Africa's Great Civilizations
Henry Louis Gates Jr. examines the history of Africa, spanning from the origins of humankind to the beginning of the 20th century. The work presents a sweeping and personal exploration of 200,000 years of history, tracing the emergence of art, writing, and civilization on the African continent. It covers the millennia during which Africa and its people developed their own rich civilizations and also influenced the broader world.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr
as Self - Presenter
Rebecca Bradshaw
as Self - Archeologist
Malik Kaddu
as Tippu Tip (1.6)
Fabio Abraham
as Tariq Ben Ziad
Kazeem Tosin Amore
as Ewuare - The Oba of Benin
Diany Samba Bandza
as Njinga
Lamin Tamba
as Mansa Musa
Richard Leakey
as Self - Palaeoanthropologist
George Lamptey
as Obalufon
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