Africa A to Z

Episode 11: Central African Republic-The Heart of Africa

Join us as we decolonize our minds and explore the land of the Ubangi.  Let's learn about the Congo River Basin country of Central African Republic!  We'll discuss their origin as a nation, cover their independence from colonization, and talk about their recent developments.  Lately, Central African Republic has been in the news as the destination for deported asylees and refugees.  Let's explore the country that is literally at the center of Africa! #centralafricanrepublic #CAR #congoriverbasin #bakapeople #sango #boganda #transsaharanslavetrade Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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 what it means to be a multilingual African nation with two European official languages.  We'll look at the politics and the culture and see how they may be connected.   Send your feedback to Sankofasojourns@gmail.com and if you'd like to be a podcast guest and represent your country-let me know.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIN-@SankofaSojourns and check out @SankofaSojourns on YouTube!   If you enjoyed this episode, like it, share it, rate it and follow us on your podcast platform so you never miss an episode.     Resource link:  Link to documentary Cameroon Crossroads of Diversity | Africa From Above https://youtu.be/TNugLK3Ffgs?si=5l-NemCC5YTm2TOk Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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 created a unique and beautiful cultural melange! References:  Link to Call me Neguinho by Selim Harbi: Call me Neguinho by Selim Harbi - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRwZ8gn9gUM] Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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 getting up and rebuilding after civil war and colonization.   Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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 creatively through dance, music, film, and revolution.  Come and meet Les Burkinabés! References:  ·         Ritual: Power, Healing and Community, Swan and Raven (1993). ISBN [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN_(identifier)] 0-14-01-9558-0 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-14-01-9558-0] ·         Of Water and the Spirit: Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman, Tarcher/Putnam (1994). ISBN [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN_(identifier)] 978-0-87477-762-8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-87477-762-8] ·         The Healing Wisdom of Africa, Tarcher/Putman (1999). ISBN [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN_(identifier)] 0-87477-991-X [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-87477-991-X] Burkinabe Rising Documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yE3W6Hq_SVs?si=d0_zw0eid6iy9u-h [https://youtu.be/yE3W6Hq_SVs?si=d0_zw0eid6iy9u-h]   ·         Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience, edited by Kwane Anthony Appia and Henry Louis Gates, jr. ·         https://policycommons.net/topics/protectorates/ Come on Explorers!  Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!