As African Perspectives nears 30th anniversary, longtime host reflects

WUGA | By Emma Auer

Published September 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

Dr. Akinloye Ojo hosts "African Perspectives" with producer Michael Cardin

African Perspectives is WUGA’s longest-running show. Hosted by the University of Georgia’s Dr. Akinloye Ojo, a professor of comparative literature, it explores music and news stories from the continent of Africa. This fall, it will turn 28 years old. Dr. Ojo sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss this major milestone.

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Emma Auer

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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