EP 81 - Your Traditional Language

In This Episode: 

Growing up, I realized that we were made to feel bad for speaking our own language in school in our country. Unconsciously, we created a situation where we trivialized the importance of speaking your language. 

We must change this because our beautiful and diverse African languages are at the risk of extinction. We can't afford to lose our culture and history. 

There is dignity in being able to speak and understand your language. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/  
2. Igbo Language Going Extinct: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/2019/06/ep-59-igbo-language-going-extinct.html 
3. Pidgin English: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Pidgin
4. Read Igbo Challenge: https://fb.watch/2sfYk-nNhi/ 
5. Rattle Snake Part 3: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1813577/ 
6. Amaka Igwe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaka_Igwe
7. Black History Month: https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

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EP 50 - AFRICA RISING

In This Episode: 

I will be celebrating Black History Month with a difference. Instead of concentrating on the history of Africans after slavery, I would take you straight to Africa, it’s people and entertainment. 

I want you to experience the rich culture of our people,  some great movies and series that educate you about Africa.  As I celebrate my 50th episode, I would love to share the greatness of Africa and her children. We are rising together as a people and the world is paying attention.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Black History Month: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month 
2. Netflix: https://www.netflix.com 
3. Black Earth Rising: https://www.netflix.com/title/80145141   
4. Michaela Coel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3948190/ 
5. Chewing Gum: https://www.netflix.com/title/80130911  
6. ICC (International Criminal Court): https://www.icc-cpi.int/about 
7. Rwandan Genocide: https://www.history.com/topics/africa/rwandan-genocide 
8. Hugo Blick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Blick
9. Miss Bala: https://www.missbala.movie/ 
10. Chiwetel Ejiofor: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0252230/ 
11. The boy who harnessed the wind: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200047 
12. Genevieve Nnaji: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_Nnaji 
13. Lionheart: https://www.netflix.com/title/81030789 

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Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ 

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EP 22 - Africa Before The Slavery PT. 2 "Queen Amina"

In This Episode:

Still, in the spirit of celebrating Black History Month, we are going to take you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest and most courageous African Queen's to walk this earth, Queen Amina of Zazzau.

This month, we are celebrating the history of the times before slavery, the Black History we should never forget to celebrate.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Queen Amina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amina  
2. Zazzau (Zaria): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zazzau
3. Queen Bakwa: http://www.whenweruled.com/?p=84
4. Turunku: http://allafrica.com/stories/200607170777.html
5. Amina Walls: http://digest.bellafricana.com/tourist-attractions-in-nigeria-part-2/

Connect:
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Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
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EP 21 - Africa Before The Slavery

In This Episode: 

Welcome to Black History Month!

Usually what people celebrate during this period are the achievements of African-Americans after the slave trade, or how they persevered through the slavery. 

However, a lot of people do not know about the great things and great people that lived in Africa before the slave trade. 

So in honor of this year's celebration, we have decided to take you back in time to the days before slavery. The days of the African Kings and Queens, the Black History we should never forget  to celebrate as well. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Black History Month: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month   
2. Kush: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Kush  
3. Axum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axum 
4. Black Panther Movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/
5. Hollywood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_the_United_States  
6. King Mansa Musa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musa_I_of_Mali
7. Niger City: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger
8. Timbuktu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbuktu
9. Goa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Goa
10. Djenne: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djenn%C3%A9
11. Google : https://www.google.com
12. Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/
13. Times Magazine: http://time.com/
14. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ 
15. Jeff Bezos : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos 
16. Jacob Davidson: http://time.com/money/author/jacob-davidson/
17. Mecca: https://www.britannica.com/place/Mecca
18. Chimamanda Adichie: https://www.chimamanda.com/

Connect:

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Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/ 

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