When some of us picture Africa, we imagine a vast land where safari animals roam freely and in tandem with the village people. Where food and water are perpetually sparse, winding dirt paths are your only method of travel, and technology doesn’t exist. But, of course, none of that is accurate.
On this episode of Misconceptions, host Bethel Afful breaks down some myths about African culture, from what makes up African cuisine, to folklore you may not have heard of.
0:00 Intro
1:21 Africa is a country.
2:44 Africans speak "African."
4:03 Africa is always hot.
4:58 Wild animals roam among the African people.
6:03 All native Africans have dark skin.
7:15 African food is simple and sparse.
8:41 Africa doesn’t have technology.
10:16 There is no major African folklore/fantasy.
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