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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Season 1 • Episode 1 • 45m • TV-G
Featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun which was adapted into the feature film starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandi Newton.
Ngugi Wa Thiong'o (Part 1)
Season 1 • Episode 2 • 45m • TV-G
Featuring Ngugi Wa'Thiongo (Part 1). The author shares the story behind his work including his imprisonment where he wrote the novel, Devil on the Cross on prison-issues toilet paper,
Ngugi Wa Thiong'o (Part 2)
Season 1 • Episode 3 • 45m • TV-G
Featuring Ngugi Wa'Thiongo (Part 2). The author shares the story behind his work including his imprisonment where he wrote the novel, Devil on the Cross on prison-issues toilet paper,
Benjamin Kwakye
Season 1 • Episode 4 • 45m • TV-G
Benjamin Kwakye is a Ghanaian novelist. The Clothes of Nakedness, won the 1999 Commonwealth Writers' Prize, best first book, Africa, and was adapted for radio as a BBC Play of the Week.
Nnedi Okorafor
Season 1 • Episode 5 • 45m • TV-G
Nnedi Okorafor is an award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for children and adults. Born in the US to Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into evocative settings.
Helon Habila
Season 1 • Episode 6 • 45m • TV-G
Helon Habila is a Nigerian novelist and poet, whose writing has won many prizes, including the Caine Prize in 2001. He worked as a lecturer and journalist in Nigeria before moving in 2002 to England.
30 Min. Tour
The perfect escape for the adventurous budget traveler who wants to discover and experience new cultures and new places, up close and personal.
Acoustic Ancestry
ACOUSTIC ANCESTRY is a music series of 3-5 minute pieces in which the sounds of little known, surprising, or perhaps lost indigenous African musical instruments are highlighted, along with the stories of their contributions to music.
Africa Everywhere
Africa Everywhere is an hour-long series that explores the African/Caribbean immigrant influence and experience in the United States and abroad.
Africa Laughs
Africa?s funniest stand-up comedians are featured on stage and on location in this laugh a-minute series.
Africa on a Plate
Explore the continent through this culinary journey as notable African chefs set out to introduce viewers to the foods and culture of Africa.
Africa Soundstage
Young and seasoned African artists perform their hits "unplugged" and share their personal stories of challenges and successes in the music industry.
African Masters
Taking the viewer on a visually stunning journey across the globe, African Masters reveals the stories behind the African art scene.
African Recipes
From Jollof to Tagine, we discover delicious and exciting cuisines from across Africa.
African Royale
The real-life story of Her Imperial Highness, Abimbola Fernandez, as she establishes herself in Los Angeles while working to preserve her father's royal legacy and protect her family's multi-billion-dollar fortune. 2023.
Afrobeats: From Nigeria To The World
So, you may be wondering, what exactly is Afrobeat? Where does it come from? We traveled around the world and collected over 40 interviews with key players on this new beat, featuring Davido, J Martins, Psquare, Skales, Akon, and many more
Afrotech Is Life
Introducing The Afro Tech Is Life Experience, where in each episode, a top Afro Tech DJ from the continent will play a set for a swanky and select group of A-listers/Influencers at different spots around the country.
Amah Knows Best
Amah Knows Best: The journey across China of a platinum selling South African rapper is an inspiring example of a cross cultural experience through food as iFani seeks to test his mettle in the kitchens of Chinese grandmothers (Amahs).