Astrid Madimba, Chao Tayiana Maina and Chinny Ukata

Why is Africa still so often perceived as a single country? In fact it’s a continent of 54 individual nations, all with their own diverse cultures and histories. Join British-Congolese Astrid Madimba, Kenyan Chao Tayiana Maina and British-Nigerian Chinny Ukata to discuss the histories that aren’t taught in school, and explore the diversity of culture in Africa.

Chao Tayiana Maina is a historian and digital heritage specialist dedicated to excavating African histories. She is co-author of Hear Our Voices: A Powerful Retelling of the British Empire Through 20 True Stories, a compelling history told by people who lived through the period but were often ignored, overlooked or sidelined. Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata are hosts of It’s a Continent, a podcast celebrating Africa’s diverse past and present, and authors of the book of the same name, highlighting the consequences of colonialism and how this legacy reverberates today.