Africa correspondent Sally Sara

In 2007 AfricanOz spoke with award-winning Australian journalist/author Sally Sara who spent five years living and working as a foreign correspondent in Africa for ABC TV - covering issues and events such as the conflict in Sudan, genocide and HIV/AIDS. She recently wrote 'Gogo Mama' about the lives of African women. For interview link here

Touring Ghanaian reggae singer Shasha Marley

In 2007 AfricanOz spoke with touring African reggae singer Shasha Marley - about music, religion and his love for the motherland. For interview link here

Model & Humanitarian: Abang Othow

In early 2007 AfricanOz spoke with remarkable Sudanese Australian model & humanitarian advocate Abang Othow (photograph from Scene models) who has survived war, family loss and building a new life on the move to carve a successful life for herself in Australia. You can read a full feature on Abang here

Touring artists: Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars

In 2007 AfricanOz caught up with the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars when they were touring Australia - interviewing the band's youngest member, the remarkable 19 year old Black Nature, who met other band members in a refugee camp and rose to international fame following an award-winning documentary about their lives. For interview link here

African heads UN centre in Australia

In 2006 AfricanOz spoke with Tanzanian national Abdullah Saleh Mbamba - the new Director of the United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. In a special conversation with AfricanOz, he revealed his thoughts on Darfur, the end of an era for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, African poverty, and his own unique background as a journalist and international diplomat. For interview link here

Singer & performer: Ajak Kwai

AfricanOz asked African Australian singer Ajak Kwai about her earliest memories of singing in South Sudan - when villagers based near the Nile River would gather for ceremonies under the full moon. "Even when I was sick and not supposed to go out, I'd go and attend these gatherings," says Ajak. "I'd start a song and everyone would answer."
For Ajak's full story, link here

Model & student: Yemma Christine

Interview with African Australian model Yemma Christine - originally from Congo. For Yemma 'making it' in Australia has been not just about learning how to survive in the competitive modelling industry, but about remaining true to her roots and studying for a secure future. Yemma has seen a big transformation in Australian modelling in recent years. Full chat with Yemma on AfricanOz Fashion

Award-winning community worker:
Marie-Binidicte

Remarkable Rwandan-born Australian Marie-Binidicte recently received a major award from France for her work. She fled Rwanda as a young woman - returning after the tragic 1990s genocide attacks in a grim search for family members. She has maintained a stoic philosophy through times of war, trouble and hardship. For Marie-Binidicte's story link here

Award-winning researcher:
Dr Kef Mekonnen

AfricanOz spoke with award-winning research recipient, African Australian Dr Kefyalew Mekonnen who is helping to pose solutions to the life and death struggle over water now facing the Horn of Africa and other nations. Dr Mekonnen's study focus on the Nile River's precious water resources, particularly in his homeland of Ethiopia. To read his story link here

Africa Advocate: Matthew Albert

AfricanOz spoke with Matthew Albert, 2005 Young Australian of the Year for Victoria - and a tireless advocate for Sudanese refugees and others of African background in Australia. Matthew says, "..Australia's future is now inextricably linked with the success of all African Australian communities. This can only be a good thing for all of us..."
For full interview link here