A series exploring how German colonialism in Africa met fierce resistance, and descended into exploitation and violence. We find out how Germany's colonial legacy is remembered today.
European colonial rule across Africa lasted over 70 years. During this time, communities were not only physically uprooted, resettled, or changed forever, but their identity was, at best, ignored, and in many cases destroyed. In the grand scheme of colonial rule, renaming areas seems fairly mild. But it wasn't: it was in fact the colonialists' final stamp in making African lands their own.
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Cai finds out how the legendary warriors, the Dahomey Amazons, have recently gained recognition - to dazzling Hollywood effects. But not all women fought on the battlefield: Laila explores how in neighboring in Nigeria, Margaret Ekpo blazed a trail for female participation in local politics as independence took hold.
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