Listen To Your Footsteps

By: Kojo Baffoe | Zebra Culture
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Listen to your Footsteps podcast. My name is Kojo Baffoe. Over the last 20+ years, I have worked in a variety of industries including as a TV researcher and producer, editor of 3 magazines, and host of a radio talk show. I am a writer, storyteller, content strategist and author of the book Listen To Your Footsteps, a collection of essays, reflections and poems focused particularly on fatherhood, being raised by my father, identity and loss. In this podcast I explore art, culture, design, business and life from an African perspective.
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Episodes
  • Bianca Sibiya, From Street Style to Strategy: Defining Influence and Crafting Stories
    Nov 8 2024

    In this week’s episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe speaks with Bianca Sibiya, founder of The Fixer Coalition and former Head of Africa Operations at TikTok. Bianca takes us through her incredible journey, from her early days on Bassiq—a groundbreaking show in African street culture—to leading high-impact digital strategies for brands across Africa. Bianca reflects on how her psychology studies shaped her approach to brand-building and shares insights into the importance of community-driven storytelling.

    With experience spanning MTV Africa, Viacom, and the startup world, Bianca’s perspective is both powerful and inspiring. She emphasises the importance of “showing up” as Africans in global media spaces and navigating the challenges of today’s fast-paced digital environment.

    Press Play now to hear Bianca’s story, her unique insights on brand and community building, and her passion for crafting authentic African narratives in the digital age.

    You can find the latest from Bianca Sibiya on ⁠his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.


    For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Please leave us a review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Editor: Jason Rademeyer

    Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Show Music: Kweku 'Taygo' Baffoe

    Producer: Ayob Vania

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    59 mins
  • Munyaradzi Chanetsa, Creating from the Core: Exploring Impact, Art, and Shaping Legacy
    Oct 25 2024

    In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Munyaradzi Chanetsa, a trailblazing marketer and music industry executive. With a career dedicated to elevating voices and capturing the essence of African culture, Munyaradzi shares his journey from a passionate creator to a respected figure in the African Music landscape.

    Known for his fearless approach, Munyaradzi takes us through the pivotal moments that led him to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge conventional views. Through this conversation, he offers insight into becoming a "Man Of The Industry" and establishing Masters Of The Industry as a movement to champion excellence, empower musicians and build legacy, reminding us that we can all drive real change.

    Join us as we dive into the art of breaking barriers, going with the flow and bringing communities together. This episode promises to leave you inspired, with a renewed appreciation for the stories that shape who we are.

    You can find the latest from Munya Chanetsa on ⁠his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠. You can learn more about MOTI ⁠here⁠.

    For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Please leave us a review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Editor: Jason Rademeyer

    Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Show Music: Kweku Baffoe

    Producer: Ayob Vania

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang, From Seeking Space to Making Space: A Quest of Self-Discovery -
    Oct 10 2024

    From herding goats to the depths of his own soul, Hakeem Anderson-Lesolang's journey is an extraordinary testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery. Once known as the rapper Flex Boogie, he has evolved into a respected author, holistic transformational therapist, and poet.

    In this episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, we delve into the fascinating life of a man who has faced adversity head-on, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and self-understanding, emerging stronger and wiser. Discover how Hakeem's experiences as a goat herder, his struggles with family dynamics, and his foray into the entertainment industry have shaped him into the the compassionate and insightful individual he is today which ultimately led him to embrace a career dedicated to helping others heal.

    With raw honesty and philosophical insight, Hakeem shares his inspiring story of resilience, inner work, transformation, and the power of human connection. Join us as we explore the profound lessons learned and the transformative power of listening to one's inner voice.

    You can find the latest from Hakeem on ⁠his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, LinkedIn, X [Twitter] and Facebook. You can learn more about Fola Wellness and Healing here.

    For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Please leave us a review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Editor: Jason Rademeyer

    Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Show Music: Kweku Baffoe

    Producer: Ayob Vania

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    1 hr and 14 mins

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