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Acquah Baiden

Millennial African Podcast

21st Century Podcast for Africans. To talk about the future we need to understand our history

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Acquah Baiden

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Society

Dernier épisode

5 mars 2025

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Rwanda’s Remarkable Journey: Progress, Power, and the Politics of Survival #59 05.03.2025

Rwanda’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Three decades ago, it was the site of one of the most horrifying genocides of the 20th century. Today, it stands as one of Africa’s most stable, economically vibrant, and internationally engaged nations. But beneath the glowing headlines lies a more complicated reality—one shaped by strict political control, regional tensions, and the ever-present...

Dahomey: Warriors, Power, and the Rise of Africa’s Fierce Kingdom #58 01.03.2025

Let's look at The Dahomey Empire, its strengths, weaknesses, the Agojie warriors, the transatlantic slave trade and how the empire failed 00:00:20: Introduction 00:01:30: Dahomey's founding 00:02:00: How the warrior kingdom was built 00:02:45: The Agojie 00:03:45: Dahomey's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade 00:05:00: The beginning of the decline 00:05:15: Wars with the Frenc...

Gold, Trade, and Power: The Rise and Fall of the Ghana Empire #57 21.02.2025

The Ghana Empire, also known as Wagadou or the Kingdom of Ghana, was a powerful West African empire that flourished from the 6th or 7th century CE until 1235 CE. Located in the western Sudan savannah region (modern southern Mauritania and Mali), it became wealthy through its control of trans-Saharan trade routes and gold production, earning it the nickname "Land of Gold". The empire'...

America’s Exit Strategy: How Cutting Global Aid Reshapes the World #56 17.02.2025

How is the United States recent actions going to affect the world and what is next for African countries that receive AID. Also, read find blog post for this episode here article link ⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ https://www.boa-soft.com

The Aksumite Empire: Africa’s Gateway to the Ancient World #55 29.01.2025

Let's look at The Aksumite Empire, how it shaped trade around Meditteranean, and how it adopted Christianity before most African empires 00:00:50: Introduction 00:01:20: Aksum's story 00:02:00: Trade and Wealth 00:03:05: Aksumite Stelae 00:04:00: Aksum adopts Christianity 00:04:50: Aksum and Bysantine Empire 00:05:00 The Fall of Aksum 00:05:40 The Fall of Aksum ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Tiktok ban, South African mines, space junk in Kenya and more #54 20.01.2025

Here is another episode, Millennial Africans! ⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ https://www.boa-soft.com

Happy New Year #53 13.01.2025

Hello Millennial Africans. Happy New Year! In this episode I talk about a few things 1. 2025 events so far 2. Predictions for the year - State of DEI - Far right governments - Artificial intelligence - Wars around the world - Investments (not advice) 3. Podcast in 2025 - Interviews coming soon ⁠Website here⁠ ⁠Instagram https://www.boa-soft.com https://millennialafrican.com/article/wYodVuKSLzXIIUCE...

The Zulu Kingdom: Shaka Zulu and the Rise of a Warrior Nation #52 26.12.2024

Let's look at how Shaka Zulu transformed a small clan into a Kingdom 00:00:30: Introduction 00:01:20: Who are the Zulu and who is Shaka Zulu? 00:02:00: Shaka Zulu's rise to power 00:03:00: Innovations and Zulu transformation 00:04:00: Leadership style and effects on wider southern Africa 00:05:00: Anglo - Zulu war 00:05:50: Cultural impacts and traditions 00:06:10:Shaka Zulu's legacy 00:06:30: Les...

Happy Holidays - Some fun christmas from around the world #51 22.12.2024

Joy, togetherness and love are the root of these celebrations. But before we begin let's hear some interesting Christmas traditions from around the world. 1. The Festive Feasts 2. Church and Caroling with a Twist 3. The Sacred and the Spiritual: The Golden Calf in Ethiopia 4. Japan’s Finger-Lickin’ Christmas 5. Roller-Skating to Church in Venezuela 6. The Yule Goat of Sweden ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠...

Mahama Wins Ghana's Elections, Luigi Magione, Sudan and Fifa 2036 #50 17.12.2024

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The Rise and Fall of the Songhai Empire: West Africa’s Last Great Empire #49 13.12.2024

#Songhai #Mali #Timbuktu #AskiaTheGreat #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Disease outbreak in DRC, Australia's social media ban, South Korean Martial Law, United Healthcare CEO and more #48 08.12.2024

Join Acquah Baiden and David Agyeman Duodu for this week's episode as we explore events worldwide. Some of the top news from around includes a new suspicious outbreak in DR Congo that has killed 79 people, and an Arsenal Fan who was shot dead while celebrating the win over Manchester United Show timeline below 00:02:00: Australia approves social media ban for children under 16 00:05:00: South Kore...

The Nok Civilization: Africa’s Ancient Pioneers of Art and Iron #47 06.12.2024

Talking about The Nok Civilization as part of our forgotten African civilisations. 00:00:22: Introduction 00:00:40: Why are the Noks important? 00:01:20: Who were the Nok? 00:01:30: Terracotta sculptures 00:02:00: Nok Iron, and their daily lives 00:02:30: Nok architecture 00:04:14: Significance of sculptures 00:03:40: As seen in African art today 00:04:00: What happened to them 00:04:55: What can...

The Kingdom of Benin: Art, Power, and Legacy #46 01.12.2024

Talking about The kingdom of Benin as part of our forgotten African civilisations. 00:25:00: What is The Kingdom of Benin known for? 00:55:50: What did they do? 00:01:20: Benin's history and leadership. 00:02:10: Benin's art, bronzes as we know them 00:03:10: Benin's economic power 00:03:40: Benin's part in the transatlantic slave trade 00:04:14: What happened to The Kingdom of Benin? 00:05:00: Th...

The Great Zimbabwe #44 21.11.2024

Talking about the Great Zimbabwe civilisation as part of our forgotten civilizations in Africa. 00:55:06: Who were the Great Zimbabwe? 00:01:50: What did they symbolize 00:02:00: It's influence 00:02:30: What happened? 00:03:00: Why is this fascinating 00:03:15: What can we leave from them #Zimbabwe #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instag...

Nile Valley Civilizations #43 21.11.2024

In this episode, we explore the fascinating civilizations that flourished along the Nile River, focusing on their cultures, traditions, and technological advancements. 00:00:00 - 00:01:05: Introduction The Nile River's role in shaping ancient civilizations Overview of the episode's content 00:01:06 - 00:02:50: The Nile Valley and Ancient Egypt The Nile's impact on agriculture and settlement patter...

Forgotten legacies: Africa’s lost civilizations #41 06.10.2024

00:01:06: Why Arent We Aware? 00:01:36: Nok Civilization 00:02:24: The Kingdom Of Kush 00:03:19: Carthaginian Empire 00:04:04: Great Zimbabwe 00:04:54: Mali Empire 00:05:45: Benin Kingdom 00:06:37: What Happened To Them? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Attacks in Bamako, Ghana’s gender equity law, German elections #40 29.09.2024

Our weekly look at events around the world 00:00:10: Intro 00:00:47: Our Week 00:01:52: Attacks In Bamako, Mali 00:06:16: Russian's Satellite Deal With Juntas 00:09:55: Ghana's Gender Equity Law 00:13:57: Sri Lanka's New Anti-Corruption President 00:18:35: Olaf Scholz Beats AFD In Regional Elections, Germany 00:22:04: Wins And Failures ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Bonus: Ewaju and the state of African cinema #39 25.09.2024

00:02:00: African Movies in the 90s 00:02:49: Ewaju 00:04:41: Current State 00:05:31: Opportunities for investment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Bonus: Lesley Lokko #37 26.01.2024

Lesley's work as an architecture is an example of how we can mitigate the impacts of colonization. The Colonial Legacy and its Impacts don't get discussed as often as why African countries can't develop. Let's look at some of the economic legacies of colonization. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

The Political Impacts of Colonization #36 21.01.2024

The Colonial Legacy and its Impacts don't get discussed as often as why African countries can't develop. Let's look at some of the social legacies of colonization. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

The Economic Impacts of Colonization #35 21.01.2024

The Colonial Legacy and its Impacts don't get discussed as often as why African countries can't develop. Let's look at some of the economic legacies of colonization. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

The Social Impacts of Colonization #34 14.01.2024

The Colonial Legacy and its Impacts don't get discussed as often as why African countries can't develop. Let's look at some of the social legacies of colonization. ⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Economic Colonization I - China's Loans #32 20.12.2023

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Bonus - African dads #31 13.12.2023

Help me begin to explore parenting the African dad style. ⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

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