AN AFRICAN HISTORY OF AFRICA From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence

British accents such as the one Zeinab Badawi employs in her narration have told a lot of Africa's stories over the years. Here, Badawi puts her British accent toward recounting African history from the African point of view as she shares tales of long-ago kingdoms and struggles against colonial control. Her narration is punctuated by wonder at visits to places such as the archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe and by admiration for a village's stand against enslavers. One especially heartfelt passage tells of her emotions at seeing KHARTOUM, a movie about a historical battle told from the British perspective. At the end, she looks forward to Africa's future with hints of enthusiasm. Listeners may hear something familiar--but are sure to find something new, as well. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]