The Long Form Podcast
Welcome to The Long Form – A Deep-Dive Weekly Podcast with Sanny Ntayombya
The Long Form is a thought-provoking weekly podcast hosted by seasoned journalist Sanny Ntayombya. Each episode features in-depth, long-form conversations on politics, business, sports, entertainment, arts, and culture, with a special focus on Rwanda, the Great Lakes region, and Africa.
With a background in journalism and a passion for storytelling, Sanny engages a diverse range of influential guests — from political figures and entrepreneurs to artists and athletes — exploring their experiences, ideas, and perspectives in rich detail.
Whether you're interested in:
Rwandan history and politics
African identity and innovation
Economic trends and financial literacy
Cultural movements and the creative industry
…We offer nuanced, insightful, and context-rich discussions that go beyond headlines.
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The Long Form Podcast
"Are Elite Schools Deepening Inequality in Rwanda"? | Ntare Louisenlund's Damien Vassallo Speaks Out
This week on The Long Form, I speak with Damien Vassallo, the Head of School and CEO of Ntare Louisenlund International School, one of Rwanda’s most elite and forward-thinking institutions. From his journey as an American educator to his role shaping education in Bugesera, Rwanda we explore the stark realities of academic inequality, the challenges of transitioning students from local schools, and the high cost of quality education in a low-income country.
We also tackle Rwanda’s education reforms, the mindsets educators are trying to shift — and why some teachers are terrified of AI in the classroom.
This is a conversation about power, privilege, pedagogy, and the future of learning in Africa.
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The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.
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