Africa A to Z
Gina
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About This Podcast
Africa is often spoken about, but rarely introduced.
In this opening episode of Africa A to Z, we begin with orientation. We take time to meet Africa as a vast, living continent shaped by deep histories, diverse regions, and many ways of being.
This episode offers listeners a grounding introduction to Africa’s size, geography, regions, and complexity, while gently naming how incomplete narratives have shaped global understanding. Rather than rushing toward detail, we slow down to create context, curiosity, and care for the journey ahead.
Africa A to Z explores the African continent one nation at a time through an Africana lens, centering history, culture, knowledge systems, and lived experience. This first episode sets the foundation for listening slowly, thoughtfully, and with intention.
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S1E10 Episode 10: Cameroon-Africa in Miniature
Explore the Republic of Cameroon with us today! This is one of Africa's most bio-diverse countries with its ancient forests, Mandrills, waterways, Mount Cameroon, and The Big Five! Let's explore…
S1E9 Episode 09: C is for Cabo Verde
In this episode we explore how 10 uninhabited islands became the nation of Cabo Verde. The Portuguese established it as a major hub of the transatlantic slave trade but in the process, the people…
S1E8 Africa A to Z Episode 08 : Burundi
Okay Explorers let's journey to Burundi! The Heart of Africa nestled in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Let's explore the resilient people of Burundi and find out what makes them able to keep…
S1E7 Africa A to Z Episode 07: Burkina Faso
Explorers let's visit Burkina Faso, one of Africa's most turbulent nations, built on a history of blending cultures to create a new people. The people of Burkina express themselves powerfully and…
S1E6 Africa A to Z Episode 06 : Botswana
Journey with us to the Republic of Botswana! Let's explore Africa's most stable country with the world's highest quality diamonds and the Big Five! Let's learn the epic love story of the African…
S1E5 Episode 05-B is for Benin
Are you interested in learning something new and interesting about Africa today? In this episode, we journey to Benin in West Africa. Take a listen and find out about the military coup that just…
S1E4 Angola: Africa A to Z Episode 4
Angola: Africa A to Z Episode 4, covers Angola’s rich culture and history. We learn about Angola’s civil war fought while they were also battling Portugal for liberty. We also cover Angola’s art,…
S1E3 Africa A to Z Episode 03: A is for Algeria
A is for Algeria | Africa A to Z PodcastIn this episode of Africa A to Z, we explore Algeria — the largest country in Africa and a nation shaped by colonization, resistance, revolution, and cultural…
S1E2 Episode 02-Bonus
This little bonus complements Episode 02 by discussing the beginnings of human trafficking across the Atlantic Ocean. We also pay homage to the first Africans to be stolen and sold away from Africa…
S1E2 Episode 02: Who Put These Countries Here??
In this episode we explore who drew the lines that mapped out The Continent. We also explore why Africa was divided the way it was.Come on Explorers! Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a…
S1E1 Africa A to Z Episode 01-Let's Get Acquainted
Welcome to the first episode of Africa A to Z! This podcast will take you on an exploration of each of the continent of Africa's 54 countries, from A to Z. We'll use straightforward language so…
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Africa A to Z has published 11 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Education, History.
Africa A to Z is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 45m.
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