African narratives celebrate the diverse stories, cultures, and experiences of Africa. In each episode, we take a deep dive into the rich tapestry of African narratives that often go untold. Join us as we explore topics ranging from history and folklore to contemporary art, social issues, and cultural expressions of our extraordinary continent. The podcast is not about portraying a single narrative of Africa, but rather embracing the multiplicity of voices and experiences that make up this incredible continent.
American economist, Prof Jeffrey Sachs believes that every African child must be educated. He says African countries need to come together and unify to secure Africa’s future.Professor Jeffrey Sachs says Africa is the next economic superpower of the world. Professor Jeffrey Sachs was speaking at the Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. He says Pan-Africanism…
Acclaimed Nigerian author, poet, feminist and social commentator, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says she wants to be known as a writer who is a feminist and not as a feminist who is a writer. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was speaking recently at Yale University. She is widely recognised for her postcolonial literature, including her most recent novel,…
In this powerful and deeply reflective speech delivered at Nelson Mandela University, former South African President Thabo Mbeki confronts one of the most urgent challenges facing South Africa today: the loss of historical confidence among young black South Africans. Watch the visual podcast here: https://youtu.be/EQFOxulJ49E Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2…
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has told those who threaten the existence of Rwanda will be found and dealt with. President Kagame was giving a speech during Kwibohora 31, Rwanda liberation day celebrations in Kigali. Watch the visual podcast here: https://youtu.be/8Qb6N_BfHxo Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzPo-VjgzKDA9BzXXIXI2LQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv2 https://instagram.com/africawebtv2 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/africawebtv https://africawebtv.bsky.social https://threads.net/@africawebtv2…
Dissecting the myth that European colonialists built Africa. The West has long controlled the global narrative through media, academia, and industry. So when African cultures do something first, it’s often ignored and vilified. When the West adopts the same thing, it’s seen as a breakthrough. Africans have often been made to feel ashamed of their…
Kora virtuoso, Sona Jobarteh says African youths must be exposed to a new kind of educational experience not the colonised education that tells them they are inferior. That European colonial legacy needs to make way for a new system where the African child is taught to believe in himself. In an interview with Africa Web…
A lot about what Europeans know about Africa is based on propaganda and misinformation. Sara Della Santa (singer/songwriter, traveller and social activist) from Italy and Myrthe Mullié (columnist, international conflict resolution expert, traveller and social activist) from The Netherlands were exchanging thoughts in Belgium. In this special episode of The African Narratives Podcast, Africa Web…
Why do Africans find it easy to come together in a social setting but can’t Africans come together to build wealth, to invest, to create legacies together? Solo podcaster, Femi Soewu touches one of Africans’ most sensitive nerves and offers a simple solution in this short edition of The African Narratives Podcast. Watch the visual…
What is life like for an African living in Europe. Femi Soewu and Christine Nyotta compare generational views about how they see life and living in Europe. Christine Nyotta (3 years in Europe) is coming into the conversation with the fresh eyes of someone still adapting and learning, while Femi Soewu (35 years in Europe)…
Former Christian preacher turn Pan-Africanist, Joshua Maponga wonders why the wickedness of colonialism has been sanitised and not being called out for what it is. Joshua Maponga says democracy is not going to work in Africa and calls for benevolent dictatorship citing Captain Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso as an example of someone who is…