Africa's Pandemic Stories
You Won't Find Anywhere Else
Visualizing a Pandemic
Amplify Fellows Nasra, Mpho, and Osarode share the story of Makarabo Leisa from Lesotho, and shed light on the vulnerability felt by thousands across the continent who are dealing with a visual disability during the pandemic.
The Unexpected Front Liner
Kefilwe Mosala still dreams of a job in tourism, but for as long as the pandemic persists, she is needed elsewhere. Amplify fellow Gomolemo Dikang spoke to her.
Calling The Tune
An Opera Singer stages a sit-in protest calling for the support of artists as they slowly begin to work again, but still reeling from little to no work since 2020. Jedi Ramalapa spoke to Sibongile Mngoma.
The Tailor of Parcelles Assainies
Aly Tambedou shifted and innovated to keep his business alive. This is his story.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Zain Verjee on the targeting of Southern African countries after disclosure of the OMICRON variant by South Africa's scientists.
Nairobi's Homework Club
Cynthia Gichiri writes about a small library in Mukuru that helps children from slums get their schoolwork done.
A Near Fatal Wait
Murielle E. reflects on her brutal encounter with Covid19.
Genet's Brew
Genet Tilaybelay went from being a weaver to a coffee seller, all in the quest to survive and feed her new born baby, after the pandemic served up a bitter brew.
Driving Against Stigma
Simon Kimera, a cargo truck driver and father of two, shares his experience dealing with separation and stigma.
Safeguarding Children's Futures
Dr Jonathan Awori on widespread vaccination to safeguard children's wellbeing and protect their futures.
No Going Back
Funmi Adebayo writes about Albert Afeso Akanbi, a documentary film-maker who found his love for family, life and work during the pandemic.
From Stages to Laptops
Zambian-Welsh artist Chembo Music spoke to Amplify's Mazuba Kampambwe on how the pandemic compelled her to perform anew.