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EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 4 MIN

The Day Africa Shocked Europe

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

Ethiopia’s victory at Adwa in 1896 shattered the myth of European invincibility. It inspired freedom movements across Africa and became a symbol of Black pride worldwide.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_

Ethiopia’s victory at Adwa in 1896 shattered the myth of European invincibility. It inspired freedom movements across Africa and became a symbol of Black pride worldwide.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_

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