Zenge Simakoloyi
2024-2025 Obama Foundation Africa Leader

Producer, Africa 4 Dummies Podcast
Zambia
Zenge Simakoloyi is the producer of the podcast “Africa 4 Dummies,” which engages young Africans in political-economic discussions. Evolving from a passion project and inspired by his upbringing in four African countries, the podcast has hosted more than 40 expert guests across 40 episodes, addressing topics from gambling addictions among youth to the Church in Africa and radical pastors. Zenge’s vision is to equip young Africans with independent, credible information to foster informed discussions and simplify African politics for his audience. Zenge’s ability to engage subject matter experts in timely discussions on critical issues across Africa has played a central role in cultivating new perspectives and informing young individuals across southern Africa and beyond.
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