Can feminism be African with Minna Salami and Nolita Mvunelo

What does freedom look like for African women in a world shaped by crisis, colonial legacies, and patriarchy? How does African feminism take shape across the continent, from urban political centres to rural communities? And is feminism rooted in African values, or has it too often been misrepresented and misunderstood?

In this episode, Nolita Mvunelo sits down with Minna Salami, feminist author and social critic, to explore identity, liberation and justice. Together, they explore how African feminist thought can fuel planetary wellbeing, challenge patriarchy and imagine radically inclusive futures.

This episode is part of a series highlighting the need for a New Generational Contract. 

Women silencing the guns with Aya Chebbi and Nolita Mvunelo

Africa’s adult population consists of three generations: the independence generation that lived through colonial rule and subsequent liberation, the multiparty system generation, and the younger generations with the complex challenge of ensuring peace, prosperity, and climate resilience within one generation.  

In this episode, Nolita Mvunelo, The Club of Rome programme manager, is joined by Aya Chebbi, Founder of the Nala Feminist Collective. Aya rose to prominence as a political blogger during Tunisia’s Revolution. She later became the first-ever African Union Special Envoy on Youth, championing youth inclusion and intergenerational collaboration through campaigns such as “silencing the guns”.  Today, she leads NalaFem, one of Africa’s largest multigenerational alliances of women politicians and activists united towards transformative feminist change.  Together, Aya and Nolita dive into the role of African women in strengthening peace and security while exploring the evolving perspectives on youth leadership in bringing reform.  

This episode is part of a series highlighting the need for a New Generational Contract. 

Music, film and authenticity for social change with Sishii and Nolita Mvunelo

Music, art, and media have always played powerful roles in social movements that created long-lasting societal change. Will the 21st century be any different? How can we inspire a generation to liberate their future actively?

In this episode, Nolita Mvunelo, The Club of Rome programme manager is joined by Sishii, an award-winning singer and activist. Together, they dive into the role of art and music in inspiring young Africans to make a difference in the face of adversity.

They question why more artists do not address the climate change crisis and other systemic issues while reflecting on the importance of art in raising awareness, inspiring action, and shaping the future. 

This episode is part of a series highlighting the need for a New Generational Contract.

Fragile Foundations: Nature crises and public health in Africa with Saad Uakkas and Nolita Mvunelo

The impacts of extreme weather events and climate crises are threatening many of the hard-won advancements in public health infrastructure across African countries.

In this episode of the The Club of Rome Podcast special series ‘We Kinda Need a Revolution’, host Nolita Mvunelo, The Club of Rome programme manager, is joined by Saad Uakkas, a medical doctor and executive chair of the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change.

They discuss the profound effects of nature crises on public health and the urgent need for systemic solutions. Together, they explore the importance of intergenerational leadership in building resilient and sustainable public health systems.

This episode is part of a series highlighting the need for a New Generational Contract.