Africa's Untold Stories
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Africa's Untold Stories
Join us to discuss African history that is largely untold. Each episode, we have a conversation about a topic in African history and point out some lessons that come with that significant aspect of the continent's history. Follow us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@africasuntoldstories?si=yCvfaS9wza...
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The Ekpe/Leopard Secret Society: A Lesson on Secret Governance
*Apologies for the reduced quality in this episode. Nonetheless, listen and enjoy as we break down why and how the secret society existed and what the...
Mokele, the Sun god: A Lesson on Collaboration
Join us in Congo for a short story about how an animal whisperer brought the sun back to his homeland!
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Nri 'Kingdom': A Lesson on Power without Violence
A society without war, a kingdom without an army, a place where the shedding of blood or abuse of another human are abominations that will rain curses...
Pre-Modern Contraceptives In Africa: A Lesson on Creative Solutions
How did African families avoid unplanned pregnancies before modern science? In this episode we discuss some practices in certain areas of the continen...
African Slavery in the Middle East & North Africa: A Lesson on Sex, War, & Excuses
In this episode we focus mainly on the Arab Slave Trade in Africa. This was a hard episode to make. Hope it leaves an impact on all who listens. We wo...
Season 5 Intro and Season 4 Recap
Your favourite storytellers are back ! Upcoming topics this season:
Arab slave trade*, African climate history, Nri kingdom, Lesser known diaspo...
African Slave to Indian Ruler, Malik Ambar: A Lesson on African Brilliance
Hi guys ! This is a late episode but also the final one this season. Prepare to be amazed by a unique and fascinating story of a young boy from Ethiop...
Aruan of Udo: A Lesson on Misguided Destiny
Let's go to Southern Nigeria to hear the story of Aruan, the misguided hero of Udo and his connection to the famous city and empire of Benin. He is a...
Indigenous Slavery in Central & Southern Africa: A Lesson on Foreign Impact
Next up on the road of discomfort...Central & Southern Africa. Here we focus on a few examples and zoom in on the unique impacts of European arrival o...
Creation Story from Zimbabwe: A Lesson on Controlling Your Appetite
Hi guys! We're back with a banger from Zimbabwe! An unusual love story between the Moon and Venus. One of the best stories we've told so far, with sev...
What Was The First Genocide In Africa?
Hi guys! Sorry to disappoint; once again no episode. However, a new one will come your way next week for sure! We're having trouble scheduling our rec...
Indigenous Slavery in East Africa: A Lesson on Unfamiliar Skinfolk
Welcome back! We continue our exploration of slavery, this time in East Africa, where we zoom in on the practices of the Swahili, Ethiopian and Unyamw...
Imazighen God of Rain: A Lesson on Unexpected Cost
Hi guys ! Today's episode is a short one where we go back to North Africa to discuss the story of a god of rain, his love for a woman and a ritual.
Indigenous Slavery in West Africa: A Lesson on normalized (In)humanity
Today we take a lighthearted route through the painful history of slavery but with a focus on slavery among Africans in West Africa. This is the begin...
African Beauty Standards: A Lesson on Form vs. Functionality
Ever wondered what the African perception of beauty was (and still is in some instances) ? In today's episode we discuss just that as well as the reas...
Tales of Jideofor: A Lesson on Dreams in Nigeria
In this episode we are joined by author Ehis Mokwenye to discuss his debut novel, Tales of Jideofor and how it is inspired by a Nigerian understanding...
Divine Kings: A Lesson on Leadership
Did you know some kings in Africa were seen as divine in some form? In this episode we discuss the upsides and downsides of kings being regarded as di...
Aiwel Longar of the Dinka: A Lesson on Survival
Hi guys! We're back! We're kicking things off with a folklore episode from the Dinka of East Africa, the demigod Aiwel Longar. It's an unusual legend...
The Bachwezi Empire: A Lesson on the Origin of Kingdoms
What happens when you have a series of stories and accounts about an empire that left behind little evidence of its existence? Listen as we recount th...
The Evolution of African Storytelling
We have guests once more! Haleemah and Sesi from Oriire join us to discuss the many angles and changes in the way we tell stories on the continent, wh...
Strange Marriage Customs From Africa: A Lesson on Weird Solutions and Excuses
Women getting "married" but not in a relationship, family members "testing" the ability of their child's future spouse and kidnapping a woman to marry...
The African Matriarchs Who Saved Their People: A Lesson on Dying History
Hi guys! Join us as we discuss two very significant women whose stories were almost lost to time--Pokou of the Baoule of Ivory Coast and Sarraounia of...
Scarification In Africa Part 2: A Lesson on uhhh ... "reasons"
Part 2 ! We wrap up our discussion on scarification with the final general use case and some isolated and peculiar cases.
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Scarification In Africa: A Lesson on Different Cultural Perspectives
Hiya ! In this episode we discuss the seemingly strange practice of scarification on the continent. This is the first episode on the topic. We look at...
African Scripts: A Lesson on Communication
Hi people! We're finally back with a full episode. Listen to us discuss writing and ideographic scripts from the Continent including Nsibidi of West A...
Season 3 Recap
Hi guys ! We're back ! Let's kick things off with a recap of last season and what to expect for the upcoming season.
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The Mossi Kingdoms Part 2: A Lesson on How Relationships Shape Society
This episode is a continuation of the Origin of the Mossi. Here, we continue to the establishment of the first kingdoms and talk about how they were r...
The Mossi Kingdoms Part 1: A Lesson on Mysterious Origins
In this episode we kick off the story of the Mossi Kingdoms, a group of historical states in modern day Burkina Faso. Here, we examine their confusing...
Togbe Tsali & The Ewe Migration: A Lesson on the Absence of Consequences
In this episode, Seyram tells us the oral tradition of how his people (the Ewes of Ghana) migrated, and the renowned figure who played a very importan...
The Bantu Expansion: A Lesson on Migration
In this episode, we discuss Africa's largest and most significant population shift: The Bantu Expansion. We talk about who the Bantu speakers are, why...
Lunja the Trickster Hero: A lesson on Redemption
In this episode we discuss Lunja, a folk hero from Amazigh mythology; daughter of an man-eating ogre, who befriends a scrawny prince. Join us for a ta...
The Gedi Ruins of Kenya: A Lesson on an African Ghost Town
Ruins of a mysterious stone town believed by the locals to be haunted by spirits. A medieval town with an odd location, structure and demise...this ep...
Luanda Magere of the Luo: A Lesson on Listening to your Elders
Folk hero with an impenetrable skin. Sound familiar ? In this episode we discuss the hero of the Luo of Kenya, Luanda Magere and learn about why he is...
African History Mysteries: A Lesson on 'We'll Figure it Out'
Churches built by angels? Defensive walls built by the queen of Sheba? Or maybe it's all just aliens! We visit Nigeria and Ethiopia in this episode to...
The Poro and Sande Secret Societies: A Lesson on Shadow Rulers
Secret societies, shadow rulers, guardians from the spiritual…controversial, shady, too powerful; this episode on the Poro and Sande will probably rai...
Medieval Sudanese Christian Kingdoms: A Lesson on Hidden History
This episode will feel like a trip to an alternate reality but it definitely happened: powerful Christian kingdoms in modern day Sudan. We discuss the...
African Mythological Creatures: A Lesson on Self-Control
Join us for part 2 of our series on creatures from African folklore and myths! Don't worry, you wouldn't be scarred in this one.
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Why are there Arabs in Africa: A Lesson on the Power of identity
Heya ! In this episode we have an overview of a rather complex topic: Arabs in Africa. We give some history and context to understand why North Africa...
African Mythological Creatures: A Lesson on Caution
Join us for an episode on creatures from African folklore and myths! From some disturbing ones to ones with pure hearts and one somewhere in-between....
The Epic of Sundiata Part 2 (Crowning of the Lion King): A Lesson on Destiny Fulfilled
This second and final part of the Epic of Sundiata brings to a close the story about the founder of the Mali Empire's rise to power. It covers his riv...