African News Review

This episode of Adesoji Speaks Knowledge focuses on the African Cup of Nations (AFKON) and the importance of remembering the football ancestors who have contributed to the tournament. The host, Adesoji Iginla shares personal memories of AFCON and highlights the growth of the competition over the years. The tragic plane crash of the 1993 Zambian national team is discussed, along with the team's redemption and tribute in later years. The episode concludes with a call to honor and remember all fallen African football giants.Send us a text Support the show

The conversation explores the importance of teaching African history and the impact of racist depictions on African minds. It discusses the creation and dissemination of primitive images and stereotypes, as well as the role of media in perpetuating these stereotypes. The conversation emphasizes the need for resistance and the importance of knowledge of African history in countering these narratives. It also highlights the power of different mediums, such as books, plays, and social media, in promoting African history and deconstructing misinformation. The conversation concludes with a call for curriculum revision and a deeper understanding of African identity. In this conversation, Milton Allimadi discusses the challenges he faced with book distribution and the suppression of his physical book by the publisher. He shares his GoFundMe campaign to regain his copyright and make the book more widely available. Allimadi also highlights the racist depiction of Africa in the media, particularly by The New York Times. He emphasizes the importance of social media in spreading information and challenging the dominant narrative. Allimadi shares insights into his writing process and future projects, including a book about Malcolm X's visit to Africa.Send us a text Support the show

The conversation discusses the recent ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. It explores the response from different countries and the implications for the international rule-based order. The debate on whether the situation in Gaza constitutes genocide is also examined. The conversation highlights the role of media coverage and the hypocrisy of some countries. It concludes by discussing the potential recourse for other countries and the importance of self-determination. This conversation explores various themes related to international justice, global power dynamics, and the plight of marginalized communities. It highlights the imbalance of international criminal justice, with a focus on the lack of accountability for powerful nations. The rise of BRICS nations and their efforts to create equity in the world are discussed. South Africa's action on behalf of Palestinians and the Yemeni crisis are also examined. The conversation delves into the impact of blockades and insurance consequences, as well as the need to reevaluate the charity system. The importance of critical thinking and silence is emphasized, along with the disparity in museums' approach to repatriation. The crumbling system and poverty in the UK are addressed, as well as the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability.Send us a text Support the show

This conversation explores the reverberating echoes of the Berlin Conference of 1884 to 1885, one of the most pivotal events that laid the groundwork for what Africa is currently experiencing. The conference aimed to formalize European colonization and carve up Africa without considering African voices and sovereignty. The conference's legacy perpetuates systemic injustices, economic disparities, and social upheavals across the continent. The conversation delves into the comparison of Africa in 2024 to the 1960s, the role of Pan-African leaders, the importance of historical appreciation, the impact of colonialism on African legal systems, the issue of settler colonialism, and the need to preserve indigenous languages and cultures. It also discusses the influence of Afrobeat in shaping African identity, the importance of African languages in music, the need for structural changes in education, the significance of consent in relationships, the influence of Nelson Mandela, and the impact of credit systems on society. Lastly, it touches on using music as a weapon of liberation.Send us a text Support the show

This episode gives you the listeners, an idea of the focus of this podcast as it relates to the African Continent.With a pledge to do book reviews, new commentary underscored by the continent's history, pre, during and post colonial.My why, is motivated by the broken or incomplete chain of events about Africa leading up to NOW, that often get overlooked in information dissemination leaving the listener or reader none the wiser. I pledge to help correct that.  Send us a textSupport the show