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The Ekpe/Leopard Secret Society: A Lesson on Secret Governance (00:42:47)
*Apologies for the reduced quality in this episode. Nonetheless, listen and enjoy as we break down why and how the secret society existed and what the Europeans have to do with it.Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XAOutro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403REFERENCES:1. Leib, Elliott, and Renee Romano. "Reign of the Leopard: Ngbe Ritual." African Arts, vol. 18, no. 1, Nov. 1984, pp. 48–57, 94-96.2. Ishemo, Shubi L. "From Africa to Cuba: An Historical Analysis of the Sociedad Secreta Abakuá (Ñañiguismo)." Review of African Political Economy, vol. 29, no. 92, Jun. 2002, pp. 253-272.3. Ottenberg, Simon, and Linda Knudsen. "Leopard Society Masquerades: Symbolism and Diffusion." African Arts, vol. 18, no. 2, Feb. 1985, pp. 37–44, 93-95, 103-104.4. Saint Louis Art Museum. (n.d.). Leopard Society Emblem (nkpa) [Collection object no. 38375]. Saint Louis Art Museum. Retrieved May 1, 2025, from https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/38375/
Mokele, the Sun god: A Lesson on Collaboration (00:25:52)
Join us in Congo for a short story about how an animal whisperer brought the sun back to his homeland!Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XAOutro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403REFERENCES:1. Lynch, P. A. (2010). African Mythology A to Z second edition (J. Roberts, Ed.; Second). Cheslea House.2. https://www.robertmellors.notts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/05/English-Thursday-and-Friday.pdf
Nri 'Kingdom': A Lesson on Power without Violence (00:53:06)
A society without war, a kingdom without an army, a place where the shedding of blood or abuse of another human are abominations that will rain curses on you and your household. Sounds fictional, but learn about how the Nri of Igboland in Nigeria did it.Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Africas_UntoldSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XAOutro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403REFERENCES:1. Onwuejeogwu, M. A. (1981). An Igbo Civilization: Nri Kingdom & Hegemony. Ethnographica, London; Ethiope Publishing Corporation, Benin City, Nigeria2. El Fasi, M. (Ed.). (1988). General history of Africa, Vol. 3: Africa from the seventh to the eleventh century. UNESCO Publishing3. Ogot, B. A. (Ed.). (1992). General history of Africa, Vol. 4: Africa from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. UNESCO Publishing4. Isichei, E. (1997). A history of African societies to 1870. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge.
Pre-Modern Contraceptives In Africa: A Lesson on Creative Solutions (00:49:32)
How did African families avoid unplanned pregnancies before modern science? In this episode we discuss some practices in certain areas of the continent.Follow us:Twitter (apparently now X): https://twitter.com/Africas_UntoldSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XAOutro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403REFERENCES:• Bansode OM, Sarao MS, Cooper DB. Contraception. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536949/• Bertrand, Jane T., W. E. Bertrand and Miatudila Malonga. 1983. "The Use of Traditional and Modern Methods of Fertility Control in Kinshasa, Zaire." Population Studies, Vol. 37, No. 1 (Mar., 1983), pp. 129-136.• Mulaudzi FM, Lebese RT, editors. 2022. Working with indigenous knowledge: Strategies for health professionals [Internet]. Cape Town: AOSIS. doi: 10.4102/aosis.2022.BK296.05. (Specifically drawing from Chapter 5: "Child spacing and prevention of pregnancy among African indigenous people" by Rachel T. Lebese, Tebogo M. Mothiba, Mercy T. Mulaudzi, Ntsieni S. Mashau, and Lufuno Makhado).• Jinadu, Musa K. and Bade Ajuwon. 1997. "Traditional Fertility Regulation Methods Among the Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria: II. A Prospective Study of UseEffectiveness." African Journal of Reproductive Health / La Revue Africaine de la Santé Reproductive, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Mar., 1997), pp. 65-73.• Moroole, Molelekwa A, Simeon A Materechera, Wilfred Otang-Mbeng and Adeyemi O Aremu. 2020. "African indigenous contraception: A review." African Journal of Reproductive Health / La Revue Africaine de la Santé Reproductive, Vol. 24, No. 4 (December 2020), pp. 173-184.• Rossier, Clémentine and Jamaica Corker. 2017. "Contemporary Use of Traditional Contraception in sub-Saharan Africa." Population and Development Review, Vol. 43, Fertility Transition in sub-Saharan Africa (2017), pp. 192-215
African Slavery in the Middle East & North Africa: A Lesson on Sex, War, & Excuses (01:15:01)
In this episode we focus mainly on the Arab Slave Trade in Africa. This was a hard episode to make. Hope it leaves an impact on all who listens. We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode.Follow us:Twitter (apparently now X): https://twitter.com/Africas_UntoldSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XAOutro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403REFERENCES:1. Lovejoy, P. E. (2000). Transformations in slavery: A history of slavery in Africa. Cambridge University Press.2. Rowlandson, J. L., Bagnall, R. S., & Thompson, D. J. (Eds.). (2024). Slavery and dependence in ancient Egypt: Sources in translation. Cambridge University Press.3. Bennett, N. R. (1960). Christian and Negro slavery in eighteenth-century North Africa. The Journal of African History, 1(1), 65-82.4. Prince-Eichner, E. (n.d.). Embodying the Empire: Singing Slave Girls in Medieval Islamicate [Unpublished master's thesis]. Claremont Colleges.5. Kehinde, M. (2018). Trans-Saharan Slave Trade. In F. D. Bean & S. K. Brown (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Migration (pp. 1-4). Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6179-7_29-16. Kloss, M. M. (2023). Slavery in Medieval Arabia. In D. A. Fargues & J. Schiel (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Global Slavery Throughout History (pp. 139-108). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15260-5_87. Marmon S. Intersections of Gender, Sex, and Slavery: Female Sexual Slavery. In: Perry C, Eltis D, Engerman SL, Richardson D, eds. The Cambridge World History of Slavery. The Cambridge World History of Slavery. Cambridge University Press; 2021:185-213.8. Alexander, J. (2001). Islam, archaeology and slavery in Africa. World Archaeology, 33(1), 44–60. https://doi.org/10.1080/004382401200476279. Clarence-Smith, W. G. (2006). Islam and the abolition of slavery. Oxford University Press.10. Miran, J. (2022, April 20). Red Sea Slave Trade. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of African History. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190277734.013.86811. Savage, E. (1992). Berbers and Blacks: Ibāḍī Slave Traffic in Eighth-Century North Africa. The Journal of African History, 33(3), 351-368.12. Uzoigwe, G. N. (1973). THE SLAVE TRADE AND AFRICAN SOCIETIES. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 14(2), 187–212. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41406525
Season 5 Intro and Season 4 Recap (00:29:47)
Your favourite storytellers are back ! Upcoming topics this season:Arab slave trade*, African climate history, Nri kingdom, Lesser known diaspora, pre-modern communications: drums, secret societies, etc.Remember to reach out in the comments or any of the social media platforms to provide your suggestions or questions.*Too late to take suggestions on the Arab slave trade episodeFollow us:Twitter (apparently now X): https://twitter.com/Africas_UntoldSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XAOutro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403
African Slave to Indian Ruler, Malik Ambar: A Lesson on African Brilliance (00:33:07)
Hi guys ! This is a late episode but also the final one this season. Prepare to be amazed by a unique and fascinating story of a young boy from Ethiopia who tormented the dreams of one of the most powerful empires ever, the Mughal Empire.
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Eaton, R. M. (2005). A Social History of the Deccan, 1300–1761: Eight Indian Lives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Aruan of Udo: A Lesson on Misguided Destiny (00:24:44)
Let's go to Southern Nigeria to hear the story of Aruan, the misguided hero of Udo and his connection to the famous city and empire of Benin. He is a semi-legendary figure so prepare for some fact and fiction.
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Uyiedos (2018) Aruan of Udo, the giant of Benin Kingdom., Steemit. Available at: https://steemit.com/history/@uyiedos/aruan-of-udo-the-giant-of-benin-kingdom (Accessed: 10 June 2024).
Zainab, O.N. et al. (2022) ‘User perceptions on intangible cultural heritage of the ancient Bini Kingdom and the acceptance of extended reality (XR) in its recreation and representation’, Art and Design Review, 10(02), pp. 280–295. doi:10.4236/adr.2022.102021.
Lynch, P. A. (2010). African Mythology A to Z second edition (J. Roberts, Ed.; Second). Cheslea House.
Indigenous Slavery in Central & Southern Africa: A Lesson on Foreign Impact (00:49:35)
Next up on the road of discomfort...Central & Southern Africa. Here we focus on a few examples and zoom in on the unique impacts of European arrival on African societies.
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Lovejoy, P. E. (2011). Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Niekerk, V., & Gardiol, J.M. (2004). Slavery in pre-contact Africa. Fundamina: a Journal of Legal History, 2004, 210-223.
General History of Africa, Volume 5. Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century-UNESCO (1992)
Kalle Gustafsson. (2005). The Trade in Slaves in Ovamboland, ca.1850-1910. African Economic History, 33, 31–68. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4617604
Creation Story from Zimbabwe: A Lesson on Controlling Your Appetite (00:30:21)
Hi guys! We're back with a banger from Zimbabwe! An unusual love story between the Moon and Venus. One of the best stories we've told so far, with several layers of meaning. Shout out to the Makoni people for this gem.
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1. Lynch, P. A. (2010). African Mythology A to Z second edition (J. Roberts, Ed.; Second). Cheslea House.
2. Mwuetsi. Oxford Reference. Retrieved 20 May. 2024, from https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100219394.
What Was The First Genocide In Africa? (00:06:15)
Hi guys! Sorry to disappoint; once again no episode. However, a new one will come your way next week for sure! We're having trouble scheduling our recording sessions because of other things. In the meantime, here is an audio that we recorded for a YouTube video on a topic that we thought was fascinating. See you next week!
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7-11th M. El Fasi (Editor) - General History of Africa, Volume 3_ Africa from the Seventh to the Eleventh Century (1988, Heinemann Publishers_UNESCO_University of California Press) - libgen.lc
Burstein, S. M. (1981). Axum and the Fall of Meroe. Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, 18, 47–50. https://doi.org/10.2307/40000342
https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/Genocide%20Convention-FactSheet-ENG.pdf
Kiernan, B. (2004). The First Genocide: Carthage, 146 BC. Diogenes, 51(3), 27-39. https://doi.org/10.1177/0392192104043648
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Indigenous Slavery in East Africa: A Lesson on Unfamiliar Skinfolk (00:57:16)
Welcome back! We continue our exploration of slavery, this time in East Africa, where we zoom in on the practices of the Swahili, Ethiopian and Unyamwezi folk.
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Rodney, W. (1969). GOLD AND SLAVES ON THE GOLD COAST. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 10, 13–28. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41406348
Röschenthaler, U. (2013). The Blood Men of Old Calabar – a Slave Revolt of the Nineteenth Century? In A. Bellagamba, S. E. Greene, & M. A. Klein (Eds.), African Voices on Slavery and the Slave Trade (pp. 445–465). chapter, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Obichere, B. I. (1983). The Social Character of Slavery in Asante and Dahomey. Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies, 12(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/F7123017144 Retrieved from https://escholarship.org/uc/item/72k2n7m2
Manning, P. (2006). Slavery & Slave Trade in West Africa 1450-1930. In E. K. Akyeampong (Ed.), Themes in West Africa’s History (pp. 99–117). chapter, Boydell & Brewer.
A. E. M. GIBSON, SLAVERY IN WESTERN AFRICA BY A WEST AFRICAN, African Affairs, Volume 3, Issue IX, October 1903, Pages 17–52, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a093262
Rodriguez J. P. (1997). The historical encyclopedia of world slavery. ABC-CLIO
Lovejoy, P. E. (2011). Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
General History of Africa, Volume 5. Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century-UNESCO (1992)
Lane, Paul, and Kevin C. MacDonald (eds), Slavery in Africa: Archaeology and Memory, Proceedings of the British Academy (London, 2011; online edn, British Academy Scholarship Online, 31 Jan. 2013)
Medard, H., & Doyle, S. (Eds.). (2007). Slavery in the Great Lakes Region of East Africa. Boydell & Brewer.
Imazighen God of Rain: A Lesson on Unexpected Cost (00:16:40)
Hi guys ! Today's episode is a short one where we go back to North Africa to discuss the story of a god of rain, his love for a woman and a ritual.
Link to picture of festival: https://folkculturebh.org/en/index.php?issue=14&page=article&id=20
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Siham Ait hmmadi. (2020, November 19). Amazigh Myths and their Symbolism | Amazigh World News. Amazigh World News. https://amazighworldnews.com/amazigh-myths-and-their-symbolism/
Folk Culture. (n.d.). The Call for Rain in Imazighen (Berber) Rituals and Legends in North Africa. Folk Culture. Retrieved April 8, 2024, from https://folkculturebh.org/en/index.php?issue=14&page=article&id=20
Indigenous Slavery in West Africa: A Lesson on normalized (In)humanity (01:03:58)
Today we take a lighthearted route through the painful history of slavery but with a focus on slavery among Africans in West Africa. This is the beginning of a mini-series to explore slavery throughout the continent up until the present day. Hope you stick with us all the way!
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Rodney, W. (1969). GOLD AND SLAVES ON THE GOLD COAST. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 10, 13–28. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41406348
Röschenthaler, U. (2013). The Blood Men of Old Calabar – a Slave Revolt of the Nineteenth Century? In A. Bellagamba, S. E. Greene, & M. A. Klein (Eds.), African Voices on Slavery and the Slave Trade (pp. 445–465). chapter, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Obichere, B. I. (1983). The Social Character of Slavery in Asante and Dahomey. Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies, 12(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/F7123017144 Retrieved from https://escholarship.org/uc/item/72k2n7m2
Manning, P. (2006). Slavery & Slave Trade in West Africa 1450-1930. In E. K. Akyeampong (Ed.), Themes in West Africa’s History (pp. 99–117). chapter, Boydell & Brewer.
A. E. M. GIBSON, SLAVERY IN WESTERN AFRICA BY A WEST AFRICAN, African Affairs, Volume 3, Issue IX, October 1903, Pages 17–52, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a093262
Rodriguez J. P. (1997). The historical encyclopedia of world slavery. ABC-CLIO
Lovejoy, P. E. (2011). Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
General History of Africa, Volume 5. Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century-UNESCO (1992)
African Beauty Standards: A Lesson on Form vs. Functionality (00:34:13)
Ever wondered what the African perception of beauty was (and still is in some instances) ? In today's episode we discuss just that as well as the reasoning behind some of the beauty standards.
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1. Balogun, O. (2024). Women in Beauty Culture and Aesthetic Rituals. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190277734.013.491
2. Koster, M., & Price, L. L. (2008). Rwandan Female Genital Modification: Elongation of the Labia minora and the Use of Local Botanical Species. Health & Sexuality, 10(2), 191–204. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691050701775076
3. Kaggwa, M. M., Chaimowitz, G. A., & Toyin Olagunju, A. (2023). Labia minora elongation: a neglected form of genital mutilation with mental and sexual health concerns. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101879
4. African Women in Media. (2023). Reject unrealistic beauty ideals that harm African women – African Women in Media. Retrieved March 4, 2024, from https://africanwomeninmedia.com/reject-unrealistic-beauty-ideals-that-harm-african-women/
5. JuJu. (2019, June 4). African Beauty. The most beautiful people we have known… | by JuJu. | Medium. Medium Blog. https://medium.com/@emailthisjuju/african-beauty-d269300873ac6.
6. Hadithi Africa. (2020, October 26). Africa And The Culture Of Body Modification | Hadithi Africa. Hadithi.Africa. https://hadithi.africa/africa-and-the-culture-of-body-modification/
7. Hadithi Africa. (2020, February 27). The Teeth Sharpening Culture in Africa | Hadithi Africa. Hadithi.Africa. https://hadithi.africa/the-teeth-sharpening-culture-in-africa/
Tales of Jideofor: A Lesson on Dreams in Nigeria (00:12:51)
In this episode we are joined by author Ehis Mokwenye to discuss his debut novel, Tales of Jideofor and how it is inspired by a Nigerian understanding of dreams.
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Divine Kings: A Lesson on Leadership (00:33:37)
Did you know some kings in Africa were seen as divine in some form? In this episode we discuss the upsides and downsides of kings being regarded as divine in some cultures in Africa and add some very interesting examples.
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1. General History of Africa, Volume 4. Africa from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century-UNESCO (1984)
2. General History of Africa, Volume 5. Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century-UNESCO (1992)
3. Shank, M. K. (2010). The meaning of the reliefs at the temple of Abu Simbel.
Aiwel Longar of the Dinka: A Lesson on Survival (00:29:10)
Hi guys! We're back! We're kicking things off with a folklore episode from the Dinka of East Africa, the demigod Aiwel Longar. It's an unusual legend that gives us a view into the psyche of the Dinka and a key difference between some African and Western folklore.
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The Bachwezi Empire: A Lesson on the Origin of Kingdoms (00:29:52)
What happens when you have a series of stories and accounts about an empire that left behind little evidence of its existence? Listen as we recount the work historians have done to create a picture of the rise and fall one of the few empires of East Africa - The Bachwezi Empire.
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1. General History of Africa, Volume 4. Africa from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century-UNESCO (1984)
The Evolution of African Storytelling (00:43:06)
We have guests once more! Haleemah and Sesi from Oriire join us to discuss the many angles and changes in the way we tell stories on the continent, what it means to us as young Africans. Check out Oriire's podcast, articles, etc. on their website: https://www.oriire.com
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Strange Marriage Customs From Africa: A Lesson on Weird Solutions and Excuses (00:34:52)
Women getting "married" but not in a relationship, family members "testing" the ability of their child's future spouse and kidnapping a woman to marry her. Sounds like movies but no, these are some of the strange marriage customs we discuss in this episode. Buckle up and enjoy the wild ride!
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1. Banyankole: The African tribe where the groom must have sex with the bride’s aunt to test his potency (2022) GhanaWeb. Available at: https://www.ghanaweb.com/lifestyle/trenderhq/Banyankole-The-African-tribe-where-the-groom-must-have-sex-with-the-bride-s-aunt-to-test-his-potency-19142#:~:text=Banyankole%3A%20The%20African%20tribe%20where,aunt%20to%20test%20his%20potency (Accessed: 15 May 2023).
2. Codingest (no date) Kalanga: A Tribe/culture where the bride sleeps with her father in-law on wedding night, African Writers Desk. Available at: https://awdesk.com/kalanga-a-tribeculture-where-the-bride-sleeps-with-her-father-in-law-on-wedding-night (Accessed: 15 May 2023).
3. Herskovits, M.J. (1937) ‘A note on “woman marriage” in dahomey’, Africa, 10(3), pp. 335–341. doi:10.2307/1155299.
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5. ‘nu’uhegme’a’: The mystic frafra marriage custom that compels women to remain faithful to their husbands (2022) GhanaWeb. Available at: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Nu-uhe-gme-a-The-mystic-Frafra-marriage-custom-that-compels-women-to-remain-faithful-to-their-husbands-1543736 (Accessed: 15 May 2023).
The African Matriarchs Who Saved Their People: A Lesson on Dying History (00:37:58)
Hi guys! Join us as we discuss two very significant women whose stories were almost lost to time--Pokou of the Baoule of Ivory Coast and Sarraounia of the Azna of Niger. We give background to the worlds they find themselves in, the occasions that necessitated that they step up, and how they did so exquisitely.
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1. https://www.themodernnovel.org/africa/other-africa/niger/mamani/sarraounia/
2. Elara Bertho , « Sarraounia, an African queen between history and literary myth (Niger, 1899-2010) » , Genre & Histoire [Online], 8 | Spring 2011, online November 21, 2011 , accessed April 15, 2023 . URL : http://journals.openedition.org/genrehistoire/1218; DOI : https://doi.org/10.4000/genderhistory.1218
3. Dadié, B., & Dixon, M. (1979). The Baoulé Legend. Callaloo, 7, 6–7. https://doi.org/10.2307/2930703
4. Weiskel, T. C. (1978). The Precolonial Baule: A Reconstruction (Le Baule précolonial: reconstruction). Cahiers d’Études Africaines, 18(72), 503–560. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4391626
Scarification In Africa Part 2: A Lesson on uhhh ... "reasons" (00:26:20)
Part 2 ! We wrap up our discussion on scarification with the final general use case and some isolated and peculiar cases.
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REFERENCES:1. The Clothing of Political Identity: Costume and Scarification in the Benin Kingdom by Joseph Nevadomsky and Ekhaguosa Aisien. Source: African Arts , Winter, 1995, Vol. 28, No. 1 (Winter, 1995), pp. 62-73+1002. Boundaries of Beauty: Tattooed Secrets of Women's History in Magude District, Southern Mozambique by Heidi Gengenbach. Source: African Arts (Vol. 28, Issue 1). Winter3. The Clothing of Political Identity: Costume and Scarification in the Benin Kingdom by Nevadomsky, J., & Aisien, E. (1995). Source : JOurnal of Women's History (Vol. 106, Issue 4). Winter
4. Vaughan, M. (2007). Scarification in Africa. Cultural and Social History, 4(3), 385–400. https://doi.org/10.2752/147800407x219269
5. Orjinmo, N. (2022). Nigeria’s facial scars: The last generation - BBC News. BBC News, Abuja. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-61229617
6. Adjovi, L. (2014). Why some people want facial scars - BBC News. BBC Africa, Benin. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27412311
Scarification In Africa: A Lesson on Different Cultural Perspectives (00:42:27)
Hiya ! In this episode we discuss the seemingly strange practice of scarification on the continent. This is the first episode on the topic. We look at why certain cultures practice scarification and we examine a couple of the practices, their origins and purposes.
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REFERENCES:
1. The Clothing of Political Identity: Costume and Scarification in the Benin Kingdom by Joseph Nevadomsky and Ekhaguosa Aisien. Source: African Arts , Winter, 1995, Vol. 28, No. 1 (Winter, 1995), pp. 62-73+100
2. Boundaries of Beauty: Tattooed Secrets of Women's History in Magude District, Southern Mozambique by Heidi Gengenbach. Source: African Arts (Vol. 28, Issue 1). Winter
3. The Clothing of Political Identity: Costume and Scarification in the Benin Kingdom by Nevadomsky, J., & Aisien, E. (1995). Source : JOurnal of Women's History (Vol. 106, Issue 4). Winter
African Scripts: A Lesson on Communication (00:46:26)
Hi people! We're finally back with a full episode. Listen to us discuss writing and ideographic scripts from the Continent including Nsibidi of West Africa, Ge'ez of East Africa and Tifinagh of North Africa.
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REFERENCES:
1. Kasper Juffermans, Yonas Mesfun Asfaha, Ashraf Abdelhay (eds.) - African Literacies_ Ideologies, Scripts, Education (2014, Cambridge Scholars Publishing)
2. The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland No. 1/2 (Apr., 1951), pp. 26-32 (8 pages)
3. A History of African Societies to 1870 (1997, Cambridge University Press)
4. The History of Africa_ The Quest for Eternal Harmony (2019, Routledge)
5. The Oxford Handbook of African Archaeology
6. Landscapes, Sources and Intellectual Projects of the West African Past
7. The Routledge Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets
