Send us a text Welcome to VoiceAfrique's special edition on the suffering of Christians and the poor in Nigeria which we have titled “Engaging Bishop Kukah on the Blood of the Faithful in Nigeria and Tinubu’s Corrupt and Insensitive Government.” This episode dares to ask difficult questions and tell difficult truths about the state of our nation and the suffering of God’s people. It is not a defence of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, nor is it an attack on him. Rather, it is a space of hone...

Send us a text Welcome to Voice Afrique, a space where faith meets the deep wounds and hopes of Africa. I’m your host, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, inviting you into a moment of reflection, healing, and encounter. In this episode, we turn our gaze to Sierra Leone — a nation once scarred by war, disease, and poverty, yet resilient through the power of faith. Through the eyes of faith, we discover that Sierra Leone’s post-war recovery is not just political or economic, but a spiritual pilgrimage of restor...

Send us a text This Voice Afrique conversation series between Fr Stan Chu Ilo and Dr. Anthonia Otunla brings to you stories and a Gospel of healing and strength. We provide a safe and communal a space of faith and positive psychology for healing, and hope for people who are suffering from trauma, wounded memories, hunted by their past and other burdens that weigh down the soul, mind, body, and spirit. I’m Stan Chu Ilo, and in this special series, I invite you to join me and ...

Send us a text In this special episode of Voice Afrique, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo and Fr. Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I., reflect on the tragic killing of Fr. Matthew Eya, a young priest from Enugu State, Nigeria. Together, they explore the deep wound his death leaves for his parish, his family, and the entire Church. They ask: What does it mean to live as people of hope when priests and ordinary citizens alike are unsafe?How should the Church and society respond to the culture of impunity, corruption, and neg...

Send us a text In a world scarred by political violence, wars, and divisions carried out in the name of God, this episode of Voice Afrique dares to speak truth. We challenge those who invoke God to justify violence, hatred, and extremism—reminding our listeners that such distortions betray the very heart of faith. This episode is a call to memory—because we cannot build peace by forgetting. It is a summons to conversion—because true transformation must begin in our hearts before it can reshap...

Send us a text In this episode, we explore what it means to hold onto hope when life hurts. As we look around at a world marked by war, poverty, ecological destruction, and spiritual fatigue, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But Christian hope is not wishful thinking—it is rooted in the Resurrection, in the promise that love is stronger than death, and that God is always at work, even in the ashes of our suffering. Fr. Stan Chu Ilo and Susan Hookong-Taylor reflect on how hope is not the denial ...

Send us a text In this episode, co-hosts Susan Hookong-Taylor and Fr. Stan Chu Ilo offer a soul-stirring conversation on one of humanity’s most enduring needs: hope. At a time when many are overwhelmed by loss, injustice, and uncertainty, they explore where hope is found, how it survives failure, grief, and disappointment, and why faith remains a powerful force for transformation. This is a message not just for Africans and the global Black community, but for anyone yearning for light in dark...

Send us a text Fr Edward Obi, a member of the Missionary Society of St Paul (MSP), shares with us the humble beginnings of this missionary society in Nigeria, and the extraordinary growth and impact of Nigeria's MSP fathers in taking the Gospel to their African brothers and sisters, and their mission to the West. His testimony is compelling and captivating.

Send us a text Ugandan Fr Ruffino Ezama is a Comboni missionary father and Provincial for North America. In this engaging podcast, this outstanding humanitarian, theologian, and Church leader, shares his first person narrative of the joy, challenges, and opportunities of being an African missionary to fellow Africans, and to Europeans and North Americans. He addresses the important question of how African missionaries to fellow Africans can become self-sustaining by promoting a new approach t...

Send us a text Fr Augustine Anwuchie, a priest of Awgu diocese, Nigeria shares his experience of being a missionary to fellow Africans in Maradi Diocese, Niger Republic. His witness to the poor and the marginalized, and his outreach to Muslims and practitioners of African Traditional Religion, and the security risks he and his small flock of Christians in this diocese with less than 1000 Catholics face everyday is a Gospel worth hearing by all.

Send us a text What lessons are we learning from the hospitalization of Pope Francis about the health and wellbeing of pastoral agents? Fr Stan Chu Ilo reflects on the health challenges of pastors and how our pastors can be transparent with their health, and embrace health improvement, healthy lifestyle, and simple health protection and prevention practices. He proposes that pastoral agents cannot take care of God's people or God's Church if they cannot take care of their health.

Send us a text Ugandan Catholic theologian, peace advocate, and expert on pastoral theology and synodality, Fr Ambrose J. Bwangatto, speaks on the urgent need to end the ongoing war in the Congo. He lays a roadmap for peace for the long suffering people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes Region. He argues that in these difficult times many people are looking up to the Church to be close to the suffering masses of God's people. He commends the efforts of the Church and cal...

Send us a text Fr Walter Ihejirika, the President of Signis Africa and a professor of development communication at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, shares his life experiences and his journey of faith and vocation to the priesthood. A foremost academic and scholar, and an influential Church communication expert, he invites us in this episode into his world of communicating faith, and why he believes in a better future for Africa amidst recurring challenges. He shares some spiritual a...

Send us a text Sr Leonida Katunge speaks on the movement of the Catholic Church in Africa to end the scourge of human trafficking and modern day slavery in the continent. She bemoans the sexual exploitation of our young girls and women; the destruction of the lives of our young boys; and this stain on our society in Africa. She invites everyone to commit to this fight to end this silent and ancient crime in Africa and the world. We invite you to join the movement to fight for some...

Send us a text Toussaint Kafarhire, S.J, the current President of the African Studies Association of Africa, ASAA; political scientist, and expert on social justice, religion, democracy and peace, political violence and conflicts in Africa Great Lakes Region, analyzes the unfolding crisis and war in Congo. Prof Kafarhire helps us to understand the complexities of this destructive war, the people responsible for this unacceptable situation and suffering, and how peace can be restored in ...

Send us a textOn this 3rd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Stan reflects on the profound question asked by tax collectors, soldiers, and all who approached John the Baptist: “What should we do?” This question is as relevant today as it was then, not only as an ethical and spiritual inquiry but as a guide to finding true joy and purpose in life.Fr. Stan draws from the Gospel of Luke, showing how John the Baptist pointed to the Messiah while embracing his unique role as a prophetic voice in the wilderness...

Send us a textEn ce 3e dimanche de l’Avent, Martine Kouadio-Gokra nous invite à méditer sur cette question essentielle : “Que devons-nous faire ?” Comme dans l’Évangile de Saint Luc, où Jean-Baptiste s’adresse au peuple, cette interrogation nous guide dans notre préparation spirituelle à Noël.Martine nous exhorte à transformer nos cœurs et nos actions. Elle explore la joie véritable promise par Dieu, une joie qui vient de la bienveillance, du partage sincère et d’une vie alignée sur les préce...

Send us a textOn this 2nd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Stan delivers a powerful reflection on the call to prepare the way of the Lord. Drawing inspiration from the Prophet Baruch and the Gospel of Luke, he reminds us of the urgent need for spiritual renewal and conversion.Fr. Stan explores the message of John the Baptist: “Make straight the paths, fill the valleys, and level the hills.” This is not just about physical preparation but a deep spiritual transformation. He challenges us to identify and ...

Send us a textEn ce 2e dimanche de l’Avent, Martine Kouadio-Gokra nous invite à répondre à l’appel à la conversion et à préparer le chemin du Seigneur. En s’appuyant sur les lectures du prophète Baruch et de l’Évangile de Luc, elle nous exhorte à abandonner nos “robes de tristesse et de misère” pour accueillir pleinement la gloire de Dieu dans nos vies.Martine explore le message puissant de Jean-Baptiste : “Aplanissez les chemins, comblez les vallées, et abaissez les montagnes.” Cet appel est...

Send us a textEn ce 1er dimanche de l’Avent, Martine Kouadio-Gokra nous offre une réflexion inspirante sur la vigilance et la conversion en préparation de la venue du Seigneur. À travers les lectures du prophète Jérémie et de l’Évangile de Saint Luc, elle nous rappelle que les jours meilleurs sont à venir et que notre rédemption approche.Jésus nous invite à redresser la tête et relever le cœur, à ne pas laisser nos vies être alourdies par les distractions, les peurs, ou les préoccupations mat...