duKokalam is a Dakar-based podcast media company and production studio focused on telling African stories from within the continent. Launched in audio in 2019 after beginning as a writing project, it produces and distributes original series and creates branded podcasts for institutions. Its catalogue spans Conversations Féminines, a long‑running interview show that explores women’s lives across generations (four seasons, 60+ episodes in French, Wolof and English, listened to in more than 140 countries and 2,300 cities); Talk To Me, which breaks the silence around mental health in Senegal through testimonies and expert insight; Dakar Kreatives Talks, a forum on the cultural and creative industries; L’Envol and L’Envol du Rossignol, which document Senegal’s musical heritage including a multi‑episode portrait of Youssou N’Dour; and Morceau d’histoires, short audio stories tied to iconic songs.
Beyond its own slate, duKokalam designs, produces and distributes white‑label series for clients. Examples include a five‑part Wolof podcast for Swisscontact’s Sahel Opportunités programme and Access to Water for WaterAid. The studio also provides training, editorial project management and events around audio culture.
Founded and directed by writer and podcaster Zoubida Bengeloune Fall, duKokalam has been run full‑time since 2022. Its work has drawn audience recognition, notably Conversations Féminines as public‑vote runner‑up at the 2022 Paris Podcast Festival. The organization’s throughline is consistent: amplify local voices and build lasting audio archives for Senegal and its diaspora.