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SHOW #29

Nigeria's New Messenger

From Fela Kuti to King Sunny Ade, Nigeria a long line of music pioneers. Now, among a new generation of musicians taking to the stage, singer/songwriter Nneka hopes to make her mark. With songs of peace, prayers and pleas for love, the songstress takes us on her musical mission.

Wine Wisdom

Since the dawn of democracy, South Africa's wine industry has been expanding and innovating, giving more and more people a taste for the country's wines. So the question is...will it be red or white? Answering that is not just Thato Goimane's job, it's his passion. The sommelier, or wine steward, from Soweto works at one of Durban's finest restaurants. Our Robyn Curnow sat down with him to discuss his wine wisdom.

Behind the Wheel in Mozambique

We turn now to Mozambique, a country that sits on the southeastern coast of Africa. The bridge over its Zambezi river has become a major trade route, linking the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.  For local drivers, it's a vital route, but with major roadblocks. Here now, a postcard of a day-in-the-life in Mozambique.