Ghana Must Go (Part 2)
In 1983, Nigeria ordered millions of undocumented immigrants to leave within weeks: an event that became known as “Ghana Must Go.” But this story didn’t begin there. We trace the deep history of migra...
24 Mar 20min
Ghana Must Go (Part 1)
Ghana is often remembered for the 1980s “Ghana Must Go” expulsions of migrants from Nigeria. But years earlier, Ghana carried out one of West Africa’s largest expulsions.In this episode, we explore th...
10 Mar 20min
Resisting Empire: Eduardo Mondlane
This episode of our Resisting Empire series tells the story of Eduardo Mondlane: scholar, activist, and founding president of Mozambique’s liberation movement, FRELIMO. Born under Portuguese rule, Mon...
13 Okt 202521min
Resisting Empire: Samory Touré
This episode of our Resisting Empire series explores the life of Samory Touré, the 19th-century West African leader who built an empire across Guinea, Mali, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, and Liberia. K...
29 Sep 202517min
Resisting Empire: Queen Amanirenas
We travel back to the ancient world to spotlight Queen Amanirenas of the Kushite Empire. Known as one of the most powerful Kandake (queen mothers) of Kush, Amanirenas led her people in defiance of Rom...
16 Sep 202517min
Introducing: Trapped History
Here’s a great episode from the archives of the wonderful Trapped History podcast – where hosts, Oswin and Carla, share hidden stories of unsung heroes.In this episode, they introduce us to one of the...
24 Jun 202533min
The Rise of African Queens & Warriors with Paula Akpan
We sit down with journalist, historian and speaker Paula Akpan to explore her debut book When We Ruled—an illuminating retelling of twelve pre-colonial African queens and warriors whose reigns spanned...
17 Jun 202531min
The Bongo Dynasty's Rise & Fall
Gabon should be a model of prosperity—yet its oil riches were siphoned into offshore mansions and luxury fleets by the Bongo kleptocracy. From Omar Bongo’s 42-year dynasty to Ali Bongo’s rigged re-ele...
24 Mai 202530min
