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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 4 MIN

Africa Fought for a World That Denied It

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

African Soldiers in World War I ( 1914-1918). Millions of African soldiers fought in World War I.They endured Europe’s trenches and East Africa’s forests only to return home and be denied recognition. Their sacrifice sparked the rise of African nationalism.Watch this episode here https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Subscribe to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boluban

African Soldiers in World War I ( 1914-1918). Millions of African soldiers fought in World War I.They endured Europe’s trenches and East Africa’s forests only to return home and be denied recognition. Their sacrifice sparked the rise of African nationalism.Watch this episode here https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Subscribe to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boluban

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