In African News, Zambia re-elected President Hakinde Hichlema, giving him another 5-year term; and the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak continues to worsen in Central Africa. We also discuss the University of Georgia’s new courses in African languages, now offering Hausa and Zulu courses, as well as how you can send us your questions for our upcoming interview with Angélique Kidjo.
TRACKLIST:
1) “Likuta Bibi” by Henry Makobi, from
2) “Mwongele” by Simba Wanyika, from The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya and Tanzania
3) “Mwafwako” by Mapumba, from Mapumba
4) “Vujna Mifupa” by Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga, from Virunga Roots Volume 1
5) “Sedjedo” by Angélique Kidjo, from the Putumayo collection Acoustic Africa
6) “Lon Lon Vadjro” by Angélique Kidjo, from Ayé
7) “Legends” by Yvonne Chaka Chaka, by Power Of Africa
8) “Nguva Ye Kufara” by Chiwoniso Maraire, from Rebel Woman
To send in your questions for Angélique Kidjo, send them to us from now until Friday, September 4th, 2026 via email at akinloye@uga.edu, or text at 404-428-9640.