Repatriating African Artefacts (rerun)
90-95% of Africa’s cultural heritage is held overseas, with Benin Bronzes languishing in museum basements all over the world for around 125 years. the British Museum containing over 73,000 items from ...
14 Okt 202423min
Benevolent Imperialism with Kehinde Andrews (rerun)
To recognise Black History month in the UK, we're joined by the academic, activist and author Professor Kehinde Andrews. Kehinde is a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University and has w...
30 Sep 202453min
Francisco Macías Nguema - Equatorial Guinea’s Tyrant
We explore the story of Equatorial Guinea and its first post-independence leader, Francisco Macías Nguema. This small West African nation—the only Spanish-speaking country on the continent, is rich in...
2 Sep 202429min
Unravelling the Black Tax (rerun)
This episode was first broadcast on 30th January 2024.In this episode, we explore the term Black Tax, originating in South Africa, to describe the financial support provided by black individuals to th...
19 Aug 202423min
Miriam Makeba: Empress of African Song
Miriam Makeba, known as the Empress of African Song, remains a symbol of the movement against colonialism, and Black Power movements in the US and the global Pan African movement. She unified the stru...
5 Aug 202427min
Mau Mau Uprising
*Trigger warning* Torture, human rights abuse and sexual abuse is spoken about frequently in this episode. The Mau Mau Uprising was a pivotal event in Kenya's independence fight against Britain. Briti...
24 Jun 202439min
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: A Liberian First
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history as Africa's first elected female Head of State. Her story is filled with numerous challenges, including surviving domestic abuse, enduring persecution, and navigatin...
10 Jun 202432min
Forming the African Union (rerun)
The African Union (AU) emerged on the global stage in 2002, a pivotal moment in African history. With a vision to create an "integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and ...
28 Mai 202431min
