It’s a Continent

Wangechi Mutu: ‘There’s a fiction being told about what Europe is — and what Africa is’ The Kenyan-American artist is taking over Rome’s Galleria Borghese in a show that is as personal as it is political

Excellent read. "There's a fiction being told about what Europe is, and what Africa is." www.ft.com/content/0d98...

07.06.2025 13:19 — 👍 35    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 2

Still buzzing from our first live podcast last weekend at #HayFestival2025! 🎙️
We had such a great and insightful discussion with the brilliant Chao Tayiana!

Thank you for making it so special ✨

More exciting updates coming soon… 👀 🇰🇪

07.06.2025 17:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years of It’s a Continent 🎉 We're FIVE! Can you believe it?

Our March newsletter is out, celebrating 5 years of It’s a Continent 🎉🎉 and our usual culture roundup

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26.03.2025 13:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

5 years of It’s a Continent! 🎉

In that time, we’ve:
🏆 Won 3 awards
📚 Published a book in multiple formats & languages
🎤 Spoken at Hay Festival Arequipa, schools & top podcasts
🤝 Collaborated with brilliant voices

Thank you for being part of the journey! 🥰🥰

09.03.2025 17:05 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

In 1999, the death of beloved Creole seggae singer Kaya in police custody ignited riots that shook the nation. How did a musician’s death spark such widespread violence? And what does it reveal about the deep divisions within Mauritius?
🎧: pod.fo/e/2ae35e

23.02.2025 17:53 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

WHEN WE RULED has been selected as part of Waterstones’ pre-order promotion! This weekend only, you can pre-order it online or in-app with a 25% discount.
Nab yourself a deal! Get an extra copy for someone you love (or hate, I don’t make the rules)! 💘 www.waterstones.com/book/when-we... #booksky

22.02.2025 08:18 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

Happy Friday! Edition no. 300 🤯 of Find That Pod is out.

5 great shows to discover:

🎙️ It's A Continent @itsacontinent.bsky.social
🎙️ UnReality
🎙️ Do You Copy? @doyoucopypod.bsky.social
🎙️ Blood Vines @wonderymedia.bsky.social
🎙️ Based on a True Story @danlefeb.bsky.social

Have a great weekend!

21.02.2025 19:55 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

Under Belgian colonial rule, mixed-heritage children were taken from their families and placed in religious institutions, losing their identities. Now, some are fighting for justice in court.

What led to this policy, and what does justice look like?

Listen 🎧: pod.fo/e/2a83a4

05.02.2025 12:47 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Amazing 😍 enjoy the read! 📖

03.02.2025 18:49 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We’re back with our 1st episode of 2025!

We uncover Asantehene Prempeh I, king of the Asante Empire who stood firm against British colonial demands. From his rise to power to 28 years of exile, we explore his resilience, leadership, & legacy

Listen where you get your podcasts 🎧: pod.fo/e/2a1b27

21.01.2025 12:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Apple suspends mineral purchases from DRC amid criminal complaint - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leade... Ongoing violent conflicts have left many displaced in eastern DRC as rebels fight to take over mines

US tech giant Apple has suspended the purchase of minerals whose source can be traced to the DRC following a criminal complaint filed against its subsidiaries in Europe by the central African country.

This is a HUGE shift!

www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/app...

30.12.2024 18:16 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

🌍✨ Hi, Blue Sky!

We’re It’s a Continent, a podcast & book sharing untold African histories. 🎙️📚

We're new here & excited to enage with curious minds who love culture, history and untold stories about the continent ✊🏾

Let's connect! 💬

#ItsAContinent #AfricanHistory #BlueSkyCommunity

30.12.2024 18:15 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Holding the book Can Feminism be African by Minna Salami in front of a bookshelf.

Thanks for the book mail @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social 🎁

We can’t wait to get into this important topic!

30.12.2024 13:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hosts of It's a Continent holding three awards at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024

2024 Behind the Scenes: what a year it’s been!
🏆 3x winner at the Independent Podcast Awards
🌍 Spoke at Hay Festival Arequipa
📰 Featured on BBC Mundo
📚 Released our book in Polish
Here’s to an even bigger 2025 - keep up with all things IAC on substack: itsacontinent.substack.xn--com-cl6a

28.12.2024 18:42 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0