City States and Civilisations - History Of Africa with Zeinab Badawi [Episode 11]
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Published 2020-04-10
Zeinab Badawi travels to Nigeria where she is granted a rare interview with the King of the Benin kingdom in southern Nigeria. She meets the Queen Mother of Lagos, at her ancestral palace on Lagos Island where she relates the history of the Yoruba people.
And Zeinab also has an audience with the former governor of Nigeria’s central bank who became the Emir of Kano, one of northern Nigeria’s Muslim city states.
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All Comments (21)
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Great content , Benin kingdom is one of the great civilisations of Africa. The Benin bronzes are still in European museums, we want them back
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Watching this, my heart swells with pride. I am African and my ancestors we very smart, creative and wise people.
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While we may not agree with everything Zeinab Badawi is doing I think it is unfair to dismiss her. She works within constraints for sure. She is doing her part to uncover African history. She is not perfect. Let us embrace the good she has done.
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The whole episodes told so much about African continent, its people, culture, traditions and religions. I'm a researcher in the field and PAN African and this is by far the must accurate account of our history. Thanks to Zeinab BBC Africa UNESCO And others that help to make the program possible.
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Goosebumps came all over me when she mentioned Benin kingdom, the edo people. Proud to see our new king. May you reign forever. One of your sons in diaspora
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Current literature would make us think as Africans we don’t have our own rich history. I know more about colonial conquests in Africa and wars in Europe than I do about my African History. Thank you BBC for this relevant documentary.
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I love These episodes with Zeinab. She is a a very competent Journalist. It sheds a different light on Afrikan history.
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Zainab, great job. Much of these productions are subjects and footage many have never seen of Africa. I'm enjoying every episode!
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Africa will rise to take its rightful place again in world development.
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African history from the perspective of African historians. Thank you Zeinab and BBC for bringing this to life, we must not forget our history as it informs our future.
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I love this whole series showing the greatness of this country Love love mother Africa I pray one day Africa can be the leaders of the world again.
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Nigeria was and still is the home of art and music.
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this woman is 60 yrs, it's unbelievable
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Good to see BBC finally taking interest in the African History that has been ignored for far too long.
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Zeinab badawi is just amazing . I watch everything she does especially Africans histories . Im Malian and I’m obsessed with my histories,so proud to be a Malian prince .♥️♥️
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Sanusi speaks English perfectly, he even studied in England. No need for subtitles
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The different queens for the pageant are so beautiful. Our people are so amazing all over the world. We dont need. Sub- titles as we understand every word that the people are saying.
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Dem, just after all This that we had saw from Africa history, and only from now on that the Europeans will start to know We African! Yes, we ,Africa, we are historical since the beginning of the world, since the beginning of mankind. One love to mother Africa ❤️💛💚
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How does the British Government reconcile with itself displaying African Art forcefully taken !!!
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Love this series. So much to learn. Thanks BBC.
