My African Cliches (English)

When will Moroccan territory be totally free from colonization?

In the fight for Freedom, many countries had to compromise with the colonization powers on parts of their territories; For Morocco, independence was never total; since 2 islands remain with Spain until today. And those " Exiled" islands are now facing the tragic destiny of watching their own kids die trying to reach the same Spain.... Drama 

When will Moroccan territory be totally free from colonization?

In the fight for Freedom, many countries had to compromise with the colonization powers on parts of their territories; For Morocco, independence was never total; since 2 islands remain with Spain until today. And those " Exiled" islands are now facing the tragic destiny of watching their own kids die trying to reach the same Spain.... Drama 

S1 E10: Wangari Maathai: Ecologist, Feminist, Peace Nobel Prize!

Extraordinary woman. Probably one of the most known kenyan women. Her name rimes with number 1 in every aspect of her life. Won peace Nobel prize several other prizes and recognitions. 

Wangari Maathai: Ecologist, Feminist, Peace Nobel Prize !

Extraordinary woman. Probably one of the most known kenyan women. Her name rimes with number 1 in every aspect of her life. Won peace Nobel prize several other prizes and recognitions. 

Wangari Mathai: Woman, Ecologist, Feminist, Peace Nobel Prize #REPLAY

Extraordinary woman. Probably one of the most known kenyan women. Her name rimes with number 1 in every aspect of her life. Won peace Nobel prize several other prizes and recognitions. 

Sarah Bartman: Woman, Painful life..... Finally at peace!

After the longest Joburg-London-Joburg trip ever, which lasted 200 years! Sarah, young South African exhibited in a Zoos in London and Paris; Died in Paris and now resting in peace at home. RIP Sarah

Sarah Bartman: Painful life..... Finally at peace!

After the longest Joburg-London-Joburg trip ever, which lasted 200 years! Sarah, young South African exhibited in a Zoos in London and Paris; Died in Paris and now resting in peace at home. RIP Sarah

S1 E9: Sarah Bartman: Painful life..... Finally at peace!

After the longest Joburg-London-Joburg trip ever, which lasted 200 years! Sarah, young South African exhibited in a Zoos in London and Paris; Died in Paris and now resting in peace at home. RIP Sarah

S1 E8: Prophetess Kimpa Vita (Dona Beatriz): she freed the pride of Africans ( well.. she tried lol)

The Kongo's "Jeanne D'Arc"  caused the inquisition, a great deal of worry, she who freed the pride of the black identify and carried an emancipatory faith on a continent in prey of oppression

Prophetess Kimpa Vita (Dona Beatriz): she freed the pride of the black identity

The Kongo's "Jeanne D'Arc"  caused the inquisition, a great deal of worry, she who freed the pride of the black identify and carried an emancipatory faith on a continent in prey of oppression

Prophetess Kimpa Vita (Dona Beatriz): she freed the pride of Africans ( well.. she tried lol)

The Kongo's "Jeanne D'Arc"  caused the inquisition, a great deal of worry, she who freed the pride of the black identify and carried an emancipatory faith on a continent in prey of oppression

Mariama BA: Pioneering African Feminist

All her life, Mariama BA has tried to reconcile her culture, religion and openness to other cultural horizons. Rooting and opening have thus constituted the two sometimes conflictual poles of her itinerary marked with asperities.

S1 E7: Mariama BA: Pioneering African Feminisms

All her life, Mariama BA has tried to reconcile her culture, religion and openness to other cultural horizons. Rooting and opening have thus constituted the two sometimes conflictual poles of her itinerary marked with asperities.

Mariama BA: Pioneering African Feminist

All her life, Mariama BA has tried to reconcile her culture, religion and openness to other cultural horizons. Rooting and opening have thus constituted the two sometimes conflictual poles of her itinerary marked with asperities.

Mariama BA: Pioneering African Feminist ( #REPLAY)

All her life, Mariama BA has tried to reconcile her culture, religion and openness to other cultural horizons. Rooting and opening have thus constituted the two sometimes conflictual poles of her itinerary marked with asperities.

S1 E6: Miriam Makeba: Freedom fighter and life lover!

Zenzile Miriam Makeba, was born on March 4, 1932 in Jo'Burg, South Africa, and dead on November 10, 2008, was a famous South African Grammy award singer

Miriam Makeba: Freedom fighter and life lover!

Zenzile Miriam Makeba, was born on March 4, 1932 in Jo'Burg, South Africa, and dead on November 10, 2008, was a famous South African Grammy award singer

Miriam Makeba: Freedom fighter and life lover #REPLAY

Zenzile Miriam Makeba, was born on March 4, 1932 in Jo'Burg, South Africa, and dead on November 10, 2008, was a famous South African Grammy award singer

Colonial Italy defeated by Ethiopia in 1896: the unforgettable shame

Wonderful Ethiopian Army defeated Italian army! Menelik and his wife, made history 

S1 E5: Colonial Italy defeated by Ethiopia in 1896: the unforgettable victory!

Wonderful Ethiopian Army defeated Italian army! Menelik and his wife, made history 

Colonial Italy defeated by Ethiopia in 1896? How?

Wonderful Ethiopian Army defeated Italian army! Menelik and his wife, made history 

Colonial Italy defeated by Ethiopia in 1896? How? #REPLAY

Wonderful Ethiopian Army defeated Italian army! Menelik and his wife, made history 

How did Egypt become a free Nation? #REPLAY

Learn about the Egyptians' people fight against colonial powers and the coup against the King that revealed Gamal Abdel Nasser

How did Egypt become a free Nation?

Learn about the Egyptians' people fight against colonial powers and the coup against the King that revealed Gamal Abdel Nasser

S1 E4: How did Egypt become a free Nation: The political birth of Gamal Abdel Nasser

Learn about the Egyptians' people fight against colonial powers and the coup against the King that revealed Gamal Abdel Nasser

How did Egypt become a free Nation: The political birth of Gamal Abdel Nasser

Learn about the Egyptians' people fight against colonial powers and the coup against the King that revealed Gamal Abdel Nasser

From dictatorship to democracy in Benin Republic in 1990

In 1990, Benin Republic was facing an economic and ideological and political crisis, after 27 years of a brutal dictatorship by Président Mathieu Kerekou. When the risk of civil war at a peak, the Benin people, despite the tension, arranged a national inclusive consultation that led to the negotiations of a peaceful resolution and transition. Benin then invented the principle of a national conference that would be replicated in multiple countries in the francophone region, with more or less ...

S1 E3: From dictatorship to democracy in Benin Republic in 1990

In 1990, Benin Republic was facing an economic and ideological and political crisis, after 27 years of a brutal dictatorship by Président Mathieu Kerekou. When the risk of civil war at a peak, the Benin people, despite the tension, arranged a national inclusive consultation that led to the negotiations of a peaceful resolution and transition. Benin then invented the principle of a national conference that would be replicated in multiple countries in the francophone region, with more or less ...

From dictatorship to democracy: how did a National Conference change the fate and history of Benin Republic in 1990?

In 1990, Benin Republic was facing an economic and ideological and political crisis, after 27 years of a brutal dictatorship by Président Mathieu Kerekou. When the risk of civil war at a peak, the Benin people, despite the tension, arranged a national inclusive consultation that led to the negotiations of a peaceful resolution and transition. Benin then invented the principle of a national conference that would be replicated in multiple countries in the francophone region, with more or less ...

From dictatorship to democracy: how did a National Conference change the fate and history of Benin Republic in 1990? #REPLAY

In 1990, Benin Republic was facing an economic and ideological and political crisis, after 27 years of a brutal dictatorship by Président Mathieu Kerekou. When the risk of civil war at a peak, the Benin people, despite the tension, arranged a national inclusive consultation that led to the negotiations of a peaceful resolution and transition. Benin then invented the principle of a national conference that would be replicated in multiple countries in the francophone region, with more or less ...

Episode 1 - How was the African pie divided by Europeans?

S1 E2: How was the African pie divided (and eaten) by foreign settlers?

On this day in 1885, the final act of the Berlin Conference was signed by European countries. It divided Africa like an apple pie, with no African at the table. While many countries got their share, the biggest winner of the conference was Leopold II, king of Belgium. This day marks the start of the systematic exploitation of colonies by the European masters. 

How was the African pie divided (and eaten) by foreign settlers?

On this day in 1885, the final act of the Berlin Conference was signed by European countries. It divided Africa like an apple pie, with no African at the table. While many countries got their share, the biggest winner of the conference was Leopold II, king of Belgium. This day marks the start of the systematic exploitation of colonies by the European masters. 

Episode 0 - Why a podcast of African History?

A family podcast to share between generations the history of Africa and its implications for the world today. We embark on short flights, in a flight in SANKOFA, which takes us according to the dates in the wonderful and powerful history of the African continent, Africans and Afro-descendants from around the world.

Episode 0 - Introduction and justifications behind the podcast

S1 E1: Why a bilingual podcast on African History?

A family podcast to share between generations the history of Africa and its implications for the world today. We embark on short SANKOFA flights which take us to revisit the wonderful and powerful history of the African continent, Africans and Afro-descendants from around the world. Get on board and let's travel, let's learn about Africa. let's love this continent and let's make it proud!

Episode 00 - A podcast on African History? but Why?

A family podcast to share between generations the history of Africa and its implications for the world today. We embark on short SANKOFA flights which take us to revisit the wonderful and powerful history of the African continent, Africans and Afro-descendants from around the world. Get on board and let's travel, let's learn about Africa. let's love this continent and let's make it proud!

Why a bilingual podcast on African History?

A family podcast to share between generations the history of Africa and its implications for the world today. We embark on short SANKOFA flights which take us to revisit the wonderful and powerful history of the African continent, Africans and Afro-descendants from around the world. Get on board and let's travel, let's learn about Africa. let's love this continent and let's make it proud!