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Africa’s Best Cities, Creators & Changemakers

February 20, 2026

In this episode, host Cynthia Zonde Zulu welcomes you from Lilongwe, Malawi. Plus, how Kigali became the cleanest city in Africa, the African Beethoven and how Paul Siguqa is paving the way for equality with grapevines.

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With this episode, we are celebrating Africa’s Best Cities, Creators & Changemakers

Many assume that African cities are chaotic, overcrowded, and gritty. That doesn't have to be true: In Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, which holds the title of “cleanest city in Africa”, things look very different.

Unisex brand Subwae launched in 2018, when sustainable fashion was still new. Christopher Akpo is committed to innovative streetwear and the local production of clothing. His designs are inspired by architecture, art and the Ghanaian landscape and are now known beyond the continent.

Why is Armand Diangienda known as the “Beethoven of Africa”?Armand turns DRC citizens into stars of classical music. He has been conducting the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra for 30 years. Together they have survived the ups and downs of life in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

How South African Paul Siguqa is paving the way for equality with grapevines. Paul Siguqa is making history as the first Black owner of a wine farm in Franschhoek paving the way for change in South Africa's wine industry. Cheers!

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