#Interviews

Emmett Wheatfall has been a poetic force in the Pacific NW. Emmett is sought out as a speaker, poet, and performer. He has written several poetry collections, has 4 lyrical poetry and jazz recordings out, 4 singles, and performs concerts of this material. Upon receiving we reached out for an interview.

In his release ‘Migration Blues’ Eric Bibb - 2017 Grammy nominee in the best traditional Blues album category - draws a parallel between the former African-American share-croppers leaving the segregation and misery of the Southern USA for the industrial cities of the North, and the current migratory movement to Europe of the refugees from the Middle East. Talking about the Blues.

We had a sit down with Paolo Genovesi, global citizen, self-declared pro-Apartheid supporter, turned pan-Africanist. On the effect of music, musicians, and one musician in particular - Johnny Clegg - affected his life and altered his worldview. Sit back for a lengthy read of an interesting conversation that covers a lot of topics.

A most comprehensive full interview with Michael Yeadon, former Vice President and Chief Science Officer of Pfizer. Mr. Yeadon outlines his position on the pandemic, the vaccine, the issue of variants, boosters and the loss of our civil liberties. It is truly an appeal to the world.

The system we live in attributes a monetary value to the goods and services we produce. We are rewarded, being paid, for the goods we manufacture, the services we provide to other people. The value attributed to those goods and services is relative to and regulated to a certain extent by the supply and demand of those goods and services.

While the war in Ukraine rages on, another brews in the West African country of Niger Republic. Against this backdrop the following conversation between two gentlemen enfolds

Michael Tellinger being interviewed on the ancient wisdom of Ubuntu, the understanding of unity within community.

Interview with Roger D'Arcy on his latest album release 'House of Heads' and much more. Roger D'Arcy is a singer/songwriter from the UK who lives in France. Next to his music career Roger is a studio designer of note with star clientele, such as Sade, The Waterboys, The Kinks and Annie Lennox. Roger is a craftsman of music and words, as you will be able to gather from this interview.

RootWords is an independent rap artist born in the United States to Zambian parents. He lives in Switzerland from where he reaches out to an audience of listeners with his rap music. In 2016, RootWords released the EP "Inappropriate Behaviour" featuring the track, 'My Identity' which got a review on the UbuntuFM Hip-Hop website. UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh reached out to RootWords for this exclusive.

Cynthia Basinet is a multi-talented American actress, singer, supermodel, activist and mother from the San Fernando Valley. Life is a journey. Cynthia’s journey took her to the top of various interlocking disciplines and roads less traveled. In this exclusive interview we’ll attempt to paint the full picture and put some perspective on the life and career of this remarkable woman.

Rootikal Radio - Finest Roots Reggae, Dub, Stepper & Bass Culture - syndicated radio show | THU + FRI | 9~11 PM on UbuntuFM Reggae Radio

UbuntuFM recently linked up with Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, writer, journalist, and intellectual of note from Nigeria. Personal Perspectives is an interview series, a platform on which we invite people to share their perspectives on issues that affect us all. 

This interview was conducted on the March 18, 2017, edition of The Lovecast, broadcasting live from CHLY FM, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Donné Roberts was born in Madagascar, raised and educated in the USSR (Russia), speaks Malagasy, Russian, French, and English.

UbuntuFM’s Ikenna Okeh interviewed South-African actress Khabonina Qubeka. Khabonina’s movie “Dora’s Peace” premieres at RapidLion 2017, March 04-12, The Market Place, Johannesburg.

L'heure d'ailleurs was born as a little sailboat, drifting from one island to another, from one continent to another, from one culture to another. It's a vessel, drifting without a compass wherever the wind blows, without frontiers, without boundaries, prejudice or religious confession. So is the music presented in a 1-hour show on UbuntuFM World Radio. Every THURSDAY 10PM CET (11PM EST)

UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh linked up with David Owen Rama, Canada's John Peel. Dave is consultant to Canada's JUNO Awards, writer for several music magazines, a self-declared 'schizophonic', and host and producer of the LoveCast show which is broadcasted on UbuntuFM Radio International. Get ready for an interesting read!

Amidst recent social upheaval, internet shutdown and government crackdown we tried to find an answer to whether Zimbabwe’s current woes are the product of former president Robert Mugabe’s ghost still lingering in the battered country. For this we delved into the country’s recent history ending up interviewing the leader of the Tajamuka social justice movement, Mr. Promise Mkwananzi.

UbuntuFM talked to Darlington Chukwunyere - founder of Viddawood - an online marketplace that connects screenwriters with movie producers; on issues relating to Nollywood, reasons for establishing Viddawood, the challenges of writing for the screen.

Maazi Ogbonnaya is an academic, writer, and translator of the Igbo language. His work aims at preserving and reviving the language & culture of one of Africa's largest ethnic groups. UbuntuFM reached out to Mr. Ogbonnaya for this exclusive interview. Language is a culture. Culture is people. No one lives without language.

We were privileged and honored to receive an interview request from Voyage LA Magazine just before the year’s ending. Staff member Kris Williams invited us to share our story with them. Once a link has been established, a bond is made. Jo’burg is now an official part of the LA Valley!

Mr. Ali informs us on book publishing in Africa and his experiences in Europe in that field. When we shift themes, Mr. Ali unfolds his perspective on other matters like the digital revolution, secessionism, xenophobia, modern history, the role of governments, politicians, and intellectuals against an African-European backdrop.

An interview with legendary Bra Max ‘The Mixer Boy’ Mojapelo, an award-winning radio personality, an author, researcher, and music compiler of note. He is currently a host of a lunch hour radio show called ‘Disa fisha’ from 12h00 to 14h00, Mondays to Fridays at ThobelaFM (SABC). Bra Max Mojapelo talking to King Mavuthela of Ubuntu FM.