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Into Africa

Oge Onubogu, Catherine Nzuki

Booking Overview

This is a policy-focused interview show examining Africa’s political, economic, social, and strategic trends through conversations with policymakers, researchers, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other regional experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch senior Africa specialists, governance and development leaders, migration and labor experts, public-health officials, journalists, academics, and founders with substantial African-market experience; booking difficulty is high because guests typically hold prominent institutional or subject-matter credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 203

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 405.0k subscribers

Instagram: 148.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ntarr@csis.org

podcasts@csis.org

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Host

Oge Onubogu - Director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, focused on political, economic, and social developments across Africa.

Catherine Nzuki - Africa policy researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who focuses on youth and contemporary African affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior policymakers, institutional leaders, established academics and policy researchers, journalists, civil-society leaders, public-health officials, and business founders with demonstrable expertise and direct experience in African affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of major policy, governmental, international, academic, media, business, or civil-society organizations, Recognized research or policy expertise on African political, economic, social, health, or security issues, Senior executive responsibility or substantial operating experience in African markets, Award-winning or high-profile journalism and broadcasting

Recent Guest Discussions

Samson Itodo - Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Electoral Trust, Democratic Governance, And Public Accountability.

Daniel Yu - Migration, Labor Mobility, Economic Opportunity, And Africa’s Regional Integration.

Amanda Bisong - Migration, Labor Mobility, Regional Integration, Jobs, Borders, And Economic Evidence Across Africa.

Chibuogwu Nnadiegbulam - African Football, The Men’s World Cup, Women’s Football, Sports Investment, And Media Coverage.

Janine Anthony - African Football, Women’s Football, Sports Investment, Media Coverage, And The Development Of The Women’s Game.

Recent Topics

Politics, African Affairs, Democracy, Migration, Economic Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Into Africa
:

U.S.-Africa Economic Ties Beyond AGOA

October 09, 2026

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) renewed through 2028, the United States has an opportunity to rethink its economic relationship with Africa. While U.S.-Africa trade has not kept pace with the growth of China-Africa trade, African countries are increasingly shaping their own economic future through initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). What would it take for the United States to remain a competitive economic partner, and what should a modern U...

Africa at the UN: Voice or Leverage?

September 24, 2026

As leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Africa sits at the center of many of the world's most consequential debates, from peace and security to climate, development, and global governance. In this episode of Into Africa, Oge speaks with Bitania Tadesse of the International Peace Institute about what to watch as UNGA unfolds, the prospects for meaningful UN reform, and Africa's evolving role in shaping the international agenda. Togeth...

Nigeria 2027: Can Nigerians Trust the 2027 Election?

September 10, 2026

As Nigeria prepares for its 2027 elections, the country faces a critical test. Trust in electoral institutions is weakening, young voters are increasingly disillusioned, and demands for accountability are growing louder. These challenges extend beyond Nigeria, as countries across Africa grapple with questions of democratic credibility, governance, and public trust amid declining funding for democracy and governance programs. Despite these challenges, citizens and civil society across the cont...

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Frequently asked questions

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Into Africa
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How do I get in touch with Into Africa?

Into Africa is hosted by Oge Onubogu and Catherine Nzuki. Its publicly listed emails are ntarr@csis.org and podcasts@csis.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Into Africa?

The publicly listed emails for Into Africa: ntarr@csis.org and podcasts@csis.org.

How many listeners does Into Africa have?

Podseeker estimates Into Africa reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Into Africa?

Into Africa typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior policymakers, institutional leaders, established academics and policy researchers, journalists, civil-society leaders, public-health officials, and business founders with demonstrable expertise and direct experience in African affairs. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major policy, governmental, international, academic, media, business, or civil-society organizations; Recognized research or policy expertise on African political, economic, social, health, or security issues; Senior executive responsibility or substantial operating experience in African markets. Recent guests include Samson Itodo, Daniel Yu, and Amanda Bisong.

How hard is it to get booked on Into Africa?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Into Africa cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, African Affairs, Democracy, Migration, and Economic Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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