S1 E13: Africa was in total darkness until colonization... REALLY?

It is common to hear that Africa emerged from darkness thanks to colonization. So, the question for us, is “What exactly was there in Africa before the Berlin Conference covered in episode 1?

 To answer this question, The Sankofa, announces today a long, yet exceptional journey, over several centuries with regular stops, from ancient Sudan to medieval Zimbabwe, to visit great empires, big cities and great cultures. We will go on a diplomatic mission to visit proud and powerful stateswomen and men, such as Sayyida Al Hurra, Labotsibeni Mdluli, Fatima Soudi bint Abderremane, Taitu Betul, The Kahena, Chaka King of the Zulus, the great Mansa Musa, Sonni Ali the Great, and obviously King Behanzin!