Long before colonial rule, Africa was home to powerful kingdoms, sophisticated cities, wealthy trading empires, and remarkable cultures. This documentary uncovers the stories of African civilizations that shaped the continent but are often missing from popular history.

What did Africa look like before Europeans arrived at the coast? We bring to you the continent’s ancient kingdoms and empires, exploring their politics, economies, cultures, military power, architecture, and connections to the wider world. © Further Africa Concepts & ValleySide

Nigeria is a country of extraordinary scale and complexity. This documentary examines its people, history, resources, cultural influence, achievements, and struggles, and asks what its future could mean for Africa.

This documentary explores the story of Nigeria and how its diversity became central to its identity and influence.

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In 1961, Nigeria became independent, and six years after, the country plunged itself into a 3-year conflict that will later be recorded as Africa's most devastating internal war. The conflict was between the Nigerian federal government and Biafra. In this episode, we examine the origins of the war, the struggle for survival, international involvement, and the devastating consequences for civilians.

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