Focus on Africa
by BBC World Service
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Audience Interest
- African news and stories
- global news perspectives
Podcast Focus
- African topics and issues
- global stories with African angle
Publishing Consistency
- 927 episodes published
- active for 9 years
Platform Reach
- BBC World Service distribution
- available on major platforms
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 6 chart positions in 6 markets.
By chart position
- 🇰🇷KR · News#1831K to 10K
- 🇰🇪KE · News#4100K to 300K
- 🇳🇬NG · News#1330K to 100K
- 🇿🇦ZA · News#693K to 10K
- 🇵🇱PL · News#109500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
41K to 128K🎙 Daily cadence·927 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
135K to 426K🇰🇪70%🇳🇬23%🇰🇷2%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
41K to 128K2.0M real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
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Recent episodes
Ebola: Kenya denies hosting US aid workers
Jul 21, 2026
22m 59s
Remembering the Nelson Mandela legacy
Jul 20, 2026
22m 59s
'Inside our polygamous marriage'
Jul 17, 2026
22m 59s
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president
Jul 16, 2026
22m 59s
Nigeria abducted teachers and pupils speak
Jul 15, 2026
22m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | EbolaKenya+4 | — | — | KenyaDemocratic Republic of Congo | EbolaKenya+6 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/20/26 | Nelson Mandelamusic+5 | Asanda MvanaGayton McKenzie | BBC World Service | South AfricaLondon+2 | Nelson Mandelamusic+7 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/17/26 | polygamous marriagerelationships+3 | Takid MasterCecilia+1 | Pew Research CenterThe Polygamist | South Africasub-Saharan Africa | polygamymarriage+3 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Sierra Leone politicstreason charges+5 | — | Sierra Leone | — | Sierra Leonetreason+5 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/15/26 | kidnappingeducation+5 | — | BBC World Service | NigeriaOyo State+1 | Nigeriaabduction+6 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/14/26 | Sudan civil warwar crimes+4 | — | Rapid Support Forces | SudanWest Darfur+1 | HemedtiSudan+7 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/13/26 | political freedomsincarceration+4 | Alicia Magabe | BBC Africa EyeBBC World Service | TanzaniaLesotho | Tundu LissuAlicia Magabe+6 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/10/26 | alopeciahair loss+4 | Sharon ChepkoechMpume Dlamini | BBC World Service | KenyaSouth Africa+1 | alopeciahair loss+6 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/9/26 | AI and technology in Nigeriaanti-competitive practices+3 | Bonface Massah | Nigerian Press OrganisationAfrica Albinism Network+1 | — | NigeriaAI+5 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 7/8/26 | humanitarian crisisSudan+5 | — | UNUN Human Rights Council | SudanEl-Obeid+2 | SudanEl-Obeid+7 | — | 22m 58s | ||
| 6/12/26 | gender equalityonline communities+4 | — | — | — | femospheremanosphere+5 | — | 22m 58s | ||
| 6/11/26 | African football2026 World Cup+3 | Jonathan MensahJean Manayega Sseninder | FIFA | SomaliaMorocco+1 | AfricaWorld Cup+8 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Ebola outbreakarmed conflict+5 | — | M23 | Democratic Republic of CongoNorth Kivu+2 | EbolaDemocratic Republic of Congo+7 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/9/26 | abductionrescue operations+4 | Sabin Nkusi | Nigerian armyBorno South Youth Alliance+1 | Borno State | Boko HaramNigerian army+5 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/8/26 | African prisoners of warUkraine conflict+5 | Sammy Awami | BBC World Service | UkraineRussia | African fightersprisoners of war+5 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/5/26 | PCOShealth+4 | Bianca ChenaiJuliana Naa Dede | World Health OrganizationBBC World Service | — | PCOSPMOS+4 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/4/26 | xenophobiaSouth Africa+5 | Cobhams Asuquo | BBC OutlookBBC World Service | South AfricaMozambique+2 | xenophobiaMozambique+6 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/3/26 | teachers protestschool kidnappings+4 | — | — | NigeriaOyo+3 | Nigeriateachers+4 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 6/2/26 | anti-LGBTQ+ legislationGhana+3 | — | BBC World ServiceAttorney General+1 | Ghana | Ghanaanti-LGBTQ+ bill+3 | — | 22m 58s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Ebola quarantineprotests+3 | Tiwa Savage | US governmentBBC World Service | KenyaCentral Kenya | Ebolaquarantine+5 | — | 22m 58s | ||
| 5/9/26 | DNA investigationmissing fathers+4 | — | BBCBBC World Service+1 | Kenya | World of SecretsSoldier Dad+7 | — | 34m 50s | ||
| 5/8/26 | skin bleachingpublic health+3 | Masheane SefuthiAmira Adawe+1 | BBC World Service | — | skin bleachinginfluencer+3 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 5/7/26 | EthiopiaSudan war+5 | — | BBC World ServiceUnited Arab Emirates+1 | EthiopiaSudan | EthiopiaSudan+5 | — | 22m 59s | ||
| 5/6/26 | hantaviruspublic health+4 | — | World Health Organisation | Cape VerdeAtlantic ocean+2 | hantaviruscruise ship+5 | — | 22m 58s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Taiwan-Eswatini relationsdiplomatic ties+4 | Stonebwoy | TaiwanChina+1 | EswatiniLondon+1 | EswatiniTaiwan+6 | — | 22m 59s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
BBC World Service is a renowned global broadcaster, recognized for its impartial journalism and comprehensive news coverage. Established to provide international audiences with in-depth reporting, it has built a reputation for delivering credible information across diverse platforms. "Focus on Africa" stands out by offering two key stories each day, emphasizing significant news from the continent while providing an African perspective on broader global issues. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna, the podcast delivers insightful analysis and contextual understanding in a concise format, airing five days a week in the late afternoon. The podcast attracts a diverse audience interested in African affairs and global news, providing them with essential updates and nuanced perspectives. Listeners value the show's ability to connect local stories with international context, enhancing their understanding of Africa's role in the world.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.0M
- Total plays: 328M
- Total reviews: 443
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 5.1K
Castbox
- Followers: 13K
- Plays: 625K
- Reviews: 85
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.0M
- Views: 328M
- Videos: 2.9K
Podcast App
- Followers: 376
- Reviews: 356
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 730
- Reviews: 2
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Audience
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Key insights
What the show covers
- African topics and issues
- global stories with African angle
- daily news summaries
- people behind the news
Audience interests
- African news and stories
- global news perspectives
- current events analysis
- cultural insights from Africa
Platform reach
- BBC World Service distribution
- available on major platforms
- potentially global audience
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- 927 episodes published
- active for 9 years
- weekly or more often
- five days a week
Chart history for Focus on Africa
Peaked at #4 in KE, top 10 in 1 of 6 tracked markets, currently #4 in KE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| NG | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Africa | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| PL | — | #109 | #109 | — |
| Norway | — | #111 | #111 | — |
| South Korea | — | #183 | #183 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.