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Africa Wiki Women (AWW) Voices

Africa Wiki Women (AWW) Voices

By: Africa Wiki Women
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AWW Voices is where the voices of African women come to life. Host, Oluwapelumi Tosin Aina engage in real, unfiltered conversations with trailblazing African women who are making a significant impact across the continent through open knowledge. Shining a spotlight on the vital role African women play in documenting and preserving knowledge and culture. Brought to you by Africa Wiki Women.Africa Wiki Women Social Sciences
Episodes
  • African Women And The Tech Turn In Wikimedia
    Aug 1 2025

    In this episode. Host; Oluwapelumi Aina sits with Euphemia Uwandu; a Programs Officer with the Campaigns team at the Wikimedia Foundation to unpack the tension between the global design of Wikimedia’s campaign tools and their real-world accessibility for communities on the margins especially women organisers with limited technical knowledge.


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    •Euphemia Uwandu



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    52 mins
  • Languages on the Brink
    Jun 13 2025

    In this episode. Host, Oluwapelumi Tosin Aina sits with Tochi Precious to take a closer look at the state of cultural and linguistic preservation on the Africa continent. The episode explores what is being done right, the role of artificial intelligence in documenting and preserving languages, and where misuse and ethical concerns come into play. It also sheds light on the systemic biases that limit the visibility of indigenous African languages on platforms like Wikimedia and discusses practical strategies to address these gaps.


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    • Guest: Tochi Precious is a seasoned programme manager and language advocate with over seven years of experience leading initiatives in the Wikimedia movement and startup incubation. She is the co-founder of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and currently serves as a Wikimedian in Residence at Wikitongues.


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    32 mins
  • Does Open Knowledge Fuel Gender Equity ?
    Apr 28 2025
    In this episode, Oluwapelumi Aina host Bridgit Kurgat, Gender Lead at the Wikimedia Foundation, as she uncovers the linkage between open knowledge and gender equity on a global scale and how the connection empowers African women to correct historical omissions. Bridgit emphasize the need to rethink how leadership is viewed within the Wikimedia movement, pointing out structural barriers limiting women's representation. The conversation also brings to light the issue of data neutrality, and stresses that achieving real inclusion requires deliberate efforts. Guest: Bridgit Kurgat.
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    37 mins
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