Stella Agara: Power, Protest & the New Price of Influence in Africa

Panel 54 is a weekly conversation-driven podcast offering a global perspective through an African lens. Each episode features sharp, honest discussions on geopolitics, culture, governance, media, foreign influence, and the forces shaping modern Africa.

New episodes are released every week. Special editions, guest interviews, and investigative deep-dives may be released as bonus content.

Panel 54 is available on: •YouTube •Spotify •Apple Podcasts •Google Podcasts •Amazon Music •All major streaming platforms

Panel 54 is hosted by Ndu Okoh and Waweru Njoroge, two seasoned Kenyan media professionals whose combined experience spans journalism, storytelling, policy analysis, broadcast production, and public affairs. •Ndu Okoh brings a sharp global outlook shaped by years in media, communications, and cultural commentary. His strength lies in connecting everyday human stories to broader geopolitical and historical trends, making complex topics relatable without losing nuance. •Waweru Njoroge is an investigative journalist and broadcaster known for depth, clarity, and a grounded understanding of African politics, governance, and international relations. His reporting and on-air experience provide factual rigor and analytical balance. Together, they create a dynamic, human, and intellectually honest space — blending insight, curiosity, lived experience, and humour to help listeners make sense of a rapidly changing world.

Panel 54 explores: •African geopolitics and foreign influence •Governance, elections, and public policy •Investigative journalism and media narratives •Economics, technology, and global power shifts •Culture, identity, and social change •Personal reflections, host perspectives, and lived experiences