Our final show of the year was specially pre-recorded and we look back on the past twelve months of Afrika Speaks, reliving some of the most compelling shows with a wealth of guests that brought overstanding and insight to any subject we covered. These included the celebration of the Triple…

Kwanzaa Theory, the philosophy out of which the Nguzo Saba and Kwanzaa come is sixty years old this year.and the Kawaida Theory out of which it comes. According to its creator Dr Maulana Karenga, it in response to the the “cultural crisis in views and especially, values” afflicting the Afrikan…

One of the enduring qualities of Kwanzaa is rooted in it’s foundational ideology called Kawaida which is “a cultural nationalist philosophy that argues that the key challenge in Black people’s life is the challenge of culture.” (1) The main vehicle through Kwanzaa is accessed is the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles)…

Sistah Space the charity that supports Afrikan women and girls affected by domestic abuse is ten years old this year and is showing no signs up letting up with a new campaign to address the spike in domestic abuse that happens at this time of the year. It follows the…

Kwanzaa is an Afrikan holiday and festive celebration which reaffirms the historical and cultural heritage of Afrikan people. Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days from 26 December to 1 January. Each of these days represents a designated principle. In total, the Seven Principles, which make up Kwanzaa, are called the…