Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi

Stories have always been more than entertainment in the African diaspora—they have been tools of survival, resistance, healing, and cultural preservation. From the griots of West Africa to modern poetry, theater, and spoken word, storytelling has carried the wisdom, struggles, triumphs, and identities of Black people across generations. In this episode of Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi , we e...

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi, we sit down with urban agriculture advocate and food justice leader Duron Chavis for a powerful conversation about food, health, and survival in the Black community. From food deserts and chronic illness to urban farming and cultural healing, Duron breaks down how access to healthy food is tied to economics, race, history, and power. We also...

Food is more than something you eat—it’s history, identity, and connection. In this episode of Sankofa Sessions , guest moderator Katina Moss sits down with Duron Chevis and Chef Tye Hall for Food is a Memory , a rich conversation about how cuisine carries the stories of the African diaspora across generations and borders. From ancestral roots to modern kitchens, they explore how flavors, ingredie...

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions , Kofi Annan leads a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Yawende Austin, Professor Bobby, SegeBami, and Bill McGee in Unlearning the Divide . Together, they take a hard look at the systems, stories, and lived experiences that have shaped division across communities in the African diaspora and beyond. This isn’t surface-level talk—it's an honest, necessa...

This episode takes a hard look at colorism—one of the most persistent and uncomfortable issues within the Black community. Joined by DEI specialist Shareem Annan, who brings over 20 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, the conversation digs into how skin tone has shaped identity, access, and perception both historically and today. From beauty standards and media representa...

This episode is just the two Kofis going all the way in on code-switching—no guest, no filter. They break down what code-switching really is, when it starts, and why so many Black professionals feel like it’s the unspoken rule for survival. One side sees it as strategy—a necessary tool to navigate power, access opportunity, and move effectively across spaces. The other questions the cost: What are...

Across Africa and the diaspora, Ibrahim Traoré is being celebrated as a symbol of resistance against Western dominance. But beyond the symbolism, what is actually happening inside Burkina Faso? Has security improved? Is the economy stabilizing? And what does his break with ECOWAS mean for the region’s future? This episode moves past the hype to explore whether this moment represents genuine self-d...

What happens when Africa meets Latin America—and then collides with the United States? In this episode, we sit down with Edalio—Afro-Latino cultural leader, musician, educator, and co-founder of Capiku Cultural Center—to unpack the overlooked history and lived reality of Africans in Latin America. From the transatlantic slave trade to Puerto Rico’s African roots… from colorism and identity politic...

Here’s a YouTube-ready description that’s real, grounded, and doesn’t fluff it up: What does it actually look like to pass culture on to your kids in America? In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, hosts Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih sit down with their sons for a rare, honest conversation about identity, heritage, and the responsibility of raising culturally grounded Black children in a society that oft...

Fifty years after its birth in the Bronx, Hip Hop has become a global force—shaping fashion, language, politics, and identity across the African diaspora. But with that influence comes a hard question: has Hip Hop—and the musical cultures it has influenced—become a net negative for the Black community? In this episode of Sankofa Sessions , hosts Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih are joined by Sudan, aka On...

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions , we dive deep into the real impact of democracy on the Black community—both in America and across the African diaspora. Has democracy truly delivered on its promise of freedom, equality, and progress for our people? Or has it simply reshaped old hierarchies in new, more sophisticated ways? We unpack the historical and contemporary effects of democratic systems...

Black entrepreneurship isn’t just business—it’s identity, culture, survival, and innovation rolled into one. In this episode, we unpack what truly sets Black business owners apart: the nontraditional pathways we take to get started, the way we braid our heritage into our brands, and the community expectations that shape how we move. We also get honest about the pitfalls on both sides—what Black en...

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions , the team takes an unfiltered look at Pan-Africanism—its history, its meaning, and its rebirth in the modern age. From the early visionaries like Marcus Garvey and Kwame Nkrumah to the wave of reconnection sparked by Ghana’s Year of Return in 2019, the conversation explores how the call for unity across the African diaspora has evolved into something deeper. Th...

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions , Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih dive headfirst into one of the most charged conversations in Black America today — the rise of the Foundational Black American (FBA) movement. What started as a call to honor the lineage and legacy of those whose ancestors built this country has now become a lightning rod for debate. Is it a necessary assertion of identity and justice...