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Cocktails & Conversation: Aktivkohle

Live podcasts and lively conversation in Bar Clara

Three people having conversation in a bar.

Image credit: © Fotografiska Berlin, photo: Marcus Mainz

Discover thought-provoking ideas and stories in this series of live podcasts hosted at Bar Clara. With signature cocktails in hand, connect with others as you explore a diverse range of topics.

Meet the host

Annabelle Mandeng, host of Aktivkohle podcast

Actor, presenter, and voice artist Annabelle Mandeng stars in international productions, including the Netflix thriller Exterritorial. As a moderator of various awards and discussions, she has shared the stage with stars like Morgan Freeman, John Travolta and Liam Neeson. Annabelle also co-founded Be a Bunch, a platform for safer spaces. In her podcast Aktivkohle, Annabelle engages in deep and humorous conversations with guests from Germany’s BIPOC community, highlighting their successes and the value of a diverse society.

Annabelle Mandeng Portrait

Photo: Annabelle Mandeng © Christine Rogge

This week's guest

Celina Bostic

Berlin-based singer-songwriter Celina Bostic is a key voice in Germany’s music scene, having performed with icons like Farin Urlaub, Max Herre, and Udo Lindenberg. Now making her mark as a one-woman band, her song Nie wieder leise became the anthem of Germany’s Black Lives Matter movement. Through her music, Celina delves into themes like identity, discrimination, and community with humor and warmth, creating a safe space where listeners feel seen and inspired.

Celina Bostic Potrait

Photo: Celina Bostic © Daron Bandeira