Africa A to Z
Africa is often spoken about, but rarely introduced.
In this opening episode of Africa A to Z, we begin with orientation. We take time to meet Africa as a vast, living continent shaped by deep histories, diverse regions, and many ways of being.
This episode offers listeners a grounding introduction to Africa’s size, geography, regions, and complexity, while gently naming how incomplete narratives have shaped global understanding. Rather than rushing toward detail, we slow down to create context, curiosity, and care for the journey ahead.
Africa A to Z explores the African continent one nation at a time through an Africana lens, centering history, culture, knowledge systems, and lived experience. This first episode sets the foundation for listening slowly, thoughtfully, and with intention.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 13: The Comoros Islands-The Perfumed Islands
Come with me and explore The Perfumed Islands! That's what they call Comoros — a tiny nation of an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. In this episode of Africa A to Z, we're sojourning through the volcanic islands that sit at the meeting po...
Episode 12: Chad-The Babel Tower of the World
Come and explore the nation of Chad or Tchad. Along the way, we'll explore Lake Chad that feeds 50 million people. Let's discuss how Tchad never stopped resisting colonization and what some of the consequences of that resistance loo...
Episode 11: Central African Republic-The Heart of Africa
Join us as we decolonize our minds and explore the land of the Ubangi. Let's learn about the Congo River Basin country of Central African Republic! We'll discuss their origin as a nation, cover their independence from colonization, ...
Episode 10: Cameroon-Africa in Miniature
Explore the Republic of Cameroon with us today! This is one of Africa's most bio-diverse countries with its ancient forests, Mandrills, waterways, Mount Cameroon, and The Big Five! Let's explore what it means to be a multilin...
Episode 09: C is for Cabo Verde
In this episode we explore how 10 uninhabited islands became the nation of Cabo Verde. The Portuguese established it as a major hub of the transatlantic slave trade but in the process, the people created a unique and beautiful cultural melange!...
Africa A to Z Episode 08 : Burundi
Okay Explorers let's journey to Burundi! The Heart of Africa nestled in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Let's explore the resilient people of Burundi and find out what makes them able to keep getting up and rebuilding after ci...
Africa A to Z Episode 07: Burkina Faso
Explorers let's visit Burkina Faso, one of Africa's most turbulent nations, built on a history of blending cultures to create a new people. The people of Burkina express themselves powerfully and creatively through dance, music, film, and...
Africa A to Z Episode 06 : Botswana
Journey with us to the Republic of Botswana! Let's explore Africa's most stable country with the world's highest quality diamonds and the Big Five! Let's learn the epic love story of the African Chief and the British commoner and se...
Episode 05-B is for Benin
Are you interested in learning something new and interesting about Africa today? In this episode, we journey to Benin in West Africa. Take a listen and find out about the military coup that just took place in Benin. You'll als...
Angola: Africa A to Z Episode 4
Angola: Africa A to Z Episode 4, covers Angola’s rich culture and history. We learn about Angola’s civil war fought while they were also battling Portugal for liberty. We also cover Angola’s art, music, and cuisine! Then as...
Africa A to Z Episode 03: A is for Algeria
A is for Algeria | Africa A to Z PodcastIn this episode of Africa A to Z, we explore Algeria — the largest country in Africa and a nation shaped by colonization, resistance, revolution, and cultural resilience.We e...
Episode 02-Bonus
This little bonus complements Episode 02 by discussing the beginnings of human trafficking across the Atlantic Ocean. We also pay homage to the first Africans to be stolen and sold away from Africa at the start of the Ma’afa.
Episode 02: Who Put These Countries Here??
In this episode we explore who drew the lines that mapped out The Continent. We also explore why Africa was divided the way it was.
Africa A to Z Episode 01-Let's Get Acquainted
Welcome to the first episode of Africa A to Z! This podcast will take you on an exploration of each of the continent of Africa's 54 countries, from A to Z. We'll use straightforward language so that we can all gain a deeper understa...