Ras Ofi is asked whether responsibility for slavery belongs to Europeans, Arabs, Africans who participated in the trade, or all sides. His answer does not ignore African participation but he also distinguishes between people who participated in the trade and communities attacked or captured by force. This is one of the most difficult questions in…

Julius Malema delivers a powerful messages about self-belief, resilience, success, wealth, courage and never giving up. In several motivational speeches, Malema encourages people to stop seeking validation from their critics, avoid comparing themselves to others and move at their own pace. He speaks about building genuine wealth, developing sustainable businesses and having the courage to…

Julius Malema addresses one of the most controversial debates in South African politics: race, land ownership, economic freedom and the EFF’s position on white South Africans. In his own words, Malema argues that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) does not oppose white people as a group, but instead opposes racism, white supremacy and economic inequality….

Brian Kagoro delivers a powerful Pan-Africanist challenge from Kigali, Rwanda. Are Africans willing to stop fighting over “mice and rats” and start building the Africa they actually deserve? In this thought-provoking speech at the Meta Africa Conference in Kigali, Pan-Africanist lawyer and advocate Brian Kagoro examines the forces holding Africa back; from tribalism, xenophobia and…

Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi delivers a provocative critique of leadership, intellectual culture and political accountability in South Africa. Dr. Ndlozi argues that semiliteracy is not simply about having a low level of formal education, but can become a culture that rejects learning, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. He questions why some highly educated leaders appear disconnected…

Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi delivers a forceful critique of what he describes as hypocrisy in the response of African governments to South Africa’s political and social challenges. Ndlozi compares the approaches of Angola, Lesotho and Mozambique with those of Nigeria and Ghana, arguing that different African governments have responded differently to the Xenophobic and Afrophobic events…

Julius Malema states that he is not calling for the expulsion of white South Africans, but for land to be returned so that all South Africans can share in the country’s wealth and opportunities. Julius Malema addresses one of the most debated aspects of his political message during this EFF election rally in KwaZulu-Natal. In…

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi delivers a provocative and wide-ranging keynote address at the symposium “Samora Machel, Liberation Movements and the Unfinished Decolonial Project,” hosted by the Samora Machel Foundation and Rhodes University in Makhanda, marking 40 years since the death of Mozambican revolutionary leader Samora Machel. In one of the most controversial sections of the address,…

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the recent wave of xenophobia and Afrophobia in South Africa, expressing deep concern and shame over the discrimination, harassment and violence faced by nationals from other African countries. In this powerful speech, Ramaphosa calls on South Africans to reject exclusion and intimidation, while highlighting the shared history, migration, languages…

According to Dr. Nantaika Deborah Maufi, it is not for governments to create jobs. Governments should simply create an environment where entrepreneurs can succeed. This clip from the African Narratives Podcast explores one of Africa’s biggest economic debates. What’s your opinion? Do you agree or disagree? Please consider joining this channel to get access to…

Why would someone leave Europe and move back to Africa? In this thought-provoking episode of the African Narratives Podcast, Africa Web TV’s Creative Director sits down with one of our presenters, Dr. Nantaika Deborah Maufi to discuss the realities of life in Europe versus Africa and why she chose to return to Tanzania after nearly…