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Why isn't Africa Growing?

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Episode 1: Exploring the Path to Empowerment for African Nations through Conversation

35:56

Why I started Ronu Spirit in the first place.

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The Recruitment Process: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #3

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Kingdom of Benin Full History

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My plan to learn all about Africa with you

Hameed and Dr Farha discuss the importance of African nations becoming a significant force to change global perceptions of black people and black Africans. The conversation focuses on the need for more engagement and support on various platforms like TH-cam, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We highlight the importance of collaborative discussions, audience feedback, and the involvement of experts and individuals with lived experiences. Join us as we go live, seek to improve our content, and strive to build a strong community dedicated to making impactful changes.
00:00 Introduction: The Need for African Empowerment
00:31 Engaging the Audience: Collaborative Efforts
01:17 Expanding Social Media Presence
01:45 Increasing TikTok Engagement
02:07 Leveraging Instagram for Live Interactions
02:27 Continuous Engagement and Expert Involvement
03:21 Learning from Past Experiences

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4:48

Why Should the focus be on Africa?

มุมมอง 7619 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

Hameed introduces a podcast aimed at learning and understanding various aspects of geopolitics, particularly focusing on African nations. The discussion delves into the reasons behind focusing on Africa, the economic disparities between Africa and other nations like India, and the importance of making knowledge accessible for the development of the African continent. Join the conversation to ex...

6:52

Why isn't Africa Growing?

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What is holding Africa back from growth? Starting with a discussion on the historical impact of European colonization, we explore how these past injustices continue to influence present-day African societies. We delve into topics such as imposed export economies, internal strife, and the remnants of exploitative political structures. The conversation also connects these issues to contemporary s...

Episode 1: Exploring the Path to Empowerment for African Nations through Conversation

35:56

Episode 1: Exploring the Path to Empowerment for African Nations through Conversation

มุมมอง 8114 วันที่ผ่านมา

Join Hameed and his friend/facilitator, Dr. Sumaira Farha, in this live session as they introduce the new podcast series 'Ronu Spirit.' Hameed discusses his motivations behind creating the podcast and outlines the format, which includes conversations with experts and live interactions. They delve into topics such as the black and African diaspora, the impact of colonization, and the quest for e...

Why I started Ronu Spirit in the first place.

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Why I started Ronu Spirit in the first place.

มุมมอง 315หลายเดือนก่อน

In this heartfelt confession, the founder of Ronu Spirit shares the personal motivations behind starting the channel, driven by a desire to combat racial injustice and elevate the social status of black people globally. He discusses the challenges and pauses in his content creation journey and announces an exciting new podcast series aimed at exploring African history, development, and issues a...

The Recruitment Process: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #3

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The Recruitment Process: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #3

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In this episode, Dr Catel discusses how the Amazons became a part of the military and reveals the various methods used in recruiting them. You will also learn about some aspects of the warrior women's lives such as their commitment to celibacy and so on. The series will fully the history and culture of the Dahomean Amazons. Beginning with the Kingdom of Dahomey, what led to the formation of the...

8:35

Kingdom of Benin Full History

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The full animated film explores the great ancient Kingdom of Benin and its subsequent pillaging by British forces of the Benin Bronzes. The Benin Kingdom otherwise known as the Edo Kingdom is separate from Dahomey (what is considered present-day Benin). The Benin Kingdom was in what is now known as the present-day Edo state in Nigeria. The film was created for Digital Benin & Markk Hamburg Muse...

GoodLuck Jonathan: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #55

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GoodLuck Jonathan: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #55

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The final episode of Basic Nigerian History. In this episode, Dr Catel explores how Obasanjo's administration discusses how his regime continued corruption instead of putting an end to it as he promised. We also go on to briefly discuss Goodluck Jonathan's reign and its effect on the country of Nigeria. Featuring prominent characters like Umaru Yar'Adua, etc BNH will be like a crash course (or ...

Warrior Women Origination: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #2

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Warrior Women Origination: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #2

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In this episode we discuss the origin and rise of the Dahomean warrior women, discussing how a few handfuls of women became a ceremonial unit and how they grew from the ceremonial female units known as Gbetos to a full blow military regiment. We discussed the story of King Houegbadja as well as the twins Ahangbe and Akaba. We also touched on the religion of Vodun that later inspired voodoo in t...

EFCC Battle Against Corruption: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #54

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EFCC Battle Against Corruption: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #54

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Dr Catel discusses HOW Obasanjo's regime and administration contributed to the corruption problem that plagued Nigeria despite the creation of EFCC. We will also do a round-up and summary of Obasanjo's time in power. Featuring prominent characters like Atiku Abubakr, Umaru Yar'Adua, etc BNH will be like a crash course (or an edutainment series) on Nigerian history using animation and clever com...

Fourth Republic - Obasanjo's Problem: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #53

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Fourth Republic - Obasanjo's Problem: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #53

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Dr Catel discusses the entirety of Obasanjo's regime including his foreign policy, the religious and ethnic conflicts that began to rear its ugly head, and his creation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to tackle corruption. Featuring prominent characters like Abdoulaye Wade, Thabo Mbeki, Francis Arinze, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and organisations like New Partnership for Afric...

The Kingdom of Dahomey: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #1

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The Kingdom of Dahomey: AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY #1

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This is the first episode of the Warrior Women of Dahomey, where we learn about how the Dahomey kingdom first came about. How a section of the fon people left their lands and migrated to Allada, and how a succession dispute led to the discovery of Abomey, Port Novo, Whydah and eventually the creation of the Dahomey Kingdom. Featuring notable characters such as Prince Agassu, Do-Aklin, Dakondonu...

Transition back to Democracy: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #52

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Transition back to Democracy: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #52

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In this episode, we will explore how Nigeria attempted to put itself back on the right path after years of military rule, the worst of which had just ended with the reign of Abacha. This episode will feature General Sani Abacha, Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar, corruption, Biafra, Ralph Uwazuruike, PDP, MASSOB, EFCC amongst others. BNH will be like a crash course (or an edutainment series) on Nigerian...

Back to Military Rule Abacha Regime: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #51

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Back to Military Rule Abacha Regime: BASIC NIGERIAN HISTORY #51

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In this episode, Dr Catel explores how Nigeria was plunged back into Military rule and how this particular Regime became one of the worst military regimes in Nigerian History. This episode will feature General Sani Abacha, Ken Saro Wiwa, M.K.O Abiola, Abdulsalami Abubakar, the campaign for democracy (CD), MOSOP (movement for the survival of the Ogoni people), Ernest Shonekan, Lagos High court a...

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Benin 1897: A Brief History Part 1

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The first part of an independent animated film explores the great ancient Kingdom of Benin and its subsequent pillaging by British forces of the Benin Bronzes. The film was created for Digital Benin & Markk Hamburg Museum in Germany. To watch the full film, please visit www.africastory.co MARKK Museum website: markk-hamburg.de/en/ Digital Benin: digital-benin.org/