Jason Ferguson
Director
Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch (2019)
Series 1
Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion and film.
Released Dec. 31, 2019
Episode 49 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.africa, tmdb.morocco, tmdb.south-africa, tmdb.nigeria, tmdb.art, tmdb.fashion, tmdb.culture + 2 more, tmdb.music, tmdb.theatre
Watch Providers: BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel
Production Companies: ClearStory Ltd
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Ethiopia
Afua explores how Ethiopia's 3000 year history is preserved and cultivated even in modern times.
Dec. 31, 2019, midnight
S1E2 - Senegal
In this episode, Afua reveals the cultural impact of Senegal through the mediums of hip hop, fashion, and film. Senegal's narrative is shaped by a blend of challenges related to liberation struggles and the history of the slave trade.
Dec. 31, 2019, midnight
S1E3 - Kenya
Afua delves into Kenya's history—forged a century ago. From British influence to independence heroes, a rich cultural collision unfolds, reflecting a unique political journey and a complex bond with the land.
Dec. 31, 2019, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 49 min.
Season Runtime: 294 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 2019
Last Air Date: June 27, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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