Black Market Reads is a menu for Black literary consumption and all of its spin-offs. Featuring Black artists who love to read and write and engage in arts and culture.PRODUCER: The Givens Foundation for African American LiteraturePRODUCTION SERVICES: iDream.tvMUSIC: Sarah White - Through People [M¥K Remix] BMR is made possible through the generous support of our individual donors, Target Foundation, and the voters of Minnesota, through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. more

Interviews with Scholars of Africa about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies more

Black Canon, like a shot across the bow, is a literally show that showcases writers from the African diaspora, the beauty, and pain in their work, their struggles, in a tentative to bring African literature back to America and restore a glory lost due to centuries of migrations. more

Archiving the African and Black literary scene. The podcast is run by Nairobi, Kenya lover of books James Murua. more

First published in 1863, Five Weeks in a Balloon depicts an insightful journey undertaken by a group of intrepid explorers into the partly uncharted African continent, as they aim to explore its exotic wonders. Apart from concentrating on themes including exploration, loyalty, friendship, determination, and honor, the novel also offers an endearing set of jovial characters and vivid imagery. Furthermore, the novel is the first book in Verne's distinguished Voyages Extraordinaires series.The adventure begins when Dr. Samuel Fergusson attempts to devise a mechanism to allow him to travel across the unexplored regions of Africa, an objective that many before him have tried and failed. Dr. Fergusson continues to put forward his calculations on just how the trip is to be carried out, including details on the how the balloon filled with hydrogen would work. The journey across Africa in itself presents quite the challenge, let alone attempting the dangerous expedition on an ingenious invention never before tested. Subsequently, he sets out on the daring escapade together with his trusted servant Joe and his friend Richard Kennedy, as they aim to traverse the continent from the east to the west coast. Although much of their time is spent on observing the scenery, landscape, and general interior of Africa, the contrasting trio also falls subject to the many threats that can be expected on such a valiant trip. Consequently, the group must escape a variety of setbacks including rescuing a missionary from a sacrificial ritual, prevailing over an attack by vultures, and organizing a rescue mission for one of their own companions.In addition to offering a gripping tale of bold travel and innovative transportation, Verne also adds historical detail to the novel, as he gives detailed descriptions and references to various exploratory expeditions into Africa by notable explorers of the time including Sir Richard Burton, John Hanning Speke, and Heinrich Barth. The novel also confirms Verne's scientific aptitude and vast imagination, as he offers plausible and thorough calculations, which set the premise for the author's other scientifically formulated works. A piece rich in description, Five Weeks in a Balloon is a definite must-read for those who wish to experience Verne's early contribution to the world of fiction. more

The Nami Podcast is an anthology podcast of lightly dramatized stories and poetry by West African writers. We're here because we appreciate the stories of the everyday African and want to share that with the rest of the world.Our mission is to build a community that celebrates and supports the works, views and voices of African artist. If you want to be a part of the show, or want to contribute in anyway, send a DM on twitter or Instagram. We'd love to here from you. more

Join The Gist of Freedom for a live online discussion in celebration of the African American experience—honoring all the people, past and present, black and white—who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship and artifact. more

The BAN Radio Literary Program aims to support the African American community and to show people, through the radio show, that African American writers are more than just a niche. We bring wonderful stories to the minds and imaginations of everyone! We have stories to tell, using our voice and our experiences, that cross all races and cultures. Join us on Monday and Wednesday Nights, 8-10 pm EST. BECOME A GUEST ON THE SHOW. Go here to sign up today: http://www.edc-creations.com more

Afrophilia means to love Africa and people of African descent. Afrophilia is both a magazine and creative agency. Our mag is an upbeat digital offering exploring all there is to love about Africa. From film to literature, fine art, entertainment, style, travel and climate action. Our creative agency exists to help African businesses improve their digital footprint and visibility in multiple markets. On this channel, we will share beautiful stories from the continent and reflections on media and the creative industry.Tune in to hear from and of Africa in ways you haven't before. more

A podcast exploring issues in the field of African Christianity and African Theology both on the continent of Africa and in diaspora. The Podcast is hosted by Harvey Kwiyani who teaches theology, missiology, and leadership courses at several places in the US, Europe and Africa. He is currently based at Liverpool Hope University where he teaches African theology. more

Rants and Words(RaW) will encompass book reviews, as well as issues surrounding family, parenting, gender, and other general lifestyle issues. I'm really just here to have fun ('unserious' =Rants, and 'serious'= Words).'Welcome' to my space!!!!! more

If you're looking to be hooked on every word and be kept on edge looking forward the words you're about to hear next. You've definitely come to the right place. Cruise with Diray is a podcast that talks and discusses about real life situations, movies, African music, African literature and so much more. Stay tuned... more

We discuss African books by the best African Authors, you can visit StoryThatTouchs.com to read life changing books and connect with Africa on a different level. You are one good book away from a good mood more

Arts Africa covers everything from literature to performing and visual arts, across the length and breadth of Global Africa. We talk to Africa's finest creatives as well as emerging new talent from poets, writers, painters, actors, comedians, architects, creatives galore! more

Nomwe is an African podcast where there is story-telling, African literature, TV film reviews, pop culture, relationships and lifestyle. Nomwe is the Shona word for number 7. In numerology The number 7 is the seeker, the thinker, the searcher of Truth, mental analysis, alchemy, genius, a keen mind, the inventor, the written word, logic, understanding, knowledge, discernment and discerning, knowledge seeking, learning, and ahead of the times. The Nomwe podcast embeds all these attributes, with your hosts Reenie and Mukuka, who are also your cool, fun, bougie, smart new age African Aunties.Mukuka and Reenie will delve into African literature, African culture, pop culture and more, with the added bit of them being in two different parts of the world - the diaspora aka UK and home aka Africa. The Nomwe podcast aims to teach, to learn, inspire, ask hard hitting questions, let you the listener be inspired, yearn for more knowledge, laugh, cry and share! more

The Sankofa Book Club is a digital book club with a focus on African Literature. Through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and this podcast we aim to encourage discussion around African literature, African history and African culture. more

This collection recognizes Black History Month, February 2007. Two excellent resources for public domain African American writing are African American Writers (Bookshelf) and The Book of American Negro Poetry, edited by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson's collection inspired the Harlem Renaissance generation to establish a firm African-American literary tradition in the United States. more

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on galleys, documents his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom and in business thereafter. The book contains an interesting discussion of slavery in West Africa and illustrates how the experience differs from the dehumanising slavery of the Americas. The Intereresting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is also one of the first widely read slave narratives. This work was produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain. more

A conversation series for African writers to share the stories they have encountered on their individual writing journeys. more

We create content and curate events that celebrate African stories and heritage.Using different mediums, from audio stories to theatre productions, we work with writers, storytellers, actors, publishers, illustrators, graphic designers, sound designers and musicians from across the continent on a range of projects with long-lasting social impact in the literary and performance space. more

The Nook Podcast is a podcast about books. A bookcast if you will. It covers discussions on books as discussed by The Nook Bookclub held monthly. Conversations about books and the beauty they hold. Rants about books. The place of African literature among other bookish topics. more

The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is a literature prize awarded to an African writer of a short story published in English. The prize was launched in 2000 to encourage and highlight the richness and diversity of African writing by bringing it to a wider audience internationally. The focus on the short story reflects the contemporary development of the African story-telling tradition. more

An introspective discussion of Africa's challenges based on the new book, African Culture Matters: How to transform a continent by changing mindsets. The author John Samwani leads the discussion on how a continent this blessed continues to harrassed by poverty, hunger, diseases and corruption. The premise of the book is that we should look closer home for the African solution. Maybe we are the Problem and also the Solution. more

Efosa Osaro is an African writer and the author of The Osaro Theory . The Osaro Theory Podcast gives you exclusive access into the mind of the author, discuss of subject like psychology , philosophy, history and the challenges that are hindering the African development.For more about the podcast Please visit osaroefosa.com more