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From the kingdoms of Axum and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to today's headlines about the Horn of Africa. Tam joins this episode for a walk through Ethiopia's history.
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Anansa is the Efik goddess of the sea, and the patron deity of Calabar. Maryann joins this episode to talk about who she is and how she's still worshipped today.
The Igue Festival
Igue is the Benin Kingdom's annual thanksgiving festival, marking the close of one year and the start of the next. Augusta joins this episode to walk through how it's celebrated and what to expect if you ever attend.
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