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20/07/2025

POV: We took a little break from the mics… and went to Kenya 🇰🇪

We’ll be back on the mics soon, but here’s a quick peek at what we got up to:

1 & 2 – Nairobi LitFest brought ALL the inspiration
3 & 4 – A milestone moment: our first podcasting masterclass
5 – Interviewed the brilliant
6–9 – Animal cuteness overload 🐘🦒 + a visit to the museum
10–11 – Coastal escape mode: Diani edition 🌊🌴

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24/06/2025

We’re joined by journalist and historian to dive into her powerful debut When We Ruled — a reclaiming of Africa’s past through the reigns of 12 fierce queens and warriors 👸🏾⚔️

From Madagascar to Nigeria, Rwanda to South Africa, Paula takes us through her research journey-navigating archives, oral traditions and the toughest chapters to untangle 📚

03/06/2025

We’re back from a lovely few days at - From the audience to the stage, we had a full circle moment

A HUGE thank you to for making our first live podcast interview such a thoughtful and special one 🎙️✨
We’ve got more news coming soon… stay tuned 👀

07/05/2025

New episode drop! 🎧

She was a fearless force in South Africa’s liberation struggle, endured imprisonment, and became a global symbol of resistance — but her legacy is not without controversy.

This week’s episode unpacks the life of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. 🇿🇦

01/05/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY TIME! WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE ‘LITTLE BROTHER’ 🚨

If you enjoy our podcast’s deep dives into African stories and histories, then Little Brother at is a must-see.

Adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker from the award-winning memoir by Ibrahima Balde and Amets Arzallus Antia. Follow Ibrahima as he embarks on an extraordinary journey across the Sahara to find his younger brother.

🎫Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow & on Instagram
2. Share this post to your story

⏳Competition ends Monday, May 12th at 11.59pm
(Or to purchase tickets, visit , link in bio)

03/04/2025

✨ We’re going LIVE! ✨

Join us for an exclusive LIVE podcast recording at Hay Festival with the brilliant, award-winning Historian and Digital Heritage Specialist, Chao Tayiana Maina 🤗🎙️

Chao is leading efforts to preserve African histories using digital tools, ensuring these stories reach future generations. ✊🏾

We’re honoured to bring this important conversation to the stage, and we’d love you to be there with us.

📅 Sunday 1 June 2025 🕚 11:30 am 📍 Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5PJ 🎟️ Tickets available: See link in bio!

17/03/2025

🎉 It’s a Continent Giveaway! 🎉

To mark 5 years of It’s a Continent We’re giving away an exclusive tote bag, a copy of It’s a Continent, one of our favourite books, and some extra goodies!

To enter:
✅ Like this post
👯‍♀️Tag a friend who hasn’t discovered our podcast yet

Winner announced soon—good luck! ✨

05/02/2025

What happens when a government decides certain children don’t belong?

Under Belgian colonial rule, mixed-heritage children were forcibly taken from their families and placed in religious institutions, stripping them of their identities. Now, as adults, some are seeking justice and holding the government accountable in court.

What led to this policy? And what does justice look like decades later?

🎙️ Listen now on your podcast platform of choice

21/01/2025

This week, we uncover the story of Asantehene Prempeh I, the king of the Asante Empire (modern-day Ghana) who stood firm against British colonial demands. ✊🏾

From his rise to power, supported by his formidable mother, to 28 years of exile in the Seychelles, we explore his resilience, leadership, and the legacy he left behind. 🎙️

28/12/2024

2024 Behind the Scenes: because a year was had…

1&2. Independent Podcast of the Year: 3x 🏆!
3. IAC book available in Polish - Guess we’re bilingual now?
4. Wedding Bells 💍 - Chinny’s ‘I do’ moment
5&6. Two Films Nights 🎥 - From Io Capitano to Omen, our film nights were full of unforgettable moments.
7. Papa Essiedou in Death of England 🎭 - Just wow. Still clapping.
8. Chinny in Arequipa 🍹 - Pisco Sours? Don’t mind if we do.
9. Astrid at Machu Picchu 🌄 - Truly an Eat Pray Love era.
10. Our novel of the year 📕 - a must read, by Chimeka Garricks — don’t walk, run!
11. Apple Podcasts event - podcasting dreams realised
12. Hay Festival 2024: mics ✅ stage ready ✅
13. Peruvian Embassy visit: A moment we never saw coming 🇵🇪
14. Spotted! We love it when you send us sightings 📚

20/12/2024

New episode drop to close off the year! 🤗

As China scales back its African investments, the UAE has stepped in as a major player, now the 4th-largest investing bloc on the continent. But what does this mean for Africa? 🤔

From billions pledged in infrastructure to allegations of fueling conflict, the UAE’s influence raises big questions about the balance between opportunity and exploitation.

Join us as we unpack their impact on countries like Sudan, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, and explore the complexities of foreign influence on Africa’s future.

🎧 Available now on all platforms ✨

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05/12/2024

December wouldn’t be complete without 🤩 🎁

Thank you for letting us be a part of your 2024; no matter where you joined us along the way 🙌🏾
It’s been unforgettable 🇵🇪🌟🎙️📕

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