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Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: December 31, 2019
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch(2019)

TMDB Rating: 10.0 (1 votes)

Overview

Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion and film.

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Series 1

3 episodes • 2019

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1EthiopiaDec 31, 20190.0
2SenegalDec 31, 20190.0
3KenyaDec 31, 20190.0
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Series 2

3 episodes • 2023

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1MoroccoJun 13, 20230.0
2NigeriaJun 20, 20230.0
3South AfricaJun 27, 20230.0

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