With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the Swahili King who gave a Chinese Emperor (6,500 miles away) a giraffe. He concludes with a powerful poem.

The Ancient African King Who Gave a Giraffe to China’s Emperor 6,500 Miles Away

The Real Wakandas of Africa brings together an academic discussion of African history with spoken word and hip-hop music. Professor and author Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) engages his listeners with his impressions of voices of famous Black people, a discussion of African history and an original spoken word or hip-hop track at the end of each episode.

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The Ancient African King Who Gave a Giraffe to China’s Emperor 6,500 Miles Away

The Ancient African King Who Gave a Giraffe to China’s Emperor 6,500 Miles Away