As we continue looking at Kingdoms of Africa, we look at the Kingdom of the Kongo located in Central Africa in the present day northern Angola and surrounding countries. Who were the first settlers to land in that area. In The Kingdom of Kongo through the eye of Richard Nwamba we hear how by studying the musicology of a people can one discover a history of a particular people. Nwamba, a cultural Analyst, an accomplished cultural commentator and broadcaster of note tells the history of this kingdom....

The Kingdom of Kongo through the Eye of Richard Nwamba

It can be argued that rivers formed part of civilization, as people flocked for fertility along their banks.

In Part two of Kingdoms of Africa series, Izak Khomo, an unsung Pan Africanist and historian in his own right, speaks to the inseparable connection between kingdoms and civilization. 

He looks at how the Sahel became the bedrock of kingdoms in Africa, especially within the ancient North African countries.

It can be argued that rivers formed part of civilization, as people flocked for fertility along their banks. In Part two of Kingdoms of Africa series, Izak Khomo, an unsung Pan Africanist and historian in his own right, speaks to the inseparable connection between kingdoms and civilization. He looks at how the Sahel became the bedrock of kingdoms in Africa, especially within the ancient North African countries.

African Kingdoms Part 2

Africa has gone through what others would call imperialism, well before the recent infamous colonialism. 
People who became influential and powerful became rulers. 
Apart from wealth that could come with it, those that could command respect from the rest of the people took leadership roles. 
In Kingdoms of Africa, we bring you professors and gurus in the subject of royalty in Africa, and define what constituted a kingdom and empire in Africa…

Africa has gone through what others would call imperialism, well before the recent infamous colonialism. People who became influential and powerful became rulers. Apart from wealth that could come with it, those that could command respect from the rest of the people took leadership roles. In Kingdoms of Africa, we bring you professors and gurus in the subject of royalty in Africa, and define what constituted a kingdom and empire in Africa…

Kingdoms Of Africa

In our programme this week as Africa celebrates Africa month, we look at whether the continent is taking a positive trajectory in the wake of a pandemic, which seems to have put some 'spokes' to the process of its rebirth. 

Is Africa on track? We hear from experts about how Africa can better celebrate its achievements, if any.

In our programme this week as Africa celebrates Africa month, we look at whether the continent is taking a positive trajectory in the wake of a pandemic, which seems to have put some 'spokes' to the process of its rebirth. Is Africa on track? We hear from experts about how Africa can better celebrate its achievements, if any.

Insight on how Africa can better celebrate its achievements

As the Zulus grapple to find the next Prime Minister Elvis Nkosi, a social commentator and political analyst from South Africa weighs in on the incumbent Prime Minister- Mangosuthu Buthelezi. What roles do Prime Ministers hold in the Zulu monarchy? How did Mangosuthu Buthelezi become Prime Minister? 

Conversation with Elvis Nkosi on family succession in Zulu culture

As the Zulus grapple to find the next Prime Minister Elvis Nkosi, a social commentator and political analyst from South Africa weighs in on the incumbent Prime Minister- Mangosuthu Buthelezi. What roles do Prime Ministers hold in the Zulu monarchy? How did Mangosuthu Buthelezi become Prime Minister? Conversation with Elvis Nkosi on family succession in Zulu culture

How the Zulus elect their Prime Minister

The Zulu Funeral Rituals- fetal death and the messaging (1’67)

Elvis Nkosi, Social Commentator and Political Analyst explains how in the Zulu society, fetal deaths are not treated the same way as that of a fully grown up child. Such deaths are treated ‘ discreetly’ by the family, as opposed to any other death. 

Gender Roles in Zulu funeral rituals (6’36)

In this podcast Elvis Nkosi observes that: like any other nation, gender roles play a role in the Zulu funeral rituals, in that, when a woman dies, only women will take part in the washing of the body and visa-versa.

Are widows given a fair deal in the Zulu culture? (16’34)

Elvis Nkosi raises a controversial argument regarding the treatment of widows during and immediately after the death of a husband.

The Zulu Funeral Rituals- fetal death and the messaging (1’67) Elvis Nkosi, Social Commentator and Political Analyst explains how in the Zulu society, fetal deaths are not treated the same way as that of a fully grown up child. Such deaths are treated ‘ discreetly’ by the family, as opposed to any other death. Gender Roles in Zulu funeral rituals (6’36) In this podcast Elvis Nkosi observes that: like any other nation, gender roles play a role in the Zulu funeral rituals, in that, when a woman dies, only women will take part in the washing of the body and visa-versa. Are widows given a fair deal in the Zulu culture? (16’34) Elvis Nkosi raises a controversial argument regarding the treatment of widows during and immediately after the death of a husband.

Zulu funeral rituals

The 1960s saw the heightened repression in South Africa. Oliver Reginald Tambo was among the treason trialists of the freedom movement. He left on a mission by the ANC to establish a site of struggle overseas, build diplomatic support, and in time, to establish the armed struggle. He was a recognized leader of the ANC capable of accomplishing that mission. The legacy of South Africa's dispensation, can therefore, never be written without Oliver Reginald Tambo. How does South Africa and the world remember Oliver Tambo.

Lulli Callinicos is the official biographer of Oliver Tambo. 

Should like to comment on this program……. 

Email: ourheritage@channelafrica.org

Twitter: @ohchannelafrica

We are on DSTV Audio Bouquet #802, Satellite Pas 10 and Live Streaming : www.channelafrica.co.za

The 1960s saw the heightened repression in South Africa. Oliver Reginald Tambo was among the treason trialists of the freedom movement. He left on a mission by the ANC to establish a site of struggle overseas, build diplomatic support, and in time, to establish the armed struggle. He was a recognized leader of the ANC capable of accomplishing that mission. The legacy of South Africa's dispensation, can therefore, never be written without Oliver Reginald Tambo. How does South Africa and the world remember Oliver Tambo. Lulli Callinicos is the official biographer of Oliver Tambo. Should like to comment on this program……. Email: ourheritage@channelafrica.org Twitter: @ohchannelafrica We are on DSTV Audio Bouquet #802, Satellite Pas 10 and Live Streaming : www.channelafrica.co.za

Talking Oliver Tambo with Lulli Callinicos

Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo, was a South African anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary who served as President of the African National Congress from 1967 to 1991. The Tambo name is associated with integrity, humility, selfless leadership and much more. The Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation is a public benefit organisation that was established in 2011 to promote, protect and preserve the legacies of freedom fighters and leaders of democracy who fought for equal education, community-upliftment, and women-empowerment initiatives
In our program this week we look into part one of the 7TH Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture by the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation. The lecture discusses the effects OR Tambo has had on the youth to inspire them into taking power into their own hands. It is questioned if the values exhibited by the current leaders after Uhuru are just, are these values the same values that leaders such as OR Tambo had when fighting for the black community. We also hear how the people Zimbabwe have their rights infringed.
We hear from the Chief Executive Officer of the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, Zengeziwe Msimang, key note speaker, Zimbabwean novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, Tsitsi Dangarembga and lastly Lebogang Mashile, South African actress, writer and performance poet.
Should like to comment on this program…….
Email: OH@channelafrica.org

Twitter: @OHChannelafrica

We are on DSTV Audio Bouquet #802 and Live Streaming : www.channelafrica.co.za

Oliver Reginald Kaizana Tambo, was a South African anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary who served as President of the African National Congress from 1967 to 1991. The Tambo name is associated with integrity, humility, selfless leadership and much more. The Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation is a public benefit organisation that was established in 2011 to promote, protect and preserve the legacies of freedom fighters and leaders of democracy who fought for equal education, community-upliftment, and women-empowerment initiatives In our program this week we look into part one of the 7TH Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture by the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation. The lecture discusses the effects OR Tambo has had on the youth to inspire them into taking power into their own hands. It is questioned if the values exhibited by the current leaders after Uhuru are just, are these values the same values that leaders such as OR Tambo had when fighting for the black community. We also hear how the people Zimbabwe have their rights infringed. We hear from the Chief Executive Officer of the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, Zengeziwe Msimang, key note speaker, Zimbabwean novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, Tsitsi Dangarembga and lastly Lebogang Mashile, South African actress, writer and performance poet. Should like to comment on this program……. Email: OH@channelafrica.org Twitter: @OHChannelafrica We are on DSTV Audio Bouquet #802 and Live Streaming : www.channelafrica.co.za

7th Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture

Johannesburg has impacted on the livelihood of many neighbouring countries and beyond.
As a city it has gone through six phases and counting. It is believed that the city has undergone recreation; having gone through layers of architectural designs and having been built on the sweat and often the blood of migrants from across, what today, is the South African Development Community (SADC) region. 
Should like to comment on this program……. 

Email: OH@channelafrica.org

Twitter: @OHChannelafrica

We are on DSTV Audio Bouquet #802, Satellite Pas 10 and Live Streaming : www.channelafrica.co.za

Johannesburg has impacted on the livelihood of many neighbouring countries and beyond. As a city it has gone through six phases and counting. It is believed that the city has undergone recreation; having gone through layers of architectural designs and having been built on the sweat and often the blood of migrants from across, what today, is the South African Development Community (SADC) region. Should like to comment on this program……. Email: OH@channelafrica.org Twitter: @OHChannelafrica We are on DSTV Audio Bouquet #802, Satellite Pas 10 and Live Streaming : www.channelafrica.co.za

Johannesburg – City of Migrants 2

Johannesburg is a unique vibrant child of migrant workers stretching nearly 150 years!
As a city it has gone through six phases and counting. It is believed that the city has undergone recreation; having gone through layers of architectural designs and having been built on the sweat and often the blood of migrants from across, what today, is the South African Development Community (SADC) region. 
Should like to comment on this program…….

Johannesburg is a unique vibrant child of migrant workers stretching nearly 150 years! As a city it has gone through six phases and counting. It is believed that the city has undergone recreation; having gone through layers of architectural designs and having been built on the sweat and often the blood of migrants from across, what today, is the South African Development Community (SADC) region. Should like to comment on this program…….

Johannesburg – City of Migrants

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice. Africa needs to champion its own cause by sustaining the indigenous knowledge systems that exist within the African people themselves. We will also engage intellectuals who will build on scientific facts.”

“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice.

Our Heritage

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