20 Best African History Podcasts

1. Black History Year

Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we're left out of the history books. That the media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. You may not agree with everything you hear, but we're always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide.
pushblack.simplecast.com
Facebook Followers 523.5KTwitter Followers 6.9KInstagram Followers 525K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 4 min Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

2. The African History Network Show

Listen to The African History Network Show with Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network. We focus on Educating, Empowering and Inspiring people of African descent throughout the Diaspora and around the world.
blogtalkradio.com
Facebook Followers 992.3KTwitter Followers 5.6K Frequency 19 episodes / quarter Avg Length 47 min Since Jul 2017 Play Get Email Contact

3. History of Indian and Africana Philosophy

Peter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri and Chike Jeffers to represent the philosophical traditions of India, Africa and the African diaspora.
historyofphilosophy.net
Facebook Followers 20.1KTwitter Followers 37.3K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 33 min Play Get Email Contact

4. King Cam's Ujumbe Podcast

We discuss African History, Service, and Selfcare. I, Marques D Cameron Sr am the host of the nighttime radio show Midnight Oil with King Cam.
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Twitter Followers 4.4KInstagram Followers 334 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 23 min Since Aug 2020 Play Get Email Contact

5. Africa's Untold Stories

Join us to discuss African history that is largely untold. Each episode, we have a conversation about a topic in African history and point out some lessons that come with that significant aspect of the continent's history.
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Twitter Followers 304Instagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 35 min Play Get Email Contact

6. AfriWetu

Rooted In Our Story, AfriWetu platform celebrates Africa's Pre-colonial History, Culture, People & Folklore. Africa's narrative told by Africans.
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Twitter Followers 595Instagram Followers 618 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 33 min Since Mar 2020 Play Get Email Contact

7. Those Who Came Before Us

Most of us are aware of how badly represented Africa is. The continent is too often reduced to a number of degrading stereotypes. But Africa has a rich and diverse history. A history that is usually ignored or poorly understood not just by the world but by its own people. A certain British historian once referred to its past as darkness. Hosted by David Ibanda.
buzzsprout.com
Instagram Followers 117 Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 38 min Since Jun 2020 Play Get Email Contact

8. The Coin | Black History On The Other Side

African-Americans have been miseducated about their history. Many believe black history begins with slavery. The history of African-Americans is a proud complex mixture of pain and progress. Brittany Wilkins, engineer, and herstorian take the journey to return, not just to land, but to a lost heritage of rich accomplishments. Can you picture a time where Africans influenced the world in developing civilizations in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If you want to learn about ancient African history before the slave trade, this is the podcast for you.
buzzsprout.com
Facebook Followers 10Twitter Followers 18Instagram Followers 152 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 10 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

9. One Mic | Black History

Each podcast episode of One Mic Black History centers around little-known events or persons from African American history selected for their effect on African Americans and American history.
onemichistory.com
Facebook Followers 603Twitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 12 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

10. History of Africa

Take a deep dive deep into African history with this in-depth podcast. From Casablanca to Cape Town, tune in to this podcast to learn about the magnificent and oft-forgotten history of Africa.
historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com
Twitter Followers 197Instagram Followers 322 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 30 min Play Get Email Contact

11. History of Africa Podcast

A podcast dedicated to African history. From Aksum to Zimbabwe, Casablanca to Cape Town, learn about the fascinating civilizations and stories of Africa
historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com
Frequency 2 episodes / month Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Moments in South African History

The stories of prominent people, events and places that shaped South African history.
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Facebook Followers 2.1MTwitter Followers 2.7M Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

13. AFRICAN KONNECTION

With so much attention and dialogue on African culture this decade, it is time to encapsulate and share that experience with others around the world. So many misconceptions are allowed to spread without all the facts being presented, and it is damaging to the history of Africa. By sharing stories and learning from guests from all across the continent, we will piece together and paint the real picture of Africa in its entirety. This podcast will bring the truth to amazing, beautiful, and diverse heritages across the motherland.
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Instagram Followers 39 Since Jan 2020 Play Get Email Contact

14. African Camp Fire Stories

African History stories are seldom told; in cases where they do get told, it is seldom by Africans themselves. The African Camp Fire Stories' Podcast is created and narrated by natives of the continent.It is very important for us to note that we are not professional Historians. The objective of the podcast is to bring to the fore African history in an engaging, interesting, and fun manner; while ensuring that all the stories that we tell are well-researched and grounded in fact.
shows.acast.com
Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 29 Since Aug 2019 Play Get Email Contact

15. Africa Past & Present | The Podcast about African History, Culture, and Politics

The Podcast about African History, Culture, and Politics. The show highlights interesting and significant people, ideas, and discussions in African Studies from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives.
afripod.aodl.org
Since Aug 2009 Play Get Email Contact

16. Black History Buff

Each episode of the Black History Buff Podcast will take you on a thrilling journey through a chapter of Black History. Covering the full historical tapestry of the African Diaspora you'll hear tales covering everything from African Samurai's to pistol-wielding poets. So take a seat kick back relax and enjoy the show.
blackhistorybuff.com
Facebook Followers 703Instagram Followers 53.7K Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

17. Everyday Black History | Afro Appreciation

Everyday Black History, where they highlight the contributions of Black Men and Women both Past and present. Here they celebrate Afro Appreciation, where Black Americans, Africans, and Latinos of African descent are honored. They also highlight Institutions that have helped the advancement of people in the African Diaspora, such as historically Black University and many others.
theeverydayblackhistory.com
Facebook Followers 73KTwitter Followers 22Instagram Followers 6K Since Mar 2018 Play Get Email Contact

18. My African Cliches

A UNIQUE ALMANACH TO CHANGE YOUR OUTLOOK OF THE AFRICAN HISTORY. Develop your knowledge of African history to better understand the continent today.
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Twitter Followers 95 Since Jul 2019 Play Get Email Contact