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EP24
Mythology·Podcast

The Wisdom of African Proverbs

African proverbs say a lot in very few words. This episode runs through the most common ones, and the situations they get pulled out for.

Season 229:12
EP30
Memory·Podcast

The Migration Story of the Mijikenda

The Mijikenda are nine distinct ethnic groups that migrated from inland East Africa to the Kenyan coast. Ari joins this episode to walk through the migration story, and what the nine groups still have in common.

Season 223:36
EP9
Tradition·Podcast

Igbo Delicacies and Cuisines

Igbo cuisine is built around its soups, and there are more of them than people outside the region usually realise. This episode walks through the staples one by one.

Season 129:39

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