Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Story of Len Johnson

   15 Apr 2021

   This is the story of Len Johnson, a middleweight boxing champion who was never granted the title he deserved due to the white establishment.

2. 2

   2. The Story of Mary Seacole

   22 Apr 2021

   Mary Seacole, one of the pioneers of modern nursing and all-round healing. Born in Jamaica, she had a passion for healing. medicine and nursery

3. 3

   3. Benin Bronzes

   30 Apr 2021

   In 1897, One of the worst thefts of colonialism would occur when the British army took Benin City in a violent raid and looted the kingdom of their bronze artefacts.

4. 4

   4. Sons of Africa

   6 May 2021

   The Sons of Africa are the hidden faces behind the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom. Comedian Jamali Maddox tells the stories of Ignatius Sancho, Olaudah Equiano and Ottubah Cugaono

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   5. Sister Rosetta Tharpe

   13 May 2021

   Comedian Desiree Birch tells the story of a pioneering, guitar shredding,black, evangelical gospel sensation who inspired generations of musicians, and created the genre we call Rock'n'Roll. This woman's name is Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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   6. Yaa Asantewaa

   14 May 2021

   Film director Amma Asante tells about the warrior queen who stood up to colonial powers, led an army against the British Empire and was an all-round fearless, brave Ghanaian heroine: Yaa Asantewaa