The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche speaks about her families influence on her work
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Prince Olusegun Adeniyi - Teachers Make a Difference
Art teacher Olusegun Adeniyi, who teaches at Caleb British International School, Lagos, Nigeria, is not only renowned for bringing out the creative side of his fortunate students with two decades of nurturing new talent and creating...
Science360
See how sidewinder snakes successfully slither slippery slopes-Science Now 28
In this week’s episode we learn how researchers are working to stop Ebola in its tracks. We explore ways to streamline air traffic control, saving fuel and airport emissions. We discover how desert sidewinder rattlesnakes slither sandy...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Polluted Places On Earth
We normally hear about pollution in terms of global impact, but there are places that feel the brunt of human activity much, much more than others. Here are the 10 most polluted places on earth.
SWPictures
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - The Nurse Nextdoor
Esther Bokawurkin is a real survivor. She lives in a remote village in southern Nigeria and it’s not just that she has 12 children, but when she was younger she was infected by the parasitic worm that causes river blindness. She was one...
TLDR News
EndSARS: Nigeria's Anti Police Corruption Protests Explained - TLDR News
For weeks Nigerians have been protesting against SARS, a brutal police unit known for corruption, unlawful murder and torture. In this video we explain the history of Nigeria's police, what the protestors are hoping to achieve and what...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Europeans early arrival
How did Europeans slowly arrive early on in West Africa? How politically diverse was West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 4
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks about her characters in 'Half of a Yellow Sun'
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
The Economist
How democratic is your country?
Democracy is in danger around the world. Perhaps for this reason, political engagement is at an all-time high. Robert Guest, our foreign editor, examines this year's Democracy Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Curated Video
Music and Black History
Music is an important and effective medium for communicating emotions and inspiration. Learn about two important Black musicians who don't often get talked about in school: Abbey Lincoln and Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.
The Africa Channel
African Artists Speak - El Anatisul
Taking the viewer on a visually stunning journey across the globe, African Masters reveals the story behind the African art scene. Artist Profiles; Nigeria,Ghana, behind the scenes footage of artists studios and workspaces, featuring El...
Fun Kids
Flags of the World #3
Let's learn about countries and flags of the world with this fun video for kids! Learn countries of the world & flags of the world with fun music and great pictures of flags. Learn what the flags of many different countries look like.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Prince Olusegun Adeniyi - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Nigeria
Art teacher Olusegun Adeniyi, who teaches at Caleb British International School, Lagos, Nigeria, is not only renowned for bringing out the creative side of his fortunate students with two decades of nurturing new talent and creating...
Global Health with Greg Martin
mHealth and Health Systems
The second mHealth video shows the different examples of how cell phones are used in health systems around the world.
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Sponges and Cnidarians
This video provides a brief overview of two phyla of animals: Porifera (sponges) and Cnidaria (corals, sea anemones, hydra, and jellyfish). This video is part of the 11-part series, Classifying Animals.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: The Geography and People of Western and Central Africa
This program examines the geography and people of Western and Central Africa Including a close look at the West African Slave Trade
Curated Video
Exhibition charting development of Nigerian Modernism opens at London's Tate Modern
New ReviewThe first UK exhibition on the development of Nigeria’s modern art movement is opening in London.
Curated Video
Nigeria loses 600,000 barrels amid strike, Dangote refinery operations disrupted
New ReviewNigeria has lost over 600,000 barrels of oil after a three-day nationwide strike over mass layoffs at the Dangote refinery disrupted production, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has confirmed.
Curated Video
Nigerian designer Alphadi marks World Cotton Day with Rome masterclass
New ReviewStudents at Rome’s Academy of Fashion were treated to a masterclass by celebrated Nigerian designer Alphadi. It was part of a series of events organized by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) to celebrate World...
Curated Video
Bathroom Selfies Power Nigeria Club Craze
New ReviewIn Nigeria, bathroom selfies are no joke. From the buzzing mega-city of Lagos to the conservative Kano in the north, bars and lounges are turning bathrooms into showpieces -- not just to keep up with trends, but to pull in new customers.
Curated Video
E1 Powerboat Championship Debuts in Africa | Lagos Hosts Historic All-Electric Race
New ReviewThe E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series, made a historic debut in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 4, 2025. Marking its first race on the African continent, this penultimate round of Season Two brought...
Curated Video
Stock Markets Across Africa Soar
New ReviewIn financial markets, the surprise of the year has been the surge in African stocks into the global top 20. Wall Street has seen repeated record highs and so have many of the well-known stock markets. However, the dramatic rise in...
Curated Video
Request to free separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu rejected by Nigerian court
New ReviewSeparatist leader Nnamdi Kanu remained in jail on Friday after a Nigerian court rejected a request to free him.