Afropop Worldwide is a weekly syndicated radio series and online magazine hosted by Georges Collinet, covering African, Afro-diasporic and Latin music and culture. The show has about 500 episodes, a biweekly to weekly cadence and typical episodes near 59 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Peabody-winning African and diaspora music show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Peabody award-winning public radio series running since 1988 with about 500 episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 314 ratings, with 290 five-star reviews
- Long-form episodes near one hour suit sponsors who want attentive listening
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, documentary, live concert recording, curated archive
- Tone
- informative, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website names funding partners on its contact page without listing them in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover music history, Hispanic Heritage Month and Johnny Clegg; no explicit flag and no adult or drug themes seen in titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | afropop.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id121621170 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/afropop/podcast |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Remembering Johnny Clegg | 2026-10-15 | 59 min |
| Santo Domingo Blues - The Story of Bachata | 2026-10-08 | 59 min |
| Hispanic Heritage Month: A Journey from Colombia to Ecuador | 2026-10-01 | 59 min |
| Hispanic Heritage Month: La Bamba, The Afro-Mexican Story | 2026-09-25 | 59 min |
| Hispanic Heritage Month: Maestros de Cumbia | 2026-09-17 | 59 min |
| Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism | 2026-09-11 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110…
About Afropop Worldwide
Afropop Worldwide is a weekly radio series and online magazine that has covered African and diaspora music since 1988. According to the show's website, it is hosted by Georges Collinet and produced by Sean Barlow, with interviews, live concert recordings and music history across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Episodes run about 59 minutes on a cadence of roughly every one to two weeks, with 500 episodes in the feed.
The show holds a 4.8 average on Apple Podcasts from 314 ratings, which suggests an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, and the listeners are likely to be music enthusiasts and public radio audiences, mostly in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show's commercial history is unclear.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $620 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits cultural, music and travel brands looking for an attentive niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Afropop Worldwide can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Afropop Worldwide
How much does Afropop Worldwide charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $620. Rates are estimates from the directory's formula, not a published price list.
What is Afropop Worldwide about?
Afropop Worldwide is a weekly radio series and online magazine covering African and African diaspora music, including interviews, music history and live concert recordings from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
How do I contact Afropop Worldwide about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The website also lists a general contact email and phone number for inquiries.
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