Ekasi Podcast
We believe that stories have the power to influence and inspire our university community. Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh, we are seeing the impact on the lives of Scholars but also the wider Edinburgh community and beyond. Thanks to this inspiring community of Scholars, stories have emerged about culture, race, identity, leadership and gender. Through this podcast, we want to use stories of day-to-day life to address these themes and inspire our community to reflect, connect, understand and where needed – challenge one another to make change together.
Episodes
26 episodes
Tokenism: A guide for minorities in University
In this episode Keitu Malatsi from the University of British Columbia in Canada comes to tell us of her experiences as an African student in a Canadian setting. We discuss on the mechanics of tokenism, the curium as well as tips for scholars na...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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49:41
Are we a part of Nature?
In an interesting discussion with by Njoki Mburu a Kenyan alumni from the University of British Columbia we unpack the role of people and nature. We are leaving in the anthropocene and the reality of climate change. Topics such as the indigenou...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:57
Ekasi Season 3 Intro
The third season of the Ekasi Season is kicking off. We will be speaking about our world today and some of the challenges that we are facing. Hosted by Julian Mashingaidze tune in for a myriad of Mastercard Scholar stories on how we plan to dea...
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1:12
Tumi and Tana – Changing Perspectives
Perspective shifting as a tool for social progress is what underpins Tumi and Tanatsei’s huge body of work both within and beyond their university life. Nigerian-born Oluwatumilara (Tumi) Akeke is a Mastercard Foundation schol...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:30
Fighting for Equality - Moneera and Irene
What does the fight for equality and the push for women empowerment look like in the African context? Tune in to this episode to listen to our hosts engage Irene Kinyanguli and Moneera Yassien on this pertinent topic among man...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:20
Giving back to the Community - Hammed and Lawrence
Hammed Kayode and Lawrence Adjei – Giving back to the Community Once one learns how to read and write, then they have all the fundamental prerequisites for success - Hammed Kayode Hammed Kayode (Nigeri...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:37
Soaring Above - Elyse Uwimpaye and Racheal Lawrence
In this episode, our hosts engage Elyse Uwimpaye and Racheal Lawrence in an intimate conversation about their journey towards self-improvement while pursuing the goal of being agents of positive change in their communities. E...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:37
Conflict and Literacy - Benita Gaju Rutagarama
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled - Plutarch Benita Gaju Rutagarama, an adjudicator and contributing trainer/coach at IDebate Rwanda did not realize her passion for debate until when her then ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:06
Rising above Conflict - Mostafa Olwan
Man’s search for meaning is more pressing an issue particularly when the winds of life cast him into the darkest moment(s) of his existence. Such was the case with Mostafa Olwan when he fled Syria for Lebanon with nothing but his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:29
An Even Community - Shufaa Hame
Shufaa Hame, a Tanzanian Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the American University of Beirut is keen to transform the education landscape in her country of origin through her two non-profit ventures – MSINGI-ELIMU and KITUO-SHULE. G...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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35:39
Driving the African Economy - Godsway Dorlah
Armed with three certified academic degrees – an undergraduate in accounting and two postgraduates in supply chain management and digital global education, Ghanaian Godsway Dorlah is keen to use technology in not just disrupting Africa’s perspe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:18
The Heroism of Art - Nour Al Halabi
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” This simple truism is the mantra that has guided most of the choices that Nour Al Halabi has made in her journey of sustainable and impactful leadership Currently pursuing an M...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:56
Community Heroes - Season 2 Trailer
Meet our hosts Geofrey Njovu and Julian Mashingaidze as they introduce Community Heroes - the second season of the Ekasi Podcast. After a successful debut season, Edinburgh Firsts, the podcast is back bigger and better! It features a m...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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1:07
Micro and macro-aggressions - lessons from Aparthied South Africa
Welcome to a special episode of Ekasi Podcast. This is a bonus episode in recognition of Black History Month .The conversation features Ayanda Ngobeni, Brindley Fortuin and Dr Pumla Madikizela who explore issues of micro-aggression...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:56
Monumental Firsts - Achievements, going back home, expectations and future ambitions
Welcome to the eighth episode of Ekasi’s debut season. In this episode, our hosts – Julian and Geofrey engage in a profound conversation with two guests – Daniel and Omar. At present, Daniel Mutia is an Electronics and Electrical Engineer in hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:07
First Assessment - when it went well, when it did not, grades, group-work and support
Thank you for tuning in. This week on episode 7 of Ekasi’s debut season is a lively discussion between three students; our hosts, Julian Mashingaidze and Geofrey Njovu along with our guest Cosmo Mwamwembe, who is a Chemical Engineering student,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:09
First time asking for help - academics, mental health, friendships
Welcome to the sixth episode of Ekasi’s debut season. In this episode, our hosts – Julian and Geofrey sit down and chat with Vivianne Goetz and Quincy Namonje. Vivianne, who is from Switzerland, is an Agricultural Science major. Quincy, from Za...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:20
First time Edinburgh felt like home
Welcome to the fifth episode of Ekasi Podcast’s debut season. In this episode, our hosts - Julian Mashingaidze and Geofrey Njovu - have an insightful conversation on what the seemingly simple word of home means to Professor Peter Mathieson who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:33
First time exploring Edinburgh - getting lost, buses and bus stops, google maps
Episode 4: First Time Exploring Edinburgh – Blossom Kafumbata and Esther Mndeme.Welcome to the fourth episode of Ekasi’s debut season. In this episode, our hosts – Julian and Geofrey – engage Blossom and Esther in a vibrant conversation ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:41
First day of class - feelings, success, Scottish accent and comparisons
Edited by: Geofrey Njovu Soundtrack by: Ifeanyichukwu Ezinmadu Episode 3: First Day of Class – Christopher Kuamba and Brenda Mioniki. Welcome to the third episode of Ekasi Podcast’s debut season. In this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:44
First day in Edinburgh - shoes, weather, clothing and first impressions
Edited by: Geofrey Njovu Soundtrack by: Ifeanyichukwu Ezinmadu Episode 2: First Time Exploring Edinburgh – Martine Irakoze and Jesse Solomon Jedidia. Welcome to the first episode of Ekasi Podcast’s debut ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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