Africa A to Z

About Africa A to Z

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.

Publisher

Gina

Category

education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 16: Côte d'Ivoire, Bonus video interview with Brigitte Karekezi Djedj-Pt 1

   Stay in touch! I know we've been an audio-only podcast, but today you can listen or go to www.youtube.com/@SankofaSojourns and also watch part one of my interview with former USAID employee and UN Peacekeeper, Brigitte Karekezi Djedj as she discusses life in Cote d'Ivoire, her adopted homeland. #africaatozpodcast #cotedivoire #sankofasojourns #unpeacekeeper Come on Explorers! Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 16: Côte d'Ivoire, Bonus video interview with Sam Gnaore-Pt 2

   Stay in touch! Enjoy part two of my heartwarming interview with Samuel Gnaore, PhD. candidate at UMass Boston. Sam is an Ivorian living in the United States while he studies applied linguistics. Come "sit around the bush fire" and hear the story of his rich culture. #cotedivoire #africaatozpodcast #sankofasojourns Come on Explorers! Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time! Come on Explorers! Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 16: Côte d'Ivoire, Bonus video interview with Brigitte Karekezi Djedj-Pt 2

   Stay in touch! Listen here or go to: www.youtube.com/@SankofaSojourns and watch part two of my interview with former USAID employee and UN Peacekeeper, Brigitte Karekezi Djedj as she discusses life in Cote d'Ivoire, her adopted homeland. #africaatozpodcast #cotedivoire #sankofasojourns #unpeacekeeper Come on Explorers! Let's journey through Africa, one nation at a time!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

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