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Aicha Zakari
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S2E13 The Nutcracker, The Emperor, and The General: An Obscure Web
What does a Christmas ballet about dancing sweets have to do with the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte? And what does either of them have to do with the forgotten story of the son of an enslaved…
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S2E5 Accounts on Medieval Africa: Analyzing the Writings of Ibn Battuta, Leo Africanus, and Al Bakri - PART ONE
Clarification for listeners : In this episode, I use the terms “king,” “ruler,” and “emperor” interchangeably, but this isn’t entirely accurate when discussing the empire of Mali. The correct term is…
Betrayal: A Zarma Folktale
In this episode, I explore the themes of trust, loyalty, and betrayal through a classic African Zarma folktale, from the book -Zarma Folktales of Niger, translated by Amanda Cushman. This is a story…
S2E3 Ubuntu unveiled: Exploring criticisms, and insights into African communal Philosophy
Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious listener, in this thought-provoking episode of The African Experience Stories Podcast, building upon our previous exploration, we confront criticisms…
S2E2 ISLAM'S HISTORICAL JOURNEY ACROSS AFRICA: TRADE, EMPIRES, AND SOCIAL/CULTURAL IMPACTS
Explore the rich history of Islam's journey across the African continent with me. Uncover seldom told stories of trade, empires, and cultural connections, as well as the social and cultural impacts.…
S2E1 African Ubuntu philosophy and the art of being disliked
In this episode, I delve into the profound realm of African Ubuntu philosophy, exploring its essence and intricate connections to the complexities of human interactions. From the roots of Ubuntu in…
S1 Invisible communication
How we communicate with ourselves and the external world can be a little tricky sometimes. This episode entails my experience with communication and how it's impacted my life up till now. Enjoy!
Pursuing enlightenment
Are we prioritizing what we should really be focusing on in life? Or are we just in love with the idea of prioritizing certain traditions in theory? Do we truly understand the implications of what we…
International women's day special episode (March 8)
Episode conducted with special guest Ade Damayanti, this episode is dedicated to women and girls for international women's day. We cover a variety of topics such as social media, self perception,…
S1E1 Young Adulting journey episode 1
This episode entails a few things I learned and continue to learn as a young adult. I give some tips and advice on how to navigate certain spaces. This actually could apply to anyone (adult or not)…
The development of Africans and what that means for our youth
In this episode, Guest writer, speaker and author Ogunbunmi Damola hops on to the African experiencexstories podcast to delve into the topic of Africa, our development, what that could mean for us…
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The African ExperiencexStories has published 8 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
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