In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, we dive deep into the real impact of democracy on the Black community—both in America and across the African diaspora. Has democracy truly delivered on its promise of freedom, equality, and progress for our people? Or has it simply reshaped old hierarchies in new, more sophisticated ways?

We unpack the historical and contemporary effects of democratic systems on Black empowerment, from voting rights and representation to economic opportunity and self-determination. We also debate whether alternative models—socialism, communalism, or Pan-African governance—might offer better paths toward equity and liberation.

Finally, we confront the hardest question of all: Is the system the problem—or are we, through complacency, internalized oppression, and lack of collective strategy, keeping ourselves stuck?

Tune in for a raw, unfiltered conversation that challenges assumptions and calls us to action.

Every conversation is a step toward collective liberation.

Black entrepreneurship isn’t just business—it’s identity, culture, survival, and innovation rolled into one. In this episode, we unpack what truly sets Black business owners apart: the nontraditional pathways we take to get started, the way we braid our heritage into our brands, and the community expectations that shape how we move. We also get honest about the pitfalls on both sides—what Black entrepreneurs struggle with behind the scenes, and what Black consumers get wrong when supporting (or not supporting) our own.
This is a raw, grounded conversation about the realities, responsibilities, and resilience that define Black enterprise today.

Every conversation is a step toward collective liberation.

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, the team takes an unfiltered look at Pan-Africanism—its history, its meaning, and its rebirth in the modern age. From the early visionaries like Marcus Garvey and Kwame Nkrumah to the wave of reconnection sparked by Ghana’s Year of Return in 2019, the conversation explores how the call for unity across the African diaspora has evolved into something deeper.

The discussion goes beyond symbolism to examine what true Pan-African solidarity looks like in practice—economically, culturally, and spiritually. How do we move from “visiting the homeland” to building with the homeland? What does it mean for the diaspora to not just return, but to reinvest, reimagine, and rebuild? And what are the pushbacks.

Grounded in the Sankofa principle—learning from the past to shape the future—this episode challenges listeners to see Pan-Africanism not as nostalgia, but as a living, breathing mission for global Black progress.

Every conversation is a step toward collective liberation.

In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih dive headfirst into one of the most charged conversations in Black America today — the rise of the Foundational Black American (FBA) movement.

What started as a call to honor the lineage and legacy of those whose ancestors built this country has now become a lightning rod for debate. Is it a necessary assertion of identity and justice — or is it creating new divisions within the diaspora?

The Kofis unpack it all: the history behind the movement, the politics shaping it, and the tension between cultural pride and separation. With honesty, humor, and perspective rooted in both sides of the Atlantic, they explore what “foundation” really means in a global Black context — and how we can move forward without losing sight of who we are.

Every conversation is a step toward collective liberation.