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“I love this podcast it’s informative, and attention grabbing. Easy to follow and pay attention.”
looveee0426 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/24
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“Asante here, this is great stuff”
Nana_Osei_ Mensah via Apple Podcasts ·
Ghana ·
09/13/24
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“The best podcast I’ve ever heard. Extremely in depth, intriguing subject matter and a energetic host. What’s not to love? Seriously give this a listen if you ever want to be immersed in the little discussed world of African history.”
Aleksei_Sychterz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/24
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“Bringing the history of the continent out of so-called obscurity. Don’t expect a chronological retelling of the entire history of Africa but in-depth seasons about interesting civilizations across time and the continent.”
Mac2beme via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
07/06/24
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“The best African history podcasts that I’ve found”
Fjddidi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
“I love this podcast! It is so well researched, and it centers the history of Africa from a perspective that is not European dominant. So many other history podcasts do this. They give short shift to African history or ground it in a Eurocentric view. I learned so much with each episode that I...”Read full review »
sjrf202 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“Got that advice from another review but yea- really gets going there, super interesting stuff !”
Andret6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“Africa is generally overlooked, unrightfully so. Outside of Egypt and Ethiopa I know way too little but this pod has helped remedy this quite a bit. Especially enjoyed the latest season on Madacascar.”
lfcjig via Apple Podcasts ·
Iceland ·
12/23/23
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“Grateful for the work you do to spread the history of the motherland 👏🏾”
PhilNill via Apple Podcasts ·
Uganda ·
10/13/23
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“Addictive storytelling. Well researched. Fascinating topics. Great production quality.”
kartikv via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
09/27/23
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“Congratulations to Andy for tackling such an enormous topic, and breaking it down into enjoyable, interesting and well researched episodes. The scope seems endless, and I’m always keen to hear more.”
Imbwagarwe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/24/23
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“My recommendation is to start with season 2. This show really comes into its own when covering the Ashanti Empire in season 3. Lots of hard to find info in this show… these episodes are the furthest things from wikipedia articles that you will find in narrative hist podcasting. Great stuff”
nxavis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/23
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“Also “tapped into an already existing slavery network” is incorrect. Learn the difference between servitude and slavery. Europeans used the enslavement of Africans as a mode of production to build Europe and to fuel capitalism.
Enslavement was not a mode of production in African states. Btw...”Read full review »
AS$9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/22
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“I’m glad to have finally started listening to this podcast. As the host says, African history is often neglected or downright ignored. Plus, it’s complexe and encompasses many cultures and civilizations.
He does a great job at presenting each of them in an understandable manner, even to people...”Read full review »
Manu_photo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/22
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“The podcast is quite educative. Thanks for the great job. Can’t wait for the episodes on the Benin empire.”
thevine11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Nigeria ·
11/06/22
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“I always felt that there was more to Africa than the horrid colonial past we only seem to associate with this incredible land. Finally the rich history, economics, political structure, social organization of African diverse cultures and empires. FINALLY! my curiosity has been quenched. Phenomenal...”Read full review »
luluples via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/15/22
“This is a great podcast! I really wish it was more popular. I’d recommend people start with the second season on Aksum, which is astonishingly well researched. It’s about a civilization that existed during Roman times in the Ethiopian highlands and outlasted both Rome and Persia, only falling in...”Read full review »
Naomi Kan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/22
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“I am actually not Ghanaian by nationality but I grew up as one of their own and claim to be one of them. Growing up in schools, we studied what the predecessors fought for, shaping their kingdoms to empires and now a nation united. Relating to this podcast, almost all we learned in schools for...”Read full review »
kevinMuks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/22
“This is well researched and well informed report of African history. Missed in history class. He compares sources and shares what he seems to be the most common or accurate in the literature. It is interesting content. I wish the speaker had a more dynamic voice and sounded excited to talk about...”Read full review »
FO89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/22
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“I am really glad this podcast exists. It is really hard to break into the history of an entire continent.
Earlier on, some aspects of recording podcasts are occasionally shaky, but that improves.
This is a well researched podcast with a lot of detail, while still being accessible to new comers...”Read full review »
Garrettsmith4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/22
“I stopped listening once the music got so loud it seemed like listening to my school teacher with an orchestra playing behind me”
podcastersupreme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/22
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“Extremely informative and well researched series - would strongly recommend to anyone with even the slightest interest in African history”
Db201543 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/22
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“Great work you are doing here, if I may ask are you going to do any piece on the Yoruba history anytime soon..?”
jaiye015 via Apple Podcasts ·
Nigeria ·
12/20/21
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“This is a great podcast for anyone who loves history about such an incredibly interesting and important yet neglected topic.
Some of the early episodes suffered from some music and audio issues but those got resolved and now it’s just fine.”
PandaSwims via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/21
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“As the narrator points out, even history buffs tend to ignore Africa. This is a great intro to societies I only knew about from the perspective of later colonists and invaders. Much appreciated.”
TomW12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/21
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“This is a really well-presented history of Africa for a western audience.
The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the music - there are times when it is absolutely *booming* and drowns out the voice.
It also ebs and flows in ways that are not congruent with the story, so it gets louder and...”Read full review »
Meratingthis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/21
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“In-depth and well researched show about the magnificent and oft-forgotten history of a continent from Casablanca to Cape Town. Very interesting,
stimulating and informative. Bravo!”
Herodotus484 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/21
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“I know nothing about modern Africa, let alone it’s history. I’m really enjoying this well explained, detailed historical overview. I’ve deducted one star for the very, very irritating music, which makes the narrator’s voice even more difficult to hear.”
nudders via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/07/21
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“Very educative. I am an Ashanti but you are telling me more than I ever knew. 👏🏼👏🏼good stuff.”
Ganicus_capua via Apple Podcasts ·
Ghana ·
10/25/21
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“I normally never write a review, but I waited for YEARS for a good summary on the history of all cultures and empires of the African continent.
The moderator of the show maybe lives in the United States but still is very reflected about white supremacy and never puts his culture over one’s else....”Read full review »
nikp0815 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/21/21
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“I was searching for a podcast about African history and this was the only one that popped up, I gave it a try, loved it and subscribed.
Andy’s easy style of podcasting makes it seem like you are kicking back and listening to a friend.
My one issue is the audio clarity of his voice. Still I am...”Read full review »
Tytytaitai via Apple Podcasts ·
Nigeria ·
09/27/21
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“Andy as an African I am so sad that we had to wait for an African from the long diaspora to come and break down our shared history so well.
I really hope African schools start picking up your podcast as part of the general African history in Junior secondary school curriculum as most of our...”Read full review »
KityCaty via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/21
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“The Information is VERY hard to find, so it’s good to have this available. To my ear, the presentation just drones with very little inflection of any kind. And, also to my ear, the constant music in the background is distracting, sometimes to the point of irritation. There are also moments when...”Read full review »
nfwts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/21
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“Proudly to be called african🙌the source of all civilisation before we were robbed🌚.
#Arise and re-shine motherland🙏”
Ngabo micheala via Apple Podcasts ·
Uganda ·
08/17/21
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“Very informative and well researched, an excellent introduction to, and overview of, African history.”
Canad-ict via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/03/21
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“Fantastic informative podcast on a much neglected subject. I’m going four-star for balance but I’m only five podcast episodes in so I may go for five in the future if there is any improvement at all or go lower if it becomes terrible (seems less likely; great start)”
Nyarl de la Thotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/21
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“This podcast was so necessary. When it's (rarely) covered in schools and pop history, African history is usually reduced to unhelpful stereotypes and generalization. This podcast is the first that really covers the region with the depth and care it deserves, especially the season on Axum.”Read full review »
LeonJefferson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/21
“I discovered this podcast through Our Fake History and 6 episodes in I absolutely love what the podcast could be. The host is informative and engaging and the material is fantastic and woefully under covered in general historical education and particularly in podcast space. However this far the...”Read full review »
thekevinnottaken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/21
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“Andy is an excellent host. It’s amazing there was no existing podcast on this topic. But Andy saw the need and filled it with organized quality. He’s a great instructor and guide. I was really impressed as a podcaster myself often in need of a guide. Excellent content.”
falsehubris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
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“From South Africa, listening to the current series on Ethiopia has been an eye opener. Andy has an engaging and easy to listen to style. Really looking forward to learn more about the history of the continent. The podcast fills a huge gap in the history podcast universe - well done!”
hugh harnett via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
04/18/21
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“I’m so glad to find this podcast! Andy does a wonderful job discussing the History of Africa! Absolutely a wonderful find! Thank you!”
JennyLynn2173 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/21
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“So much history I never knew (besides Egypt).”
SFsourDoh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/21
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“The author of this podcast covers in detail the underlooked history of Africa and serves into a fantastic jumping off point in further historical research.”
mcmoose308 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/21
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“This podcast is actually super solid. If you’re interested in historical background, this podcast is for you! It elaborates well on the historical matters in an interesting way that makes you want to keep hearing more! Give it a shot! It’s worth it!”
fuji128 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/21
“This podcast is informative, well researched and interesting but the podcaster seems to be in a rush to get through the material and this detracts from experience. Please slow down and have more confidence in your presentation style.”
jomcfc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/21
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“I’ve really liked listening to these podcasts they are well researched and easy to listen too thank you.”
Rhys evers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/21
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“I appreciate this podcast so much. The clear presentation of such convoluted material is fabulous.
The music, please, is absolutely distracting throughout. It does not provide the intended ambience. It provides annoyance.
Get rid of it during your narrative. You worked too hard to let it...”Read full review »
Luciamafe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/20
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“Great stuff. I love that there's a podcast that dives this deep into a sadly unknown portion of history.”Read full review »
AD Kris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/20
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“I just started listening and I already love this podcast so much- I’ve already listened to half of the episodes! The host is so knowledgeable and presents the information in such an interesting way. One suggestion that I have is to maybe get rid of the music and extra sound effects. Sometimes it...”Read full review »
Gaby from VeggieWorldRecipes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/20
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