Rwanda’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Three decades ago, it was the site of one of the most horrifying genocides of the 20th century. Today, it stands as one of Africa’s most stable, economically vibrant, and internationally engaged nations.
But beneath the glowing headlines lies a more complicated reality—one shaped by strict political control, regional tensions, and the ever-present influence of its long-time leader, Paul Kagame.
How did Rwanda rebuild so rapidly? What price has been paid for stability? And what does its future hold in an increasingly fragile region?
00:01:00: Reference to episode 07
00:02:05: History from 1994
00:02:28: Economic transformation, women’s empowerment, reconciliation
00:04:18: Paul Kagame
00:04:45: Kagame’s leadership
00:06:0: Rwanda and Congo
00:07:00: How is Rwanda Shaping Africa
#Rwanda #Congo #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education #Paul Kagame
Let's look at The Dahomey Empire, its strengths, weaknesses, the Agojie warriors, the transatlantic slave trade and how the empire failed
00:00:20: Introduction
00:01:30: Dahomey's founding
00:02:00: How the warrior kingdom was built
00:02:45: The Agojie
00:03:45: Dahomey's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade
00:05:00: The beginning of the decline
00:05:15: Wars with the French
00:05:55: Dahomey's current influence
Website here
The Ghana Empire, also known as Wagadou or the Kingdom of Ghana, was a powerful West African empire that flourished from the 6th or 7th century CE until 1235 CE. Located in the western Sudan savannah region (modern southern Mauritania and Mali), it became wealthy through its control of trans-Saharan trade routes and gold production, earning it the nickname "Land of Gold". The empire's capital, Koumbi Saleh, was a large city with an estimated population of 15,000 to 20,000 people, featuring wells, irrigated fields, and significant structures like a mosque and public square. At its height between the 9th and 11th centuries CE, the Ghana Empire's influence extended across a vast territory, but it eventually declined due to factors such as drought, civil wars, and the rise of rival powers like the Amoravids and the Mali Empire.
00:55:06: Where was the Ghana empire?
00:01:50: What made Ghana great? Gold and Salt
00:03:00: Koumbi Saleh and the fall of Ghana
00:03:20: Amoravids invasion, 1076 AD
00:04:30: Rise of the Mali Empire
00:04:30: Rise of the Mali Empire
00:05:40: Decrease in resources
00:06:00: The decline of Ghana
#Ghana #GhanaEmpire #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education
How is the United States recent actions going to affect the world and what is next for African countries that receive AID.
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Let's look at The Aksumite Empire, how it shaped trade around Meditteranean, and how it adopted Christianity before most African empires
00:00:50: Introduction
00:01:20: Aksum's story
00:02:00: Trade and Wealth
00:03:05: Aksumite Stelae
00:04:00: Aksum adopts Christianity
00:04:50: Aksum and Bysantine Empire
00:05:00 The Fall of Aksum
00:05:40 The Fall of Aksum
Website here
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Here is another episode, Millennial Africans!
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Hello Millennial Africans. Happy New Year!
In this episode I talk about a few things
1. 2025 events so far
2. Predictions for the year
- State of DEI
- Far right governments
- Artificial intelligence
- Wars around the world
- Investments (not advice)
3. Podcast in 2025
- Interviews coming soon
Let's look at how Shaka Zulu transformed a small clan into a Kingdom
00:00:30: Introduction
00:01:20: Who are the Zulu and who is Shaka Zulu?
00:02:00: Shaka Zulu's rise to power
00:03:00: Innovations and Zulu transformation
00:04:00: Leadership style and effects on wider southern Africa
00:05:00: Anglo - Zulu war
00:05:50: Cultural impacts and traditions
00:06:10:Shaka Zulu's legacy
00:06:30: Lessons learned
Joy, togetherness and love are the root of these celebrations. But before we begin let's hear some interesting Christmas traditions from around the world.
1. The Festive Feasts
2. Church and Caroling with a Twist
3. The Sacred and the Spiritual: The Golden Calf in Ethiopia
4. Japan’s Finger-Lickin’ Christmas
5. Roller-Skating to Church in Venezuela
6. The Yule Goat of Sweden
#Songhai #Mali #Timbuktu #AskiaTheGreat #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education
Join Acquah Baiden and David Agyeman Duodu for this week's episode as we explore events worldwide. Some of the top news from around includes a new suspicious outbreak in DR Congo that has killed 79 people, and an Arsenal Fan who was shot dead while celebrating the win over Manchester United
Show timeline below
00:02:00: Australia approves social media ban for children under 16
00:05:00: South Korea's 2-hour martial law
00:09:45: United Healthcare CEO killed
00:14:30: Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine
00:18:00: Namibia's first female president
00:20:45: Unknown flu-like disease kills 79 people in DR Congo
00:23:45: Ugandan Arsenal fan shot and killed while celebrating win over Manchester United
Talking about The Nok Civilization as part of our forgotten African civilisations.
00:00:22: Introduction
00:00:40: Why are the Noks important?
00:01:20: Who were the Nok?
00:01:30: Terracotta sculptures
00:02:00: Nok Iron, and their daily lives
00:02:30: Nok architecture
00:04:14: Significance of sculptures
00:03:40: As seen in African art today
00:04:00: What happened to them
00:04:55: What can we learn from the Nok
#Nok #NokArt #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education
Talking about The kingdom of Benin as part of our forgotten African civilisations.
00:25:00: What is The Kingdom of Benin known for?
00:55:50: What did they do?
00:01:20: Benin's history and leadership.
00:02:10: Benin's art, bronzes as we know them
00:03:10: Benin's economic power
00:03:40: Benin's part in the transatlantic slave trade
00:04:14: What happened to The Kingdom of Benin?
00:05:00: The lessons
#Benin #BeninBronzes #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education
Talking about the Great Zimbabwe civilisation as part of our forgotten civilizations in Africa.
00:55:06: Who were the Great Zimbabwe?
00:01:50: What did they symbolize
00:02:00: It's influence
00:02:30: What happened?
00:03:00: Why is this fascinating
00:03:15: What can we leave from them
#Zimbabwe #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #Education
In this episode, we explore the fascinating civilizations that flourished along the Nile River, focusing on their cultures, traditions, and technological advancements.
00:00:00 - 00:01:05: Introduction
00:01:06 - 00:02:50: The Nile Valley and Ancient Egypt
00:02:51 - 00:04:30: The Nubian Civilization
00:00:00 - 00:01:05: Introduction
00:01:06 - 00:02:50: The Nile Valley and Ancient Egypt
00:02:51 - 00:04:30: The Nubian Civilization
00:01:06: Why Arent We Aware?
00:01:36: Nok Civilization
00:02:24: The Kingdom Of Kush
00:03:19: Carthaginian Empire
00:04:04: Great Zimbabwe
00:04:54: Mali Empire
00:05:45: Benin Kingdom
00:06:37: What Happened To Them?
Our weekly look at events around the world
00:00:10: Intro
00:00:47: Our Week
00:01:52: Attacks In Bamako, Mali
00:06:16: Russian's Satellite Deal With Juntas
00:09:55: Ghana's Gender Equity Law
00:13:57: Sri Lanka's New Anti-Corruption President
00:18:35: Olaf Scholz Beats AFD In Regional Elections, Germany
00:22:04: Wins And Failures
00:02:00: African Movies in the 90s
00:02:49: Ewaju
00:04:41: Current State
00:05:31: Opportunities for investment
Lesley's work as an architecture is an example of how we can mitigate the impacts of colonization.
The Colonial Legacy and its Impacts don't get discussed as often as why African countries can't develop. Let's look at some of the economic legacies of colonization.