Africa Now!

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Africa Now!
Genre Talk show, current affairs,
Running time60 minutes weekly (Wednesdays)
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
Home station Pacifica Radio, WPFW(89.3)
Hosted by Mwiza Munthali
Produced byJames Pope
Executive producer(s) Joia Jefferson Nuri
Recording studio Washington, D.C.
Original release1998 – present
Audio format Stereophonic sound
Website transafrica.org/africa-now

Africa Now! is a progressive weekly radio show that focuses on issues concerning the African world. It is based in Washington, D.C. [1] The program airs on WPFW(89.3) radio, part of the Pacifica Radio network, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It also airs nationally and internationally online. It is listener supported. [2]

Contents

Background

Africa Now! was founded on Pacifica Radio station in Washington, D.C. It brings together scholars, activists, authors, NGOs, and politicians to engage in topics centered on the African world.

Hosts

Notable guests, interviews and on-air debates

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References

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