O2vie, a voice from Africa

The director of O2vie, Dodji Juliette Kpessou, is a journalist, writer, presenter, blogger, and YouTuber. She lives with her husband in Porto Novo, the capital of the Republic of Benin. Interview.

Juliette, what is your mission on the airwaves?
Since August 2013, I have been bringing the Gospel to everyone through Hosanna Radio, a media outlet of the Protestant Methodist Church of Benin. As head of the entertainment section, I also present the news bulletins.

How did you discover Radio Réveil?
It was in January 2019 at this fabulous training course for Christian radio broadcasters from French-speaking Africa in Lomé, Togo; a melting pot of experiences where I had the pleasure of meeting Emmanuel Ziehli, director of Radio Réveil.

How and why did you create the O2vie column?
O2vie is a motivational capsule based on the word of God. It started out as a written column that I posted on social media and my blog. Now, the audio adventure has begun with Radio Réveil and my YouTube channel. The water of life, a drop every day from God's inexhaustible source. It's a way for me to bring the Good News with the colors of Africa.

You wanted an introduction to this column in a very particular tone.
Radio is the voice; and Africa is the power of the voice, of speech. The tone is chosen deliberately because it recalls the old sage in the moonlight reciting a tale. It is a sign of the mystery of Africa, a voice that invites you on the journey of life. In cinema, this is called the Voice of God.

A word for listeners
We are One in a bond of love. God loves you, and I love you too. Here are my three daily goals: be yourself, be true, and believe in God.

The O2vie show airs on RADIO R every Saturday at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5 p.m., and on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Find all the podcasts here.