In All of Us Command

Episode 9: Togo


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Come along as we explore the history of Togo and make one of our very favourite dishes that has been sampled on the show so far. We'll clear up some confusion about what exactly the League of Nations mandates were, and we'll learn about a dictator who forced his entire staff to buy "magic watches".

Chicken Peanut Stew recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/african_chicken_peanut_stew/

Anthem versions assessed:

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy5wVgu15VY
2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu3jZOpRo7w
3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHVf-an3vcA

Main sources used:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Togo/History
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ad42
https://uca.edu/politicalscience/dadm-project/sub-saharan-africa-region/togo-1960-present/

Bonus info on Eyadéma's watches and comic book:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-stevie-wonders-magic-watch/#gref

Bella Bellow music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R1b07M_5Ac

King Mensah music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKOgX4_fqM

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In All of Us CommandBy Aaron Schaefer, Kate Cattell-Daniels