Focus on Africa, Surviving an acid attack

Focus on Africa

Surviving an acid attack

21 August 2026

Available for over a year

Imagine living with the lifelong physical and psychological scars of an attack fuelled by misogyny or romantic rejection. It’s the brutal reality for many women globally, yet the stigma of acid violence forces most survivors into silence. Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna sits down with two survivors. They share their raw stories of living with the trauma, finding the strength to heal, and rebuilding their lives.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Carolyne Kiambo and Keikantse Shumba

Senior Producer: Priyanka Sippy and Bella Twine

Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi

Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla