It's a Continent

Feb 03 2025 96 ep. 31 mins 256

It's a Continent Podcast artwork

Africa is a continent, and we’re here to prove it. Join hosts Chinny and Astrid as we uncover key moments in African history that have shaped the continent, one nation at a time. Our episodes are bite-sized, perfect for history lovers and curious minds.

As featured on BBC, The Guardian and proud winners of Independent Podcast of the Year, we're making African history accessible to all.

Follow us on IG: @itsacontinentpod, X: @itsacontinent, and explore more at itsacontinent.com. Love what you hear? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

The Stolen Children of Colonial Empire

Feb 03 2025 29 mins

During Belgium’s colonial rule, mixed-heritage children were branded a 'problem' by the authorities, taken from their families, and forced into an uncertain future. This episode explores their experiences, the lasting impact of these policies, and the ongoing fight for recognition and reparations. Sources For Further Reading https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/2/3/the-child

Ghana’s Exiled King: Prempeh I

Jan 21 2025 29 mins

We're exploring the life of Asantehene Prempeh I, the exiled king of the Asante Empire (modern-day Ghana). From his rise to power, supported by his mother Nana Yaa Kyaa, to his defiance of British colonial demands, Prempeh’s leadership threatened imperial ambitions, ultimately leading to his exile in the Seychelles for 28 years. Prempeh’s resilience, diplomacy, and modernisat

The UAE and Africa: Investment or Influence?

Dec 16 2024 35 mins

With China scaling back its African investments, the UAE has stepped in, becoming the fourth-largest investing bloc on the continent. The UAE's expanding influence on the African continent has left investment, geopolitics, and conflict in its wake. From renewable energy and mining to humanitarian aid and allegations of fueling conflict, the UAE’s actions raise questions about the

Introducing History Daily: The Egyptian Revolution

Nov 22 2024 21 mins

Enjoy this bonus episode: It's A Continent recommends History Daily. We're treating you to a teaser of this exciting podcast by sharing the episode "The Egyptian Revolution". February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring. About History Daily

Reparations to Africa: Action not Words (rerun)

Oct 28 2024 38 mins

Calls for reparations have come at a time where we’ve seen the Head of State be removed in Barbados and the returning of looted items like Benin Bronzes, Patrice Lumumba’s tooth and skulls stolen during the Namibian genocide. In this episode we look at the case for reparations: its definition, political origin and what it could look like. This episode was originally aired on

Repatriating African Artefacts (rerun)

Oct 14 2024 25 mins

90-95% of Africa’s cultural heritage is held overseas, with Benin Bronzes languishing in museum basements all over the world for around 125 years. the British Museum containing over 73,000 items from the continent alone. Asante Royal artefacts sit at the V&A, Met Museum and Royal Family. Germany possesses the skulls of Tanzanian chiefs, upsetting the local community and natural o

Benevolent Imperialism with Kehinde Andrews (rerun)

Sep 30 2024 55 mins

To recognise Black History month in the UK, we're joined by the academic, activist and author Professor Kehinde Andrews. Kehinde is a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University and has written several books, including ‘The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World.’ In this episode we discuss black British identity, immigration, and how co

Francisco Macías Nguema - Equatorial Guinea’s Tyrant

Sep 02 2024 30 mins

We explore the story of Equatorial Guinea and its first post-independence leader, Francisco Macías Nguema. This small West African nation—the only Spanish-speaking country on the continent, is rich in oil but marred by a legacy of exploitation. From its colonial past as Spanish Guinea to Macías's rise to power, we uncover how he transformed from a court clerk into one of Africa

Unravelling the Black Tax (rerun)

Aug 19 2024 25 mins

This episode was first broadcast on 30th January 2024. In this episode, we explore the term Black Tax, originating in South Africa, to describe the financial support provided by black individuals to their families. Examining its roots, we navigate its historical context, cultural and emotional burdens, and its ties to imperialism, colonialism, and apartheid. Follow us on IG: its

Miriam Makeba: Empress of African Song

Aug 05 2024 29 mins

Miriam Makeba, known as the Empress of African Song, remains a symbol of the movement against colonialism, and Black Power movements in the US and the global Pan African movement. She unified the struggle for those of African descent across the world. We take a look at her story, and how Makeba used her talent to speak out against the apartheid movement in South Africa. Sources: M