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After 29 years at the Voice of America and 20 years at the helm of Straight Talk Africa, Shaka Ssali is retiring. We will hear from his colleagues at the VOA, fans from the continent and, of course, from Shaka himself. He will talk about his life and career and his plans following his retirement.
Shaka also introduces the new host of Straight Talk Africa, Haydé Adams. Haydé is from Cape Town, South Africa and has extensively covered political and social realities on the continent for local and international media.
Most recently, she was co-host of VOA’s Our Voices. Haydé will talk about her career and her vision for Straight Talk Africa.
VOA Names New Anchor for Flagship English to Africa Television Program
May 19, 2021
Shaka Ssali, long time anchor of Straight Talk Africa is retiring as Haydé Adams is named anchor.
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The Voice of America named Haydé Adams as the new anchor for “Straight Talk Africa”, an hour-long Pan-African news and talk show. Adams takes over from long time host and veteran VOA journalist, Shaka Ssali, who retires at the end of May.
Launched by Ssali in August 2000, “Straight Talk Africa” was VOA’s first TV offering on the continent. The weekly program topics range from politics and economic development to social issues, press freedom and conflict resolution. World leaders and local newsmakers alike regularly appear on the program.