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A55 Podcast

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Remarkable conversations about Africa with Africans at home and in the diaspora. Hosted by Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey.

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Join us on a journey of learning and discovery tomorrow on the pod as we learn about how enslaved Africans got to New York and about the monument that honors and marks the spot which is the final resting place for many of our ancestors.

Join us on a journey of learning and discovery tomorrow on the pod as we learn about how enslaved Africans got to New York and about the monument that honors and marks the spot which is the final resting place for many of our ancestors.
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Where were Africans in 17th & 18th century New York buried? On this episode of the podcast, we learn more about the African Burial Ground monument in New York which for centuries has been home to enslaved and free Africans. Click link below to 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7DjtpD…

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Check out the model of the African Burial Ground memorial in New York City. Swipe to read the inscription on the wall outside the main memorial. 🎬AFBG #ancestral #ancestralhouse #africans #burial

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How much do you know about New York's involvement in America's slave trade? Click the link in the bio to listen to the full story in the latest episode of our podcast.

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African literature appears to have found a new home online, thanks to digital literary magazines. Join us tomorrow as we speak with Nigerian author, editor, and publisher of The Shallow Tales Review, Nzube Nlebedim , about this trend and about his work. Don't miss it!

African literature appears to have found a new home online, thanks to digital literary magazines. Join us tomorrow as we speak with Nigerian author, editor, and publisher of The Shallow Tales Review, <a href="/NzubeNlebedim/">Nzube Nlebedim</a> , about this trend and about his work. Don't miss it!
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As we enjoy the boom in online literary magazines publishing works by Africans, perhaps it's time we considered the question about sustainability as most of them are operate with internally generated funds.

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On tomorrow's episode of the pod, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of art with This No Be Art . Whether you're a gifted artist or just curious about art, there's a lot to learn in this conversation for everyone.

On tomorrow's episode of the pod, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of art with <a href="/ThisNoBeArt/">This No Be Art</a>  . Whether you're a gifted artist or just curious about art, there's a lot to learn in this conversation for everyone.
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Check out the latest episode of our pod where we take a deep dive into the world of art ... not just to learn about art, but to explore other exciting opportunities in that world. Click the link 👇to listen! open.spotify.com/episode/5xZGKC…

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For centuries, African parents have passed on their language to their children by speaking it at home with them. The trend, however, appears to be changing. Join us tomorrow on the pod when we talk to Prudencio Aguilar. about this and how we can save our languages from extinction.

For centuries, African parents have passed on their language to their children by speaking it at home with them. The trend, however, appears to be changing. Join us tomorrow on the pod when we talk to <a href="/kolatubosun/">Prudencio Aguilar.</a> about this and how we can save our languages from extinction.
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Over 300 African languages (and counting) have been lost over the years. More will be lost if nothing is done to preserve them. Speaking the language is one way of preserving them, but what else is needed? Prudencio Aguilar. helps us out. 🎧 at the link below. open.spotify.com/episode/0kZmij…

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As the world heads to Brazil next month for #COP30 , we'll be joined by Seth Owusu-Mante tomorrow to discuss the progress being made by African countries in their quest to transition from #fossilfuel to #GreenEnergy. Listen to the episode on Spotify & Apple Podcasts #ClimateAction

As the world heads to Brazil next month for #COP30 , we'll be joined by <a href="/flexyonyfm/">Seth Owusu-Mante</a> tomorrow to discuss the progress being made by African countries in their quest to transition from #fossilfuel to #GreenEnergy. Listen to the episode on <a href="/Spotify/">Spotify</a> &amp; <a href="/ApplePodcasts/">Apple Podcasts</a> 
#ClimateAction
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Happy Friday! We have a new episode out today. Listen to our conversation with Seth Owusu-Mante on the progress being made by Africa to transition to renewable energy. Spoiler alert, we're doing a good job! 🙂 open.spotify.com/episode/1S6FFn…

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How do we address the challenges in Africa's education space? By ensuring we have data to aid decision-making and reforms. Tomorrow on the pod, Inyang Umoren from ADEA will join us to talk about their project aimed at tackling challenges with education data in Africa.

How do we address the challenges in Africa's education space? By ensuring we have data to aid decision-making and reforms. Tomorrow on the pod, <a href="/inyangumoren/">Inyang Umoren</a> from <a href="/ADEAnet/">ADEA</a>  will join us to talk about their project aimed at tackling challenges with education data in Africa.
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It's Friday!! Start your weekend with our latest episode about ADEA 's new project on education data. It's a really insight conversation for all. Listen at the link below: open.spotify.com/episode/7xs1eh…

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On tomorrow's episode of the podcast, we'll chat with Vivian Boateng, founder of Vivie's Dance & Theatre Academy about the academy's contribution to making ballet accessible in Ghana and how the performing arts shape children for the future. Don't miss out!

On tomorrow's episode of the podcast, we'll chat with Vivian Boateng, founder of Vivie's Dance &amp; Theatre Academy about the academy's contribution to making ballet accessible in Ghana and how the performing arts shape children for the future. Don't miss out!
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We're wrapping up season 3 with a chat about the growth of #ballet in Ghana. Click the link below to listen to our conversation with Vivian Boateng of Vivie's Dance & Theater Academy. open.spotify.com/episode/7BNgcU…