Podcast
They Lied About Africa
Episodes — page 2
- When Being African Finally Became Cool, She Built a Brand from It
At just 20 years old, Zainabou Thiam turned a suitcase of handmade Senegalese goods into Sunu Body, a thriving brand redefining what it means to build from culture, not against it.…
- Africa Doesn’t Lack Talent, It Lacks Systems: How Idris Is Rewriting the Rules from the U.S.
From the U.S., Idris is building two platforms, one tackling health, the other unlocking tech careers, both in Liberia. This episode breaks the myth that Africa lacks talent and sh…
- Can You Really Build an African Nonprofit From the U.S.?
She was a broke college kid with $500. Now she’s building a nonprofit in Senegal from the U.S. 🌍This episode with Amy Seck, founder of the Senegal Foundation (SNGL), is about what…
- 5 African Kingdoms They Never Taught You in School
We all learned about Rome and Greece in school — but when it came to Africa, the story was silence, slavery, or stereotypes. In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I uncover 5…
- A Diaspora Photographer Bridging Harlem and Dakar: Awa Seck
In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I sit down with Awa Seck, a 19-year-old photographer from Harlem with Senegalese roots, whose lens bridges identity, heritage, and creati…
- Why the Gambia is Inside Senegal: The Berlin Conference Explained
Africa’s borders weren’t drawn in Africa — they were drawn in Berlin in 1884. At the infamous Berlin Conference, European powers sat down to carve the continent into colonies, with…
- 5 Ways the Diaspora Can Build Wealth Back Home
How can the diaspora build real wealth back home?In this episode, I share 5 proven ways to build generational wealth in Africa — backed by research and case studies already working…
- The African Union Wants the World to See Africa’s True Size
What if I told you the world map you grew up with was lying to you? 🌍In this episode, we break down how the Mercator projection shrunk Africa, why colonial powers kept it that way…
- Why African Parents Don’t Believe in Mental Health
Why does it sometimes feel like African parents don’t believe in mental health? In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I unpack the silence many of us grew up with — where “I l…
- The Senegalese Brand Redefining Modest Fashion
At 22, Adja Coumba Gueye is proving that West African fashion and modesty not only coexist, they elevate each other. From Harlem to Senegal, she’s building Sutura to make modesty a…
- The Silent Crisis Emptying Africa
Africa is losing its brightest minds to opportunities abroad, and the world barely talks about it. In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I break down why so many talented Afri…
- T’Challa or Killmonger: Who Are We Now?
The diaspora isn’t at war because of braids... we’re at war because of erasure, colonial residue, and centuries of misunderstanding. In this episode, we unpack how the latest “boyc…
- They Lied About Africa — It’s Literally in Space
Africa is entering the space race, not for show, but to solve real-world problems. In this episode, we explore how countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana are using satellites to…
- Trump Heard the Liberian President Speak English and Got Confused
When President Boakai of Liberia spoke at a recent meeting, Trump interrupted to say, “Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?”This episode breaks down why…
- The Motherland Didn’t Feel Like My Mother
If you’ve ever gone back to Africa and felt like an outsider in your own culture — this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk about what it’s really like to visit “back home”…
- You’re Not Too Broke to Invest in Senegal
Tired of rent draining your pockets while your dreams stay on pause? In this episode of They Lied About Africa, we break down why Senegal might just be Gen Z’s smartest investment…
- The Bag is in Africa. Don't Fumble it.
They told you Africa was poor. But what if Africa is actually the bag, and you’ve been fumbling it this whole time? In this episode, we break down the youth unemployment crisis acr…
- They Broke the Planet. Africa’s Fixing It.
Africa contributes less than 3% of global emissions, ,but it’s leading some of the world’s boldest climate innovations. From solar tech in Kenya to waste startups in Senegal, this…
- You Wear the Clothes, Eat the Food… But Can’t Speak the Language?
What happens when you can’t speak your language...but everyone expects you to represent your culture? In this episode of They Lied About Africa, we explore the quiet guilt of not…
- Before You Invest In Ghana
Ghana’s wealth story didn’t start with today’s headlines, it started centuries ago, in empires, resistance, and brilliance that’s still shaping the world. This video explores what…
