Zeinab Badawi on an African History of Africa, Part Two

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🗓️ 16 May 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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This is the second instalment of a three-part conversation. Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when we do away with making the story of Africa so anchored in European colonialism? Award-winning broadcaster Zeinab Badawi came to the Intelligence Squared stage recently to tell a new history of Africa – in all its shades and complexities – without the stifling gaze of Europe. Drawing on the themes of her latest book, An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence, she describes the origins of humankind, the emergence of ancient civilisations and empires, and the joys and thrills of Independence. Badawi was in conversation with historian and broadcaster Kate Williams. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/IS for £100 sponsored credit. This is the second instalment of a three-part conversation. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all three parts now plus all of our longer form interviews and Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:57.6	Hello and welcome to Intelligence Square where great minds meet. I'm the head of programming, Connor Boyle.
1:04.1	We're rejoining our live event for this episode with Sain and the Dowie, exploring the history of Africa.
1:09.4	Zainab is a journalist and broadcaster who has presented some of the UK's flagship news programs for the BBC and Channel 4.
1:17.0	Her new book is an African history of Africa bringing together thousands of years of diverse history
1:22.8	it's one very readable volume.
1:24.6	Joining her on stage at London's Tabernacle theatre
1:27.6	recently to discuss it was the historian and author Kate Williams.
1:31.4	Kate is professor of modern history at Reading University and the author of several books
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