The Real Wakandas of Africa
By Maurice Miles Martinez
The Real Wakandas of Africa brings together an academic discussion of African history with spoken word and hip-hop music. Professor and author Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) engages his listeners with his impressions of voices of famous Black people, a discussion of African history and an original spoken word or hip-hop track at the end of each episode.
The Real Wakandas of AfricaApr 18, 2024
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The Bell Curve: A Book Called The Bell Curse That Critiques The Bell Curve by this Podcast Author
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses and reads from his book: The Bell Curse. This book serves as a critique of the popular book: The Bell Curve. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Apr 18, 202432:52
Do Black People Really Score Lower on Standardized Tests? (Part 3 of 3)
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses standardized testing in the Black community over 3 episodes. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Apr 11, 202420:11
Do Black People Really Score Lower On Standardized Tests? (Part 2 of 3)
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses standardized testing in the Black community over the next 3 episodes. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Apr 10, 202413:59
Do Black People Really Score Lower On Standardized Tests? (Part 1 of 3)
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses standardized testing in the Black community over the next 3 episodes. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Apr 08, 202417:25
Genocide Human Remains On Display In New York Museum: African, Native American and Others
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the display of African, Native American and other remains in an American museum. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Mar 23, 202420:55
Haiti Paid Reparations to Former French Enslavers
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses how Haiti was forced to pay reparations to their former French enslavers. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Mar 18, 202411:27
Racist Origin of Human Evolutionary Theory
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the racist origin of human evolutionary theory. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Mar 10, 202419:45
What President Theodore Roosevelt Learned From Africans
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses Africa’s impact upon President Theodore Roosevelt. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Mar 03, 202409:35
Egypt’s Pyramids Built Using Water?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses if Egyptian pyramids were built using water. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Feb 18, 202409:59
Egyptian Homes Built 100,000 B.C.
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses Egyptian homes from 100,000 B.C. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Feb 13, 202409:33
Egyptian Tunnel Recently Found
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses a recently found Egyptian tunnel. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Feb 09, 202413:04
Why Were No Egyptian Crowns Found? The Race of the Egyptians.
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses why, there were no Egyptian crowns found and the relationship of crowns to the race of Kemet’s (Egypt’s) people. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jan 28, 202415:03
Nigeria: World’s Oldest Iron Smelting 4,000 Years Old
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the world’s oldest iron smelting. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jan 21, 202409:33
Ancient Cities Recently Uncovered in Amazon/Ecuador
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses a large city recently uncovered in Ecuador. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jan 14, 202408:56
World’s Oldest University Still Open is African
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the world’s oldest university that is still open and is on the African continent. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jan 07, 202410:39
New Year’s Eve Concert: Third Annual Real Wakandas of Africa Concert
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) performs the third annual Real Wakandas of Africa New Year’s Eve Concert.
Dec 31, 202301:00:04
African State In Ecuador Since 1553
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses an African state in Ecuador. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Dec 24, 202313:57
RA II Explorer
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the RA II explorer, a ship. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Dec 17, 202310:16
Spears From Africa In America Before Columbus
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses African spear tips found in America when Christopher Columbus arrived. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Dec 11, 202312:09
Is There A Color Mural Of Africans In America From 790 A.D.?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses an African color mural from 790 A.D. (790 C.E.). He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Dec 04, 202314:28
Queen Nefertiti, Mummy Found?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses a possible find of Queen Nefertiti’s Mummy. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Nov 25, 202309:30
African City Bigger than New York’s Tristate Area
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses an African city/metropolitan region with more people than New York’s Metropolitan area. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Nov 19, 202313:55
Did the Romans Steal Africa’s Ship Building Technology?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the African impact on Roman naval technology. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Nov 11, 202308:53
The Great Pyramid: 30 Empire State Buildings in Size
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the Great Pyramid. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Nov 07, 202309:24
Did Africans Invent The Cell Phone?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the African invention of a device that functions in the same way the cell phone works. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Oct 28, 202310:18
African Math An Overview
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses mathematics invented by Africans. This podcast clarifies additional details from previous podcasts on this topic. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Oct 21, 202309:50
World’s Oldest Structure: 476,000 Years Old Found in Zambia
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the world’s oldest structure which is 476,000 years old. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Oct 15, 202309:55
New York Law To End Slavery
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses gradual emancipation in New York. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Oct 07, 202310:03
Central African 850,000 Year Old Stone Tools Found In Gabon
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses 850,000 year old stone tools in Central Africa. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Sep 30, 202309:20
Black Community in Central Park Destroyed in 1800s
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses a former Black Community in Central Park. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Sep 23, 202311:14
African Math Not Discovered Elsewhere Until 1977
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses mathematics used in Africa that was not discovered elsewhere until 1977. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Sep 16, 202312:42
Morocco Earthquake Strikes People, Ancient Wall and Buildings
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses Ancient Walls of Morocco and a recent earthquake. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Sep 09, 202310:16
Egyptian Mummy Wrapped in Gold 4,300 Years Old
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses a 4,300 year old Egyptian mummy wrapped in gold. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Sep 02, 202309:56
The Silent Drum Trade of Ghana, Mali and Songhai
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the West African Silent Drum Trade. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Aug 26, 202314:40
Did Hip-Hop Really Start In The South Bronx?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the true origin of Hip-Hop. He concludes this podcast with a powerful rhyme.
Aug 19, 202311:29
Raffia Cloth in Ancient Loango: Is Clothing Money?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses archeology in Raffia Cloth that was used as currency in Central Africa’s Loango Civilization. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Aug 12, 202310:37
Archeology in Central Africa
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses archeology in Central Africa. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Aug 05, 202309:38
African Mound Builders 80,000 Years Old
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the world’s oldest mounds. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jul 29, 202309:18
Are There Pyramids in America 100 Feet Tall?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the ancient Cahokia city and other Mississippian mound builders. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jul 22, 202310:01
Bakoni Stone Ruins In Southern Africa
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the Bakoni Stone Ruins in Southern Africa. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jul 15, 202309:26
Ethiopian Flying Javelins 300,000 Years Old
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses an archeological find of 300,000 Year Old Javelins in Ethiopia. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jul 09, 202310:27
Senegambian Megaliths: 1000 Megaliths Some 7 Tons (14,000 Pounds)
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the Senegambian Civilization that built 1,000 Megaliths. Some of these weighed 7 tons. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jul 01, 202310:01
Did Lucy (Dinknesh) Make Stone Tools?: 3.3 Million Year Old Stone Tools Found In Kenya
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses Lucy (Dinknesh) the first ancestor of humans known as Australopithecus Afarensis and manufactured tools found that date to her era. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jun 24, 202310:08
Wadai Kingdom
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the Wadai Kingdom. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jun 17, 202309:49
Black Centered Exhibit Stopped From Celebrating Egyptian Archeology in Egypt
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses an archeological team blocked in Egypt because of their Afrocentric exhibit. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jun 11, 202309:03
Other Pyramids and Cultural Similarities between Egypt and West Africa
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses other pyramids in West Africa. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
Jun 03, 202309:47
Were there Nigerian Pyramids?
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses Nigerian pyramids. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
May 28, 202309:32
West Africans Speak Ancient Egyptian Language
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the linguistic similarities between Wolof in West Africa’s Senegal and the Ancient Egyptian language. He concludes the podcast with a powerful poem.
May 20, 202309:47
Mental Health Hospital in Ancient Africa: One of the World’s Earliest Hospitals
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses a hospital in Africa that treated mental health patients more than 1,000 years ago. He concludes this podcast with a powerful poem.
May 13, 202310:02
World’s Largest Earth Brick Building: Longer Than A Football Field
With vocal impressions of famous Black historical leaders and the fusion of history, spoken word and hip-hop, author, scholar and orator Maurice Miles Martinez (MC Brotha Miles) discusses the largest mud brick building in the world which is longer than an American football field. He concludes the podcast with a powerful poem.
May 06, 202310:17