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RED CARPET – 255 | VOA Sits Down with Black Sherif, Beyonce Breaks Streaming Records
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Ghanaian multi-award-winning musician Black Sherif. They discuss his musical influences, the state of music in his nation and more. Plus, Beyonce’s country album has broken streaming records. All this and more entertainment related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Healthy Living: Autism Awareness Month
On Healthy Living this week, we shine a light on Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder that experts say is a growing global health crisis. Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Wubishet Lakew Belay elaborates on the distinctions between Autism and Down syndrome. And an African mother in America fights for the wellbeing of people with autism. Plus, Zimbabwe launches a Polio vaccination campaign amid a cholera outbreak.
Our Voices 614 : Overcoming Depression
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we discuss depression in Africa. Experts say the mental condition affects at least 66 million women on the continent. Guests include Dr. Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba, a Malawian clinical psychologist who provides insight on the symptoms of depression and how to treat it. We are also joined by Judith Kalonji, a U.S. based naturopathic practitioner and nutritionist who speaks on how to overcome depression through a healthy diet.
Africa 54: Israel Fires Officers Linked to Gaza Drone Strike That Killed Aid Workers and More
On Africa 54: Israel fires two officers and reprimands three others for their roles in drone strikes that killed aid workers in Gaza. Plus, experts speak to VOA about attempts by U.S. presidential candidates to woo Black voters in Wisconsin, a state they say could determine the winner of the 2024 elections. And VOA’s entertainment reporter Heather Maxwell sits down with Kenyan singer-songwriter Olivia Ambani. All this and more on today’s Africa 54!
