Interesting history lessons

I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about African kingdoms of the past, and more of present day Africa.
A recommended listen.

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Good overview of African history

I have been looking for more information on African history and this was a good book for that. There is so little I felt I know about African history and this was full of many very interesting facts and perspectives. Sometimes a little dry due to many facts but it did enlighten me a lot. Worked better for me approaching it in chunks, but I did enjoy it,

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Required listening for anyone interested in Africa.

This is an excellent book which gives you an overview of the history of this vast continent. Of course it cannot go into detail with such a vast hinterland of history to explore. But what it does with clarity, compassion, and some humour, is to show without doubt that the continent has a long, rich, vibrant and sophisticated history.

It clearly shows that African history does not start with the arrival of the Europeans which so many of us have - and in some cases are still being taught. This for me, this is a book that should find a home on everyone’s physical or digital bookshelf.

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Engaging

An engaging listen and well written. There is an initially uncomfortable amount of colonial history and enslavement but it gets easier as you allow it sink in and, although it can be depressing and uncomfortable, it's also impressive and encouraging to hear about the heroism and pride of the African nations.

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Well researched, brilliantly complied and narrated

I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about Africa’s history across the continent and to discover that the history are available and have survived the passage of time. A huge thank you and well done to Zeinab Badawi for these first steps from an African to discover and in the process honour Africa's past history. I think that I need a paper copy to discover a lot of the names as I am keen to delve further where possible. Probably a pdf of names in this history book can be an attachment please.

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Comprehensive and ambitious

There is a lot of history to cover, and Zeinab attempted it . Well written and incredibly informative

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I Am African and Proud

This epic compilation has made me more eager to play my part and contribute to the epic saga that is The African Legend! Here is to learning from our past experiences, rising up, and being inspired to forge a new chapter for the continent and our people! A sovereign, limitless and divine people arise 🌍 Amandla Awethu ✊🏾

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Insightful and inspiring. A must read for all!

Zeinab has put together an excellent piece of work here that strikes the tough balance of comprehensiveness and depth. An inspiring history for Africans and an importanty rebalancing of this tale for all. And of course, extremely well-read. Thank you, Zeinab!

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Valiant and important telling of an enormous historical story.

I found the many subjective, first person interjections distracting and quite unnecessary. I was also unclear about the sources used. I loved finding out more about the heritage of the continent and the context of history in Africa's better known recent past.

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insightful and interesting

learnt alot about africa that I have not come across in popular sources. I can relate with all that's been said being an African. Reminds me of General African Studies back in University

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