Best Wangari Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Grenada Through Poetry with Amy J.W. Jones 39:35

35m ago39:35

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In this fortnight's episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth embark on a literary journey to Grenada, the "Island of Spice," with acclaimed Grenadian writer Amy J.W. Jones. Join us as Amy shares her early love for poetry, inspired by her father's passion, and discusses the social issues that have shaped her work. Sharing poems from her collections, Beyon…

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Ep. 137 Pharaoh Piye: 1st of the Black Pharaohs Ruling 25th Dynasty Egypt 3:28

13m ago3:28

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In this week's #NotablePeopleinHistory podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Pharaoh Piye, the first of the Black Pharaohs who ruled Egypt. The 25th Dynasty's reunification of Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and Kush created the largest Egyptian empire since the New Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-j…

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Ep. 136 Chihenne Chiricahua Apache, Lozen: A Shield to her People 3:06

5h ago3:06

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In this week's #NotablePeopleinHistory podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Lozen. She was a skilled warrior, shaman of the Chihenne Chiricahua Apache born around 1840. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Ep. 135 Taharqa: Kushite Pharaoh of Egypt’s 25th Dynasty 4:59

5d ago4:59

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In this week's #NotablePeopleinHistory podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Taharqa, the third in a line of Kushite kings whose power extended from their native Nubia to the whole of Egypt, which they ruled as the pharaohs of the 25th Dynasty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Ep. 134 Berber Queen Dihya: An Imazighen from the Aurès mountains 4:04

3d ago4:04

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Berber Queen Dihya fought against Islamic expansion in ancient Numidia Kingdom under the leadership of Hasan ibn al Nu'man. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Next stop Mauritius with Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner Reena Usha Rungoo 41:06

21d ago41:06

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Mauritian-American writer Reena Usha Rungoo. Her short story, Dite, recently won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa. A writer, scholar, teacher, speaker, and mother. She is an assistant professor of literature at Harvard University. Exploring poetry and literature from Mauritius,…

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Ep. 133 Pepi II Neferkare: The Decline of Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom 3:13

25d ago3:13

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Pepi II Neferkare, the fifth king of Egypt’s 6th Dynasty and its longest reigning pharaoh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Ep. 132 Kandake Amanishakheto: Queen & Ruler of the Kingdom of Kush 2:31

18d ago2:31

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Kandake Amanishakheto. She is remembered as a great queen of Kush and is known as a great warrior and pyramid builder; particularly at the Wad ban Naqa site that served as the seat of the Kushite/Nubian Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Next stop The Kingdom of Eswatini with Njabulo N. 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Journey to the smallest country in Southern Africa to find out more about the people and poetry of Eswatini (Formally known as Swaziland). In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet writer and poet Njabulo N, Njabulo Tumelo Nkambule, who shares his story and some of his early love poems. Poems this episode include: Dear Fatima; The …

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Ep. 131 Meryneith (Meryre): High Priest of the Aten in Akhetaten 1:15

25d ago1:15

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Meryneith, an Egyptian High Priest during the reign of Pharaohs Akhenaten and Tutankhamun. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Ep. 130 Queen Meryt Neith: Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh? 1:08

1M ago1:08

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Meryt Neith. She’s believed to be the earliest recorded female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Queen Camilla and the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast 54:03

1M ago54:03

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Marking the birthday of HM Queen Camilla on 17 July, Gyles Brandreth and Aphra Brandreth MP introduce a special episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, reprising our first ever episode recorded with Queen Camilla and the actress Dame Joanna Lumley at Clarence House in London and talking about the Commonwealth, the Royal Commonwealth Society and…

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Ep. 129 Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV): 18th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh 3:26

1M ago3:26

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Akhenaten, the 14th-century pharaoh who brought change to the ancient Egyptian kingdom, including changing his name, the country’s religion and its capital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Ep. 128 Empress Taytu Beytul: 1896 Battle of Adwa 3:37

2M ago3:37

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Empress Taytu Beytul who prevented Ethiopia from being colonized, and founded its capital city Addis Ababa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Next stop Vanuatu with Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen 41:20

2M ago41:20

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen. A poet who grew up in Vanuatu, recalling her memories as a young girl living on the island of Tanna. A poet, storyteller, and editor, Rebecca co-edited Vanuatu’s first women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! She is committed to growing literature in Oceania. Poems…

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Ep. 127 Imhotep: Chief Lector Priest to Pharaoh Djoser? 4:28

2M ago4:28

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Imhotep who is credited with designing the first step pyramid in Egypt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Ep. 126 Ayaba Moremi Ajasoro of Ile-Ife 2:41

3M ago2:41

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Nzinga Mbandi, who became queen of Ndongo in 1624. She is known for her diplomatic and military strategies in defending her kingdoms against the Portuguese, transforming them into successful commercial states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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Returning to Zambia 44:07

2M ago44:07

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra meet Vanessa Chisakula, a multifaceted artist who uses her work to challenge the status quo. Vanessa shares her story, growing up in a busy creative family her life changed when she became a mother. Inspired by spoken word poets, she started writing her own poetry. She is the 2023 Africa’s podcasts and v…

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Ep. 125 Pharaoh Menes (Narmer): The Unification of Upper & Lower Egypt 4:28

3M ago4:28

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Pharaoh Menes who is credited with uniting Upper & Lower Egypt in the First Dynasty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Ep. 124 Queen Amina of Zazzau: Who Was She? 2:25

3M ago2:25

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life Queen Amina. She was a warrior and ruler of Zazzau, a Hausa city-state which dominated the trans-Saharan trade after the collapse of the Songhai empire in what is now Northern Nigeria. She led an army of 20,000 soldiers, conquering towns to the north and south in the Nu…

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Next Stop Togo with Dr Patron Henekou 45:00

3M ago45:00

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth’s journey around the Commonwealth takes them to Togo, a West African country with a 32 mile coastline along the Gulf of Guinea. Togo is one of the newest members of the Commonwealth having joined in 2022. Speaking with award winning poet and playwright Dr Patron Henekou they discover more about …

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Ep. 123 Oranyan: First Oba of the Oyo Empire, Second Prince of Ile-Ife 6:19

3M ago6:19

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Oranyan, the second prince of Ile-Ife, who made Oyo his new kingdom. According to Yoruba history, Oranyan founded Oyo around the year 1300 and one of his children, Eweka I, went on to become the first king of the Benin Empire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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Ep. 122 Queen Nzinga Mbandi: Ruler of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms 3:04

4M ago3:04

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Nzinga Mbandi, who became queen of Ndongo in 1624. She is known for her diplomatic and military strategies in defending her kingdoms against the Portuguese, transforming them into successful commercial states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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‘Poetry is the language of the heart’ – Discovering Tanzania with Neema Komba 46:41

3M ago46:41

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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Tanzanian poet Neema Komba. Neema shares her poetry journey, from a terrible event that took place as a teenage girl in a hospital, to the point that she discovered poetry as a way to express herself, to becoming the co-founder of La Poetista, a platform for poets and other performing artists to showca…

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Ep. 121 Shaka Zulu: King of Ancient Zulu Empire 3:49

3M ago3:49

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Shaka Zulu. Before the ascendancy of King Shaka, Zulu referred to only one clan that recognized "Zulu" as its founding ancestor. After Shaka's mission of conquest and consolidation, the Zulu Empire’s population reached an estimated 250,000 and his state emerged as th…

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My name in the book of Life. 16:07

4M ago16:07

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Hey, have you ever wondered if you will make it to heaven.What does God say about it.Should it be a priority ama ?Let's read the word together.

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Ep. 120 Axumite Queen Makeda: The Queen of Sheba 2:12

4M ago2:12

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Makeda, Queen of Sheba who ruled the Axumite kingdom for more than 50 years. She traveled to Jerusalem to witness the fabled wisdom of King Solomon and bore him a son named Menelik, the first Imperial ruler of Ethiopia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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What to do when tempted by the Devil!!! 35:11

4M ago35:11

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Let's learn from the best teacher and also mentor Jesus Christ.What did he do when he was tempted by the devil.Coz that is exactly what we need to do.Welcome to the episode.Share with friends.

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Next stop Kenya with poet and author Njeri Wangari 51:26

4M ago51:26

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In this fortnight’s episode, join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they discover more about Kenya and its poetry. We hear from Njeri Wangari, a Kenyan poet and author, who is living in Nairobi, and has performed her poetry globally. She is one of the key contributors to a recently published poetry anthology called Across Borders – An anthology of new p…

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Ep. 119 Mansa Musa: 9th Ruler of Mali 3:14

4M ago3:14

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Mansa Musa, the ninth ruler of the Mali Empire and considered the richest man to have ever lived. During his reign, the empire of Mali doubled in size, making it second in size only to that of the Mongol Empire at the time, and trade tripled. --- Support this podcast…

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Story Time (Our sheep destroyed all my mum's vegetables 😭😭) 11:47

4M ago11:47

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It's story time, a first one for the podcast, I'll try many more by God's grace.As I tell the story, my mum finds out that she is the one who left the farm gate open, at least am not in trouble.Now listening in for a greater lesson.Thanks for tuning in

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Ep. 118 Kandake Amani: Leading the Kushites Against the Romans 3:01

4M ago3:01

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Amani. She’s remembered as having led her Kingdom’s army to fight back the Romans from 25 to 22 BC, halting their expansion into Kush. She captured three major Roman cities and brought back the bronze head of Augustus Caesar. --- Support this podcast: https://p…

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Next stop Botswana with Barolong Seboni 33:02

4M ago33:02

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In this fortnight’s episode, join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they find out more about Botswana and its rich poetic traditions. Speaking to Barolong Seboni, a distinguished retired academic and poet. Barolong shares his fun and insightful translations of Botswanan proverbs, offering a window into the culture and poetry of the country. Poems this e…

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Ep. 117 Leo Africanus: Andalusian Explorer & Geographer 3:51

4M ago3:51

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Leo Africanus. Born Al Hassan Ibn Muhammad Al Wazzan, he is best known for hisb book, Cosmographia et geographia de affrica (Cosmography and geography of Africa). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Ep. 116 Hatshepsut: Foremost of Noblewomen 2:23

4M ago2:23

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Hatshepsut. Assuming the title King of Upper and Lower Egypt, she reigned Egypt as pharoahfrom 1478-1458 BCE, longer than any other woman of Egyptian dynasty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Next Stop Zambia with Dambisa Moyo 44:41

5M ago44:41

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Baroness Dambisa Moyo who shares her story growing up in Zambia. Dambisa is an economist and author who has written books, including four New York Times Bestsellers. Dambisa was named in the list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Poems this episode include: Tiyen…

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Ep. 115 Muḥammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi: Scientific Pioneer of the Islamic Golden Age 3:10

5M ago3:10

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Muḥammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi. His book, Hisab al-jabr w’al-muqabala or The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing, is generally considered to be the first written on the subject of algebra. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Ep. 114 Queen Boudica: Celtic Queen of Iron Age Roman Britain 1:27

5M ago1:27

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Boudica, a Celtic queen of the Iceni tribe in England who led a rebellion against Roman occupation around 60 A.D. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Next stop The Bahamas with Marion Bethel 50:50

6M ago50:50

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Marion Bethel, an esteemed Bahamian poet and attorney. Bethel, renowned for her award-winning poetry collections like "Guanahani, My Love" and "Bougainvillea Ringplay," shares insights into her life, inspirations, and the vibrant cultural landscape of the Bahamas. As she delves into her po…

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Ep. 113 Fibonacci: Ten Symbols {0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9} 3:32

6M ago3:32

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Fibonacci. Traveling around the Mediterranean coast, Fibonacci met with many merchants, learning about their systems for doing arithmetic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Sn 3 Ep 6 : Finding and Living your Purpose(Trisha Wangari) 52:16

6M ago52:16

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Am joined by Trisha Wangari, a renowned podcaster and tv host, as she shares her journey on how she was able to find purpose and actually living it, which i believe is a struggle for so many of us.Listen in and share with as many people as you can.Here is a link to her youtube channel The 360 Perspective. (https://youtu.be/c5gYzhWdNe0?si=sCCJIo00f3…

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Ep. 112 Wang Zhenyi: Astronomer, Mathematician, and Poet 1:54

6M ago1:54

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Wang Zhenyi. Despite societal norms which prohibited female education, she made accurate findings and observations as to the relationship between the lunar and solar eclipses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/suppo…

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Sn 3 Ep 5 (Purpose or Money)ft Sam Chemiati 34:42

6M ago34:42

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Wow, we continue with the series Purpose and we are no discussing on money or purpose.We have with us Sam as he gives us insights on the two.Be ready for learning.Am growing, you are growing, let's grow together 💖

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Exploring Malawi with poet and activist Tendai Shaba 27:20

6M ago27:20

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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth speak to Tendai Shaba, a renowned Malawian poet and activist. Tendai shares how he has used poetry to campaign on issues including gender based violence, climate change and advocating for safe motherhood. Poems this episode include a poem in Chichewa language addressing a relationship that has ended; Oh God…

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Ep. 111 Pythagoras of Samos: From Earth to the Sphere of the Moon, One Tone 4:22

6M ago4:22

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Pythagoras. He’s credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem, and the concept that music and harmony is present in the entire Universe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Ep. 110 Hypatia of Alexandria: Mathematician, Astronomer, Philosopher 1:18

6M ago1:18

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Hypatia of Alexandria. She became the head of the Platonist school at Alexandria, lecturin on mathematics and philosophy. In 415 AD, she was attacked by a mob, and beaten to death with what are thought to be roofing tiles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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Sn 3 Ep 4( The Beauty of Purpose) ft Sam Chemiati 48:44

7M ago48:44

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Am loving how we are growing in this season, we are dissecting the term Purpose.We have had the chance to grow from understanding what it is, to what it does.Now let's hear the beauty of purpose.We are also joined by the Wise man Samson Chemiati.Let's grow together.Please leave a comment here, or across all social media platforms.…

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Next stop Barbados with spoken word poet Cyndi Celeste 48:46

7M ago48:46

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Inspired to be a poet since the age of six when they saw the spoken word poet Adrian Green at the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts, Cyndi wrote their first spoken word poem nine years later. Since then, Cyndi has been a three-time NIFCA award winning poet who has represented Barbados in poetry slams and festivals in Africa, Europe, a…

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Ep. 109 Euclid of Alexandria: Mathematician & Author of Elements 2:27

7M ago2:27

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Euclid, the Greek mathematician, who lived and taught in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I. He’s often referred to as the “Father of Geometry.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Sn 3 Ep 3 (Dangers of not discovering Purpose) ft Sam Chemiati 32:49

7M ago32:49

32:49

This series is super interesting, we are dissecting the big giant (Purpose) and we are finding great insights from a young man who God is using in this generation.Spirited wisdom on what God defines as purpose. Stay tuned as we discover purpose together.Amen growing, your are growing, so let's grow together.…

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