Pariah Nation

This episode goes deep into investigating the relationship between Transatlantic Slavery and the Industrial Revolution. I argue that the Industrial Revolution was at least catalysed by the slave trade but was more likely caused by both direct and indirect factors that came about as a result of the slave trade. Tune in for a deep and academic discussion about this major topic!

In this episode we discuss the things that educators should avoid when teaching Black History. For example, many Black History classes will only focus on Slavery and Colonialism; although these are important topics, focusing exclusively on them waters down what is a more nuanced and expansive history. This is one of the many subjects I discussed in this podcast. Hope you enjoy!

Yes... I said what I said. We don't need Black History Month. We don't need a month where PR vultures and major companies can scavenge on the works of Black activists to put on a façade of progress. We need honest, sustainable and long term solutions to what is and has always been a deeply engrained societal issue: the erasure of Black History and identity. Find out what I think the true solution is in this podcast.

In this episode we took a deep dive into the philosophy, vision and mission of the African Leadership Academy. To some it's the most expensive school in Africa (although this is misleading), to others this is one of the few schools that is revolutionizing African education. Join us as we sit down with the Dean to discuss the curriculum, the impact of the school, its model and whether it's sustainable as well as the Americanization of African institutions and what the implications of that are.

In this episode we talked about the different privileges that diasporan Africans may have, specifically if they live in the West. One of the many topics we covered was access to the worlds of academia and art and how these forums have been made increasingly more accessible in the West compared to the African continent. Finally, we discussed the different ways that Africans indigenous to the continent and in the diaspora can work together to bridge this resource gap and create a future that is conducive for Africans of all backgrounds.

Might you or someone you know be coming down with a case of white traveller syndrome? Find out in this episode where Tracy Njeri and I discuss the dangers of having the wrong attitude when traveling to Africa as a white person given the recent colonial history of the continent. From white saviorism to unethical journalism, we delve deep into issues rooted in racial dynamics that harm the continent and its people while also proposing solutions to the problems caused by these dynamics.

Meet Jesse Forrester, someone I'd like to term 'the African Iron Man' due to his innovative thinking and his effectiveness in implementing his ideas. He, along with his team of African avengers run Mazi Mobility, a company focusing on building sustainable public transport vehicles, specifically electric Tuk-Tuks and Motorbikes (the Nduth-e). We discussed the story behind the founding of the company as well as other contemporary tech issues affecting Africa today.

This week we discuss the recent move by the African Union to recognise diasporan Africans as the "sixth region" . Djamil Ninsue and I discuss the implications of such a move and what it could mean if the African Union decided to allow the diaspora to move back to the continent and gain citizenship in any country of their choice. Hope you enjoy!

When Frantz Fanon wrote 'Black Face, White Mask' he alerted Africans and their leaders to the lingering effects of colonialism. Today, we discuss how the long term structural effects of colonialism impact Africa today, mainly focusing on borders and city structure. Our special guest this week is Mikhail Nyamweya. We hope you enjoy.

In this episode, we discuss reparations and we look into the long lasting effects of colonialism and slavery. We brought on Myles, whose grandfather served in the revolutionary army during the Algerian war of independence. We also brought on Tracy, whose grandfather served in the Mau Mau during Kenya's fight for independence. He was also paid damages by the British Government due to the harm that they caused him. Lastly, Djamil Ninsoo, a genealogist featured on the show to tell us about some of his ancestors' experiences as indentured laborers and as subjects of the colonial government in Jamaica. Hope you enjoy!