The Indigenous Corner with Gogo Zipho
by Arena Podcast Network
Latest episode
The cost of development – When land grabs threaten homes
The cost of development – When land grabs threaten homes
About this podcast
The Indigenous Corner with Gogo Zipho is a thought-provoking podcast that delves into the richness of African spiritual, cultural and traditional knowledge. Formerly called Gogo, Have I Been Scammed?, the rebranded platform moves beyond uncovering scams in the spiritual space to explore deeper conversations about identity, ancestral wisdom and indigenous practices.
Hosted by Gogo Zipho Dolamo, a healer, writer and cultural commentator, The Indigenous Corner brings together historians, traditional leaders and spiritual practitioners to unpack critical topics such as land justice, African healing systems and the intersection of tradition and modernity. Each episode is a journey towards reclaiming knowledge, challenging misconceptions and fostering a deeper connection to our roots.
Keywords: indigenous, African, spiritual, culture, traditional
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- The cost of development – When land grabs threaten homes · 46 minIn the latest episode of The Indigenous Corner with Gogo Zipho, we uncover the harsh truth behind land dispossession masked as development in South Africa. Hosted by Zipho…
- Whose land is it anyway?: Unpacking land redistribution · 18 minIn the latest episode of The Indigenous Corner with Gogo Zipho, we tackle one of the most pressing and controversial topics of our time: land redistribution and lived realities…
- Bridging tradition and technology with the Ngoma app · 43 minIn a world where modern technology often drives us further from our roots, a new app is making waves by doing the opposite — bringing South Africans closer to their cultural…
- Leaving my marriage: what is required of me spiritually? · 40 minThis episode centres on the story of Nompumelelo, a mother of three expecting her fourth child, who is grappling with the decision to leave her marriage after years of betrayal…
- Unpacking the Letoya Makhene incident: The rights and responsibilities of initiates · 38 minLetoya Makhene, the former Generations actress turned sangoma, finds herself embroiled in controversy as allegations about her spiritual practices and personal life dominate…
- Gogo how do I navigate my intimate relationship with my spirituality? · 1 h 21 minInterpersonal relationships and their navigation are often a seminal part of the advice sought from traditional healers. In this episode our discussion focuses on the concerns…
- Cleansing Fees: Are they too much? · 36 minAs we enter the second half of the Gregorian calendar year, many of us are gearing up and looking forward to the African new year in September and the change of season it brings…
- Music in the age of awakening: A conversation with Phila Dlozi · 52 minFor artists and consumers of art, music is a construct that reaches far beyond the purpose of entertainment. Historically, in a South African context, artists have used music as…
- 'Storytelling helped me heal': Author shares methodologies to inspire hope and healing · 1 h 0 minGogo, have I been scammed? is a platform for the discussion of issues such as faith, African spirituality and Christian methodologies, particularly how we use these tools to…
- Unpacking the Sassa Mpumalanga ritual incident: What really happened? · 44 minBy now, we have all seen the video of Sassa officials conducting what appears to be a ritual at their Mpumalanga offices. The footage was captured by CCTV, showing one official…
- Faith homes and healers: The Menzi Ngubane story · 52 minFaith homes and compounds are well known and received in African communities. These establishments support community members with illnesses beyond the scope of western medicine…
- Human rights and spirituality: reflecting on South Africa's landscape · 51 minIn Human Rights Month, host Gogo Zipho Dolamo engages in retrospective conversation with seasoned sangoma Nonkwenkwezi. With the growing presence of iZangoma and traditional…
- The significance of ukuzila in an African spiritual context · 54 minMarch signifies the month of human rights for all South Africans. With the constitution having been affected 27 years ago, this month we commemorate human rights for all…
- Navigating relationships and spirituality Part 2: Marriage and family life · 1 h 6 minThe month of love has been dedicated to unpacking the complexities of navigating relationships and spirituality. This episode focuses on the relational aspect of love and…
- Navigating relationships and spirituality: Practical do’s and don’ts · 49 minIt is inevitable that traditional healers deal with dating and romantic relationships in their practices and personal lives. From trying to navigate spiritual do’s and don'ts to…
- Protection Strategies: How to prepare for the new year · 45 minFamilies have ways that they ready their children for the year. For example, when visiting my grandmother, she would light candles and start praying for us days before we had to…
- Gogo, can I phahla in my rented space? · 43 minThere is much talk about whether ukuphahla is possible or effective when conducted in rented spaces. The general understanding or misconception is that iDlozi (ancestors) are…
- Friendship and self journeying in spirituality · 54 minOn this episode of Gogo, have I been scammed? we broadly talk about friendship, support, spiritual accountability and indigenous knowledge systems, not limited to African…
- Support on religious and spiritual pursuits · 43 minOn this episode of Gogo have I been scammed? we are going to be looking at a less overt type of scam in the context of spiritual and religious journeys, that is thinking one can…
- Intersections of adult entertainment and spirituality · 37 minSpirituality is a buzz word in entertainment. With the rise of reality entertainment, we have been offered a front-row seat in the lives and spiritual practices and beliefs of…
