Drunk History: Black Stories

The Sons of Africa are the hidden faces behind the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom. Comedian Jamali Maddix tells us of the actions of Ignatius Sancho, Olaudah Equiano & Ottobah Cugaono.

Host Rapman and guest Thanyia Moore talk about Mary Seacole, one of the pioneers of modern nursing and all-round healing. Born in Jamaica, she had a passion for medicine, healing and nursery.

Told by actors Kevin "KG" Garry and Travis Jay, this is the story of Len Johnson, a middleweight boxing champion. Despite beating almost every boxer he faced, including the legendary Ted Lewis.

Comedian Desiree Burch tells the story of a pioneering, guitar shredding, black, evangelical gospel sensation who inspired generations of musicians, and created the genre we call Rock'n'roll. This woman's name is Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

In 1897, one of the worst acts of colonial theft would occur when the British Army took Benin City (in present day Nigeria) in a violent raid and looted the Kingdom of their Bronze artefacts.

Film director Amma Asante tells all about the warrior queen who stood up to colonial powers, lead an army against the British Empire and was an all-round fearless, brave Ghanaian heroine: Yaa Asantewaa.