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A profile of two promising classical talents from Sierra Leone This radio programme is for Africans who want to expand their horizons. Inspiring guest speakers in round table discussions and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.

“They cannot lift the problems of the society, but what they can do is provoke a debate,” says GADO, speaking about the role of cartoonists like himself. Born Godfrey Mwampembwa, the Tanzanian artist is one of Africa’s most widely syndicated editorial cartoonists and he's the guest on this edition of Africa in Progress. The one-time architect student student tells us what compelled him to start doing political drawings professionally and how being GADO is a 24/7 commitment. This show was originally published on our website on 6 December 2010. Presenter: Hesron Kapanga Interviewer: Bram Posthumus Duration: 29’58 To see Gado’s work, check out his contributions to our Cartoon of the week series. This radio programme is for Africans who want to expand their horizons. Inspiring guest speakers in round table discussions and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.

This radio programme is for Africans who want to expand their horizons. Inspiring guest speakers in round table discussions and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.

Could a common currency strengthen the continent’s economy? With over 50 nation-states and some 40 different monies circulating in Africa, cross-country business transactions can pose a major challenge. This radio programme is for Africans who want to expand their horizons. Inspiring guest speakers in round table discussions and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.