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
S3 E13: Belgium's poisoned dowry to Congo in 1960 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:00
Hello to all of you ! Can you guess the country we are flying to ? here is a clue to help you : I am an African country, and was personal and private possession of a European king. My abundant natural wealth encouraged m…
S3 E12: The Beauty (Madagascar) and the Beast (Poverty)! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:58
In terms of national independence, the year 1960 is a downright champion. And June 26, 1960, was the turn of another country, an island actually. First called the Saint Lawrence Island by the Portuguese in 1500, it owes…
S3 E10: Portugal, the greedy master of its African colonies! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:48
My African cliche of the day is a burden. The economic burden suffered by the African continent, because of all the struggles for independence. Historians often focus on the burden and impact that slavery imposed on Afri…
S3 E8: Welcome to the First Major Black Empire: Ghana Empire! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:46
Welcome back in our series of trips to the ancient African states. Today, the flight of Sankofa lands in a territory limited to the North by the Sahara desert and to the south by the forest, between the upper Niger valle…
S3 E7: The Meaning of Africa! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:42
My African cliché of the day is a number. 1 billion. This will be the number of young people under 18 years old, on the African continent by 2050 according to the projections by the United Nations. Africa will then own 4…
S3 E5: BLACK is not the new NOIR! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:56
The episode earlier this week highlighted the numerous negative connotations that comes, in France with the word Noir, that translates into Black in French. One of the consequence maybe of that is that there is now a Fre…
S3 E4: Black, History of a color in France [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:25
I wrote this short rap in french with french expressions that give a negative connotation to the word « Noir » which translate to Black or Dark in English depending on the context. I know in English, you have expressions…