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Afri-WATU!

Welcome to meet a new amazing ancestor civilisation from our continent...The LOZI Kingdom.

There was a myriad of emotions when studying this kingdom, mostly because their ideals of honour and respect is so deeply rooted and shown so very obviously in their culture then and now.

They, like us here today, really revered their own ancestors and it was just awesome to find out more and to see how the celebrated life and death in equal measure.

But enough from AfriWetu, tune in and travel back in time.

As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for always delivering!

Until Next Time...

Mubarikiwe!

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Mhoroi Afri-WATU!

It's the final episode of the Rozvi Empire, what a journey it has been right!

To this date this influence is felt across southern Africa and they hold a special place in modern Zimbabwe. Their exploits and reach were a testament to their military and diplomatic prowess.

It's always the hope that this makes you want to dig deeper into your own ancestor stories and give us a nudge if you want AfriWetu to look deeper into your own civilisations/kingdoms/empires....

As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios, for not just the excellent sound-scaping and production, but also...turning this episode around in record time!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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Mangwanani akanaka Afri-WATU!

It's been a while right! Well it sure seems so!

Have no fear... we are back with Part TWO of this riveting Empire is here, the Rozvi ancestors have returned!

There is really so much I could say about them here, but why not just let you hear more about this Empire yourself as you tune in for this episode.

As always, the brilliance of Lee Kanyottu in making this episode sound good and immerse you in the past! Now just sit back...and enjoy the journey!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Kwaziwa AfriWetu!

Welcome to a brand new African Civilisation! The mighty ROZVI Empire! From the southern part of our continent and they were awesome!

It was such a joy to meet these ancestors to learn more and dig deeper into their story. Each layer was more fascinating than the last and still so much more to uncover.

Thank you to Big City Studios for the ace production as always making me sound good!

Sit back and enjoy!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWetu!

We are back to the Buganda Kingdom, rounding off with Part 3 as we close down this civilisation today.

These ancestors were something else and it was such a joy to study and share with you their story.

As usual my thanks to Big City Studios for the awesome production!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRI-WATU! SBAH LKHIR!

How excited are we to introduce you to this Legend from the North! She is epic and of course we needed an epic voice to narrate the story, so tune in to hear the dulcet tones of Nyaguthii who so graciously agreed to tell this tale.

I urge you all to uncover more about this legend as we wind up the AfriWetu celebration of women this International Women's month! She was a queen, a warrior, a mother and force - Dihya Al Kahina was a legend who inspires many women across not just North Africa but the rest of the continent.

As usual I want to thank Lee Kanyottu for doing his magic and making us both sound so good!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWATU!

Welcome back to Part 2 of the Buganda Kingdom! This episode is a special one as we zoom in on the Women of this kingdom and the society, it was such fun and I do hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!

It's a longer episode as it holds over till the concluding part, Part 3, as we shall have an interluding episode specially curated for the season to celebrate IWD :)

For now, sit back and enjoy the show, thank you to Big City Studios who as usual delivered on excellent production standards.

Until next time

Mubarikiwe

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Afri-WATU!!

WE ARE BAAAACK!

It's year FIVE of Afriwetu and so of course we have to kick start with a truly ace Kingdom just for you - the BUGANDA kingdom! It is Part 1 because this kingdom needs the space!

So excited to share these ancestors with you, this is such an exciting kingdom as not only was it a powerhouse it is also still in existence and there are LOADS of sources from the Baganda themselves which is always the best as its the most authentic.

Thank you to Big City Studios for the ace production, for the fifth year running!

Sit back and enjoy!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRI-WATU...WE ARE BAAAAACK!!!

This is a short Karibuni from the break and setting the tone for this series, it's our FIFTH year!

Really excited about the ancestor doneness heading your way!

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRIWATU!

Would you believe it is...the wrap up episode, the final one for S4!

It has been a JOURNEY! But as usual I have loved every minute, from the research, to hearing the final product after the magic touch (a heck of a lot of work) from Big City Studio productions and to see how my amazing lady of the socials gets the buzz on the inter webs!

A huge huge thank you to my Guest Interviewer, cousin George! He did such an amazing job and it was such fun to have him back in the studio! Thank you!

But my biggest thank you is to you all for tuning in! We shall be back in the new year with more dope episodes!

Until next year!

Mubarikiwe!!!

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AFRIWATU!

It's the last of the civilisation episodes for the S4...Part 2 of the Lundu Kingdom!

This has been a wonderful journey to the south eastern part of this great Continent & I am so happy to have gotten the chance to explore and share it with you.

For now, enjoy our ancestor stories and as usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRIWATU!

A new civilisation episode is out just for you! Part 1 of the Lundu Kingdom! This is the last of the Maravi Empire that was a brand new to me and opened up a wonderful new set of ancestors to AfriWetu!

This is only Part 1, Part 2 is round the corner, as we get closer to the end of Series-Season 4. Be sure to stick around for the grand finale two episodes away! Imagine!!!

For now, enjoy the episode and as usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRI-WATU!

It’s here! Another dope civilisation from the past, this time we meet the BURUNDI ancestors as we visit the kingdom in East Africa.

Burundi was a joy to study, and I hope you enjoy learning more about it. It would be great if the descendants of this kingdom could hit us up as there was sooooooo much more that AfriWetu is sure is out there and would love to share with everyone!

As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production…AfriWetu is better for it, for sure!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRIWATU!

Tune in for Karagwe Kingdom Part 2! Our East African Ancestors are back!

We finish as strong as we started with these ancestors, with pleasant surprises in store for us all. So excited to share them with you as we continue on this journey to our past.

As usual thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production of this episode! Making it all come to life!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe

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AFRIWATU!

Here it is, a new civilisation from the eastern shores of our great continent of Africa has dropped!

The Karagwe kingdom was just fulll of mystery for AfriWetu when starting and it opened up with all its secrets....to share with you all!

Tune is and find out more, and come back for Part 2 in a couple of weeks.

As usual thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production of this episode! It really does make a difference bringing our ancestors to life!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe


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Afri-WATU!

Drumrolls please as we enter into the final part, Part 3 of the Wagadou Empire!

It is all VERY exciting as it’s an AfriWetu first to have a Part 3, but really this Empire had to be the one, considering its importance then and now to our culture & history.

I hope you enjoy the last, yes last, episode on this wonder of our ancestor’s story and civilisation!

As usual a HUGE thanks to Big City Studios for the production and making this sound good for you all!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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Afri-WATU!

It's Part 2 of this amazing and iconic Empire! Welcome back!

I don't think there is anything I can do to make this more exciting than it is, so why not just head over and tune in to meet the ancestors from the WAGADOU!

There is a little surprise at the end of the show, so keep it here till the outro :)

As usual a HUGE thanks to Big City Studios for the production and making this sound good for you all!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!


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Afri-WATU!

Welcome back to the journey to the past! We are meeting very special ancestors today as we go to the west of our continent to land in the WAGADOU Empire!

This has been on the wish list of civilisations to cover from the first year...it has only take four years, but the wait has been worth it. There was a great deal to cover and that means this is just Part 1 of this civilsation.

As usual a HUGE thanks to Big City Studios for the production and making this sound good for you all!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!


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Afri-WATU!!!!

Dropping another folklore just for you as we jump into the Anansi tales from the Akan people!

This was such fun to read and record & it was made so by the wonderful dulcet tones and incredible storytelling skills of our Guest Narrator, my dear friend Kevin Mwachiro. He did such a dope job (obviously) & I was so honoured to have him join the AfriWetu family allllllll the way from Kilifi...you can hear the sounds of the seashell echo even :)

Thank you Kevin! Afri-WATU make sure you also check out his podcast - NIPE STORY https://open.spotify.com/show/3iDGuiAtnxV4f0bN1Qeupv?si=8c5546555f9a4402- which features African stories from across the continent.

Once you listen in, let us know! (It should show you why he was the perfect fit to tell this folklore:).

As usual a BIG thank you to Big City Studios, and to you Afri-WATU for tuning in!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!


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UVORO AFRI-WATU!

Welcome to a Guest Narrator episode!

Today we celebrate a true African legend - Cierume! She was an amazing and fearless woman from the Embu people in Kenya.

Her fame and skills preceded her not only amongst her people BUT also in the region. She was awesome and so I could only have another awesome woman tell her story...Nimu!

A huge thanks to Nimu for doing justice to this legend and for such a fun time in studio! We have to do it again!

Thanks as always to Big City Studio for making us sound good and to 2ndtoNone Studio for letting us use your studio to record.

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!


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Zikomo Afri-WATU!

Thank you for tuning in for Part 2 of the Undi Kingdom! I do hope you enjoy meeting these ancestors and that you go and do your own deeper research! This may be the concluding episode, but it is far from the end of the story, there is so so so much more to discover about the Undi!

I would like to as usual say a huge ASANTE to Big City Studios for the production skills that make AfriWetu sound so dope and that help you glide through the history of our continent!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!


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Afri-WATU! IT'S EPISODE 7!

How exciting is it to bring you yet another great civilisation of the past, another story of our Ancestors. We have headed back to Southern Africa, to the lands of the rivers and lakes to meet the Undi Kingdom.

There was not enough time to do just one episode...so good news....this is Part 1 with Part 2 on its way to you! Double the fun!

As usual I would like to thank Big City Studios for the final production, and making this sound good.

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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JAM WAALI AFRIWATU!!!!

It has been a loooooong while since we had a Fable/Folklore story for you right! So here is one pulled from the modern nation of Guinea, in West Africa!

The story covers alllllll the human dynamics of family, love, betrayal....

This also means it is a GUEST Narrator episode with a great friend of AfriWetu Ssagala! Ssagala is dope on many levels, and he is a creative with business savvy and one of his platforms is SawaSawa Tv https://sawasawastudios.com/campus-confessions this is the link to the latest piece of work which will air! I wish to say a very HUGE thank you to Ssagala for coming on the show, it was such fun! We must have him back again I think!

As usual a BIG thank you to Big City Studios, Lee for making us sound good! And to you AfriWatu for tuning in!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

Story sources - CSDeath&Life.html; https://animalsake.com/why-do-roosters-crow-in-morning;

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Welcome Back AfriWATU to the second part of the Maravi Empire!

As we close off on this civilisation, there is still so much more to uncover and not enough time. It was such a pleasure to research this as everything was so fresh and as always such an eye opener.

There were a lot of different levels in this Empire and a lot of interesting parts, AfriWetu can never cover everything, and sometimes only getting to scratch the surface in what is shared, so please make sure go and do your own deeper research!

As always, thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWATU!

New Episode just for you!

We travel to Southern Africa to meet the Maravi Empire, a truly marvellous civilisation that needed not one but TWO episodes.

I hope you all enjoy learning about this great civilisation, it was so rich with culture and history that I felt I was in an epic movie with this episode being just the beginning!

As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the SFX production and always making me sound good!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWATU! Murakoze

AfriWetu presents...a legend from the Rwanda Kingdom! Which also means this is a Guest Narrator show! A huge thank you to Olga for gracing us with her voice for our formidable NYABINGHI MUHUMUZA!

This queen was just legendary and honestly....just listen in to her story and then go and do your own deeper research. My fam from the region, please share any other fasctinating stories about Muhumuza that we can share with the AfriWATU!

As usual, a big Asante to Lee of Big City Studios for making us sound good!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!

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Amakuru AFRI-WATU!!!!

It's Part 2 of the Rwanda Kingdom! 

We continue the dope stories of this special ancestors, well special to AfriWetu! 

Last time we met the drama and this time we get, well even more! Although this is Part 2, this is still just a tip of the ice-berg...so remember to go and do your own deeper reseacrh.

My Rwandan fam, make sure you reach out to AfriWetu and give your take on these ancestors. 

As usual I want to thank Lee Kanyottu of Big City studios for doing his thing with production and making it seem like we are right there with our ancestors...ASANTE!

Sit back and enjoy!

Until Next Time!

Mubarikiwe!

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AFRI-WATU!!!! 

A Brand Spanking New Series & New Episode just for you!

This is such a dope way for me to start the 4th year of AfriWetu! Tune in to hear the stories of a special set of ancestors...I am truly excited to share this with you all!

Meet the Rwanda Kingdom, a Kingdom that had much drama and intrigue and conquest and a ruling dynasty that dominated its story.... so it was impossible to fit it all in one episode, despite that being my intention, so look out for Part 2 that will be dropping soon!

As usual I want to thank Lee Kanyottu of Big City studios for doing his thing with production and making it seem like we are right there with our ancestors...ASANTE!

Sit back and enjoy!

Until Next Time!

Mubarikiwe!

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WE ARE BAAAAACK! 

New civilisation and Guest Narrator episodes loading.....

That you for coming back for our FOURTH year and series AfriWATU!

Mubarikiwe

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MAMBO Afri-WATU!

Would you believe its the end of S3 and the last episode of the series...

Presenting the Wrap Up with our Guest Host Kenya Gachecheh! Yup its that time when I hand over AfriWetu to my Guest with total control over content and questions....

He did a great job and it was a pleasure to invite him back, we last heard him in S1! Asante Kenyua for accepting the invite and coming up with great questions! Thank you to Lee Kanyottu for a great job as usual in making us sound soooooooo clever and colourful with the magic of great production!

S3 was a trip! I we increased our audience by A LOT! and our loyal listeners....that is thanks to you for sharing with your family and friends - ASANTE SANA.   For now I am taking a long break, and will be back in next year for more dope African History! 

Until next time.....Keep Rooted In YOUR Story

Mubarikiwe

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Afri-WATU! 

Would you believe that this is the last Legend of the S3! And what better way to close out than with this very indomitable and formidable legend - Labostibeni!

This also means it was a Guest Narrator show, and AfriWetu had the honour of hosting the Queen of Nyummy....June Gachui! Thank you to her for her brilliant narration...she truly did our legend justice.

Please remember to listen in to the previous two episodes on the Kingdom of Eswatini for an even deeper context!

As usual, a huge Thanks to Lee for making us sound crisp! And a special thanks to June for lending her voice again, to AfriWetu and making this so much fun!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!


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Welcome back to the Eswatini Kingdom AfriWATU!

Last episode we met the family, the people and got to understand how layered this kingdom was! This week we go back to understand more about their society and to celebrate some really really dope characters!

As usual a huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for making me sound good!

Until next time....

Mubarikiwe!

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Afri-WATU! 

It's a brand new civilisation just for you.

Let's travel back to the Kingdom of Eswatini, a truly fascinating kingdom which today exists in close to its original form. This was such a trip to study and bring to you all. There was not enough time to pack everything into one episode....so this is a two -parter with Part 2 coming through to you in a few weeks!

I was truly excited to research this kingdom, it has always been on the AfriWetu list and it did not disappoint. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

As usual a huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for making me sound good! 

Until next time....

Mubarikiwe!

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Pẹlẹ o!!

Afri-WATU we are back, after AGES, with such a bang, as we round off our visit to our West African Ancestors, with a LEGEND's story just for you!

We get to meet the Legend that is ODUDUA and his story is narrated by our very good friend of the podcast, Teju! It was such fun to record this episode with him, as a first time guest on the show, we shall bring him back for sure. Thank you Teju for being such a sport!

Odudua has a very special place in our Yoruba fams story and it was such an eye opener as to the way in which this story cost across the borders. 

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering and making us sound podcast worthy!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!


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Welcome Afri-WATU! 

Part 2 of the truly awesome Benin Empire!!

As we close out on this civilisation, I still feel like we have genially just skimmed the surface...but that is ok as I know you are all going to do your own deeper research, yes? There is so much out there, and when you think you have read it all...even more comes to the surface. It was a wonderful journey to go on! Remember to check out Part 1 if you haven't already!

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Welcome Afri-WATU! 

Part 1 of the truly magnificent Benin Empire!!

Everything you have heard of how great it was, is true....seriously it is. The research and reams and reams of material on this Empire is so very rich and was such a joy to go through, I hope you are inspired to go off and check it out.

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!

Remember to come back for Part 2 in a couple of weeks!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWATU! Welcome to a Legends Episode!

We are going to the land of the Maasai in East Africa, to meet a Laibon who was such a legend, that has a mountain peak (on Mt Kenya) named after him.... Mbatian Ole Supeet!

He was a leader and revered legend not just in death but even when he was alive. His story is such a dope one and really resonates with many other cultures as well.

This also means that this is a...Guest Narrator show, we have in studio, Kaima Mwiti, a good friend and supporter of the show from the start, who very graciously leant us his voice.

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering and making us sound podcast worthy!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!


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AfriWATU! Welcome to an AWESOME Legends Episode!

We are going to the land of the Ndongo to meet one of the most iconic women in history, globally, Ngola Nzinga!

This phenomenal woman is such an inspiration to many and her story still resonates today in Angola and the world. Her determination to fight for her people for decades against the invaders and her astute nature was a class above the rest. She truly was a legend.

As you well know, this also means that this is a Guest Narrator show, and AfriWetu is so honoured to have a real life weaver of stories and truth sayer...Mwihaki of Paukwa Stories. Mwihaki does such an amazing job, as is expected, and it was such a joy to host her, FINALLY on AfriWetu.

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering, especially this one which was a tough one to produce! Yes still making us sound podcast worthy!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWatu! It's a new dawn good people!

Welcome Back!

Presenting a new civilisation for you all, the NDONGO kingdom, for your listening pleasure. The history in this kingdom was action packed and full of wonder. As usual it was such a joy to delve into the past, and getting to learn more about this civilisation, I hope you feel as immersed in this history as I did. 

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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AfriWATU! Welcome back to another great African civilisation episode!

This time we head to Central Africa to meet the Kuba Kingdom. One of the most iconic civilisations in terms of its impact on culture globally in so many different ways.

Once again our African ancestors were such a joy to visit, to step back into time and experience the rich heritage. As usual I do hope that this spurns you on to do your own research. To my Kuba fam, please hit us up on our socials with your thoughts and the correct pronunciations of the Kuba terms! 

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Welcome back Afri-WATU to a great African kingdom - the Ndebele Kingdom. 

I have to say, this was one of those kingdoms I was really looking forward to learning about, and it did not disappoint. It was short lived but truly packed one heck of a punch, and rightly so....How you ask? Tune in and find out more!

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Afri-WATU! Part 2 of the IFE is here!

We are back with the mighty Ife and the rich rich history of this civilisation. 

It was such a wonder to study, and there was sooooo much to cover, I hope my Yoruba fam will forgive me for missing any of their favourite parts...but share with us, yes! 

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good! We would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG and subscribe to our YouTube channel also @AfriWetu.

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Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Afri-WATU! A New Civilisation is here!

Welcome back to explore or history, as we travel to the Ife Kingdom, there was so much to pack in that this is part 1 of 2! And it was A LOT of information. It is all very fascinating this I promise you and I hope it inspires you to read up. So tune in and absorb all the wonderful history, yes! 

To my Yoruba....forgive the mispronunciation!

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good! We would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. 

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Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Afri-WATU! How Now!

Welcome back to the the past to meet one of the most important people of our history, the Nok. There are so many things and highlights that could be mentioned, from how they leap frogged a WHOLE Age, to their genius and beautiful creations still marvelled at today, to the impact they had on future great civilisations to the fact that till present day we are still discovering more and more about them....but why cram it all her when you can just tune in and get the low down.

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Welcome Back Afri-WATU!

It's the very FIRST Legend of Season 3! And honestly....it had to be Yea Ashantewaa, the phenomenal woman of the Ashanti Empire - as we celebrate International Women's Day / Month and the theme is Break The Bias.....and Yea was truly a woman who did exactly that, again we say....Legend.

We have the distinct pleasure of hosting Angie Gachui as our Guest Narrator! Only she could have rocked Yaa's story this well, and we are soooooo grateful to her lending her soulful voice to AfriWetu yet again. Asante Angie!

As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making us sound good!

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

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Welcome back for Part 2 of the Amazing ASHANTI EMPIRE!

We conclude the story of this civilisation, and what a fun one it was! And there was sooooo much more that could have been added, but nowhere near enough time to do it justice, so look at this as the highlights of the Empire.

My West African fam...I hope you feel I did justice to your ancestors, your feedback is welcome! (PS - forgive the mispronunciation!) A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! 

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on our socials. 

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Mubarikiwe!


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AFRI-WATU WE'RE BAAAACK!!!! What better way to start the THIRD season than with the Amazing ASHANTI EMPIRE! And you know cos it is such a historical giant that this needs not one but TWO parts. My West African fam...AfriWetu has ushered in our new season with you, I hope you feel I did justice to your ancestors, your feedback is welcome! (PS - forgive the mispronunciation!) A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.


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Welcome to SEASON 3 & truly thank you for tuning in! 

We are about to start out journey to meet our ancestors of this wonderful African continent full of wonderous stories of excellence and richness is EVERY aspect. AfriWetu is so piviledged to share more our African History, Culture, People and Folklore. 

Today is a Karibu to the AfriWetu world, it is a but a short wait until we are back in a copule of weeks with our first pre-colonial civilisation so.....

Until next time, 

Mubarikiwe!

Link to the Visual Capitalist maps of Africa:

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/map-true-size-of-africa/

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mercator-map-true-size-of-countries/


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MAMBO Afri-WATU!

It is the Wrap up episode for the series, as we break off for the holidays, before the next series, Series 3, starts next year!

AfriWetu is so pleased to present our Guest Host to whom the podcast has been handed over for today - Sophia Muthoni Kamere! She had total control and did a fantastic job as I knew she would. 

This series was full on and AfriWetu wants to say Thank You for staying on, tuning in and supporting this show and truly it is a joy to bring our ancestros stories to life for you all. We shall be back next year to do it ALLL over again! 

Enjoy the wrap up and until next time.....

Stay Rooted In YOUR Story

Na 

Mubarikiwe


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Welcome back AfriWATU!

It's the penultimate episode, S2 Ep20! And what better way to close out the storytelling than welcoming the famous Legend, the one and only Queen Makeda of Sheba. 

Queen Makeda's story resonates across many different civilisations, she is found in African, Arabic and Jewish texts as a legend. But the roots are here on our African continent. Books, poems, paintings, movies and many other art forms celebrate this legend, so she had to be a part of the AfriWetu Legend series because this is an African story that has captured the globe. 

I am sooooo excited to invite to the mic, our special Guest Narrator, my sister Noni! Who did a great job. And as always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making us sound good! 

Until next time, 

Mubarikiwe!

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Afri-WATU! Welcome back!

We travel back to Kenya, to hear a short tale from the Agikuyu people. It is therefore a Guest Narrator episode with none other that a returning voice, Muthoni Kamere!!!

Muthoni did AfriWetu a true solid, she will be back as the interviewer at the end of this series, as we recap the series just for you! We shall also answer any burning questions you may have, so hit us up on our socials, send an email to afriwetu@gmail.com OR send a voice note! Please send them in by 30th November :)

Thank you to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making us sound good!

Until next time

Mubarikiwe!


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Afri-WATU! It is the final part of the Awesome AXUM Empire! 

Now good news / bad news...this is a real deep academic dive into this Empire, and I promise you will get lost from time to time, but dont worry it is sooooo worth it to get into this study of the Axum...thats the good news..

The bad news, this is the last civilisation of this series and there are only two more AfriWetu episodes before we close out the stories :(

Savour every minute with us in this magical space, going back in time to meet the ancestors. Learn about the great conquests and some facts that will astound you and hopefully challenge you to dig deeper. My African fam from this region...give us a shout on our interwebs @AfriWetu with the proper pronounciations (because this host messed some up) and more fun facts about the Empire.

As usual HUGE thanks to the best podcast producer Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for doing a great job in making this academic episode run smoothly just for you listeners. Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at: Big City Studios

Music Credits to follow soon :)

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Mubarikiwe!


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Welcome back Afri-WATU to Part 1 of the Axum Empire!

This was such a great civilisation to study, there is literally reams of information out there abbout it. It is also one where AfriWetu does refer to non-African states that Axum had contact with, but as usual the core is our African story. 

Afri-WATU this one you will have to listen to a few times, because it has A LOT of academic information so pay attention! There may be a test later! Ok kidding. As usual please forgive my mispronounciation of any words, share the correct ones using the Anchor voice message, send a voice note to our socials or email us!

As always a huge ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Email: karibu@afriwetu.com Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios


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Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 16!

Thank you & Weclome Back!

Today we meet Suni Ali of the Songhai Empire a mighty military man whose story could only be told by our Guest Narrator Njora!

Njora is a good friend of AfriWetu and it is always always such a joy to have him wax lyrical on the pod. Here he does true justice to the great Sunni Ali who set the foundation of what was one of the largest and powerful Empires in the world. One that spanned eight modern day nations, so not a small feat.

Tune in and remember to follow Njora on his social media handles - Twitter and IG @elsaphan_njora.

This version is sourced from the links shared below:

https://biography.yourdictionary.com/sunni-ali

https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-sonni-ali-44234

Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Until next time, Mubarikiwe. Music Credits: 1. Mamadou Diabate - Tunga Album 2. Relaxing Soft Kora Music For Meditation..From West Africa - Baohum 3.Musical Traditions in Mali - Instruments4Africa 4. The Sunjata Story - Glimpse of a Mande Epic - The Centre of Sound Communities 5. Toumani Diabete & Ballake Sissoko - 1999 Recital duo de kora 6. Jola Cultural Dance in Berrending Gambia 7. Griot Tradition of West Africa - Sibo Bangoura 8. Ballake Sissoko featuring Sona Jobarteh - Djourou


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Welcome to the second and final part of the mighty Songhai Empire AFRIWATU! 

This was packed with all sorts! Couldnt capture it all in the time we have, so go read up more!

It was such a joy yo research and it was so difficult to select what to put in for you all. The Empire ccovered 8! count them 8 modern day African nations...so imagine the richness of the stories covering their internal civilisations alone? African histroy is so very dope!

Please forgive my mispronounciation of any words, share the correct ones using the Anchor voice message, send a voice note to our socials or email us! As always a huge ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Email: karibu@afriwetu.com Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios


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Welcome to the first part of the mighty Songhai Empire AFRIWATU! So excited to bring you yet another great civilisation from our continent. There was a lot to discover about this part of the world, and the Songhai story is a rich part of it.

I am sure that listening to our ancestor's story is as fascinating for you, as it was for me to research. There is a lot packed in!

Please forgive my mispronounciation of any words, share the correct ones using the Anchor voice message, send a voice note to our socials or email us!

As always a huge ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!)

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Email: karibu@afriwetu.com

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Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 13! Thank you for tuning in! Today we meet the one and only LION KING! Sundiata Keita the founder of the Mali Empire.  Maaaan he was a legend! And so pleased to have none other than Amani Maranga as our Guest Narrator tell this fantastic story. AfriWetu appreciates Amani sooooo much, please make sure you check out his podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/living-truthfully/id1445550353 But before you head there, listen to this amazing story and enjoy.  This version is sourced from the links shared below: https://mancala.fandom.com/wiki/Sundiata_Keita    https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sundiata-keita/ https://www.socialstudies.org/sites/default/files/publications/se/6204/620403.html https://orias.berkeley.edu/sundiata Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Until next time, Mubarikiwe. Music Credits: 1. Mamadou Diabate - Tunga Album 2. Relaxing Soft Kora Music For Meditation..From West Africa - Baohum 3.Musical Traditions in Mali - Instruments4Africa 4. The Sunjata Story - Glimpse of a Mande Epic - The Centre of Sound Communities 5. Toumani Diabete & Ballake Sissoko - 1999 Recital duo de kora 6. Jola Cultural Dance in Berrending Gambia 7. Griot Tradition of West Africa - Sibo Bangoura 8. Ballake Sissoko featuring Sona Jobarteh - Djourou


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Hello Afri-WATU!  

Welcome to Part TWO of the MALI Empire! 

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! It was such an awesome Empire and soooooooooo much to unpack! My Malinke Fam I hope you find I did your history justice, even if this is just such a small part of the history to be enjoyed and learned. It would be great to hear your thoughts. 

ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback!  Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. 

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!

Music Credits:

1. Mamadou Diabate - Tunga Album 2. Relaxing Soft Kora Music For Meditation..From West Africa - Baohum 3.Musical Traditions in Mali - Instruments4Africa 4. The Sunjata Story - Glimpse of a Mande Epic - The Centre of Sound Communities 5. Toumani Diabete & Ballake Sissoko - 1999 Recital duo de kora 6. Jola Cultural Dance in Berrending Gambia 7. Griot Tradition of West Africa - Sibo Bangoura 8. Ballake Sissoko featuring Sona Jobarteh - Djourou


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Hello Afri-WATU!   Welcome to Part One of the Mali Empire! You are in for a treat as this civilisation is packed with everything you can imagine...tune in and you shall see what I mean! My Mande people...I truly loved working on your history, tell AfriWetu what you think, forgive my mispronounciation of your beutiful words, share the correct ones using the Anchor voice mesage, or send a voice note to our socials or email! It would also be great to hear your thoughts on this great Empire.  ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback!  Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Email: karibu@afriwetu.com Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.  Music Credits:  1. Mamadou Diabate - Tunga Album 2. Relaxing Soft Kora Music For Meditation..From West Africa - Baohum 3.Musical Traditions in Mali - Instruments4Africa 4. The Sunjata Story - Glimpse of a Mande Epic - The Centre of Sound Communities 5. Toumani Diabete & Ballake Sissoko - 1999 Recital duo de kora 6. Jola Cultural Dance in Berrending Gambia 7. Griot Tradition of West Africa - Sibo Bangoura 8. Ballake Sissoko featuring Sona Jobarteh - Djourou


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Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 10!

Thank you for tuning in! Today we meet the formidable woman that was Queen Nandi! Although known mostly as Shaka’s mother….she was so much more a real African female Legend in her own right and who better to tell her story than our very own Queen Mwendwa!

A huge thank you to Mwendwa for once again lending her beautiful storytelling skills to AfriWetu :) She weaved this Zulu Queen’s tale perfectly!

This version is sourced from the links shared:

https://webuyblack.com/blog/queen-nandi-mother-shaka-zulu/

http://historyza.blogspot.com/2015/08/nandi-mother-of-shaka-zulu.html

https://afroculture.net/believe-in-your-destiny-nandi-queen-of-zululand-a-woman-of-high-esteem/

Soka Mthembu sokamthembu.com

Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.

Music Credits:

  1. African Zulu Voices music - Feat Ladysmiith Black Mambazo and Addvibe

  2. African Harmony - Isingizi - Voices of South Africa

  3. Margaret Singana - We are moving

  4. Amazing Zulu Warrior Dance - Zulu Warrior Songa and Dance

  5. Indlamu -Kawzulu Natal Best Zulu Dance

  6. Epic African Music - Chillout Vocals Soundtracks

  7. Tswana & Zulu Dance - Korean Traditional Performance

  8. Afro Percussion - Full album - RGSMUSIC Argentina

  9. South African folk dances - Zulu music, Domba, Volo, Ingoma boys, Ingoma girls, Indlamu & Mzansi

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Hello Afri-WATU!  Welcome to Part TWO of the ZULU Kingdoms! Like I said last time, I loved working on this civilisation, there was a lot out there to research, this episode is a drop in the vast ocean. My Zulu Fam, I hope you find I did your history justice, even though my mispronunciations are hilarious. It would be great to hear your thoughts. ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback!  Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. 

Music Credits:

  1. African Zulu Voices music - Feat Ladysmiith Black Mambazo and Addvibe

  2. African Harmony - Isingizi -  Voices of South Africa

  3. Margaret Singana - We are moving

  4. Amazing Zulu Warrior Dance - Zulu Warrior Songa and Dance

  5. Indlamu -Kawzulu Natal Best Zulu Dance

  6. Epic African Music - Chillout Vocals Soundtracks

  7. Tswana & Zulu Dance - Korean Traditional Performance

  8. Afro Percussion - Full album - RGSMUSIC Argentina

  9. South African folk dances - Zulu music, Domba, Volo, Ingoma boys, Ingoma girls, Indlamu & Mzansi


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Hello Listeners! Welcome to Part One of the ZULU Kingdoms! How excited was I doing this research! Let me tell you!!! The rich cultures and characters just made this so much fun and kept me engaged throughout. The Zulu are an amazing people and to them, I hope you will find I did your history justice. Please thought forgive the mispronunciation! It would be great to hear your thoughts. A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.

Music Credits:

  1. African Zulu Voices music - Feat Ladysmiith Black Mambazo and Addvibe

  2. African Harmony - Isingizi - Voices of South Africa

  3. Margaret Singana - We are moving

  4. Amazing Zulu Warrior Dance - Zulu Warrior Songa and Dance

  5. Indlamu -Kawzulu Natal Best Zulu Dance

  6. Epic African Music - Chillout Vocals Soundtracks

  7. Tswana & Zulu Dance - Korean Traditional Performance

  8. Afro Percussion - Full album - RGSMUSIC Argentina

  9. South African folk dances - Zulu music, Domba, Volo, Ingoma boys, Ingoma girls, Indlamu & Mzansi


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Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Ep 7! Thank you for tuning in! We travel to the beautiful country with great people called Botswana! In southern Africa. We have my wonderful brother David as our Guest Narrator, telling us not one but THREE fables from this country, I am truly honoured and had such a great time recording this episode, I hope you enjoy it too. I know it is one to listen to again and again with the children! All these stories can be found in the book - The Crocodile who swallowed the sun - link below : http://www0.sun.ac.za/scicom/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/crocodile-who-swallowed-the-sun.pdf

Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Until next time, Mubarikiwe. Music Credits:


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Hello Listeners! 

Welcome to Part Two of the DAHOMEY KINGDOM! The excitement continues, but I have to say I really struggled with pronunciations...alllllll spoke word mistakes are mine and mine alone!

Despite that I hope you enjoy this last instalment, as much as I did, it had DRAMA alongside what was a great kingdom that had so much going for them, these ancestors rocked! To my people from the great Benin nation...AfriWetu had great times learning about your history. 

A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! 

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. 

Music Credits: 1. Traditional Music of Benin (West African Music) - The Culture Society 2. Epic African Music-Chill Out Vocals Soundtracks (Inspirational Mix) - BlairyFireOSTs IZ 3. Afro Percussion - RGS Music Argentina 4. Catching Shadows - Marimba duo by Ivan Trevino


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Hello Listeners! Welcome to Part One of the DAHOMEY KINGDOM! Let me tell you people....this episode will keep you on the edge of your seats! It has everything. I loved researching this kingdom, it was so so full of amazing moments! I hope you enjoy it as much I did.  To my people from the great Benin nation...AfriWetu had to pay homage to your ancestors who were awesome, please thought forgive the mispronunciation! It would be great to hear your thoughts. A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Music Credits: 1. Traditional Music of Benin (West African Music) - The Culture Society 2. Epic African Music-Chill Out Vocals Soundtracks (Inspirational Mix) - BlairyFireOSTs IZ 3. Afro Percussion - RGS Music Argentina 4. Catching Shadows - Marimba duo by Ivan Trevino


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Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Ep 4! 

Thank you for tuning in! We continue celebrating Women’s Month, welcoming our Guest Narrator the lovely Angie Gachui, to weave the folklore around the reason for the Eclipse and the Mothers of the Batammariba of Benin.

A big big hug and ASANTE to Angie who just made the whole experience fun and told this story so so well, you can listen again and again :)

This version is sourced from the link shared - :

https://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2006/multimedia/Kuiyecoke_Puka.pdf

Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. 

Until next time,  

Mubarikiwe. 

Music Credits:

  1. Traditional Music of Benin (West African Music) - The Culture Society

  2. Epic African Music-Chill Out Vocals Soundtracks (Inspirational Mix) - BlairyFireOSTs IZ

  3. Afro Percussion - RGS Music Argentina

  4. Catching Shadows - Marimba duo by Ivan Trevino


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Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 3! Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of Alaafin OROMPOTO, Warrior Queen of the mighty Oyo Empire! A huge Thank You to Lolem, my Guest Narrator, with whom recording was soooo much fun and really inspired for this Women's Month, how better to celebrate it than with a sister from another mother with a story of such a FIRECE and formidable woman. ASANTE LOLEM!!!! This version is sourced from the links shared - Orompoto – The First Female/Transgender Alaafin Of Oyo https://ekohotblog.com/2020/12/10/orompoto-the-first-female-transgender-alaafin-of-oyo/ By Oluwadamilola Adedeji. Denzer, L. (1994). Yoruba Women: A Historiographical Study. The International Journal of African Historical Studies, 27(1), 1-39. doi:10.2307/220968 - PAGES 7 to 13 Huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu - who makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Until next time,  Mubarikiwe. Music Credits: 1. Yoruba Folk Dance and Music. 2. Traditional African Nigerian Music of the Yoruba Tribe 3. Ejaspapa Gnonlonfoun ,Agbéhoun, Gangan, Yoruba Talking Drums 4. Epic African Music Chillout vocals 5. Afro Percussions Full album


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Hello Listeners!

Welcome to Part Two of the OYO EMPIRE!

The final version, I know it is two weeks later, but hopefully it is worth the wait...I know I had some real WOW moments during the research. 

To my Nigerian fam...AfriWetu started with this new season with you, again forgive the mispronunciation! It would be great to hear your thoughts.

A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback!

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.

Music Credits:

  1. Yoruba Folk Dance and Music.

  2. Traditional African Nigerian Music of the Yoruba Tribe

  3. Ejaspapa Gnonlonfoun ,Agbéhoun, Gangan, Yoruba Talking Drums

  4. Epic African Music Chillout vocals

  5. Afro Percussions Full album


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Hello Listeners!

We're BAAACK & with a BANG for the S2 opener, with non other than the OYO EMPIRE.

This is the first in our BIG Civilisations, which will be in two parts, yes TWO parts. Part one today and Part two in two weeks time :). Promise it is worth the wait.

My West African fam...AfriWetu had to start this new series/season with you, would be great to hear your thoughts, just forgive the mispronunciation!

A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback!

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.


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Hi all! Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the brand new series/season! So excited to share more about our African History, Culture, People and Folklore. We kick off with a bang in two weeks, our first civilisation is being cooked as we speak…. This is a short teaser to whet your appetite... Until next time, Mubarikiwe!


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Hi all!

Thank you for tuning in!

LOOK we are at the end of this series/season! It has been such a wonderful journey and I am humbled that you have tuned in. AfriWetu is taking a short break, and shall be back in the new Year for Series / Season 2, kicking off with a bang!

This episode is the last one with our wonderful Director Mwendwa who is off to be fabulous around the globe, we pray for her success! But she is still part of the core AfriWetu Nation.

ASANTENI for taking your time to listen in and give such great feedback & support to this vision.

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It’s Episode 18!

Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of MIRAMBO of the Nyamwezi! A huge Thank You to Njora, my Guest Narrator, who really did this story proud with his epic storytelling skills, it was such fun to record! He came THROUGH! ASANTE!!!!

This version is sourced from the links shared - https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mirambo-ca-1840-1884/

https://afrolegends.com/2014/05/05/mirambo-the-black-napoleon/

Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), would love to hear your feedback!

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.

Music Credits: Ng'winamila Song, Sukuma Folk Songs - recorded by Shillah Edwin Jay, Tabora Wanyamwezi - Hiari ya Moyo - The Singing Wells Project, Tanzania Sukuma Dance - Utamaduni Archive, Tanzania Baseki - Nyimbo za Ntuzu - Utamaduni Archive, Arabian Nights (Aladdin 2019) - Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, I Liwelelo - Baswezi folk song credit Malunde, Bhatoja - Bob Haisa, Lyula Laloka - Hiari ya Moyo - The Singing Wells Project, Muhala Wane - Hiari ya Moyo - The Singing Wells Project, Ndembele - Jiari ya Moyo - The Singing Wells Project, Mwinamila - Legend of Tabora - Dr Nassoro Ally Matuzya

Until next time, Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! It's Episode 17! Thank you for tuning in as we head to the East African kingdoms of the NYAMWEZI. The people who are still found in modern day Tanzania, so please go and read more about them. As always a HUGE thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG.  Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.  Until next time, Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! It's Episode 16!  Thank you for tuning in as we head to the East African kingdom of the BUNYORO-KITARA. A kingdom that is still recognised today, so please go and read more about them. As always a HUGE thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG.  Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.   Music Credits:  Twara Amata Gawe - Bunyoro Kitara Folklore Music - Akiiki Kasaija; Bunyoro Sites and Sounds; Epic African Music - Chillout Vocals; Enaaga by Ntoore; Bunyoro Folklore; Bakiga Dance Until next time,   Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! It’s Episode 15!  Thank you for tuning in!  Welcome to a double whammy, the Legends of ISAZA and NDAHURA! They had epic journeys that could only be told so expertly, one Amani Maranga, my Guest Narrator. It was so lovely to have an AWARD winning podcaster (check his out -  https://anchor.fm/amani-maranga and is on all major platforms) I am humbled to call him a friend, and man did he come through!! 

This version is sourced from the book - A Thousand Years of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom - The People and the Rulers (Fountain Publishers, 1994, p153) Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. 

Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.

Music Credits:

Epic African Music - Chillout Vocals; Banyankole - Catlle Keepers Dance; Bahima Women Song - Abakazi Katookye; Enaaga by Ntoore; Bakiga Dance

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 14!  Thank you for tuning in as we head to one of the most fascinating Dynasties of our African Civilisations - The BACHWEZI.  This Dynasty ruled over one of the greatest Empires - the Kitara Empire.  As always a HUGE thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios.  

Music Credits:

Epic African Music - Chillout Vocals; Banyankole - Catlle Keepers Dance; Bahima Women Song - Abakazi Katookye; Enaaga by Ntoore; Bakiga Dance

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe!


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 13! Thank you for tuning in as we head back to our African Civilisations - and journey to the the LUNDA Empire! Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Music playlist: Congo-Music of Kanyok and Luba; Epic African Music - Chillout vocal soundtracks (Inspirational Mix); Ngoma za Kongo; Kasai Allstars - Tshitua Fuila Muloba. Until next time, Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! It’s Episode 12!  Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of KALALA ILUNGA!  It is an epic tale and Kenyua Gacheheh, my Guest Narrator, did a really good job in telling this tale and we had loads of fun with it - when your friends come through...they come through...SHUKRAN KeniG! This version is sourced from the link shared - Nkongolo Insults Mbidi Kiluwe. Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100235941 Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Music playlist: Congo-Music of Kanyok and Luba; Epic African Music - Chillout vocal soundtracks (Inspirational Mix); Ngoma za Kongo; Kasai Allstars - Tshitua Fuila Muloba. Until next time, Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 11!

Thank you for tuning in as we head back to our African Civilisations - and journey to the the LUBA Empire!

Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG.

Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua.

Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu.

Creative Producer: Big City Ltd.

Recorded at - Big City Studios.

Music playlist:

Congo-Music of Kanyok and Luba; Epic African Music - Chillout vocal soundtracks (Inspirational Mix); Ngoma za Kongo; Kasai Allstars - Tshitua Fuila Muloba.

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! Can you believe it's Ep 10 IMAGINE THAT!!!! Thank you for tuning in - I hope you will enjoy our latest folktale - from ANGOLA,  from the west coast of Southern Africa. SHUKRAN to guest narrator, June Gachui, for gracing us with her amazing vocal talents on this show....AfriWetu appreciates you :) This version of the story is sourced from 'The Marriage of the Daughter of Sun & Moon'  as written by C.S. Kendrick, published on the Daily Kos website. Here is the link to the tale - https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2010/11/21/922399/-The-Marriage-of-the-Daughter-of-Sun-and-Moon Follow them on @cskendrick. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua; Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu; Creative Producer: Big City Ltd Recorded at Big City Studios. Music Credits: African Drum Dance;  African Voices_N'Chant Nguru-Sounds of Africa; Rumba Chonta-Hugo Candelario Bahia Trio; Relaxing Music with Nature Sounds-Waterfall; Epic African Music - Solomon Finds Family; African Uniques Traditional Dance & Music Group -Djembe Rhythms; *Angola Ngoma Dance Ensemble. Until next time, Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 9! Thank you for tuning in as we head back to our African Civilisations - and journey to the the Kingdom of KONGO! Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyotu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on FB, Twitter & IG. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu. Creative Producer: Big City Ltd. Recorded at - Big City Studios. Music playlist. Kongo: Congo-Music of Kanyok and Luba; Epic African Music - Chillout vocal soundtracks (Inspirational Mix); Ngoma za Kongo; Kasai Allstars - Tshitua Fuila Muloba. Until next time, Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It’s Episode 8!

Thank you for tuning in. I hope you will enjoy our latest folktale - from the East African nation of KENYA! The story is from the Agikuyu people who hail from the central region - stretching out from the base of the famous Mount Kenya.

A huge thanks to my guest narrator, Muthoni Sophia Kamere, for featuring on the show....AfriWetu appreciates you :)

This story is sourced from 'A Communal Sacrifice in the Lake'  as originally written by Rose Mwangi, a Kenyan author, & published  in her book: Kikuyu Folktales. You can order the book from the links on her website - http://rosemwangi.com/

A link to the tale on the 'Blue Gecko' website - http://www.bluegecko.org/kenya/tribes/kikuyu/stories-lakesacrifice.htm

Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua; Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu; Creative Producer: Big City Ltd Recorded at Big City Studios. 

Music Playlist: 

The Singing Well Project: Song - Ndumu - Gacharaigu Gitiro

The Singing Well Project: Song: Ndumo (Ya Iritu) - Kangema Urban Group

Song: Guku ni Kwau - Kikuyu Cultural Dancers

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 7! Thank you for tuning in - we are back to the African Civilisations Series heading to The Kingdom of MUTAPA!  Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyotu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on FB, Twitter & IG.  Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua, Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu, Creative Producer: Big City Ltd Recorded at Big City Studios. Music playlist: - Traditional Dance from Shona Village - Great Zimbabwe Courtesy of Learning Factory - Mbira Spirit Live - Mahororo - Relaxing Drum Music from Best Relaxing Music - Nhemamusasa - Soul of Mbira/ Traditions of the Shona People - Kuyadya Hove Kune Mazove - Soul of Mbira Album/Traditions of the Shona People - Epic African Music - Chill out vocals (Inspiration Mix) - Simon Mashoko - Kumakudo  Until next time Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It’s Episode 6!!! Tune in to listen to the first in the Legends Series - the story of Syokimau! She was a well known Oracle, who came from the Akamba in Kenya. I don’t want to say more and spoil the episode for you….so enjoy! A huge thanks to my Director and Guest Narrator, Mwendwa Mbugua, for her brilliant storytelling skills. It was great to have her on the mic, she is usually in the background working some magic. It was so much fun! This version is sourced from the link shared below (& with others will be shared on our social media pages) written by Nduta Waweru on @Nduta_on Twitter (https://face2faceafrica.com/article/syokimau-the-prophetess-who-predicted-colonization-in-kenya-before-it-happened-in-the-1800s )  Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu Creative Producer: Big City Ltd Recorded at Big City Studios Music Playlist: Aggressive war - Powerful Military Soundtracks Old Soul - Soft Piano music African Tribal Drums - Demba Dyasan African Drum Dance Kikamba Dance - AI Records Ruth Wambua - Kusoma (Kamba Folk Song) Kilumi Dance - Kamba Sacred folk song Das Boot - OST Main Theme Epic African Music from Chill out Vocal Soundtracks. Until next time Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 5! Thank you for tuning in - we are back to the African Civilisations Series heading to The Kingdom of Zimbabwe, with a special focus on Great Zimbabwe. Huge thank you to my dream team - my director Mwendwa Mbugua and producer Lee Kanyotu of Big City Studios - who make me sound good… You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on FB, Twitter & IG. All the music/sound effects (credits below) used have been sourced & the slick arrangement done by Big City Studios, and a good reason why the episode sounds this good! (All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). Music playlist: - Traditional Dance from Shona Village - Great Zimbabwe Courtesy of Learning Factory - Mbira Spirit Live - Mahororo - Relaxing Drum Music from Best Relaxing Music - Nhemamusasa - Soul of Mbira/ Traditions of the Shona People - Kuyadya Hove Kune Mazove - Soul of Mbira Album/Traditions of the Shona People - Epic African Music - Chill out vocals (Inspiration Mix) - Simon Mashoko - Kumakudo


Until next time.... Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 4! Thank you for tuning in! This is the first of the AfriWetu Fables & Folklore Series - The Calabash Kids, from Tanzania. A story for the children :) A big thank you to my guest George for narrating this tale, shukran. As said in the 1st & 2nd episodes, the importance of telling our own stories is not restricted to just our history, it also extends to our fables & folklore, stories that are relatable....so what better place to start than one of my ancestral homes :) This episode is dedicated to my mother, brother and nephew - who all celebrate their birthdays this month of April.  A huge thank you to our most wonderful director Mwendwa Mbugua of Kijiji Entertainment and the fantastic producer Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios - the two of them do the hardest part and make these shows sound good! All the music and the sound effects used have been sourced & slickly arranged by Big City Studios. Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. (Please leave a voice message on the Anchor platform, we would love to hear your feedback & may play it too!) Until next time, Mubarikiwe.


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 3!

This is the first of the African Civilisation Series - The Kingdom of Mapungubwe. The significance of this kingdom is explained in the show, one that extends beyond the borders of Southern Africa, to the continent as a whole. As part of the research done into this kingdom, there were a number of sources, which shall be shared on AfriWetu's social media pages in the coming days, please be sure to check them out, & share any other links/sources you come across (tag us!). (You can also leave a voice message on the Anchor platform, would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the show - might even play it!)

A huge thank you to the most wonderful director and human Mwendwa Mbugua of Kijiji Entertainment and to the fantastic producer Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios - the two of them do the hardest part and make me sound professional…

All the music/sound effects (credits below) used have been sourced & the slick arrangement done by Big City Studios, and a good reason why the episode sounds this good! (All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!).

Music playlist:

  • Traditional Dance from Shona Village - Great Zimbabwe Courtesy of Learning Factory

  • Mbira Spirit Live - Mahororo

  • Relaxing Drum Music from Best Relaxing Music

  • Nhemamusasa - Soul of Mbira/ Traditions of the Shona People

  • Kuyadya Hove Kune Mazove - Soul of Mbira Album/Traditions of the Shona People

  • Epic African Music - Chill out vocals (Inspiration Mix)

  • Simon Mashoko - Kumakudo

Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter and IG.

Until next time....

Mubarikiwe


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Hello Listeners! It is Episode 2!  First of all a big thank you to all who have tuned in, it is appreciated :) (You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App, we would love to hear your feedback!) This is a back to basics episode as we go back to the classroom. There is a practical exercise which will be fun to do with children, so be ready with a pen and paper. The reason for this episode is simple, we find that people throw around terminology in this field of historical studies and to be honest it can get a bit confusing and a bit much, we then decide to nod and smile rather than ask what something means, and it is easy to lose track….don’t worry we are here to help!   A huge thank you to my most wonderful producer and human Mwendwa Mbugua, to Kanjii Mbugua for the post production and last but most certainly not least - Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios….it takes a village people… Follow us on Twitter @AfriWetu.


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Hi all!

Thank you for tuning in!

This episode is my first ever podcast recoding in life and thus is the most sentimental and was an emotional release.....

It is also not polished, so what you hear is the authentic no frills explanation as to why AfriWetu exists.

It was a surreal experience, finally recording and putting words to this study/pursuit/passion of mine that has been there for decades (and you can hear it from the way my words are rushing and tumbling out). I wouldn't want it any other way as this really captures what I feel about our story, it is pure energy. It is our promise to keep this energy and enthusiasm throughout the AfriWetu experience.

My hope is that you want to hear more and join us on this Afriwetu journey :)

Until next time,

Mubarikiwe

**A huge shout out to my producer @itsMwendie for her invaluable support, advice and expertise. Thank you to @leekanyottu for making me sound professional :) and another huge ASANTE to @kanjiimbugua for creating the overall episode mix and making it feel professional.

It takes a village people!**

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