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Faces of Africa Season 1 Episodes

49 Episodes 2012 - 2012

Episode 1

Tumanka Goes to School

At the age of 10 he became his father's worst enemy. Tumanka Ole Lekumok would wake up early in the morning and take his father's goats out to graze. But tired of herding the goats and seeing other children go to school, Tumanka ran away from his father's home, leaving the goats behind. He desires to be a Member of Parliament one day.

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Episode 2

The Last Oloibon

The Engidon'g is a prominent clan in the Maasai tribe. It is here among the Engidon'g clan that one will find the Oloibon. These religious leaders ruled the Maasai indirectly. Though an Oloibon did not exercise any real political power, the Maasai sought him for his prophetic gifts and supernatural powers. The Enkidon'g is not as it used to be, the waves of modernization have swept away its value.

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Episode 3

Polygamous Love

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Episode 4

Conserving the Future

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Episode 5

Matatu: My Life, My Art

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Episode 6

Sahar's Goal

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Episode 7

Kipchoge Keino: The Runner

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Episode 8

Tiken Jah Fakoly: Songs for Society

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Episode 9

All About Love

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Episode 10

Aslam Flying High

Aslam Khan belongs to one of Nairobi's so-called haves. Adding to this, the allure of fast cars and jets and this somewhat unassuming man would appear to have a larger life. His parents were among thousands of migrants who migrated from India and settled in East Coast of Africa. Kenya has become his home and he has built his business empire, one of a kind in the aviation sector.

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Episode 11

Our Film Future

Africa's ride to film success has been a bumpy one. But the continent is not relenting. It is a paradise full of great stories and Africans are finding their way into film to tell these great stories through the lens. Kilimanjaro Film Institute in Tanzania is embracing the challenge, one step at a time. It's not all fun and games here. The faculty is serious about making quality films by enhancing creativity.

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Episode 12

Masindi Dreams

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Episode 13

A Millionaire's Dream

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Episode 14

Kaveke: Fashion Redefined

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Episode 15

Grace Under Pressure

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Episode 16

Football Fever

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Episode 17

Turning Lemon into Lemonade with George Otieno

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Episode 18

Music: Medicine of the Soul

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Episode 19

Wadongo's Little Lamp

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Episode 20

Guardians of the Wild

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Episode 21

Female Pilot

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Episode 22

Footballer with a Heart

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Episode 23

Fred Gets to Zed

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Episode 24

Fisherman on the Nile

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Episode 25

Finding Mandela - Part 1

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Episode 26

Finding Mandela - Part 2

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Episode 27

Finding Mandela - Part 3

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Episode 28

Finding Mandela - Part 4

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Episode 29

The Bullfighter of Kakamega

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Episode 30

Wangari Maathai: The Eco-warrior with a Smile

During her lifetime, over 30 million trees were planted. She did not relent even at the blink of death. Wangari Maathai was awarded the 2004 Noble Peace Prize due to her fight for the environmental conservation and standing against governments which worked towards destroying natural habitats. But who was Wangari Maathai and how did her passion for environmental conservation start? Walk in the journey of the 'Eco Warrior' and learn more.

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Episode 31

All About Babies

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Episode 32

Modern Warrior

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Episode 33

Zambia's First President: Kenneth Kaunda

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Episode 34

Mixing It Up

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Episode 35

Passing on a Cultural Heritage: My Zanzibar

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Episode 36

Living the Chimurenga Life

In Cape Town, South Africa, a remarkable magazine by the name Chimurenga won the Prince Claus Award in 2011, one of the world's most prestigious culture and art awards. Its founder, Ntone Edjabe, a Cameroonian writer, journalist, and DJ, together with his team of creative thinkers and artists, uses the magazine to challenge and expound society's complex situations and interpret those complexities.

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Episode 37

1,000 Orphans and a Mother

"It takes a village to raise a child" (African Proverb). The residents of Embu, Kenya, have taken the initiative of raising abandoned orphans in the area. With the guidance of Florence Wanjala who has worked wholeheartedly towards supporting and taking care of the orphans, the children once abandoned and mistreated now have hope of a brighter future ahead.

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Episode 38

The Bochabela String Orchestra

During apartheid times in South Africa, orchestral music was for the white elite. But in recent years, black kids in Bloemfontein - the capital city of the province of Free State of South Africa - have taken up the challenge. They are doing great orchestral music. Though in the beginning they were not allowed in competitions alongside white people, their resilience and professionalism in orchestral music has seen them rank highly in the region and beyond.

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Episode 39

Running for your Life

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Episode 40

The Junk Art Family

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Episode 41

Youssou N'Dour: A Music Legend

He sang with great vocalists like Wyclef Jean et al. He wrote and performed the official anthem of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, "La Cour des Grands". His "arresting tenor" has made him the most celebrated African musician in History. In 2013, he was awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize for his exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music. He is Youssou N'Dour, Minister for Culture and Tourism in Senegal.

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Episode 42

Jomo Kenyatta: The Founding Father of Kenya

Many institutions bear his name. He upgraded the economic status of the country after independence. But his reign faced dark shadows when three prominent politicians were assassinated. He is accused of acquiring massive pieces of land. He is Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya.

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Episode 43

Walking with Elephants

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Episode 44

Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Zambian Football

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Episode 45

Carving a Future

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Episode 46

Messengers of Nature - Part 1

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Episode 47

Messengers of Nature - Part 2

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Episode 50

Jaja's New Home

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Episode 51

Atiku's School of Thought

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