# African Heritage Nexus

> The heart of African storytelling


## Posts

- [Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time](https://africanheritagenexus.com/rethinking-missionaries-collection-one-object-at-a-time/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21In this episode, we speak with Benjamina Efua Dadzie, a PhD candidate at the University of East Anglia, whose research focuses on Anglican missionary activities in Abeokuta (1842–1867). Drawing on archival records and objects collected by Reverend Henry Townsend for the Church Missionary Society (CMS), Benjamina explores the layered histories behind Egba material culture now held in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, […]
- [Heritage, Healing & Community Voices](https://africanheritagenexus.com/heritage-healing-community-voices/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21In this episode of the African Heritage Nexus (AHN) Podcast, we speak with Peter Jegede, a Nigerian curator and researcher whose work spans research, archeology, restitution, exhibitions, and geoarchaeology. Peter shares his unusual journey from industrial chemistry into the world of museums, beginning with his role at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). He reflects on how his scientific background informs conservation […]
- [Listening to the Land:  An advocate’s perspective](https://africanheritagenexus.com/listening-to-the-land-an-advocates-perspective/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21In this episode, Tobiloba Akibo, a Lagos-based landscape architect with over eight years of practice, shares her journey from architecture into landscape architecture and how she discovered its deep connections to ecology, memory, and cultural heritage. She reflects on her volunteer work with Legacy 1995, where she preserved the historic grounds of Jaekel House, and her growing passion for landscapes as carriers […]
- [Balancing Impact and Profit:  A creative vision for culture](https://africanheritagenexus.com/balancing-impact-and-profit/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21In this episode of the AHN Podcast, we sit down with Damilola Onafuwa, a Lagos-based documentary photographer, filmmaker, and cultural activist. From his childhood love of colours and family storytelling traditions to becoming the founder of StoryMaxima, Damilola reflects on how his upbringing shaped his creative path. He shares the inspiration behind landmark projects such as Angels Among Men, which challenged stereotypes […]
- [Uncovering the cultural legacies of the Nigerian Civil War](https://africanheritagenexus.com/in-conversation-with-stanley/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21In this thought-provoking episode, host Seun Adeniyi is in conversation with Stanley J. Onyemechalu, a Gates Cambridge Scholar and PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. Stanley’s research delves into the intersections of cultural heritage and the legacies of violent conflict, particularly in relation to the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). His work led to the creation of the Legacies of Biafra Heritage […]
- [Introduction to the AHN Podcast](https://africanheritagenexus.com/introduction-to-african-heritage-nexus/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21Hello and welcome to the African Heritage Nexus podcast — where we explore the many layers of African cultural heritage through the voices of practitioners, researchers, creatives, and community custodians across the globe.   My name is Seun Adeniyi, and while I wear the hat of a cultural heritage practitioner myself, I approach this space not as an expert — but as […]

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- [Connect](https://africanheritagenexus.com/connect/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21connect Want to be a guest? Reach out to us with your ideas or simply to say hi; any questions and comments are welcome.   hello@africanheritagenexus.com You can also find us at Linkedin Whatsapp
- [Episodes](https://africanheritagenexus.com/episodes/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21Episodes Web Design Tell your visitor how your service can improve their life. Connect with the problem that they’re trying to solve and address any objections you think they might have. What is the biggest benefit your customer will get from this? Keep your target audience in mind. From $99 Start a Project Graphic Design Tell your visitor how your service can […]
- [Home](https://africanheritagenexus.com/): African Heritage Nexus Rethinking missionaries collection one object at a time Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 1:08:21 Share Share Link Embed Play in new window | Duration: 1:08:21Amplifying Voices, Preserving Legacies, Inspiring the Future Hello and welcome to the AHN podcast, a platform for conversation of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary discourse and exchanges within the cultural heritage space. Browse all episodes Latest posts April 6, 2025 Dr Tokie Laotan-Brown is a leading figure in cultural heritage preservation. Her expansive career spans architecture, project management, and sustainable urban development. She has […]


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