It's a Continent
We’re here to challenge the common misconception that Africa is a country, whilst appreciating the identity of each nation. Through each episode we’ll explore key historical moments which have shaped the continent, in an easily digestible, satirical (and shady) format with your hosts Chinny and Astr
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History
Patrice Lumumba: Congo’s Revolutionary Martyr
Patrice Lumumba was a distinguished Pan-African poli...
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Mar 19 2024 33m
Marcus Garvey: The Black Moses
Marcus Garvey was a prominent figure in Black nation...
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Mar 5 2024 27m
Reparations to Africa: Action not Words (rerun)
Calls for reparations have come at a time where we’v...
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Feb 13 2024 59m
Unravelling the Black Tax
In this episode, we explore the term Black Tax, orig...
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Jan 30 2024 24m
Repatriating African Artefacts
90-95% of Africa’s cultural heritage is held oversea...
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Jan 16 2024 29m
From Nigeria to Morocco: The Making of No U-Turn
We're joined by Ike Nnaebue, a celebrated filmmaker ...
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Dec 27 2023 42m
Queen Nanny of the Maroons
Queen Nanny, also known as Nanny of the Maroons, is ...
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Dec 5 2023 15m
Diamonds Unveiled: Who owns Botswana?
Botswana was one of the world’s poorest countries at...
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Nov 21 2023 26m
The Scramble for Cobalt (rerun)
In this episode, we delve into the world of cobalt, ...
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Nov 7 2023 22m
Samora Machel's Legacy in Mozambique
Samora Machel's legacy is rich and far reaching - he...
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Oct 23 2023 24m
Nigeria: The Aba Women's War
The Aba Women’s War took place in south eastern Nige...
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Oct 9 2023 20m
Immigration: The People are Not the Problem
The West's treatment of refugees has become one of t...
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Sep 25 2023 36m
Sweet Salone: a Food Hug from Sierra Leone
We're joined by Chef, Entrepreneur, and Author Maria...
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Sep 11 2023 34m
The Comoros: a Neocolonial Split
Known as Africa's 'secret paradise,' the Comoros Isl...
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Jul 18 2023 20m
It's a Continent: Reintroduction Special
Our book baby It's a Continent celebrates her first ...
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Jul 4 2023 49m
Ghana: Fast Fashion Fallout
Around 15 million clothing items flood Accra, Ghana ...
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Jun 20 2023 26m
Liberia's American Shadow (rerun)
Quite often – and misleadingly, Liberia is referred ...
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Jun 6 2023 32m
West African cinema: a Francophone perspective
We're joined by Dr Estrella Sendra: scholar, teacher...
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Apr 25 2023 32m
Albert Luthuli: Champion of Freedom
Meet Albert Luthuli, the first African to win the No...
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Mar 21 2023 29m
The CFA Franc: Neo-colonial currency?
The CFA franc is one of Africa’s most baffling and m...
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Feb 21 2023 33m
Andrée Blouin: Central Africa's unsung heroine
Andrée Blouin fought ardently for her belief in inde...
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Feb 7 2023 26m
Reparations to Africa: Action not Words
Calls for reparations have come at a time where we’v...
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Dec 13 2022 39m