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Africa Past & Present » Afripod

Africa Past and Present
South African History
Nazaretha Church
The Weight Of Lufu
African Independent Churches
Religion In South Africa
South Africa
Economic Inequality
Isaiah Shembe
Islamic Studies
Konkomba
Ghana
Luanda
Namibia
Paul Landau
Us-Africa Relations
Aics
2023 Nigerian Elections
Nigeria
Mickey Leland
African Diaspora

The Podcast about African History, Culture, and Politics

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes142Founded17 years ago
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Paul Landau (History, University of Maryland) on his award-winning book, Spear: Mandela and the Revolutionaries (Ohio University Press, 2022). Landau begins by discussing the book’s origins and sources, with special attention paid to oral interviews.... more

Bernard Moore (University of Basel) discusses his co-authored book, Space is the Ultimate Luxury: Capitalists, Conservationists, and Ancestral Land in Namibia (Brill, 2025, open access). He describes conflicts over land use between African pastoralis... more

David William Cohen (Emeritus, History, University of Michigan) discusses his new book, The Weight of Lufu: Essays on Busoga before 1900 (Menha Publishers, 2025), with guest host Paul Landau. Drawing on Cohen’s more than fifty years of engagement wit... more

Dr. Claudia Gastrow (Anthropology, North Carolina State University) on her new book, The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024). Dr. Gastrow reflects on her winding... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Landau
Professor of African History at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Episode 142:
Dr. Bernard Moore
Co-author of *Space is the Ultimate Luxury*, specializing in Namibian history
University of Basel
Episode: Episode 141:
Dr. Claudia Gastrow
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at North Carolina State University, specializing in urbanism and city-making processes in Africa.
North Carolina State University
Episode: Episode 139:
Dr. Abdul Hafiz Oladosu
Professor in the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
University of Ibadan
Episode: Episode 137:
Dr. Lauren Jarvis
Associate Professor of History at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, author of 'A Prophet of the People.'
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Episode: Episode 136:

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Excellent variety of topics

    I highly recommend this topic for anyone interested in learning more about Africa and the broad field of African Studies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vasilbill
    United States7 years ago
  • 👍👍👍

    Extremely interesting podcast. I have been looking for a podcast on Africa and there were not many options. This podcast explores issues that are taking/have taken place and provides great guest speakers with valuable commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazz-
    United States8 years ago
  • Informative

    The idea for this pod cast is great since African history is poorly covered and poorly understood in modern society. At times the podcast gets a bit technical and specific and seems designed for academic historians but most podcasts are understood and enjoyable by lay persons such as myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dl3141
    United States11 years ago
  • Best african podcast

    Very informative topics that no other podcasts cover . Its only a pity its no longer updated. Theres a lot of things i learnt listening to this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katukula katukula
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • A Compelling Look Into the Heart of Africa

    There are few parts of the world that have received less exposure in the media than Africa, a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity. Africa Past & Present is a welcome effort to bring stories from the African past and modern world to listeners across the globe. Hosted by Peter Limb and Peter Alegi of Michigan State University, the show features interviews, commentary, and debate from African scholars and Africans themselves on an array of topics relating to the continent's diverse ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ericjmorgan
    United States17 years ago

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Talking Points

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Episode 141:
Q: What was your role in the legal fight over land and how is it going?
My role involves providing expert testimony on the history of the Orange River region and the rights of the Indigenous Bonde Svarts. The case is significant as it challenges the legality of land ownership and access by local communities.
Episode 140:
Q: Is there a way to put these things together?
Cohen hints at the interconnectedness of various historical narratives and the idea that knowledge should be fluid and inclusive of many perspectives.
Episode 140:
Q: Can you explain and situate it in that context for us?
Cohen shares his initial experiences in Busoga and his research motivations, which were shaped by his mentor's advice to document histories before they are lost.
Episode 139:
Q: How did you become an academic, and specifically an anthropologist, and why Luanda Angola?
I transitioned from an art background to studying African history and politics, leading to my focus on urban issues in Luanda.
Episode 137:
Q: What role does religion play in the Nigerian elections?
Religion became a significant factor in the 2023 elections, influencing voting behavior and public perception.

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