AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our Story

Mambo Afri-WATU! Would you belive that it is only after over 100 episodes that AfriWetu will finally take a break before the end of the year! Well we didnt either. Truth is, so much is happening behind the scences and in order to give these exciting ideas the best possible chance of launching well....it means something had to give, only for a short while! So dont panic! Thank you for always being...

Its been an age right! Well Afri-WATU we are back with the final part of the amazing Kanem-Bornu Empire. This has been an EPIC journey, and to give it the respect its due...it had to take a few more moments in the background just for you...yes? So here we are, I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did working on it and with the amazing production from Big City Studios as ALWAYS making it a dope r...

Afri-WATU we are back to the Kanem-Bornu Empire - Part 2! This Empire had everything, and each time as I said last time, there is more and more and more to unearth....I encourage you all to really follow the paths, and get lost in the detail and wonder of these ancestors. As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for bringing the stories to life with dope production. Until nest time Mubarikiwe...

Afri-WATU! So excited to share with you the first part of one of the most well known Empires in the world, the Kanem-Bornu Empire! This was a mighty task to research and so very worth it, it is one of those civilisations you think you know, and then just like that, another deeper layer is uncovered. Even after alllllllll the material out there, it still feels like there is so much unsaid! We would...

Afri-WATU! Welcome to the conclusion of the Kasanje Kingdom! We get to meet the rulers and the actual Imbangala military society. It was a great journey learning about this kingdom and bringing them to life for you all. As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for making this sound so good and correcting my sound errors! Until next time Mubarikiwe!

Afri-WATU! Welcome to the first of our African Ancestor Kingdoms of S6! The Kasanje Kingdom! We start with a powerful and right in your face civilisation whose infamy and reputation precedes them. The Imbangala (sometimes also known as Jaga) were FIERCE and they used all the tools in their control and power to subdue their enemies and those unlucky enough to cross their path. As usual a huge thank...

HABARI ZENU AFRI-WATU! It's been ages since we were back on the air, and AfriWetu ti really excited to kick of S6 with a special interview had with Daniel Story of the American History Association - yep our Ancestors are truly global. I wanted to thank you all for coming back, today marks 6 years to the month that AfriWetu first came onto the airwaves, and it is quite something, I still pinch myse...

It's the WRAP UP SHOW for S5 AFRI-WATU! How dope is it that we are here at the end of the fifth year, that we have had listening to stories of our African Ancestors! So here is my thank you to you all for your support, we shall be back next year for more, and we shall find you right here....yes? The journeys to our past are always such a joy, wonder, amazing and so much more. The work put in by Bi...

Afri-WATU! Welcome to the legend of Gihanga! We are so excited to have the one and only Njora, back as a Guest Narrator voicing this legend's story, I think you will agree he did a perfect job! As usual a huge Thank You to Big City Studios for the amazing production! Until next time Mubarikiwe!

AFRI-WATU! We are back to the Yao people, Part 3 of these great ancestors! We are at the end of the journey with our Yao ancestors, and what a journey it has been! It has been so much fun and an eye opener on how much there is about them. As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for awesome production. Until next time Mubarikiwe!

AFRIWATU! It's Part 2 of the Yao people! Welcome back to this journey to the past and discovering more about these ancestors. Today we keep digging further into the Yao as a community and understand their diversity and culture. These ancestors had A LOT going on and so even here is it merely a tip of the mountain that we have covered! It's always such a pleasure to pique your interest, keep tellin...

AFRI-WATU! The Yao have officially arrived at our threshold! We have met them in many other previous episodes, so how awesome to finally MEET them in their own show right! It was such a wonderful journey and as usual it took its own turns that AfriWetu didnt expect, so part 1 is already packed, and part 2 will be coming shortly! As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for the ace production...

Karibu Afri-WATU to this special episode. Today AfriWetu is asking for your input, so get out your phones to send us a message...about what? Tune in to find out more! Big Thank You to Big City studios for the magic production touch! Looking forward to hearing from you. Until next time, Mubarikiwe!

AFRI-WATU Welcome back to the final part of the Kazembe Kingdom! It has been such a great journey to the past to meet these ancestors - who still have their descendants celebrating and honouring them today. As usual a HUGE thank you to BIG CITY Studios for always delivering the experience to the past! Until next time Mubarikiwe!

AfriWATU Welcome back to the Kazembe Kingdom! It's part 2 of this kingdom and it is going to be a ride as we meet the people. It is always such a joy to bring these ancestors to life and this kingdom really was one of those that really felt like one heck of a ride. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did pulling it together. As always, my big thank you to Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for alwa...

Afri-WATU! Welcome back to a brand new civilisation on AfriWetu - the Kazembe kingdom! We are keeping it Southern Africa, as we journey back in time to meet our ancestors, who will take us on twists and turns in their rich story. It was fun to follow allllll the paths! As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for always delivering! Until Next Time... Mubarikiwe!

Hello Afri-WATU Welcome back to Part 2 of the LOZI kingdom! We go back to Southern Africa, meeting our ancestors whose story was such fun to research and bring to you. We continue on this amazing journey to the past, to hear more about these very interesting ancestors. I hope it gives you the push to do your own deeper research AND share with us what you have uncovered! As usual a HUGE thank you t...

Afri-WATU! Welcome to meet a new amazing ancestor civilisation from our continent...The LOZI Kingdom. There was a myriad of emotions when studying this kingdom, mostly because their ideals of honour and respect is so deeply rooted and shown so very obviously in their culture then and now. They, like us here today, really revered their own ancestors and it was just awesome to find out more and to s...

Mhoroi Afri-WATU! It's the final episode of the Rozvi Empire, what a journey it has been right! To this date this influence is felt across southern Africa and they hold a special place in modern Zimbabwe. Their exploits and reach were a testament to their military and diplomatic prowess. It's always the hope that this makes you want to dig deeper into your own ancestor stories and give us...

Mangwanani akanaka Afri-WATU! It's been a while right! Well it sure seems so! Have no fear... we are back with Part TWO of this riveting Empire is here, the Rozvi ancestors have returned ! There is really so much I could say about them here, but why not just let you hear more about this Empire yourself as you tune in for this episode. As always, the brilliance of Lee Kanyottu in making this ep...

Kwaziwa AfriWetu! Welcome to a brand new African Civilisation! The mighty ROZVI Empire! From the southern part of our continent and they were awesome! It was such a joy to meet these ancestors to learn more and dig deeper into their story. Each layer was more fascinating than the last and still so much more to uncover. Thank you to Big City Studios  for the ace production as always making me sound...

AfriWetu! We are back to the Buganda Kingdom, rounding off with Part 3 as we close down this civilisation today. These ancestors were something else and it was such a joy to study and share with you their story. As usual my thanks to Big City Studios for the awesome production! Until next time Mubarikiwe!

AFRI-WATU! SBAH LKHIR! How excited are we to introduce you to this Legend from the North! She is epic and of course we needed an epic voice to narrate the story, so tune in to hear the dulcet tones of Nyaguthii who so graciously agreed to tell this tale. I urge you all to uncover more about this legend as we wind up the AfriWetu celebration of women this International Women's month! She was a...

AfriWATU! Welcome back to Part 2 of the Buganda Kingdom! This episode is a special one as we zoom in on the Women of this kingdom and the society, it was such fun and I do hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! It's a longer episode as it holds over till the concluding part, Part 3, as we shall have an interluding episode specially curated for the season to celebrate IWD :) For now, sit back...

Afri-WATU!! WE ARE BAAAACK! It's year FIVE of Afriwetu and so of course we have to kick start with a truly ace Kingdom just for you - the BUGANDA kingdom! It is Part 1 because this kingdom needs the space! So excited to share these ancestors with you, this is such an exciting kingdom as not only was it a powerhouse it is also still in existence and there are LOADS of sources from the Baganda t...