Divine Kings: A Lesson on Leadership

Africa's Untold Stories by Africa's Untold Stories

Feb 4, 202400:33:37History

Did you know some kings in Africa were seen as divine in some form? In this episode we discuss the upsides and downsides of kings being regarded as divine in some cultures in Africa and add some very interesting examples...

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