Name: First Time Africa
Released: 2012-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Available on Prime Video, Tubi

First-time travelers embark on eye-opening journeys across Africa, immersing themselves in the continent's vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich histories. This documentary series captures their personal transformations as they explore music, cuisine, and traditions, offering a fresh perspective on Africa's diversity and beauty.

Travel · 2012 · 22 min

EPISODE 1

Detroit to Senegal

In this Africa Channel series premiere, winners of the 2011 Know Your Heritage Sweepstakes travel from Detroit to Senegal, West Africa. Join them as they explore Senegal's vibrant culture, history, and traditions, connecting with locals and discovering impactful stories.

21 min · Apr 8, 2012
EPISODE 2

Los Angeles to Ghana

When a Los Angeles teacher and her four students visit Ghana, they meet a group of school children on a remote island and vow to be their sponsors.

24 min · Jul 19, 2012
EPISODE 3

Martha's Vineyard to Uganda

Two best friends travel to Uganda to work with local maternity centers, and their enriching experiences may change the course of their futures.

24 min · Nov 4, 2012
EPISODE 4

Cuba Edition

News and television cameraman Martin Proctor travels to Cuba on a search to find his beloved Cuban cigars and explore the many facets of this Caribbean island before it opens up to the world.

22 min · Dec 30, 2013
EPISODE 5

Sign Spinners

The founder of a successful Los Angeles-based sign spinning business and his top spinner travel to Johannesburg in order to expand the brand.

22 min · Feb 26, 2014
EPISODE 6

Brooklyn to Ghana

A Brooklyn-based filmmaker heads to Ghana to shoot a local artist's music video and connect with a continent and a people he wants to know better.

21 min · Jul 22, 2014

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