99% Invisible

Throughout Africa and beyond, Zimbabweans are known for choosing some of the most bold, head-turning English-language names. Zimbabwean producer Kim Chakanetsa tells the story of how her country's journey from colonial rule to independence shaped the nation's unique naming traditions.

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This week we're featuring Audio Flux, a short-form audio challenge where artists squeeze surprising stories into three minutes.
Find out more about Audio Flux by visiting audioflux.org
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Featured Audio Flux stories include:
The Sound of Silence by Gregory Warner and Sana Krasikov
In Between Silence by Talia Augustidis
The Ghost on Side B by Katelyn Hale Wood with sound design by Alan Goffinski
First Words by Peter Lang-Stanton
Red Card by Vivien Schütz and Laura Rojas Aponte

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A young designer faces an impossible brief and discovers the spark that will define his legendary career.

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Performance changing gear, a Titanic era nurse with unbelievable resilience, and an ingenious art vending project reveal how innovation and endurance shape unexpected worlds.

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From rogue stop signs to rooftop mini golf, discover how chaos and creativity quietly shape the urban world.

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