The ancient coastal city of Gedi, Kenya—a pre-colonial 11th-century trading hub built by Persian and later Arab settlers—boasted palaces, mosques, and advanced infrastructure before its mysterious 17th-century abandonment. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its ruins face threats from climate change and neglect, mirroring risks to Africa’s few protected sites. UNESCO’s Nairobi conference highlighted armed conflicts (Ukraine, Mali) and disasters (Uganda’s fire) as escalating dangers. Archaeologist George Abungu stressed that heritage preservation must prioritise local values over mere UNESCO listings. Gedi’s caretakers work to safeguard its "mystical beauty," though much of its history remains lost. The site underscores Africa’s underrepresented global heritage amid growing crises.

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from the Gedi monument in Kenya's Kilifi County.

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In Part 2 of this insightful reasoning, Dr. Okunini Talawa Adodo explores the roots of Afrophobia on social media and in Black sitcoms. Using scenes from the iconic '90s show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Dr. Adodo illustrates how media can reinforce subtle biases against African identity—even within Black communities.

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⁣Dr. Okunini Talawa Adodo is a Jamaican Pan-Afrikanist scholar who focuses on Afrikan history, Afrocentric theory, and Afrikan language.

In Part 1 of this insightful reasoning, Dr. Okunini Talawa Adodo explores the theory that the name "Jamaica" may not have originated with the Taíno people, but rather from the Akan language—specifically the phrase Gyamere Yaka, meaning “we are stuck.” Dr. Adodo also challenges the popular belief that Jamaica is simply a country of mixed people, instead offering the perspective that it is a land of diverse African ethnic groups who arrived from different regions of the continent.

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Join Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, renowned scholar and Egyptologist, in this groundbreaking lecture, *"The African Origin of Civilization."* In this powerful presentation, Dr. Ben-Jochannan dismantles Eurocentric narratives, revealing Africa’s foundational role in shaping global civilization. Explore ancient African contributions to religion, science, medicine, and ethics, including the origins of monotheism, the 42 Admonitions of Ma’at (precursor to the Ten Commandments), and innovations by figures like Imhotep. Learn how Greek and Roman civilizations borrowed heavily from African knowledge, and confront the erasure of African history in modern education. Dr. Ben-Jochannan also addresses cultural identity, self-determination, and the importance of reclaiming African heritage. A must-watch for historians, educators, and anyone seeking truth beyond colonial narratives.

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0:00 – Introduction: Challenging Eurocentric Education
12:45 – African Contributions to Religion & Morals (Osiris, Aton, Ma’at)
25:30 – African Innovations: Calendar, Medicine, Architecture
38:15 – Cultural Identity & Self-Perception in the African Diaspora
52:00 – Q&A: Reparations, Unity, and Reclaiming History
1:08:20 – Closing Remarks: The Power of Knowing Your Heritage

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Explore the untold history of African resilience and global impact in this powerful lecture by renowned scholar **Dr. John Henrik Clarke**. Delving into the 16th–19th centuries, Clarke analyzes Europe’s economic competition for New World dominance, the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, and the unyielding resistance of African people. Discover how enslaved Africans shaped economies, mastered skilled trades, and led rebellions that challenged colonial powers. Clarke also unpacks the transition from slavery to colonialism, the psychological warfare of oppression, and the enduring legacy of Pan-African thought.


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- The intellectual foundations of Pan-Africanism and Black empowerment

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Kings and queens continue to play an important role in modern-day Africa. Charged with preserving their society's cultures, they remain figureheads for many of Africa's 1.3 billion inhabitants. In this series, the Austrian art historian and photographer Alfred Weidinger journeys to Africa to explore the ancient customs of the African kingdoms. The three-part documentary introduces the viewer to a spectacular unknown world, a world that may soon become a thing of the past. In this episode, the team attends what may be the last-ever coronation of a Hogon, a spiritual leader, in Mali.
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