AfriWetu Ancestor Stories Rooted In Our Story

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1. AfriWetu S6 - TANGAZO The Sabbatical Announcement

   26 Aug 2025 · 6:08

   Mambo Afri-WATU! Would you belive that it is only after over 100 episodes that AfriWetu will finally take a break before the end of the year! Well we didnt either. Truth is, so much is happening behind the scences…

2. AfriWetu - S6Ep5 - Kanem-Bornu Empire P3 (Civilisations)

   5 Aug 2025 · 26 min

   Its been an age right! Well Afri-WATU we are back with the final part of the amazing Kanem-Bornu Empire. This has been an EPIC journey, and to give it the respect its due...it had to take a few more moments in the…

3. AfriWetu - S6Ep4 - Kanem-Bornu Empire P2 (Civilisations)

   22 May 2025 · 40 min

   Afri-WATU we are back to the Kanem-Bornu Empire - Part 2! This Empire had everything, and each time as I said last time, there is more and more and more to unearth....I encourage you all to really follow the paths,…

4. AfriWetu: S6Ep3 - Kanem-Bornu Empire P1 (Civilisations)

   1 May 2025 · 32 min

   Afri-WATU! So excited to share with you the first part of one of the most well known Empires in the world, the Kanem-Bornu Empire! This was a mighty task to research and so very worth it, it is one of those…

5. AfriWetu: S6Ep2 - Kasanje Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

   24 Apr 2025 · 28 min

   Afri-WATU! Welcome to the conclusion of the Kasanje Kingdom! We get to meet the rulers and the actual Imbangala military society. It was a great journey learning about this kingdom and bringing them to life for you…

6. AfriWetu: S6Ep1 - Kasanje Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

   19 Mar 2025 · 30 min

   Afri-WATU! Welcome to the first of our African Ancestor Kingdoms of S6! The Kasanje Kingdom! We start with a powerful and right in your face civilisation whose infamy and reputation precedes them. The Imbangala…

7. Afriwetu: S6 Prologue - The AHA Interview

   28 Feb 2025 · 38 min

   HABARI ZENU AFRI-WATU! It's been ages since we were back on the air, and AfriWetu ti really excited to kick of S6 with a special interview had with Daniel Story of the American History Association - yep our Ancestors…

8. AfriWetu S5 - The Wrap Up Show

   27 Dec 2024 · 6:59

   It's the WRAP UP SHOW for S5 AFRI-WATU! How dope is it that we are here at the end of the fifth year, that we have had listening to stories of our African Ancestors! So here is my thank you to you all for your…

9. AfriWetu: S5Ep17 - Gihanga (Legend)

   27 Nov 2024 · 44 min

   Afri-WATU! Welcome to the legend of Gihanga! We are so excited to have the one and only Njora, back as a Guest Narrator voicing this legend's story, I think you will agree he did a perfect job! As usual a huge Thank…

10. AfriWetu: S5Ep16 - The Yao Pt3 (Civilisations)

    20 Nov 2024 · 24 min

    AFRI-WATU! We are back to the Yao people, Part 3 of these great ancestors! We are at the end of the journey with our Yao ancestors, and what a journey it has been! It has been so much fun and an eye opener on how much…

11. AfriWetu: S5Ep15 - The Yao Pt2 (Civilisations)

    23 Oct 2024 · 32 min

    AFRIWATU! It’s Part 2 of the Yao people! Welcome back to this journey to the past and discovering more about these ancestors. Today we keep digging further into the Yao as a community and understand their diversity…

12. AfriWetu: S5Ep14 - The Yao Pt1 (Civilisations)

    2 Oct 2024 · 26 min

    AFRI-WATU! The Yao have officially arrived at our threshold! We have met them in many other previous episodes, so how awesome to finally MEET them in their own show right! It was such a wonderful journey and as usual…

13. AfriWetu: S5Ep13 - TANGAZO Afriwetu x Environment

    12 Sep 2024 · 4:59

    Karibu Afri-WATU to this special episode. Today AfriWetu is asking for your input, so get out your phones to send us a message...about what? Tune in to find out more! Big Thank You to Big City studios for the magic…

14. AfriWetu: S5Ep12 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt3 (Civilisations)

    27 Aug 2024 · 24 min

    AFRI-WATU Welcome back to the final part of the Kazembe Kingdom! It has been such a great journey to the past to meet these ancestors - who still have their descendants celebrating and honouring them today. As usual…

15. AfriWetu: S5Ep11 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

    14 Aug 2024 · 34 min

    AfriWATU Welcome back to the Kazembe Kingdom! It's part 2 of this kingdom and it is going to be a ride as we meet the people. It is always such a joy to bring these ancestors to life and this kingdom really was one of…

16. AfriWetu: S5Ep10 - Kazembe Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

    31 Jul 2024 · 33 min

    Afri-WATU! Welcome back to a brand new civilisation on AfriWetu - the Kazembe kingdom! We are keeping it Southern Africa, as we journey back in time to meet our ancestors, who will take us on twists and turns in…

17. AfriWetu: S5Ep9 - Lozi Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

    10 Jul 2024 · 33 min

    Hello Afri-WATU Welcome back to Part 2 of the LOZI kingdom! We go back to Southern Africa, meeting our ancestors whose story was such fun to research and bring to you. We continue on this amazing journey to the…

18. AfriWetu: S5Ep8 - Lozi Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

    12 Jun 2024 · 39 min

    Afri-WATU! Welcome to meet a new amazing ancestor civilisation from our continent...The LOZI Kingdom. There was a myriad of emotions when studying this kingdom, mostly because their ideals of honour and respect is so…

19. AfriWetu: S5Ep7 - Rozvi Empire Pt3 (Civilisations)

    29 May 2024 · 20 min

    Mhoroi Afri-WATU! It's the final episode of the Rozvi Empire, what a journey it has been right! To this date this influence is felt across southern Africa and they hold a special place in modern Zimbabwe. Their…

20. AfriWetu: S5Ep6 - Rozvi Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)

    15 May 2024 · 30 min

    Mangwanani akanaka Afri-WATU! It's been a while right! Well it sure seems so! Have no fear... we are back with Part TWO of this riveting Empire is here, the Rozvi ancestors have returned! There is really so much I…

21. AfriWetu: S5Ep5 - Rozvi Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)

    26 Apr 2024 · 30 min

    Kwaziwa AfriWetu! Welcome to a brand new African Civilisation! The mighty ROZVI Empire! From the southern part of our continent and they were awesome! It was such a joy to meet these ancestors to learn more and dig…

22. AfriWetu: S5Ep4 - Buganda Kingdom Pt3 (Civilisations)

    17 Apr 2024 · 30 min

    AfriWetu! We are back to the Buganda Kingdom, rounding off with Part 3 as we close down this civilisation today. These ancestors were something else and it was such a joy to study and share with you their story. As…

23. AfriWetu: S5Ep3 - Dihya Al Kahina (Legend)

    26 Mar 2024 · 48 min

    AFRI-WATU! SBAH LKHIR! How excited are we to introduce you to this Legend from the North! She is epic and of course we needed an epic voice to narrate the story, so tune in to hear the dulcet tones of Nyaguthii who so…

24. AfriWetu: S5Ep2 - Buganda Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

    12 Mar 2024 · 49 min

    AfriWATU! Welcome back to Part 2 of the Buganda Kingdom! This episode is a special one as we zoom in on the Women of this kingdom and the society, it was such fun and I do hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!…

25. AfriWetu: S5Ep1 - Buganda Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

    28 Feb 2024 · 38 min

    Afri-WATU!! WE ARE BAAAACK! It's year FIVE of Afriwetu and so of course we have to kick start with a truly ace Kingdom just for you - the BUGANDA kingdom! It is Part 1 because this kingdom needs the space! So…

26. AfriWetu S5 Prologue

    13 Feb 2024 · 4:15

    AFRI-WATU...WE ARE BAAAAACK!!! This is a short Karibuni from the break and setting the tone for this series, it's our FIFTH year! Really excited about the ancestor doneness heading your way! Mubarikiwe!

27. AfriWetu S4 - The Wrap Up Show

    28 Nov 2023 · 43 min

    AFRIWATU! Would you believe it is...the wrap up episode, the final one for S4! It has been a JOURNEY! But as usual I have loved every minute, from the research, to hearing the final product after the magic touch (a…

28. AfriWetu S4Ep18 - Lundu Kingdom Pt 2 (Civilisations)

    7 Nov 2023 · 27 min

    AFRIWATU! It's the last of the civilisation episodes for the S4...Part 2 of the Lundu Kingdom! This has been a wonderful journey to the south eastern part of this great Continent & I am so happy to have gotten the…

29. AfriWetu S4Ep17 - Lundu Kingdom Pt 1 (Civilisations)

    25 Oct 2023 · 26 min

    AFRIWATU! A new civilisation episode is out just for you! Part 1 of the Lundu Kingdom! This is the last of the Maravi Empire that was a brand new to me and opened up a wonderful new set of ancestors to AfriWetu! This…

30. AfriWetu S4Ep16 - Burundi Kingdom (Civilisations)

    11 Oct 2023 · 38 min

    AFRI-WATU! It’s here! Another dope civilisation from the past, this time we meet the BURUNDI ancestors as we visit the kingdom in East Africa. Burundi was a joy to study, and I hope you enjoy learning more about it.…

31. AfriWetu S4Ep15 - Karagwe Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

    27 Sep 2023 · 26 min

    AFRIWATU! Tune in for Karagwe Kingdom Part 2! Our East African Ancestors are back! We finish as strong as we started with these ancestors, with pleasant surprises in store for us all. So excited to share them with…

32. AfriWetu S4Ep14 - Karagwe Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

    13 Sep 2023 · 30 min

    AFRIWATU! Here it is, a new civilisation from the eastern shores of our great continent of Africa has dropped! The Karagwe kingdom was just fulll of mystery for AfriWetu when starting and it opened up with all its…

33. AfriWetu S4Ep13 - Wagadou Empire Pt3 (Civilisations)

    23 Aug 2023 · 32 min

    Afri-WATU! Drumrolls please as we enter into the final part, Part 3 of the Wagadou Empire! It is all VERY exciting as it’s an AfriWetu first to have a Part 3, but really this Empire had to be the one, considering its…

34. AfriWetu S4Ep12 - Wagadou Empire Pt2 (Civilisations)

    8 Aug 2023 · 28 min

    Afri-WATU! It's Part 2 of this amazing and iconic Empire! Welcome back! I don't think there is anything I can do to make this more exciting than it is, so why not just head over and tune in to meet the ancestors from…

35. AfriWetu S4Ep11 - Wagadou Empire Pt1 (Civilisations)

    25 Jul 2023 · 34 min

    Afri-WATU! Welcome back to the journey to the past! We are meeting very special ancestors today as we go to the west of our continent to land in the WAGADOU Empire! This has been on the wish list of civilisations to…

36. AfriWetu S4Ep10 - Anansi - How Stories Came to the World (FableFolklore)

    12 Jul 2023 · 41 min

    Afri-WATU!!!! Dropping another folklore just for you as we jump into the Anansi tales from the Akan people! This was such fun to read and record & it was made so by the wonderful dulcet tones and incredible…

37. AfriWetu S4Ep9 - Cierume (Legends)

    27 Jun 2023 · 33 min

    UVORO AFRI-WATU! Welcome to a Guest Narrator episode! Today we celebrate a true African legend - Cierume! She was an amazing and fearless woman from the Embu people in Kenya. Her fame and skills preceded her not…

38. AfriWetu S4Ep8 - Undi Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

    13 Jun 2023 · 22 min

    Zikomo Afri-WATU! Thank you for tuning in for Part 2 of the Undi Kingdom! I do hope you enjoy meeting these ancestors and that you go and do your own deeper research! This may be the concluding episode, but it is far…

39. Afriwetu S4Ep7 - Undi Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

    23 May 2023 · 24 min

    Afri-WATU! IT'S EPISODE 7! How exciting is it to bring you yet another great civilisation of the past, another story of our Ancestors. We have headed back to Southern Africa, to the lands of the rivers and lakes to…

40. AfriWetu S4Ep6 - Alatangana & Sa (FableFolklore)

    10 May 2023 · 46 min

    JAM WAALI AFRIWATU!!!! It has been a loooooong while since we had a Fable/Folklore story for you right! So here is one pulled from the modern nation of Guinea, in West Africa! The story covers alllllll the human…

41. Afriwetu S4Ep5 - Maravi Kalonga Pt2 (Civilisations)

    25 Apr 2023 · 32 min

    Welcome Back AfriWATU to the second part of the Maravi Empire! As we close off on this civilisation, there is still so much more to uncover and not enough time. It was such a pleasure to research this as everything…

42. Afriwetu S4Ep4 - Maravi Kalonga Pt1 (Civilisations)

    11 Apr 2023 · 32 min

    AfriWATU! New Episode just for you! We travel to Southern Africa to meet the Maravi Empire, a truly marvellous civilisation that needed not one but TWO episodes. I hope you all enjoy learning about this great…

43. AfriWetu S4Ep3 - Muhumuza (Legends)

    21 Mar 2023 · 25 min

    AfriWATU! Murakoze AfriWetu presents...a legend from the Rwanda Kingdom! Which also means this is a Guest Narrator show! A huge thank you to Olga for gracing us with her voice for our formidable NYABINGHI MUHUMUZA!…

44. AfriWetu S4Ep2 - Rwanda Pt2 (Civilisations)

    7 Mar 2023 · 35 min

    Amakuru AFRI-WATU!!!! It's Part 2 of the Rwanda Kingdom! We continue the dope stories of these special ancestors, well special to AfriWetu! Last time we met the drama and this time we get, well even more! Although…

45. AfriWetu S4Ep1 - Rwanda Pt1 (Civilisations)

    22 Feb 2023 · 47 min

    AFRI-WATU!!!! A Brand Spanking New Series & New Episode just for you! This is such a dope way for me to start the 4th year of AfriWetu! Tune in to hear the stories of a special set of ancestors...I am truly excited…

46. AfriWetu S4 Prologue

    8 Feb 2023 · 2:29

    WE ARE BAAAAACK! New civilisation and Guest Narrator episodes loading..... That you for coming back for our FOURTH year and series AfriWATU! Mubarikiwe

47. AfriWetu S3 WRAP UP

    28 Dec 2022 · 41 min

    MAMBO Afri-WATU! Would you believe its the end of S3 and the last episode of the series... Presenting the Wrap Up with our Guest Host Kenya Gachecheh! Yup its that time when I hand over AfriWetu to my Guest with…

48. AfriWetu S3Ep17 - Labotsibeni Gwamile Mdluli (Legends)

    22 Nov 2022 · 30 min

    Afri-WATU! Would you believe that this is the last Legend of the S3! And what better way to close out than with this very indomitable and formidable legend - Labostibeni! This also means it was a Guest Narrator show,…

49. AfriWetu S3Ep16 - Eswatini Kingdom Pt2 (Civilisations)

    9 Nov 2022 · 29 min

    Welcome back to the Eswatini Kingdom AfriWATU! Last episode we met the family, the people and got to understand how layered this kingdom was! This week we go back to understand more about their society and to…

50. AfriWetu S3Ep15 - Eswatini Kingdom Pt1 (Civilisations)

    25 Oct 2022 · 23 min

    Afri-WATU! It's a brand new civilisation just for you. Let's travel back to the Kingdom of Eswatini, a truly fascinating kingdom which today exists in close to its original form. This was such a trip to study and…