Bar Afrique Podcast

Sarah Masiyiwa & Line Talla

Land USA

Sjanger Comedy, History

Språk EN

Episoder 8

Siste 02.12.2025

<p>These are the stories about African decolonization that you've never heard of, told over a drink... or three! From the origin stories of dictators to European spy missions, it's African history delivered with humour and a bit of shade. New episodes every Tuesday this summer! Hosted by Sarah Masiyiwa & Line Talla. </p>

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Kenya: Britain on Trial 02.12.2025 56min

Everyone has secrets, but none are as messy as the OG colonial daddy, Great Britain. But to truly understand GB's colonial sins, you need to understand Kenya's Mau Mau Uprising, and how far GB went to cover it's bloody tracks.
Burkina Faso: Thomas Sankara, Betrayed by his BFF 25.11.2025 49min

What happens when your best friend is actually your biggest hater? Thomas Sankara learnt the hard way: his BFF, Blaise Compaoré, was complicit in his murder. Yikes!
Guinea-Bissau: Who Killed Amilcar Cabral? 18.11.2025 51min

In 1973, revolutionary leader Amilcar Cabral was gunned down in the streets of Guinea-Conakry on his way home from a gathering. We untangle who is responsible, and why.
Uganda: Cooking for a Dictator 11.11.2025 46min

You've heard of Idi Amin, the Ugandan dictator who's rumoured to have eaten the flesh of his enemies. This is not the story ofIdi Amin. This is the story of his chef.
Algeria: Revolutionary Sundae 04.11.2025 48min

On September 30th 1956, a young Algerian woman walked into the popular Milk Bar cafe, a hang out spot for European youth. She bought an ice cream, ate it, and then left. Minutes later, a bomb in the bag she left behind exploded. This is the story of the Milk Bar bombing and the young, perhaps controversial, revolutionary behind it, Zohra Drif.
Central African Republic: Family Matters 28.10.2025 1t 1min

Cousins can be annoying. David Dacko learnt this the hard way: his cousin overthrew him in a coup, placed him in a dungeon, and crowned himself “Emperor for life”. But when your cousin is nicknamed “the Butcher of Bangui”, should you really be surprised?Special guests: Sarah's cousins, Chengetai Sharif and Kudzi Chavunduka
Morocco: Where TF is Ben Barka?! 21.10.2025 46min

Moroccan revolutionist Mehdi Ben Barka hasn’t been seen since 1965. Call us ‘Detective Afrique’, because we’re sifting through the evidence and the very long suspect list to solve this cold case.
Nigeria: Mama Kuti Knows Best 14.10.2025 46min

You’ve heard of musical icon and political activist Fela Kuti, but have you heard about his mom? This is the story of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s, Nigeria’s “Lisabi Lioness”, who fought against British rule and oppressive colonial taxes on women.