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10. Deep Connections in Cameroon
November 1, 2023
Wrap up your tour of Cameroon by accompanying PhD research assistant Francois Ngouoh on a proper archeological dig. Talk with a traditional village chief and queen. Explore film in the country, from comedy television shows to festivals. And see how truly connected Nate is to Cameroon and the broader West African region.

9. Preserving Cameroon
November 1, 2023
Going westward, settle down in Limbe and Nkongsamba. See how wildlife, from chimps to drill monkeys, are protected and cared for at Cameroon

8. Cameroon
November 1, 2023
Head to Cameroon, the final stop on your West African tour. Hike the country

7. Senegalese Wrestling, Farming, Griot, and Dunes
November 1, 2023
Complete your Senegalese adventure by heading to Pikine where you will explore wrestling, an ancient sport in the country. Then, detour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saint-Louis for insight into preservation efforts there. And finish by examining how one local artist uses graffiti and spoken word to tell Senegal

6. Senegal Style: Surfing, Textiles, and Art
November 1, 2023

5. Senegal
November 1, 2023
Turn your attention to the western most point of Africa: the country of Senegal. Tour the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar. Examine what Islam means to Senegalese people and their culture. Spend some time with top women boxers and race car drivers. And sample one of the country

4. Reclaiming Ghana: History and Homecoming
November 1, 2023
Wrap up your Ghanaian adventure with a trip to the W. E. B. DuBois Museum. Then, attend a West African cooking class to make some traditional garden egg stew. Next, you

3. Ghana
November 1, 2023
Keep exploring Ghana with an in-depth visit to the cities of Kokrobite and Accra. You will explore the fascinating dimensions of surfing, boxing, tennis, skateboarding in the country. Sample some popular Ghanaian street food and get to know two particularly impressive Ghanaian women: TV host Anita Eskrine and High Commissioner Grace Jeanette Mason.

2. Ghanaian Botanical Gardens, Afropop, and Yoga
November 1, 2023
Continue your travels by focusing on Ghana

1. Made in Ghana
November 1, 2023
Kick off your tour by visiting Ghana, a vibrant coastal country in the heart of West Africa. Explore its historic monuments and museums with locals who live and work there, and talk to entrepreneurs who are deg products like chocolate and luxury clothing that highlight Ghana
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Where to Watch Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon
Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
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CastNathan FluellenCélia CisséLabadi Beach Horse-Boys
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Premiere DateNovember 1, 2023

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