economy and practice self-reliance
[33:42] Africa needs to build alliances with like-minded people
[35:28] Corporate media should sanitize crimes against Africa
[41:53] Podcasting in Africa challenges dominant power structures
[46:40] Malcolm X and African descendants working with Africans
[50:33] Who was Malcolm X?
[1:01:50] Reviving the relationship between diasporic Africans and Africans on the continent
[1:08:13] Criticizing Biden's Support for Tinubu
[1:15:20] Moving away from the U.S. dollar as the global currency
[1:23:19] US capitalists have crushed the middle class
[1:29:24] Africa trade resources with money, technology, and scholarship
[1:31:02] Africans learning to love themselves
[1:32:37] Thanks to technology, we can have this conversation
[1:33:56] The facts are in Africa's favor
[1:36:12] Young people realizing the potential of Africa
[1:40:49] Closing
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Kambale Musavuli is a renowned Congolese human rights advocate and a perceptive geopolitical commentator dedicated to unveiling resource exploitation, power struggles, and the plight of the Congolese people.
David Hundeyin is a celebrated Nigerian investigative journalist, and an insightful political analyst focused on exposing corruption and power dynamics.
Rutendo Benson Matinyarare is a renowned Zimbabwean anti-sanctions activist and a marketing strategist specializing in branding.
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[00:00:00] - Trailer
[00:01:08:10] - Intro
[00:01:33:13]- Awakening Africans
[00:02:13:19] - Apartheid: Ideological Conflict With Vusi Thembekwayo
[00:08:24:14] - Having Tough Conversations
[00:10:24:18] - Understanding Zimbwabwes Sanction
[00:13:16:03] - Mugabe Taking Zimbabweans Land Back From The Whites
[00:22:41:01] - Mugabe’s Legacy: Separating Facts From Propaganda
[00:23:21:17] - African Leaders Weakness Is Not Telling Their Stories
[00:29:10:19] - Idd Amin
[00:31:10:09] - Zimbabwean Sanction: Effect of Not Telling Stories
[00:42:41:09] - South Africa And Destorying The Black Pysche: Sex, Music, Entertainment, & Sport
[00:49:02:21] - TikTok Ban: China, the West And Youth Influence
[00:52:39:07] - Curating Content To Awaken the Sleeping People
[00:59:47:03] - How To Liberate the Black Psyche
[01:04:11:05] - Being Searched For Drugs on A Trip Through Europe
[01:07:32:08] - Liftt As You Rise
[01:08:57:18] - Africans And Wealth Creation
[01:12:49:20] - Botswana And Visa Free Policy For Africans
[01:17:18:15] - How To Become A Pan-Africanist
[01:21:34:00] - Advice To Vusi Thembekwayo
[01:23:07:22] - What Neoliberalization Means
[01:27:32:23] - Takeaway From The Episode
Gerald Horne is a professor, historian, and author of over 40 books and 100 articles on history.
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00:00:00:00 - Trailer
00:00:51:22 - Introduction
00:01:41:16 - Our Call To Educate
00:03:43:12 - Gerald Horne: The Walking Library
00:03:55:20 - Are Trapperd In History?
00:05:00:00 - Why Young Africans Aren't Into Politics
00:05:38:00 - Why Most Black People Put A Premium On History
00:06:46:10 - Patrice Lumumba's Assassination and DRC's Resource Curse
00:18:40:07 - Muammar Gaddafi, Kwame Nkrumah, Roots And Future Of Pan-Africanism
00:21:05:19 - US Colleges Educating African and Caribbean Leaders
00:22:00:00 - Edward Blyton vs. Dubois: Who Was The Father of Pan-Africanism
00:23:02:00 - The Shooting of Non-Slave Black People by American Liberia Elite
00:25:40:00 - Ghana: The Safe Haven For Exiles
00:27:18:00 - Isolating Socialist-Oriented Black People
00:29:00:00 - Assassination Of Muammar Gaddafi: Dead Men Tell No Tales
00:37:08:09 - Silencing of African Leaders
00:37:40:03 - The Rise of China
00:47:23:13 - Western Financers: Money, Power, And Debt Trap
00:54:12:24 - Cuba And Military Intelligence: Lesson For Africans
00:56:38:02 - Inspiring African Youth to Engage in Politics
01:01:09:02 - A Message to Young Africans Interested in African Politics
01:02:06:24 - Recommendations for Additional Resources
01:02:37:15 Closing
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Jean Pierre is a senior clinical psychologist at Solid Minds who blends cross-cultural methods to help people recover from life's adversities and prolonged stress.
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[00:00] - Trailer
[00:48] - Intro
[01:12] - Understanding Clinical Psychology
[03:13] - Why is It Important To Heal
[05:16] - Training of Clinical Psychologists
[06:45] - Stigma, Culture, and Mental Health
[09:42] - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
[12:39] - Effects of Suppressing Your Emotions
[16:19] - Tragedy and Emotional Suppression
[23:40] - Frantz Fanon's 'Black Skin, White Masks
[25:22] - Decolonizing Your Mind
[32:27] - Collective Healing Vs. Individual Therapy
[38:10] - Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are
[39:08] - Validating Experiential Knowledge
[41:30] - Community Knowledge Production
[49:37] - Importance of Knowledge Production
[51:30] - How Is Your Community Benefiting?
[53:20] - Generating Community Grown Solutions
[01:05:00] - Demystifying Approval Of Experiences
[01:14:20] - Being Educated Should Remove You From The Community
[01:17:16] - You Don’t Know Everything
[01:18:14] - Closing
Mimi Kalinda is a multilingual writer and coach who is passionate about the "African" story and eager to see Africa transform. Her personal ambition is to travel extensively throughout the world.
Vusi Thembekwayo is a renowned South African speaker, author, entrepreneur, and mentor in demand as a catalyst for business change.
Freya Zaninka is a clinical psychologist at solid minds, working with patients suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, identity crisis, stress, and burnout.
Fred Swaniker is a Ghanaian serial entrepreneur and leadership development expert. He is the founder of ALG, comprising ALA, ALU, The ROOM, and ALX.
Gemma Sisia is a humanitarian, social entrepreneur, and founder of St Jude's School in Arusha, Tanzania.
Milton Allimadi is a Professor of African History, Author, and Publisher. We talk African assassinations, debt colonialism, and conspiracy theories.
Sydney Scott is a brand strategist, designer, and entrepreneur on a mission to building a million African brands.
Josh Adler is vice president of growth and entrepreneurship at Anzisha. Anzisha is a program at ALA that aims at celebrating innovative young African entrepreneurs with awards, including a $25,000 grant.
Hatim Elayeb is an aspiring life-long educator, and CEO of African Leadership Academy, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Zachariah Mampilly is a political scientist, professor, and author of multiple books, including Rebel Rulers: Insurgent Governance and Civilian Life During War. He is the Director of Africana Studies and Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Vassar College.
Karabo Molotsi is a seasoned content and live producer, editor, voice-over artist, copywriter, and strategist based in East of Johannesburg, South Africa. Karabo has over 12 years of full-time media and communication experience.
Richard Mshomba is a Professor of Economics at La Salle University in Philadelphia and an expert in development economics and international economics with a focus on African Countries. He is the author of multiple books, the most recent being “ Economic Integration in Africa: The East African Community in Comparative Perspective.”
Gemma Sisia is a humanitarian, social entrepreneur, and founder of St Jude's School in Arusha, Tanzania.
Jesse Forrester is a Greentech entrepreneur and a pioneer of electric vehicles in Africa.
John Amanam is the first African Nigerian prosthetic artist to create dark prosthetic limbs.