African Languages Archives - Speaking Tongues Podcast

From Africa to the Americas: Foods of the African Diaspora with Deep Roots (with recipe links!)

By ElleCharisse February 15, 2025African Languages, Caribbean, Caribbean Languages, Food, Recipes, Spanish

The influence of Africa on the culinary traditions of the Americas is undeniable. From Brazil to the Caribbean, the United States to Colombia, the flavors, techniques,…

Currently Reading: Behold the Dreamers & 5 Must-Read Books by Cameroonian Authors

By ElleCharisse January 14, 2025African Languages, Babanki, Uncategorized

Cameroon's modern literature is as dynamic as the country itself, shaped by a rich blend of historical influences, linguistic diversity, and cultural intersections. Written in both…

How Itto Outini Transformed Her Life Through Education: Episode 149 Recap

By ElleCharisse September 26, 2024African Languages, Indigenous Languages

I didn’t always appreciate my childhood education. Let me take you back to the late eighties and early nineties, to my elementary school days in The…

Why African Languages Matter: The Beauty of Cameroon’s Endangered Babanki Language

By ElleCharisse September 25, 2024African Languages, Babanki

One question I ask myself constantly while making Speaking Tongues is, “Who gets to decide if a language has value?” Long before I’d even hit record…

Inside Ekpeye Culture: The Language, Traditions, and Future of This Nigerian Community

By ElleCharisse September 10, 2024African Languages, Ekpeye

Speaking Tongues is a podcast dedicated to celebrating language and culture from around the world. We’re in our 4th year of conversations and this present season…