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AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriwetu: S6 Prologue - The AHA InterviewHABARI ZENU AFRI-WATU!It's been ages since we were back on the air, and AfriWetu ti really excited to kick of S6 with a special interview had with Daniel Story of the American History Association - yep our Ancestors are truly global.I wanted to thank you all for coming back, today marks 6 years to the month that AfriWetu first came onto the airwaves, and it is quite something, I still pinch myself!Enough about me, you will hear more from me in this interview, and after that we go right back to...2025-02-2837 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S5 - The Wrap Up ShowIt's the WRAP UP SHOW for S5 AFRI-WATU!
How dope is it that we are here at the end of the fifth year, that we have had listening to stories of our African Ancestors!
So here is my thank you to you all for your support, we shall be back next year for more, and we shall find you right here....yes?
The journeys to our past are always such a joy, wonder, amazing and so much more.
The work put in by Big City Studio productions, our social media guru...2024-12-2706 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep17 - Gihanga (Legend)Afri-WATU!
Welcome to the legend of Gihanga!
We are so excited to have the one and only Njora, back as a Guest Narrator voicing this legend's story, I think you will agree he did a perfect job!
As usual a huge Thank You to Big City Studios for the amazing production!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!2024-11-2743 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep16 - The Yao Pt3 (Civilisations)AFRI-WATU! We are back to the Yao people, Part 3 of these great ancestors!
We are at the end of the journey with our Yao ancestors, and what a journey it has been! It has been so much fun and an eye opener on how much there is about them.
As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for awesome production.
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!2024-11-2023 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep15 - The Yao Pt2 (Civilisations)AFRIWATU!
It’s Part 2 of the Yao people!
Welcome back to this journey to the past and discovering more about these ancestors. Today we keep digging further into the Yao as a community and understand their diversity and culture.
These ancestors had A LOT going on and so even here is it merely a tip of the mountain that we have covered! It’s always such a pleasure to pique your interest, keep telling us more about your ancestors!
As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studi...2024-10-2331 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep14 - The Yao Pt1 (Civilisations)AFRI-WATU! The Yao have officially arrived at our threshold!
We have met them in many other previous episodes, so how awesome to finally MEET them in their own show right!
It was such a wonderful journey and as usual it took its own turns that AfriWetu didnt expect, so part 1 is already packed, and part 2 will be coming shortly!
As usual a huge thank you to Big City Studios for the ace production of this show, always such magic comes out bringing our ancestors to life.
Until next time
...2024-10-0225 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep13 - TANGAZO Afriwetu x EnvironmentKaribu Afri-WATU to this special episode.
Today AfriWetu is asking for your input, so get out your phones to send us a message...about what? Tune in to find out more!
Big Thank You to Big City studios for the magic production touch!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe!2024-09-1204 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep12 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt3 (Civilisations)AFRI-WATU
Welcome back to the final part of the Kazembe Kingdom! It has been such a great journey to the past to meet these ancestors - who still have their descendants celebrating and honouring them today.
As usual a HUGE thank you to BIG CITY Studios for always delivering the experience to the past!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!2024-08-2824 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep11 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)AfriWATU Welcome back to the Kazembe Kingdom!
It's part 2 of this kingdom and it is going to be a ride as we meet the people. It is always such a joy to bring these ancestors to life and this kingdom really was one of those that really felt like one heck of a ride. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did pulling it together.
As always, my big thank you to Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for always producing such mastery with AfriWetu.
2024-08-1434 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep10 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!
Welcome back to a brand new civilisation on AfriWetu - the Kazembe kingdom!
We are keeping it Southern Africa, as we journey back in time to meet our ancestors, who will take us on twists and turns in their rich story. It was fun to follow allllll the paths!
As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for always delivering!
Until Next Time...
Mubarikiwe!2024-07-3132 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep9 - Lozi Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)Hello Afri-WATU
Welcome back to Part 2 of the LOZI kingdom!
We go back to Southern Africa, meeting our ancestors whose story was such fun to research and bring to you.
We continue on this amazing journey to the past, to hear more about these very interesting ancestors. I hope it gives you the push to do your own deeper research AND share with us what you have uncovered!
As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for always delivering!
Until Next Time...
...2024-07-1032 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep8 - Lozi Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!
Welcome to meet a new amazing ancestor civilisation from our continent...The LOZI Kingdom.
There was a myriad of emotions when studying this kingdom, mostly because their ideals of honour and respect is so deeply rooted and shown so very obviously in their culture then and now.
They, like us here today, really revered their own ancestors and it was just awesome to find out more and to see how the celebrated life and death in equal measure.
But enough from AfriWetu, tune in and travel back in time.
2024-06-1239 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep7 - Rozvi Empire Pt3 (Civilisations)Mhoroi Afri-WATU!
It's the final episode of the Rozvi Empire, what a journey it has been right!
To this date this influence is felt across southern Africa and they hold a special place in modern Zimbabwe. Their exploits and reach were a testament to their military and diplomatic prowess.
It's always the hope that this makes you want to dig deeper into your own ancestor stories and give us a nudge if you want AfriWetu to look deeper into your own civilisations/kingdoms/empires....
As usual a huge thank you to...2024-05-2919 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep6 - Rozvi Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Mangwanani akanaka Afri-WATU!
It's been a while right! Well it sure seems so!
Have no fear... we are back with Part TWO of this riveting Empire is here, the Rozvi ancestors have returned!
There is really so much I could say about them here, but why not just let you hear more about this Empire yourself as you tune in for this episode.
As always, the brilliance of Lee Kanyottu in making this episode sound good and immerse you in the past! Now just sit back...and enjoy the journey!
2024-05-1530 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep5 - Rozvi Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Kwaziwa AfriWetu!
Welcome to a brand new African Civilisation! The mighty ROZVI Empire! From the southern part of our continent and they were awesome!
It was such a joy to meet these ancestors to learn more and dig deeper into their story. Each layer was more fascinating than the last and still so much more to uncover.
Thank you to Big City Studios for the ace production as always making me sound good!
Sit back and enjoy!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!
2024-04-2630 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep4 - Buganda Kingdom Pt3 (Civilisations)AfriWetu!
We are back to the Buganda Kingdom, rounding off with Part 3 as we close down this civilisation today.
These ancestors were something else and it was such a joy to study and share with you their story.
As usual my thanks to Big City Studios for the awesome production!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!2024-04-1729 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep3 - Dihya Al Kahina (Legend)AFRI-WATU! SBAH LKHIR!
How excited are we to introduce you to this Legend from the North! She is epic and of course we needed an epic voice to narrate the story, so tune in to hear the dulcet tones of Nyaguthii who so graciously agreed to tell this tale.
I urge you all to uncover more about this legend as we wind up the AfriWetu celebration of women this International Women's month! She was a queen, a warrior, a mother and force - Dihya Al Kahina was a legend who inspires many women across not...2024-03-2748 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep2 - Buganda Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)AfriWATU!
Welcome back to Part 2 of the Buganda Kingdom! This episode is a special one as we zoom in on the Women of this kingdom and the society, it was such fun and I do hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
It's a longer episode as it holds over till the concluding part, Part 3, as we shall have an interluding episode specially curated for the season to celebrate IWD :)
For now, sit back and enjoy the show, thank you to Big City Studios who as usual delivered on excellent...2024-03-1248 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu: S5Ep1 - Buganda Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!!
WE ARE BAAAACK!
It's year FIVE of Afriwetu and so of course we have to kick start with a truly ace Kingdom just for you - the BUGANDA kingdom! It is Part 1 because this kingdom needs the space!
So excited to share these ancestors with you, this is such an exciting kingdom as not only was it a powerhouse it is also still in existence and there are LOADS of sources from the Baganda themselves which is always the best as its the most authentic.
Thank you to Big City...2024-02-2837 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S5 PrologueAFRI-WATU...WE ARE BAAAAACK!!!
This is a short Karibuni from the break and setting the tone for this series, it's our FIFTH year!
Really excited about the ancestor doneness heading your way!
Mubarikiwe!2024-02-1304 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4 - The Wrap Up ShowAFRIWATU!
Would you believe it is...the wrap up episode, the final one for S4!
It has been a JOURNEY! But as usual I have loved every minute, from the research, to hearing the final product after the magic touch (a heck of a lot of work) from Big City Studio productions and to see how my amazing lady of the socials gets the buzz on the inter webs!
A huge huge thank you to my Guest Interviewer, cousin George! He did such an amazing job and it was such...2023-11-2843 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep18 - Lundu Kingdom Pt 2 (Civilisations)AFRIWATU!
It's the last of the civilisation episodes for the S4...Part 2 of the Lundu Kingdom!
This has been a wonderful journey to the south eastern part of this great Continent & I am so happy to have gotten the chance to explore and share it with you.
For now, enjoy our ancestor stories and as usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!2023-11-0727 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep17 - Lundu Kingdom Pt 1 (Civilisations)AFRIWATU!
A new civilisation episode is out just for you! Part 1 of the Lundu Kingdom! This is the last of the Maravi Empire that was a brand new to me and opened up a wonderful new set of ancestors to AfriWetu!
This is only Part 1, Part 2 is round the corner, as we get closer to the end of Series-Season 4. Be sure to stick around for the grand finale two episodes away! Imagine!!!
For now, enjoy the episode and as usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production!
2023-10-2525 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep16 - Burundi Kingdom (Civilisations)AFRI-WATU!
It’s here! Another dope civilisation from the past, this time we meet the BURUNDI ancestors as we visit the kingdom in East Africa.
Burundi was a joy to study, and I hope you enjoy learning more about it. It would be great if the descendants of this kingdom could hit us up as there was sooooooo much more that AfriWetu is sure is out there and would love to share with everyone!
As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production…AfriWetu is better for it, for...2023-10-1137 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep15 - Karagwe Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)AFRIWATU!
Tune in for Karagwe Kingdom Part 2! Our East African Ancestors are back!
We finish as strong as we started with these ancestors, with pleasant surprises in store for us all. So excited to share them with you as we continue on this journey to our past.
As usual thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production of this episode! Making it all come to life!
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe2023-09-2725 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep14 - Karagwe Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)AFRIWATU!
Here it is, a new civilisation from the eastern shores of our great continent of Africa has dropped!
The Karagwe kingdom was just fulll of mystery for AfriWetu when starting and it opened up with all its secrets....to share with you all!
Tune is and find out more, and come back for Part 2 in a couple of weeks.
As usual thank you to Big City Studios for the awesome production of this episode! It really does make a difference bringing our ancestors to life!
Until next time,2023-09-1329 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep13 - Wagadou Empire Pt3 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!
Drumrolls please as we enter into the final part, Part 3 of the Wagadou Empire!
It is all VERY exciting as it’s an AfriWetu first to have a Part 3, but really this Empire had to be the one, considering its importance then and now to our culture & history.
I hope you enjoy the last, yes last, episode on this wonder of our ancestor’s story and civilisation!
As usual a HUGE thanks to Big City Studios for the production and making this sound good for you all!
Until next...2023-08-2331 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep12 - Wagadou Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!
It's Part 2 of this amazing and iconic Empire! Welcome back!
I don't think there is anything I can do to make this more exciting than it is, so why not just head over and tune in to meet the ancestors from the WAGADOU!
There is a little surprise at the end of the show, so keep it here till the outro :)
As usual a HUGE thanks to Big City Studios for the production and making this sound good for you all!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!2023-08-0927 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep11 - Wagadou Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!
Welcome back to the journey to the past! We are meeting very special ancestors today as we go to the west of our continent to land in the WAGADOU Empire!
This has been on the wish list of civilisations to cover from the first year...it has only take four years, but the wait has been worth it. There was a great deal to cover and that means this is just Part 1 of this civilsation.
As usual a HUGE thanks to Big City Studios for the production and making this sound good...2023-07-2634 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep10 - Anansi - How Stories Came to the World (FableFolklore)Afri-WATU!!!!
Dropping another folklore just for you as we jump into the Anansi tales from the Akan people!
This was such fun to read and record & it was made so by the wonderful dulcet tones and incredible storytelling skills of our Guest Narrator, my dear friend Kevin Mwachiro. He did such a dope job (obviously) & I was so honoured to have him join the AfriWetu family allllllll the way from Kilifi...you can hear the sounds of the seashell echo even :)
Thank you Kevin! Afri-WATU make sure you also check out his podcast...2023-07-1240 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep9 - Cierume (Legends)UVORO AFRI-WATU!
Welcome to a Guest Narrator episode!
Today we celebrate a true African legend - Cierume! She was an amazing and fearless woman from the Embu people in Kenya.
Her fame and skills preceded her not only amongst her people BUT also in the region. She was awesome and so I could only have another awesome woman tell her story...Nimu!
A huge thanks to Nimu for doing justice to this legend and for such a fun time in studio! We have to do it again!
Thanks as...2023-06-2833 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep8 - Undi Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)Zikomo Afri-WATU!
Thank you for tuning in for Part 2 of the Undi Kingdom! I do hope you enjoy meeting these ancestors and that you go and do your own deeper research! This may be the concluding episode, but it is far from the end of the story, there is so so so much more to discover about the Undi!
I would like to as usual say a huge ASANTE to Big City Studios for the production skills that make AfriWetu sound so dope and that help you glide through...2023-06-1322 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriwetu S4Ep7 - Undi Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU! IT'S EPISODE 7!
How exciting is it to bring you yet another great civilisation of the past, another story of our Ancestors. We have headed back to Southern Africa, to the lands of the rivers and lakes to meet the Undi Kingdom.
There was not enough time to do just one episode...so good news....this is Part 1 with Part 2 on its way to you! Double the fun!
As usual I would like to thank Big City Studios for the final production, and making this sound good.
Until next time
2023-05-2424 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep6 - Alatangana & Sa (FableFolklore)JAM WAALI AFRIWATU!!!!
It has been a loooooong while since we had a Fable/Folklore story for you right! So here is one pulled from the modern nation of Guinea, in West Africa!
The story covers alllllll the human dynamics of family, love, betrayal....
This also means it is a GUEST Narrator episode with a great friend of AfriWetu Ssagala! Ssagala is dope on many levels, and he is a creative with business savvy and one of his platforms is SawaSawa Tv https://sawasawastudios.com/campus-confessions this is the link to the latest p...2023-05-1045 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriwetu S4Ep5 - Maravi Kalonga Pt2 (Civilisations)Welcome Back AfriWATU to the second part of the Maravi Empire!
As we close off on this civilisation, there is still so much more to uncover and not enough time. It was such a pleasure to research this as everything was so fresh and as always such an eye opener.
There were a lot of different levels in this Empire and a lot of interesting parts, AfriWetu can never cover everything, and sometimes only getting to scratch the surface in what is shared, so please make sure go and do your own deeper research!
2023-04-2632 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriwetu S4Ep4 - Maravi Kalonga Pt1 (Civilisations)AfriWATU!
New Episode just for you!
We travel to Southern Africa to meet the Maravi Empire, a truly marvellous civilisation that needed not one but TWO episodes.
I hope you all enjoy learning about this great civilisation, it was so rich with culture and history that I felt I was in an epic movie with this episode being just the beginning!
As usual a HUGE thank you to Big City Studios for the SFX production and always making me sound good!
Until next time
Mubarikiwe!
2023-04-1231 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep3 - Muhumuza (Legends)AfriWATU! Murakoze
AfriWetu presents...a legend from the Rwanda Kingdom! Which also means this is a Guest Narrator show! A huge thank you to Olga for gracing us with her voice for our formidable NYABINGHI MUHUMUZA!
This queen was just legendary and honestly....just listen in to her story and then go and do your own deeper research. My fam from the region, please share any other fasctinating stories about Muhumuza that we can share with the AfriWATU!
As usual, a big Asante to Lee of Big...2023-03-2125 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep2 - Rwanda Pt2 (Civilisations)Amakuru AFRI-WATU!!!!
It's Part 2 of the Rwanda Kingdom!
We continue the dope stories of these special ancestors, well special to AfriWetu!
Last time we met the drama and this time we get, well even more! Although this is Part 2, this is still just a tip of the ice-berg...so remember to go and do your own deeper reseacrh.
My Rwandan fam, make sure you reach out to AfriWetu and give your take on these ancestors.
As usual I want to thank Lee Kanyottu of Big City studios for doing his...2023-03-0734 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4Ep1 - Rwanda Pt1 (Civilisations)AFRI-WATU!!!!
A Brand Spanking New Series & New Episode just for you!
This is such a dope way for me to start the 4th year of AfriWetu! Tune in to hear the stories of a special set of ancestors...I am truly excited to share this with you all!
Meet the Rwanda Kingdom, a Kingdom that had much drama and intrigue and conquest and a ruling dynasty that dominated its story.... so it was impossible to fit it all in one episode, despite that being my intention, so look out for Part 2 that will b...2023-02-2246 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S4 PrologueWE ARE BAAAAACK!
New civilisation and Guest Narrator episodes loading.....
That you for coming back for our FOURTH year and series AfriWATU!
Mubarikiwe
2023-02-0802 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3 WRAP UPMAMBO Afri-WATU!
Would you believe its the end of S3 and the last episode of the series...
Presenting the Wrap Up with our Guest Host Kenya Gachecheh! Yup its that time when I hand over AfriWetu to my Guest with total control over content and questions....
He did a great job and it was a pleasure to invite him back, we last heard him in S1! Asante Kenyua for accepting the invite and coming up with great questions! Thank you to Lee Kanyottu for a great job as usual in making us sound...2022-12-2841 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep17 - Labotsibeni Gwamile Mdluli (Legends)Afri-WATU!
Would you believe that this is the last Legend of the S3! And what better way to close out than with this very indomitable and formidable legend - Labostibeni!
This also means it was a Guest Narrator show, and AfriWetu had the honour of hosting the Queen of Nyummy....June Gachui! Thank you to her for her brilliant narration...she truly did our legend justice.
Please remember to listen in to the previous two episodes on the Kingdom of Eswatini for an even deeper context!
As usual, a huge Thanks t...2022-11-2230 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep16 - Eswatini Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)Welcome back to the Eswatini Kingdom AfriWATU!
Last episode we met the family, the people and got to understand how layered this kingdom was! This week we go back to understand more about their society and to celebrate some really really dope characters!
As usual a huge thank you to Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studios for making me sound good!
Until next time....
Mubarikiwe!
Music Credits: TBC2022-11-0928 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep15 - Eswatini Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU!
It's a brand new civilisation just for you.
Let's travel back to the Kingdom of Eswatini, a truly fascinating kingdom which today exists in close to its original form. This was such a trip to study and bring to you all. There was not enough time to pack everything into one episode....so this is a two -parter with Part 2 coming through to you in a few weeks!
I was truly excited to research this kingdom, it has always been on the AfriWetu list and it did not disappoint. I hope you e...2022-10-2523 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep14 - Odudua (Legends)Pẹlẹ o!!
Afri-WATU we are back, after AGES, with such a bang, as we round off our visit to our West African Ancestors, with a LEGEND's story just for you!
We get to meet the Legend that is ODUDUA and his story is narrated by our very good friend of the podcast, Teju! It was such fun to record this episode with him, as a first time guest on the show, we shall bring him back for sure. Thank you Teju for being such a sport!
Odudua has a very special place in o...2022-10-1236 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep13 - Benin Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Welcome Afri-WATU!
Part 2 of the truly awesome Benin Empire!!
As we close out on this civilisation, I still feel like we have genially just skimmed the surface...but that is ok as I know you are all going to do your own deeper research, yes? There is so much out there, and when you think you have read it all...even more comes to the surface. It was a wonderful journey to go on! Remember to check out Part 1 if you haven't already!
As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as a...2022-08-1039 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep12 - Benin Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Welcome Afri-WATU!
Part 1 of the truly magnificent Benin Empire!!
Everything you have heard of how great it was, is true....seriously it is. The research and reams and reams of material on this Empire is so very rich and was such a joy to go through, I hope you are inspired to go off and check it out.
As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!
Remember to come back for Part 2 in a couple of weeks!
Until next time,
2022-07-2743 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep11 - Laibon Mbatian (Legends)AfriWATU! Welcome to a Legends Episode!
We are going to the land of the Maasai in East Africa, to meet a Laibon who was such a legend, that has a mountain peak (on Mt Kenya) named after him.... Mbatian Ole Supeet!
He was a leader and revered legend not just in death but even when he was alive. His story is such a dope one and really resonates with many other cultures as well.
This also means that this is a...Guest Narrator show, we have in studio, Kaima Mwiti, a good friend...2022-07-1321 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep10 - Ngola Nzinga (Legends)AfriWATU! Welcome to an AWESOME Legends Episode!
We are going to the land of the Ndongo to meet one of the most iconic women in history, globally, Ngola Nzinga!
This phenomenal woman is such an inspiration to many and her story still resonates today in Angola and the world. Her determination to fight for her people for decades against the invaders and her astute nature was a class above the rest. She truly was a legend.
As you well know, this also means that this is a Guest Narrator show, and AfriWetu is...2022-06-2239 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3Ep9 - Ndongo Kingdom (Civilisations)AfriWatu! It's a new dawn good people!
Welcome Back!
Presenting a new civilisation for you all, the NDONGO kingdom, for your listening pleasure. The history in this kingdom was action packed and full of wonder. As usual it was such a joy to delve into the past, and getting to learn more about this civilisation, I hope you feel as immersed in this history as I did.
As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe!
M...2022-06-0727 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E8 - Kuba Kingdom (Civilisations)AfriWATU! Welcome back to another great African civilisation episode!
This time we head to Central Africa to meet the Kuba Kingdom. One of the most iconic civilisations in terms of its impact on culture globally in so many different ways.
Once again our African ancestors were such a joy to visit, to step back into time and experience the rich heritage. As usual I do hope that this spurns you on to do your own research. To my Kuba fam, please hit us up on our socials with your thoughts and the correct pronunciations of...2022-05-2441 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E7 - Ndebele Kingdom (Civilisations)Welcome back Afri-WATU to a great African kingdom - the Ndebele Kingdom.
I have to say, this was one of those kingdoms I was really looking forward to learning about, and it did not disappoint. It was short lived but truly packed one heck of a punch, and rightly so....How you ask? Tune in and find out more!
As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good!
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe!
Music Credits-TBC2022-05-1028 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E6 - Ife Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU! Part 2 of the IFE is here!
We are back with the mighty Ife and the rich rich history of this civilisation.
It was such a wonder to study, and there was sooooo much to cover, I hope my Yoruba fam will forgive me for missing any of their favourite parts...but share with us, yes!
As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good! We would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG and subscribe to our YouTube channel al...2022-04-2627 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E5 - Ife Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU! A New Civilisation is here!
Welcome back to explore or history, as we travel to the Ife Kingdom, there was so much to pack in that this is part 1 of 2! And it was A LOT of information. It is all very fascinating this I promise you and I hope it inspires you to read up. So tune in and absorb all the wonderful history, yes!
To my Yoruba....forgive the mispronunciation!
As always, huge THANKS to Lee Kanyottu for delivering as always and making me sound good! We would love to hear y...2022-04-1232 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E4 - Nok (Civilisations)Afri-WATU! How Now!
Welcome back to the the past to meet one of the most important people of our history, the Nok. There are so many things and highlights that could be mentioned, from how they leap frogged a WHOLE Age, to their genius and beautiful creations still marvelled at today, to the impact they had on future great civilisations to the fact that till present day we are still discovering more and more about them....but why cram it all her when you can just tune in and get the low down.
As always...2022-03-2227 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E3 - Yaa Asantewaa (Legends)Welcome Back Afri-WATU!
It's the very FIRST Legend of Season 3! And honestly....it had to be Yea Ashantewaa, the phenomenal woman of the Ashanti Empire - as we celebrate International Women's Day / Month and the theme is Break The Bias.....and Yea was truly a woman who did exactly that, again we say....Legend.
We have the distinct pleasure of hosting Angie Gachui as our Guest Narrator! Only she could have rocked Yaa's story this well, and we are soooooo grateful to her lending her soulful voice to AfriWetu yet again. Asante Angie!
...2022-03-0836 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E2 - Ashanti Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Welcome back for Part 2 of the Amazing ASHANTI EMPIRE!
We conclude the story of this civilisation, and what a fun one it was! And there was sooooo much more that could have been added, but nowhere near enough time to do it justice, so look at this as the highlights of the Empire.
My West African fam...I hope you feel I did justice to your ancestors, your feedback is welcome! (PS - forgive the mispronunciation!) A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All sp...2022-02-2241 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3E1 - Ashanti Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)AFRI-WATU WE'RE BAAAACK!!!! What better way to start the THIRD season than with the Amazing ASHANTI EMPIRE! And you know cos it is such a historical giant that this needs not one but TWO parts. My West African fam...AfriWetu has ushered in our new season with you, I hope you feel I did justice to your ancestors, your feedback is welcome! (PS - forgive the mispronunciation!) A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice me...2022-02-0842 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S3 PrologueWelcome to SEASON 3 & truly thank you for tuning in!
We are about to start out journey to meet our ancestors of this wonderful African continent full of wonderous stories of excellence and richness is EVERY aspect. AfriWetu is so piviledged to share more our African History, Culture, People and Folklore.
Today is a Karibu to the AfriWetu world, it is a but a short wait until we are back in a copule of weeks with our first pre-colonial civilisation so.....
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe!
Link to the...2022-01-2505 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2 WRAP UPMAMBO Afri-WATU!
It is the Wrap up episode for the series, as we break off for the holidays, before the next series, Series 3, starts next year!
AfriWetu is so pleased to present our Guest Host to whom the podcast has been handed over for today - Sophia Muthoni Kamere! She had total control and did a fantastic job, as I knew she would.
This series was full on and AfriWetu wants to say Thank You for staying on, tuning in and supporting this show and truly it is a joy to bring our a...2021-12-1440 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E20 - Queen Makeda of Sheba (Legends)Welcome back AfriWATU!
It's the penultimate episode, S2 Ep20! And what better way to close out the storytelling than welcoming the famous Legend, the one and only Queen Makeda of Sheba.
Queen Makeda's story resonates across many different civilisations, she is found in African, Arabic and Jewish texts as a legend. But the roots are here on our African continent. Books, poems, paintings, movies and many other art forms celebrate this legend, so she had to be a part of the AfriWetu Legend series because this is an African story that has captured the globe. ...2021-11-2331 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E19 - The Woman & The Ogre (Fable&Folkore)Afri-WATU! Welcome back!
We travel back to Kenya, to hear a short tale from the Agikuyu people. It is therefore a Guest Narrator episode with none other that a returning voice, Muthoni Kamere!!!
Muthoni did AfriWetu a true solid, she will be back as the interviewer at the end of this series, as we recap the series just for you! We shall also answer any burning questions you may have, so hit us up on our socials, send an email to afriwetu@gmail.com OR send a voice note! Please send them in by 30th...2021-11-0908 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E18 - Axum Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Afri-WATU! It is the final part of the Awesome AXUM Empire!
Now good news / bad news...this is a real deep academic dive into this Empire, and I promise you will get lost from time to time, but dont worry it is sooooo worth it to get into this study of the Axum...thats the good news..
The bad news, this is the last civilisation of this series and there are only two more AfriWetu episodes before we close out the stories :(
Savour every minute with us in this magical space, going back i...2021-10-2639 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E17 - Axum Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Welcome back Afri-WATU to Part 1 of the Axum Empire!
This was such a great civilisation to study, there is literally reams of information out there abbout it. It is also one where AfriWetu does refer to non-African states that Axum had contact with, but as usual the core is our African story.
Afri-WATU this one you will have to listen to a few times, because it has A LOT of academic information so pay attention! There may be a test later! Ok kidding. As usual please forgive my mispronounciation of any words, share the correct o...2021-10-1233 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E16 - Sunni Ali (Legends)Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 16!
Thank you & Weclome Back!
Today we meet Suni Ali of the Songhai Empire a mighty military man whose story could only be told by our Guest Narrator Njora!
Njora is a good friend of AfriWetu and it is always always such a joy to have him wax lyrical on the pod. Here he does true justice to the great Sunni Ali who set the foundation of what was one of the largest and powerful Empires in the world. One that spanned eight modern day nations, so not a s...2021-09-2120 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E15 - Songhai Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Welcome to the second and final part of the mighty Songhai Empire AFRIWATU!
This was packed with all sorts! Couldnt capture it all in the time we have, so go read up more!
It was such a joy yo research and it was so difficult to select what to put in for you all. The Empire ccovered 8! count them 8 modern day African nations...so imagine the richness of the stories covering their internal civilisations alone? African histroy is so very dope!
Please forgive my mispronounciation of any words, share the correct ones using t...2021-09-0727 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E14 - Songhai Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Welcome to the first part of the mighty Songhai Empire AFRIWATU! So excited to bring you yet another great civilisation from our continent. There was a lot to discover about this part of the world, and the Songhai story is a rich part of it.
I am sure that listening to our ancestor's story is as fascinating for you, as it was for me to research. There is a lot packed in!
Please forgive my mispronounciation of any words, share the correct ones using the Anchor voice message, send a voice note to our socials or email us!
As always...2021-08-2538 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E13 - Sundiata Keita (Legends)Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 13!
Thank you for tuning in! Today we meet the one and only LION KING! Sundiata Keita the founder of the Mali Empire.
Maaaan he was a legend! And so pleased to have none other than Amani Maranga as our Guest Narrator tell this fantastic story. AfriWetu appreciates Amani sooooo much, please make sure you check out his podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/living-truthfully/id1445550353
But before you head there, listen to this amazing story and enjoy.
This version is sourced from the links shared below:
https://mancala.fandom.com/wiki/Sundiata_Keit...2021-08-1133 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E12 - Mali Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Hello Afri-WATU!
Welcome to Part TWO of the MALI Empire!
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! It was such an awesome Empire and soooooooooo much to unpack! My Malinke Fam I hope you find I did your history justice, even if this is just such a small part of the history to be enjoyed and learned. It would be great to hear your thoughts.
ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave...2021-07-2745 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E11 - Mali Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Hello Afri-WATU! Welcome to Part One of the Mali Empire! You are in for a treat as this civilisation is packed with everything you can imagine...tune in and you shall see what I mean! My Mande people...I truly loved working on your history, tell AfriWetu what you think, forgive my mispronounciation of your beutiful words, share the correct ones using the Anchor voice mesage, or send a voice note to our socials or email! It would also be great to hear your thoughts on this great Empire. ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the pr...2021-07-1433 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E10 - Queen Nandi (Legends)Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 10!
Thank you for tuning in! Today we meet the formidable woman that was Queen Nandi! Although known mostly as Shaka’s mother….she was so much more a real African female Legend in her own right and who better to tell her story than our very own Queen Mwendwa!
A huge thank you to Mwendwa for once again lending her beautiful storytelling skills to AfriWetu :) She weaved this Zulu Queen’s tale perfectly!
This version is sourced from the links shared:
https://webuyblack.com/blog/queen-na...2021-06-2221 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E9 - Zulu Kingdoms Pt2 (Civilisations)Hello Afri-WATU! Welcome to Part TWO of the ZULU Kingdoms! Like I said last time, I loved working on this civilisation, there was a lot out there to research, this episode is a drop in the vast ocean. My Zulu Fam, I hope you find I did your history justice, even though my mispronunciations are hilarious. It would be great to hear your thoughts. ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), wou...2021-06-0836 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E8 - Zulu Kingdoms Pt1 (Civilisations)Hello Listeners! Welcome to Part One of the ZULU Kingdoms! How excited was I doing this research! Let me tell you!!! The rich cultures and characters just made this so much fun and kept me engaged throughout. The Zulu are an amazing people and to them, I hope you will find I did your history justice. Please thought forgive the mispronunciation! It would be great to hear your thoughts. A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a voice messa...2021-05-2537 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E7 - Stories from Botswana (Fables & Folklore)Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Ep 7!
Thank you for tuning in! We travel to the beautiful country with great people called Botswana! In southern Africa.
We have my wonderful brother David as our Guest Narrator, telling us not one but THREE fables from this country, I am truly honoured and had such a great time recording this episode, I hope you enjoy it too. I know it is one to listen to again and again with the children!
All these stories can be found in the book - The Crocodile who swallowed the sun - link below :
http://www0.sun.ac...2021-05-1217 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E6 - Dahomey Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)Hello Listeners!
Welcome to Part Two of the DAHOMEY KINGDOM! The excitement continues, but I have to say I really struggled with pronunciations...alllllll spoke word mistakes are mine and mine alone!
Despite that I hope you enjoy this last instalment, as much as I did, it had DRAMA alongside what was a great kingdom that had so much going for them, these ancestors rocked! To my people from the great Benin nation...AfriWetu had great times learning about your history.
A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the pr...2021-04-2732 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E5 - Dahomey Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)Hello Listeners! Welcome to Part One of the DAHOMEY KINGDOM! Let me tell you people....this episode will keep you on the edge of your seats! It has everything. I loved researching this kingdom, it was so so full of amazing moments! I hope you enjoy it as much I did. To my people from the great Benin nation...AfriWetu had to pay homage to your ancestors who were awesome, please thought forgive the mispronunciation! It would be great to hear your thoughts. A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who DELIVERED as always on the production & makes me sound g...2021-04-1332 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E4 - The Mothers & the Eclipse (Fables & Folklore)Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Ep 4!
Thank you for tuning in! We continue celebrating Women’s Month, welcoming our Guest Narrator the lovely Angie Gachui, to weave the folklore around the reason for the Eclipse and the Mothers of the Batammariba of Benin.
A big big hug and ASANTE to Angie who just made the whole experience fun and told this story so so well, you can listen again and again :)
This version is sourced from the link shared - :
https://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2006/multimedia/Kuiyecoke_Puka.pdf
Huge thank...2021-03-2319 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E3 - Alaafin Orompoto (Legends)Hello Listeners! It’s S2 Episode 3! Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of Alaafin OROMPOTO, Warrior Queen of the mighty Oyo Empire! A huge Thank You to Lolem, my Guest Narrator, with whom recording was soooo much fun and really inspired for this Women's Month, how better to celebrate it than with a sister from another mother with a story of such a FIRECE and formidable woman. ASANTE LOLEM!!!! This version is sourced from the links shared - Orompoto – The First Female/Transgender Alaafin Of Oyo https://ekohotblog.com/2020/12/10/orompoto-the-first-female-transgender-alaafin-of-oyo/ By Oluwadamilola Adedeji. Denzer, L. (1994). Yoruba Women: A Hi...2021-03-0928 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E2 - Oyo Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)Hello Listeners!
Welcome to Part Two of the OYO EMPIRE!
The final version, I know it is two weeks later, but hopefully it is worth the wait...I know I had some real WOW moments during the research.
To my Nigerian fam...AfriWetu started with this new season with you, again forgive the mispronunciation! It would be great to hear your thoughts.
A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine & mine alone!) You can leave a v...2021-02-2335 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S2E1 - Oyo Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)Hello Listeners!
We're BAAACK & with a BANG for the S2 opener, with non other than the OYO EMPIRE.
This is the first in our BIG Civilisations, which will be in two parts, yes TWO parts. Part one today and Part two in two weeks time :). Promise it is worth the wait.
My West African fam...AfriWetu had to start this new series/season with you, would be great to hear your thoughts, just forgive the mispronunciation!
A HUGE ASANTE to Lee Kanyottu who, as always, has delivered on the production & makes...2021-02-1030 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Prologue S2Hi all!
Thank you for tuning in!
Welcome to the brand new series/season! So excited to share more about our African History, Culture, People and Folklore.
We kick off with a bang in two weeks, our first civilisation is being cooked as we speak….
This is a short teaser to whet your appetite...
Until next time,
Mubarikiwe!2021-01-2604 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S1 FINALEHi all!
Thank you for tuning in!
LOOK we are at the end of this series/season! It has been such a wonderful journey and I am humbled that you have tuned in. AfriWetu is taking a short break, and shall be back in the new Year for Series / Season 2, kicking off with a bang!
This episode is the last one with our wonderful Director Mwendwa who is off to be fabulous around the globe, we pray for her success! But she is still part of the core AfriWetu Nation.
ASANTENI...2020-12-1645 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep18 - Mirambo - Legends SeriesHello Listeners! It’s Episode 18!
Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of MIRAMBO of the Nyamwezi! A huge Thank You to Njora, my Guest Narrator, who really did this story proud with his epic storytelling skills, it was such fun to record! He came THROUGH! ASANTE!!!!
This version is sourced from the links shared - https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mirambo-ca-1840-1884/
https://afrolegends.com/2014/05/05/mirambo-the-black-napoleon/
Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are m...2020-11-2520 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep17 - Nyamwezi Kingdoms - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It's Episode 17! Thank you for tuning in as we head to the East African kingdoms of the NYAMWEZI. The people who are still found in modern day Tanzania, so please go and read more about them. As always a HUGE thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Pod...2020-11-1032 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep16 - Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It's Episode 16! Thank you for tuning in as we head to the East African kingdom of the BUNYORO-KITARA.
A kingdom that is still recognised today, so please go and read more about them.
As always a HUGE thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG.
Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua. Podcast Producer: Lee Kany...2020-10-2726 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep15 - Origins of the Bachwezi - Legends SeriesHello Listeners! It’s Episode 15! Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to a double whammy, the Legends of ISAZA and NDAHURA! They had epic journeys that could only be told so expertly, one Amani Maranga, my Guest Narrator. It was so lovely to have an AWARD winning podcaster (check his out - https://anchor.fm/amani-maranga and is on all major platforms) I am humbled to call him a friend, and man did he come through!!
This version is sourced from the book - A Thousand Years of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom - The People and the Rulers (Fountain Publishe...2020-10-1325 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep14 - Bachwezi Dynasty (Kitara Empire) - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 14! Thank you for tuning in as we head to one of the most fascinating Dynasties of our African Civilisations - The BACHWEZI. This Dynasty ruled over one of the greatest Empires - the Kitara Empire. As always a HUGE thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!). You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG. Credits - Direc...2020-09-2323 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep13 - Lunda Empire - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 13!
Thank you for tuning in as we head back to our African Civilisations - and journey to the the LUNDA Empire!
Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG.
Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua.
Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu.
Creative Producer: Big City Ltd.
Recorded at - Big City Studios.
Mu...2020-09-0821 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep12 - Kalala Ilunga - Legends SeriesHello Listeners! It’s Episode 12!
Thank you for tuning in! Welcome to the Legend of KALALA ILUNGA!
It is an epic tale and Kenyua Gacheheh, my Guest Narrator, did a really good job in telling this tale and we had loads of fun with it - when your friends come through...they come through...SHUKRAN KeniG!
This version is sourced from the link shared - Nkongolo Insults Mbidi Kiluwe. Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100235941
Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mi...2020-08-2617 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep11 - Luba Empire - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 11!
Thank you for tuning in as we head back to our African Civilisations - and journey to the the LUBA Empire!
Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyottu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on Twitter & IG.
Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua.
Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu.
Cr...2020-08-1220 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep10 - Daughter of the Sun & Moon - Fables & Folklore SeriesHello Listeners! Can you believe it's Ep 10 IMAGINE THAT!!!!
Thank you for tuning in - I hope you will enjoy our latest folktale - from ANGOLA, from the west coast of Southern Africa.
SHUKRAN to guest narrator, June Gachui, for gracing us with her amazing vocal talents on this show....AfriWetu appreciates you :)
This version of the story is sourced from 'The Marriage of the Daughter of Sun & Moon' as written by C.S. Kendrick, published on the Daily Kos website. Here is the link to the tale - https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2010/11/21/922399/-The-Marriage-of-the-Daughter-of-Sun-and-Moon Follow them on @cskendrick.
Credits...2020-07-2131 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep9 - Kongo Kingdom - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 9!
Thank you for tuning in as we head back to our African Civilisations - and journey to the the Kingdom of KONGO!
Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyotu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on FB, Twitter & IG.
Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua.
Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu.
Creative Producer: Big City Ltd.
Recorded at - Big Ci...2020-07-0825 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep8 - Beauty of the Lake - Fables & Folklore SeriesHello Listeners! It’s Episode 8!
Thank you for tuning in. I hope you will enjoy our latest folktale - from the East African nation of KENYA! The story is from the Agikuyu people who hail from the central region - stretching out from the base of the famous Mount Kenya.
A huge thanks to my guest narrator, Muthoni Sophia Kamere, for featuring on the show....AfriWetu appreciates you :)
This story is sourced from 'A Communal Sacrifice in the Lake' as originally written by Rose Mwangi, a Kenyan author, & published in her book: Kikuyu Folk...2020-06-2317 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep7 - Kingdom of Mutapa - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners!
It is Episode 7! Thank you for tuning in - we are back to the African Civilisations Series heading to The Kingdom of MUTAPA!
Huge thank you to my dream team - Mwendwa Mbugua & Lee Kanyotu - who make me sound good…(All spoken word mistakes are mine and mine alone!) You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on FB, Twitter & IG.
Credits - Director: Mwendwa Mbugua, Podcast Producer: Lee Kanyottu, Creative Producer: Big City Ltd Recorded at Big City Studios.
Music play...2020-06-1016 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep6 - Syokimau - Legends SeriesHello Listeners! It’s Episode 6!!!
Tune in to listen to the first in the Legends Series - the story of Syokimau! She was a well known Oracle, who came from the Akamba in Kenya. I don’t want to say more and spoil the episode for you….so enjoy!
A huge thanks to my Director and Guest Narrator, Mwendwa Mbugua, for her brilliant storytelling skills. It was great to have her on the mic, she is usually in the background working some magic. It was so much fun!
This version is sourced from the link shared below (& with others will be sha...2020-05-2017 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep5 - Kingdom of Zimbabwe - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 5!
Thank you for tuning in - we are back to the African Civilisations Series heading to The Kingdom of Zimbabwe, with a special focus on Great Zimbabwe.
Huge thank you to my dream team - my director Mwendwa Mbugua and producer Lee Kanyotu of Big City Studios - who make me sound good…
You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App (podcast platform), we would love to hear your feedback! Remember to follow us @AfriWetu on FB, Twitter & IG.
All the music/sound effects (credits below) used have been sourced & the slick arrangement do...2020-05-0214 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep4 - The Calabash Kids - Fables & Folklore SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 4! Thank you for tuning in! This is the first of the AfriWetu Fables & Folklore Series - The Calabash Kids, from Tanzania. A story for the children :) A big thank you to my guest George for narrating this tale, shukran. As said in the 1st & 2nd episodes, the importance of telling our own stories is not restricted to just our history, it also extends to our fables & folklore, stories that are relatable....so what better place to start than one of my ancestral homes :) This episode is dedicated to my mother, brother and nephew - wh...2020-04-1711 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep3 - Kingdom of Mapungubwe - African Civilisation SeriesHello Listeners! It is Episode 3!
This is the first of the African Civilisation Series - The Kingdom of Mapungubwe. The significance of this kingdom is explained in the show, one that extends beyond the borders of Southern Africa, to the continent as a whole. As part of the research done into this kingdom, there were a number of sources, which shall be shared on AfriWetu's social media pages in the coming days, please be sure to check them out, & share any other links/sources you come across (tag us!). (You can also leave a voice message on...2020-04-0313 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu Ep2 - Setting the Scene (Back to Basics)Hello Listeners! It is Episode 2!
First of all a big thank you to all who have tuned in, it is appreciated :) (You can leave a voice message on the Anchor App, we would love to hear your feedback!)
This is a back to basics episode as we go back to the classroom. There is a practical exercise which will be fun to do with children, so be ready with a pen and paper.
The reason for this episode is simple, we find that people throw around terminology in this field of historical studies and to be honest it can get a...2020-03-1317 min
AfriWetu Ancestor StoriesRooted In Our StoryAfriWetu S1 - The journey begins!Hi all!
Thank you for tuning in!
This episode is my first ever podcast recoding in life and thus is the most sentimental and was an emotional release.....
It is also not polished, so what you hear is the authentic no frills explanation as to why AfriWetu exists.
It was a surreal experience, finally recording and putting words to this study/pursuit/passion of mine that has been there for decades (and you can hear it from the way my words are rushing and tumbling out). I wouldn't want it any ot...2020-03-0105 min