The African ExperiencexStories
Episodes
The Nutcracker, The Emperor, and The General: An Obscure Web
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a Christmas ballet about dancing sweets have to do with the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte? And what does either of them have to do with ...
Update: What's coming next
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New episodes and conversations to expect.
Accounts on Medieval Africa: Analyzing the Writings of Ibn Battuta, Leo Africanus, and Al Bakri - PART ONE
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clarification for listeners : In this episode, I use the terms “king,” “ruler,” and “emperor” interchangeably, but this isn’t entirely a...
Betrayal: A Zarma Folktale
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the themes of trust, loyalty, and betrayal through a classic African Zarma folktale, from the book -Zarma Folktales of Nig...
Ubuntu unveiled: Exploring criticisms, and insights into African communal Philosophy
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious listener, in this thought-provoking episode of The African Experience Stories Podcast, building upon ou...
ISLAM'S HISTORICAL JOURNEY ACROSS AFRICA: TRADE, EMPIRES, AND SOCIAL/CULTURAL IMPACTS
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the rich history of Islam's journey across the African continent with me. Uncover seldom told stories of trade, empires, and cultural connecti...
African Ubuntu philosophy and the art of being disliked
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I delve into the profound realm of African Ubuntu philosophy, exploring its essence and intricate connections to the complexities of ...
Invisible communication
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How we communicate with ourselves and the external world can be a little tricky sometimes. This episode entails my experience with communication and h...
Pursuing enlightenment
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are we prioritizing what we should really be focusing on in life? Or are we just in love with the idea of prioritizing certain traditions in theory? D...
International women's day special episode (March 8)
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode conducted with special guest Ade Damayanti, this episode is dedicated to women and girls for international women's day. We cover a variety of ...
Young Adulting journey episode 1
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode entails a few things I learned and continue to learn as a young adult. I give some tips and advice on how to navigate certain spaces. Thi...
The development of Africans and what that means for our youth
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Guest writer, speaker and author Ogunbunmi Damola hops on to the African experiencexstories podcast to delve into the topic of Africa...