17% Africa on the Move
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S01E04 - "A Woman's World"
Ausgestrahlt am Jun 10, 2010, 3:00 PM
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A Dream of Millions
Now South Africa is the most powerful commercial centre on the continent and attracts eager investors from around the globe. In Soweto, meet a woman who began life sleeping with six siblings on one blanket, selling corn to black commuters. Today, Nancy Nxumalo is one of the most influential businesspeople in this energetic, storied township.
Jun 3, 2010
45 Min.
The Power of Song
Tiken Jah Fakoly is a star with a conscience. A hugely popular reggae singer from the Ivory Coast, he fearlessly uses song to take aim at politicians. As a result, he lives in exile in Mali. Unafraid of controversy, Jah Fakoly believes that the real freedom Africans deserve will only start when education is accessible to all.A section in the middle of the program is devoted to Fatoumata Coulibaly, an activist who teaches awareness around female circumcision.
Jun 3, 2010
45 Min.
The Modern Warrior
Nairobi, Kenya's energetic capital, is home to a massive influx of immigrants, exiles and dreamers. This metropolis of skyscrapers and slums is the backdrop for an absorbing tale of two clashing worlds. Perhaps no one understands the fragile intersection between traditional and modern life better than Moses ole Samante. An ambitious young Maasai, he runs a successful safari business from Nairobi but works hard to maintain his village ties.
Jun 10, 2010
45 Min.
A Woman's World
In Africa, as in so many other places, sports have traditionally been a man's world. And until recently, women entered at the risk of being scorned or laughed at. But the amazing Sahar El-Hawary and her female soccer team are no joke. She is the first women's referee in North Africa and also the first female member of the Egyptian Football Federation. She has put women's soccer on the map — not just in her native Egypt but also in the entire Arab world.
Jun 10, 2010
45 Min.
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