My African Cliches (English)

My African Cliches (English)

Author: Dr Teju Baba Language: English Episodes: 100
Dr. Teju Baba hosts My African Cliches (English), a podcast that moves through time much like the Sankofa bird-looking thoughtfully at the past while steadily progressing forward. Each episode is a journey into the layers of African history, culture, and society, designed to challenge oversimplified narratives and uncover the continent's profound complexity. You’ll hear detailed explorations of specific events, figures, and cultural movements that are often glossed over or misunderstood, connecting historical roots to contemporary realities. This isn't just a recounting of dates and names; it's an engaging conversation about how centuries of rich, diverse experiences shape modern life across Africa. By unpacking these deep histories, the podcast provides essential context, helping listeners move beyond superficial stereotypes. Tune in for a nuanced and enlightening perspective that honors Africa's glorious past and its dynamic present, all within a single, thoughtfully produced podcast. Dr. Baba’s expertise guides you through these stories, making each episode a step toward a more informed and respectful understanding of a continent whose story is still being written.
Episodes
S1 E13: Africa was in total darkness until colonization... REALLY? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
It is common to hear that Africa emerged from darkness thanks to colonization. So, the question for us, is "What exactly was there in Africa before the Berlin Conference covered in episode 1? To answer this question, The…
S1 E12: Mauritius: an African Miracle. Inspiration for the USA? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:30
"There was no miracle, just good economic policies". This sentence from a former minister of finance, sums up this success, which sweeps the pessimism displayed by English economist James Meade before independence, who t…
S1 E9: Sarah Bartman: Painful life..... Finally at peace! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:03
After the longest Joburg-London-Joburg trip ever, which lasted 200 years! Sarah, young South African exhibited in a Zoos in London and Paris; Died in Paris and now resting in peace at home. RIP Sarah
S1 E7: Mariama BA: Pioneering African Feminisms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:45
All her life, Mariama BA has tried to reconcile her culture, religion and openness to other cultural horizons. Rooting and opening have thus constituted the two sometimes conflictual poles of her itinerary marked with as…

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