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Chapter 4: After Empire

The award-winning podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life.

The award-winning and critically-acclaimed podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life through a mix of storytelling, music and fiction.

Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Chapter 4: After Empire: 29. Drama in Ghana Pt. 1

29. Drama in Ghana Pt. 1

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George revisits Ghana's freedom struggle through their first president - Kwame Nkrumah.

Ghana was the first African country to break free from colonial rule. George revisits their freedom struggle through the rise of their first president - Kwame Nkrumah.

Too many people don’t know that Ghana was the first African country to break free from colonial rule. Why does that matter? How could it not? Control of Africa’s resources keeps the rich world rich. What would happen if Ghana’s example set off an anti-colonial cascade across the continent? George revisits the country’s freedom struggle through the rise of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president.

Written by George the Poet.
Produced by Benbrick and George the Poet.
Original music by Benbrick, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Sound Design by Benbrick.

Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Chapter 4: After Empire

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Critically acclaimed Have You Heard George's Podcast is back for Chapter 4: After Empire

Since its rise to international acclaim, the multi-award-winning "Have You Heard George’s Podcast?" has remained famously undefinable. In its explosive new season, however, this finally changes, as George the Poet pieces together fragments of the African and Caribbean independence struggles. 

Poignant tales of strength and sacrifice frame some of the most important yet least discussed events of the last six decades, from the perspective of history’s unsung heroes.

George's verses flow over an evocative soundtrack, composed by long-time collaborator Benbrick, and brought to life by the BBC Concert Orchestra in Abbey Road. The season is peppered with timeless music from all corners of Black life - from Africa to the Caribbean and beyond.

The fourth season of HYHGP? brings to light the hidden tragedies and triumphs that have shaped our world.

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