AfriWetu Ancestor Stories Rooted In Our Story
A podcast that celebrates African history, people, culture, and folklore through ancestor stories. Each episode highlights traditional narratives and cultural heritage from across the continent. The show includes a fair use disclaimer noting that copyrighted material is used for social, cultural, and educational purposes.
Episodes
AfriWetu S6 - TANGAZO The Sabbatical Announcement
Mambo Afri-WATU!Would you belive that it is only after over 100 episodes that AfriWetu will finally take a break before the end of the year! Well we didnt either.Truth is, so much is happening behind the scences and in order to give these exciting ideas the best possible chance of launching well....it means something had to give, only for a short while! So dont panic!Thank you for always being the
AfriWetu - S6Ep5 - Kanem-Bornu Empire P3 (Civilisations)
Its been an age right!Well Afri-WATU we are back with the final part of the amazing Kanem-Bornu Empire.This has been an EPIC journey, and to give it the respect its due...it had to take a few more moments in the background just for you...yes?So here we are, I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did working on it and with the amazing production from Big City Studios as ALWAYS making it a dope ride
AfriWetu - S6Ep4 - Kanem-Bornu Empire P2 (Civilisations)
Afri-WATU we are back to the Kanem-Bornu Empire - Part 2!This Empire had everything, and each time as I said last time, there is more and more and more to unearth....I encourage you all to really follow the paths, and get lost in the detail and wonder of these ancestors.As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for bringing the stories to life with dope production.Until nest timeMubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S6Ep3 - Kanem-Bornu Empire P1 (Civilisations)
Afri-WATU! So excited to share with you the first part of one of the most well known Empires in the world, the Kanem-Bornu Empire!This was a mighty task to research and so very worth it, it is one of those civilisations you think you know, and then just like that, another deeper layer is uncovered. Even after alllllllll the material out there, it still feels like there is so much unsaid! We would
AfriWetu: S6Ep2 - Kasanje Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
Afri-WATU!Welcome to the conclusion of the Kasanje Kingdom!We get to meet the rulers and the actual Imbangala military society. It was a great journey learning about this kingdom and bringing them to life for you all.As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for making this sound so good and correcting my sound errors!Until next timeMubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S6Ep1 - Kasanje Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
Afri-WATU!Welcome to the first of our African Ancestor Kingdoms of S6! The Kasanje Kingdom!We start with a powerful and right in your face civilisation whose infamy and reputation precedes them.The Imbangala (sometimes also known as Jaga) were FIERCE and they used all the tools in their control and power to subdue their enemies and those unlucky enough to cross their path.As usual a huge thank you
Afriwetu: S6 Prologue - The AHA Interview
HABARI ZENU AFRI-WATU!It's been ages since we were back on the air, and AfriWetu ti really excited to kick of S6 with a special interview had with Daniel Story of the American History Association - yep our Ancestors are truly global.I wanted to thank you all for coming back, today marks 6 years to the month that AfriWetu first came onto the airwaves, and it is quite something, I still pinch myself
AfriWetu S5 - The Wrap Up Show
It's the WRAP UP SHOW for S5 AFRI-WATU!
How dope is it that we are here at the end of the fifth year, that we have had listening to stories of our African Ancestors!
So here is my thank you to you all for your support, we shall be back next year for more, and we shall find you right here....yes?
The journeys to our past are always such a joy, wonder, amazing and so much more.
The work put in by B
AfriWetu: S5Ep17 - Gihanga (Legend)
Afri-WATU!
Welcome to the legend of Gihanga!
We are so excited to have the one and only Njora, back as a Guest Narrator voicing this legend's story, I think you will agree he did a perfect job!
As usual a huge Thank You to Big City Studios for the amazing production!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S5Ep16 - The Yao Pt3 (Civilisations)
AFRI-WATU! We are back to the Yao people, Part 3 of these great ancestors!
We are at the end of the journey with our Yao ancestors, and what a journey it has been! It has been so much fun and an eye opener on how much there is about them.
As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for awesome production.
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S5Ep15 - The Yao Pt2 (Civilisations)
AFRIWATU!
It's Part 2 of the Yao people!
Welcome back to this journey to the past and discovering more about these ancestors. Today we keep digging further into the Yao as a community and understand their diversity and culture.
These ancestors had A LOT going on and so even here is it merely a tip of the mountain that we have covered! It's always such a pleasure to pique your interest, keep telli
AfriWetu: S5Ep14 - The Yao Pt1 (Civilisations)
AFRI-WATU! The Yao have officially arrived at our threshold!
We have met them in many other previous episodes, so how awesome to finally MEET them in their own show right!
It was such a wonderful journey and as usual it took its own turns that AfriWetu didnt expect, so part 1 is already packed, and part 2 will be coming shortly!
As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for the ace production
AfriWetu: S5Ep13 - TANGAZO Afriwetu x Environment
Karibu Afri-WATU to this special episode.
Today AfriWetu is asking for your input, so get out your phones to send us a message...about what? Tune in to find out more!
Big Thank You to Big City studios for the magic production touch!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S5Ep12 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt3 (Civilisations)
AFRI-WATU
Welcome back to the final part of the Kazembe Kingdom! It has been such a great journey to the past to meet these ancestors - who still have their descendants celebrating and honouring them today.
As usual a HUGE thank you to BIG CITY Studios for always delivering the experience to the past!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S5Ep11 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
AfriWATU Welcome back to the Kazembe Kingdom!
It's part 2 of this kingdom and it is going to be a ride as we meet the people. It is always such a joy to bring these ancestors to life and this kingdom really was one of those that really felt like one heck of a ride. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did pulling it together.
As always, my big thank you to Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for al
AfriWetu: S5Ep10 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
Afri-WATU!
Welcome back to a brand new civilisation on AfriWetu - the Kazembe kingdom!
We are keeping it Southern Africa, as we journey back in time to meet our ancestors, who will take us on twists and turns in their rich story. It was fun to follow allllll the paths!
As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for always delivering!
Until Next Time...
Mubarikiwe!
AfriWetu: S5Ep9 - Lozi Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
Hello Afri-WATU
Welcome back to Part 2 of the LOZI kingdom!
We go back to Southern Africa, meeting our ancestors whose story was such fun to research and bring to you.
We continue on this amazing journey to the past, to hear more about these very interesting ancestors. I hope it gives you the push to do your own deeper research AND share with us what you have uncovered!
As usual a HUGE thank you
AfriWetu: S5Ep8 - Lozi Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu: S5Ep7 - Rozvi Empire Pt3 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu: S5Ep6 - Rozvi Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 ep
AfriWetu: S5Ep5 - Rozvi Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 StudiosΒ for the ace production as always making me sound
AfriWetu: S5Ep4 - Buganda Kingdom Pt3 (Civilisations)
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!
AfriWetu: S5Ep3 - Dihya Al Kahina (Legend)
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
AfriWetu: S5Ep2 - Buganda Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu: S5Ep1 - Buganda Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S5 Prologue
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!
AfriWetu S4 - The Wrap Up Show
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, c
AfriWetu S4Ep18 - Lundu Kingdom Pt 2 (Civilisations)
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
Mubari
AfriWetu S4Ep17 - Lundu Kingdom Pt 1 (Civilisations)
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 t
AfriWetu S4Ep16 - Burundi Kingdom (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S4Ep15 - Karagwe Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
AFRIWATU!Β
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,
Mubariki
AfriWetu S4Ep14 - Karagwe Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 epi
AfriWetu S4Ep13 - Wagadou Empire Pt3 (Civilisations)
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 B
AfriWetu S4Ep12 - Wagadou Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S4Ep11 - Wagadou Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 usua
AfriWetu S4Ep10 - Anansi - How Stories Came to the World (FableFolklore)
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 f
AfriWetu S4Ep9 - Cierume (Legends)
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 legen
AfriWetu S4Ep8 - Undi Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 S4Ep7 - Undi Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 tha
AfriWetu S4Ep6 - Alatangana & Sa (FableFolklore)
JAM WAALIΒ 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 bus
Afriwetu S4Ep5 - Maravi Kalonga Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 on
Afriwetu S4Ep4 - Maravi Kalonga Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 SF
AfriWetu S4Ep3 - Muhumuza (Legends)
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 stori
AfriWetu S4Ep2 - Rwanda Pt2 (Civilisations)
Amakuru AFRI-WATU!!!!
It's Part 2 of the Rwanda Kingdom!
We continue the dope stories of these 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 you
AfriWetu S4Ep1 - Rwanda Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 imposs
AfriWetu S4 Prologue
WE ARE BAAAAACK!
New civilisation and Guest Narrator episodes loading.....
That you for coming back for our FOURTH year and series AfriWATU!
Mubarikiwe
AfriWetu S3 WRAP UP
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
AfriWetu S3Ep17 - Labotsibeni Gwamile Mdluli (Legends)
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 li
AfriWetu S3Ep16 - Eswatini Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
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!
Music Credits: TBC
AfriWetu S3Ep15 - Eswatini Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S3Ep14 - Odudua (Legends)
PαΊΉlαΊΉ 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
AfriWetu S3Ep13 - Benin Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 c
AfriWetu S3Ep12 - Benin Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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!
R
AfriWetu S3Ep11 - Laibon Mbatian (Legends)
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
AfriWetu S3Ep10 - Ngola Nzinga (Legends)
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.
AfriWetu S3Ep9 - Ndongo Kingdom (Civilisations)
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 L
AfriWetu S3E8 - Kuba Kingdom (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S3E7 - Ndebele Kingdom (Civilisations)
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 so
AfriWetu S3E6 - Ife Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S3E5 - Ife Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)
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, hu
AfriWetu S3E4 - Nok (Civilisations)
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 mo
AfriWetu S3E3 - Yaa Asantewaa (Legends)
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 co
AfriWetu S3E2 - Ashanti Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 misp
AfriWetu S3E1 - Ashanti Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 Ka
AfriWetu S3 Prologue
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
AfriWetu S2 WRAP UP
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
AfriWetu S2E20 - Queen Makeda of Sheba (Legends)
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, movi
AfriWetu S2E19 - The Woman & The Ogre (Fable&Folkore)
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
AfriWetu S2E18 - Axum Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 bef
AfriWetu S2E17 - Axum Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 informat
AfriWetu S2E16 - Sunni Ali (Legends)
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
AfriWetu S2E15 - Songhai Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 ci
AfriWetu S2E14 - Songhai Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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 misprono
AfriWetu S2E13 - Sundiata Keita (Legends)
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/
AfriWetu S2E12 - Mali Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)
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 a
AfriWetu S2E11 - Mali Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S2E10 - Queen Nandi (Legends)
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 motherβ¦.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 wea
AfriWetu S2E9 - Zulu Kingdoms Pt2 (Civilisations)
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
AfriWetu S2E8 - Zulu Kingdoms Pt1 (Civilisations)
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.&
AfriWetu S2E7 - Stories from Botswana (Fables & Folklore)
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
