Podcast
Africa's Untold Stories
Episodes
- The Ekpe/Leopard Secret Society: A Lesson on Secret Governance
*Apologies for the reduced quality in this episode. Nonetheless, listen and enjoy as we break down why and how the secret society existed and what the Europeans have to do with it.…
- Mokele, the Sun god: A Lesson on Collaboration
Join us in Congo for a short story about how an animal whisperer brought the sun back to his homeland! Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube:…
- Nri 'Kingdom': A Lesson on Power without Violence
A society without war, a kingdom without an army, a place where the shedding of blood or abuse of another human are abominations that will rain curses on you and your household. So…
- Pre-Modern Contraceptives In Africa: A Lesson on Creative Solutions
How did African families avoid unplanned pregnancies before modern science? In this episode we discuss some practices in certain areas of the continent.Follow us:Twitter (apparentl…
- African Slavery in the Middle East & North Africa: A Lesson on Sex, War, & Excuses
In this episode we focus mainly on the Arab Slave Trade in Africa. This was a hard episode to make. Hope it leaves an impact on all who listens. We would love to hear your thoughts…
- Season 5 Intro and Season 4 RecapBonus
Your favourite storytellers are back ! Upcoming topics this season:Arab slave trade*, African climate history, Nri kingdom, Lesser known diaspora, pre-modern communications: drums,…
- African Slave to Indian Ruler, Malik Ambar: A Lesson on African Brilliance
Hi guys ! This is a late episode but also the final one this season. Prepare to be amazed by a unique and fascinating story of a young boy from Ethiopia who tormented the dreams of…
- Aruan of Udo: A Lesson on Misguided Destiny
Let's go to Southern Nigeria to hear the story of Aruan, the misguided hero of Udo and his connection to the famous city and empire of Benin. He is a semi-legendary figure so prepa…
- Indigenous Slavery in Central & Southern Africa: A Lesson on Foreign Impact
Next up on the road of discomfort...Central & Southern Africa. Here we focus on a few examples and zoom in on the unique impacts of European arrival on African societies. YouTube:…
- Creation Story from Zimbabwe: A Lesson on Controlling Your Appetite
Hi guys! We're back with a banger from Zimbabwe! An unusual love story between the Moon and Venus. One of the best stories we've told so far, with several layers of meaning. Shout…
- What Was The First Genocide In Africa?Bonus
Hi guys! Sorry to disappoint; once again no episode. However, a new one will come your way next week for sure! We're having trouble scheduling our recording sessions because of oth…
- Indigenous Slavery in East Africa: A Lesson on Unfamiliar Skinfolk
Welcome back! We continue our exploration of slavery, this time in East Africa, where we zoom in on the practices of the Swahili, Ethiopian and Unyamwezi folk. YouTube: https://w…
- Imazighen God of Rain: A Lesson on Unexpected Cost
Hi guys ! Today's episode is a short one where we go back to North Africa to discuss the story of a god of rain, his love for a woman and a ritual. Link to picture of festival: htt…
- Indigenous Slavery in West Africa: A Lesson on normalized (In)humanity
Today we take a lighthearted route through the painful history of slavery but with a focus on slavery among Africans in West Africa. This is the beginning of a mini-series to explo…
- African Beauty Standards: A Lesson on Form vs. Functionality
Ever wondered what the African perception of beauty was (and still is in some instances) ? In today's episode we discuss just that as well as the reasoning behind some of the beaut…
- Tales of Jideofor: A Lesson on Dreams in Nigeria
In this episode we are joined by author Ehis Mokwenye to discuss his debut novel, Tales of Jideofor and how it is inspired by a Nigerian understanding of dreams. Novel on Amazon: h…
- Divine Kings: A Lesson on Leadership
Did you know some kings in Africa were seen as divine in some form? In this episode we discuss the upsides and downsides of kings being regarded as divine in some cultures in Afric…
- Aiwel Longar of the Dinka: A Lesson on Survival
Hi guys! We're back! We're kicking things off with a folklore episode from the Dinka of East Africa, the demigod Aiwel Longar. It's an unusual legend that gives us a view into the…
- The Bachwezi Empire: A Lesson on the Origin of Kingdoms
What happens when you have a series of stories and accounts about an empire that left behind little evidence of its existence? Listen as we recount the work historians have done to…
- The Evolution of African Storytelling
We have guests once more! Haleemah and Sesi from Oriire join us to discuss the many angles and changes in the way we tell stories on the continent, what it means to us as young Afr…
