THE PLATFORM PODCAST

On this episode.We do a culture spotlight to the HERMAR People of Ethiopia. It's a whole package of a rollercoaster. From the ceremonial Bull Jumping to Voluntary whipping by the women to how men focus much on beauty than women,while women work. You are welcome.

Rates of infertility were very low back in the years. Our grandfathers had a natural solution to this,they used to bask in the natural sun after showers in the cold rivers which were covered by natural vegetations. Recent studies have proven too that indeed the "wazee" were right with their method,sunning their private parts boosted their fertility.Despite this,the sun has become too hot today to an extend of causing cancer hence no more sunning. Listen in and gain some knowledge on how to boost testosterone and fertility in general by. Welcome to fertility Secret of the "wazee."

The benefits of maintaining and preserving our traditions are unmeasurable . Welcome to The Donkey Affair, an episode about the benefits enjoyed by the Lamu people for preserving their Donkey traditions,a practice that was started centuries ago.You are welcome.

While we spend hundreds of thousands and years in schools to be able to do a head surgery, it is unbelievable that a community in Afrika- Abagusii of Kenya used to perform this complicated treatment without stepping into a medical school. It is mind blowing that their operations were 96% effective. Listen in to hear how they used hacksaws, knives and flattened nails to cut through human skull. You are welcome.

Our fathers were the masters of the Law. With zero formal education, they manage to keep peace allover the continent. They had a technique , they were loved by all, their words were taken to be final. AFRIKA KNEW PEACE gives thier secret codes, the episodes celebrate their greatness by describing and exposing their knowledge. Hope you enjoy!

Before the coming of the invaders, the Agikuyu had a perfect way of ensuring sexual purity among its youths. Young men and ladies were train on how to interact with each other, respect their bodies and on how to remain disciplined. All this was achieved by allowing a sacred sexual activity known as Ngwìko, chest rubbing, sex talks but no penetration! Welcome to Ngwìko!

This is an opportunity for all of us to travel back to the days of our glory. The days when the cloud of civilization had not covered our continent. Let us learn and adjust. Welcome to the cloud!

Unlike many communities, Africans send their Departed ones in a Unique way. To some communities, professional mourners are hired for a good send off. To some like the Ghanaian's it's celebration of life lived by the departed. They are know to have a celebration send off which is associated with music. We give you a taste of how folk songs are used during such occasions.

With the atmosphere, music culture, Arabic dance, the food and hospitality of the Northerners,Morocco stands as the best destination for marriage in the continent.After wedding we also recognize the Shona musical and dance culture.

 Welcome to the fourth episode of A TASTE of AFRIKA.

Drum beats, feet stamping, clapping, singing and an active crowd all encouraging and creating a conducive environment for The Walk of Bravery! Naked and rejuvenated, walking in dance with pride of being a true son of the Bukusu Land. Every step leads closer to the blade. It's beautiful,it's entertaining and of course it reminds us who we really are as Afrikans. Enjoy this episode that is full of energy from Abukusu in Kenya. You are welcome