Africa A to Z

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 looked like.  Let's explore the country that was called "The dead heart of Africa".   #chad #lakechad #mahamatkaka #sarapeople #transsaharanslav...

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, and talk about their recent developments.  Lately, Central African Republic has been in the news as the destination for deported asylees and refugees.  Let&...

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 multilingual African nation with two European official languages.  We'll look at the politics and the culture and see how they may be connected.   Send your feedback...

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! References:  Link to Call me Neguinho by Selim Harbi: Call me Neguinho by Selim Harbi - YouTube Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one...

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 civil war and colonization.   Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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 revolution.  Come and meet Les Burkinabés! References:  ·          Ritual: Power, Healing and Community , Swan and Raven (1993). ISBN 0-14-01-9558-0 ·...

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 see how colonization impacted the nation's development.   Listen to the Bonus Episode on El Negro on www. SankofaSojourns.com-click on podcast....

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 also find out about the ancient history of Dahomey's fearsome women warriors, the Agojie!  The topic may be heavy at times as we take a deeper dive into the Transat...

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 always, we do some breathwork together.  Here are some of the topics we'll cover: Angola's original inhabitants Portuguese's incursion into Angola The beginni...

A is for Algeria | Africa A to Z Podcast In 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 examine Algeria’s name, capital city (Algiers), system of government, major industries including oil and natural gas, and the long period of French colonization that began in 1830. We...

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. Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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. Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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 understanding of each of Africa's unique nations.  And stay tuned for our special guests!   This first episode is an overview of what the podcast is all about...