Amidu Sankoh, a 25-year-old visually impaired Law degree who is graduating from the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) today, is set to be featured on BBC’s Africa Daily Podcast.

Sankoh makes history as the first visually impaired law graduate to appear on the show. The podcast, hosted by renowned BBC journalist Audrey Brown, will delve into Amidu’s journey and his preparations for Law School.

Focus on Africa podcast is hosted by renowned BBC journalist Audrey Brown.

The program is aired on BBC News TV channel, BBC World Service radio and media partner channels.

The podcast diversifies the range of opinions coming out of Africa and offers more context behind African news and current affairs. The podcast replaces Focus on Africa radio.

Focus on Africa TV, presented by Waihiga Mwaura, and Dira ya Dunia, with Roncliffe Odit, will build on the use of digital storytelling methods in the programs, including the introduction of explainers, to help break down complex news topics with in-depth analysis and insight.

BBC News current digital weekly reach in Sub-Saharan Africa is 15 million people. Viewers and listeners will be able to access the programmes through BBC News TV channel, BBC World Service radio and via media partner channels across Africa.

The podcast is set to take place today at the UNIMAK studios with Amidu and BBC Africa Daily podcast journalists on air.