Behind the voices
Our mission is not to replace human guides, but to support a deeper, more mindful connection to the places you visit.
We believe that sharing historical facts , cultural norms and knowledge about the environment in a way of telling a story, we can increase cultural understanding and empathy while delivering relevant information at your fingertips.
Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors
Founder of Exploradio | Podcast Host | Walking tour Guide | Voice Artist
Instagram: janamariebackhaustors
About Jana
Jana is a storyteller at heart: as an actress and voice artist with a degree in African Studies, she fell in love with Namibia during her time as a radio presenter for a German station in
Windhoek.
Today she is the founder of Exploradio, an expat entrepreneur, and a creator of audiobooks. Moreover, she is dedicated to sharing the soul of Southern Africa through a documentary series about
innovators and trailblazers.
As a keynote speaker and a mother of two, Jana believes in the power of creativity and a "love for the process".
In essence, Jana is a creative visionary who blends academic depth with a narrator's soul. She uses expertise in African Studies and her love for storytelling to bridge cultures and bring hidden narratives of her adopted home to a global audience.
Sylvie "Sij" Hashimwe
Co-Founder of Exploradio | Voice Artist
Instagram: sylvie_sij
About Sij
While her official Name is Sylvia Hashimwe, the world knows her simply as Sij. A true multitalented force, Sij is a historian, hoist teacher, Youtuber, and a TV
host. Her passion for Namibia's past and its road to independence is the driving force behind her work, making her an invaluable part of the Exploradio Team and representing the English speaking
voice.
Sij is a dedicated polyglot with a Master's degree in Spanish and Spanish Culture, as well as an honours degree in History.
Having lived in Europe for two years, she brings a global perspective to her work as a translator and educator. Her mission is clear: to educate the younger generation of Namibians and visitors
alike about the country's rich heritage and its journey to freedom.
In short, Sij is a high-energy powerhouse who bridges the gap between deep historical research and modern media. Whether she's uncovering achieves or hosting on screen, her belief in power of
action and her contagious enthusiasm bring Namibia's history to life.
Exploradio - Your Audioguide for Namibia
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Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors
Tel & Whatsapp: +264 81 3825712
Long Beach, Namibia
