Radio Naija Podcast

2025 Election Debate for Dutch Parliament (Christen Unie, DENK and Ellect Parties)

For the upcoming Dutch parliamentaryelections, we invited candidates of three political parties  to rub minds together on the core election issues; they were the ChristenUnie, DENK, and Ellect parties.
In intention was to give the candidates an opportunity to clarify their party’s stance on various topics, but also for them to do a brief, last-minute pitch to potential voters.
Enjoy the interaction and please share!

The Congo Story - Under the microscope Part 1of 2

On this special programme, we are focusing our attention to the heart of Africa — the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 
For nearly three decades, the DRC has been caught in a cycle of war that has claimed millions of lives, displaced entire communities, and shaken the region. This is not a distant story — it’s a crisis with global implications, touching our economies, our security, and our shared humanity.
In this programme we will be examining the beginnings and the progression of this unfortunate war at the heart of Africa.
 
Our guests are Gaetan Mbwete and Ewing Salumu; both have Congolese origins, live in the Netherlands and actively involved and concerned about DRC affairs.

The Congo Story - Under the microscope - Part 2 of 2

On this special programme, we are focusing our attention to the heart of Africa — the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 
For nearly three decades, the DRC has been caught in a cycle of war that has claimed millions of lives, displaced entire communities, and shaken the region. This is not a distant story — it’s a crisis with global implications, touching our economies, our security, and our shared humanity.
In this programme we will be examining the beginnings and the progression of this unfortunate war at the heart of Africa.
 
Our guests are Gaetan Mbwete and Ewing Salumu; both have Congolese origins, live in the Netherlands and actively involved and concerned about DRC affairs.

Exploratory Interview About Lemba Jews in Africa

I found out about the Lemba Jews purely by chance one time while browsing the internet. I was so intrigued by the discovery that I proceeded to read a little but more about them.
Today, however, we will be speaking with a Lemba Jew in person, to learn more about their history, identity and faith. The Lemba people are an African community with a unique and often overlooked
Jewish heritage.
The aim of this talk is to also shed light on their cultural practices, oral traditions, and their connection with their own communities and relation to their broader Jewish and African identities.
Our guest today is Rev. Dr. Thothoma Msizi Dube-Sadiki is a prominent figure within the Lemba Jewish community,
serving in leadership roles and contributing significantly to their cultural and religious life. In addition to his leadership, he is a psychotherapist and system (family) therapist, bringing a comprehensive approach to his work within the community.
Recently, Bishop Dr. MMS Dube was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanitarian Leadership, recognizing his dedication to humanitarian efforts.

Juan Walter - Transitioning from Active Working Life to Pension

In this broadcast we hosted a recently retired GGD (municipal) health officer, who has had a long, diverse and (we think) quite a colourful career with the public health domain. 
We would have him shed some light on his long career journey within the Dutch civil service.
It is hoped that this show would not only give him the chance to look at his career from the "rear view" mirror, but would also give the chance for other to learn from his vast wealth of experience.
This guest is Juan Walter who has worked actively within the migrant community of Amsterdam Southeast.
Enjoy the show!
 
 

Verborgen Schatten / Hidden Treasures in Southeast

Verborgen Schatten (or Hidden treasures) in Zuidoost is a project of the Social Pact in Amsterdam Zuidoost. This project aims to reduce  poverty by helping to inform residents about all the possibilities for people with a low income.
In this show we will explore the ins and outs of the programme.
Our guest is Sandy Gaartman of Vivell.

Positive Parenting Today (2024)

Parenting over the years have gone through many forms and changes. The way children are raisedtoday is a far cry from the type of upbringing their own parents went through.
What are the reasons for the changing methods and standards in parenting, and how effective are thetechniques used today, with our children?
In fact, there are different “parental” figures and influencers in our children’s lives, besides parents.These include family members such as grandparents, friends, neighbours, schoolteachers and more, and they all play significant roles in how our children are raised.
In this episode, we will be touching on these questions and more.
Our guests:
1. Cécile Winkelman (Project leader, Preventie Ouder Kind Teams (OKT), Amsterdam, 2. Rev. Dr. Msizi Dube, 3. Mr. Emmanuel Nii Tackie

Promo interview with Karen Nitschke - Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium tour

This broadcast gives the chance for Karen Nitschke of the JohanCruijff Arena to give our listening public of Amsterdam Southeast, the tell listeners more about the Burendag John Cruijff  Arena stadium tour. 
 
We will explore why the initiative and what the aim of it is. Also, what listeners can expect to see and do during the tour and more.

African Fashion Week 2024 - Promo Interview with Fabian Willems

The African Fashion Week is an initiative to highlight other important and positive narratives of both the African continent and its diaspora community.
There is more than just slavery, poverty, corruption or war to project about the continent, and that is why the African Fashion Week is a big deal.
The organisers have been at it for ten (10) years already, and this weekend (Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August) promises to showcase some of the best the continent has to offer in terms of fashion.

Youth & Security Matters in Amsterdam Southeast

The youth of today are living a world very different from one of their parents. They are exposed to situations, experiences and situations quite foreign to that of their parents. Because a lot happens online these days, they are exposed to risks and dangers online. Sometimes, this leads to they becoming indoctrinated and/or  radicalized. Also, the younger girls may fall prey to pedophiles, pimps or other vicious people online.
 
In this show we will be exploring these issues and more, and how we may protect our children.
 
Our guest today is:  Antonio Luzulo.
Antonio is a project leader responsible for youth and security, of Amsterdam Southeast district