The Sangyin Podcast

E178 : Let’s talk about The Gambia 🇬🇲

On this episode, we are joined by the amazing Idriss, who shares fascinating insights into his country, The Gambia 🇬🇲. He begins by reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey and how he ventured into business. He then delves into the history and culture of The Gambia, its close ties with Senegal, and why the country is known as the “Smiling Coast of Africa.” Idriss also discusses some of the challenges facing the people of The Gambia 🇬🇲 and offers thoughtful solutions, while sharing valuable advice for Gambian youth. Finally, he concludes by explaining what makes him proud to be Gambian.

E177 - Lorraine Ditsebe 🇧🇼

On this episode, we are joined by the amazing Lorraine Ditsebe—an international trade researcher, musician, and beauty queen from Botswana 🇧🇼. She shares insightful perspectives on her modeling and pageant career, her advocacy work for the girl child, and her passion for international trade. Lorraine also discusses why Africa should take charge of its resources and strengthen intra-African trade in order to drive economic development across the continent. She offers inspiring words of advice to African youth tuning in, while highlighting what makes her proud to be from Botswana 🇧🇼. Be sure to check out her music under “Lorraine Ditsebe” on all major streaming platforms.

E176 : Najib - The Unorthodox 🇺🇬

On this episode, we are joined by the amazing Najib, a creative entrepreneur, lawyer, and podcaster. He shares insights into his brand, The Unorthodox, including its origins—from his struggles in law school to rediscovering his passion—and how he has learned to build himself while navigating life as a neurodivergent person in Uganda 🇺🇬. Additionally, he opens up about the successes this far such as managing musical artists , the challenges he has faced throughout his creative journey and his desire to bring something fresh and new to Uganda’s creative scene 🇺🇬. Finally, he reflects on what makes him proudly Ugandan and shares valuable advice for African youth tuning in.

E175 : Magezi Nasser 🇺🇬

On this episode, we are joined by the incredible Magezi Nasser—an entrepreneur, partner at Widest International, and CEO of EdifyChina. He shares insights into the inspiration behind founding EdifyChina, as well as his mission to foster and enhance student engagement and community in China 🇨🇳. He also highlights success stories from individuals who have gone through EdifyChina on their educational journeys in China. In addition, he discusses the work being done at Widest International and how being in China has shaped and accelerated his entrepreneurial career. Finally, he offers advice to African youth while reflecting on what makes him proudly Ugandan 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬. Contact Information - +8613282017653. EdifyChina Address 🇨🇳 - Yiwu, Fortune Building, floor 8 , Room 802 . EdifyChina 🇺🇬 - New Jesco House - Kampala , Room 44

E174 : Karata Dume 🇹🇿

On this episode, we are joined by the incredible Karata Dume—a professional dancer, acrobat, model, and musician. He shares the story behind his stage name, Karata Dume, as well as insights into his musical journey and his new song, Naweza. He also reflects on the humble beginnings of his passion for dance and how it all started in his native country, Tanzania 🇹🇿. Finally, he offers inspiring advice to African youth tuning in from both China 🇨🇳 and Tanzania 🇹🇿.