What fuels Rachael Akidi Okwir’s leadership journey? A powerful blend of rhythm and resilience. From the bold beats of Azawi, which keep her grounded and energized, to the transformative wisdom of Unbowed by Wangari Maathai, Rachel draws strength from stories and sounds that reflect her purpose. Music to move. Words to lead.

What does it mean to lead with truth, integrity, and unwavering purpose? In this episode of the Power Panel Podcast, we speak with Rachael Akidi Okwir, founder and CEO of Reebo Consult, former Head of Journalism for Africa at BBC, media trainer, mentor, and media consultant.

From the newsroom to the boardroom, Rachel shares hard-won insights on credibility, courage, and the responsibility of African women leaders in shaping narratives that matter.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on leadership that is rooted, real, and resolute.

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Music from Epidemic sounds

Bleaker - Time goes fast (instrumental)

Sture Zutterberg - Waste of my love (instrumental)

Magnus Ringblum - Ambivalent thoughts

Gavin Luke - The sum of all things

Francis Wells - The fields at home

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What’s on a perceptive African leader's mind — and in the ears?

In this special feature, Ottilia Anna Maunganidze shares two powerful sources of inspiration: Our Sister Killjoy by Ama Ata Aidoo and the bold, genre-bending sounds of Aya Nakamura.

From literature that challenges colonial legacies to music that celebrates modern African identity, discover what fuels Ottilia’s passion, intellect, and leadership.