African Proverbs: Go Far

African Proverbs: Go Far

Author: King Kurus, Griot of Black & African History September 11, 2019 Duration: 15:50

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This is King Kurus from the black history buff podcast and before I get into this weeks African Proverb I just Want to say thank you to:


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and that brings me neatly to the subject of this week proverb.  

One of the hardest things about doing my style of podcast is that it’s a solo pursuit. From the research, to the writing, to finding the sound effects, then editing, posting and promoting via social, I like many many many podcasters do all this by myself and brings me to this weeks proverb which is:

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