From the brilliant @Motherland by @LukePepera explaining the term #Swahili

Happy paperback publication day to @lukepepera, whose much praised debut book takes the reader on a journey through African history to discover the stories that still shape our culture today. @wnbooks

I really enjoyed interviewing @lukepepera about his book "Motherland," which is out in paperback next month. The full interview is available now on my podcast, Single Malt History. open.spotify.com/episode/0qZ…

New Medieval Books: Motherland: A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity, by @lukepepera medievalists.net/2025/12/new… #Africa #HistoryBooks

If you could grab a drink with anyone from history, who are you picking? Historian @lukepepera isn’t messing about... he’s gone straight for Alexandre Dumas, the king of chaos, courage and dramatic plot twists. Watch the full series of History Hangouts on our YouTube channel.👌

👑 Roots & Reigns took us deep into the heart of African power and pride. Paula Akpan and @lukepepera led a stirring conversation on reclaiming our stories — from ancient civilisations to the queens and warriors who shaped them — with @kaynekawasaki guiding the dialogue with grace and insight. ✊🏾✨ 📸: @FenicaChambel #BBBF2025 #RootsAndReigns #AfricanHistory #PaulaAkpan #LukePepera

Wednesday 15th - here at Gower St, an Evening on African History with Paula Akpan and @lukepepera details are on our events page waterstones.com/events/searc… @orionbooks

Join us tomorrow night @ St Mary's Church from 7pm to hear from @Kwajotweneboa and @lukepepera 🎟guildfordbookfestival.co.uk/… @orionbooks @amnesty @AmnestyUK @visit_guildford @cressive @GuildfordBC @GuildfordBooks

Some fabulous historians very kindly took the time to read Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy before it was published. @lukepepera who is the author of the wonderful and critically acclaimed Motherland provided this endorsement: ‘Charming. Transportive. Enlightening. Immensely enjoyable’. #womenwhoruledtheworld

Check out the first episode of History from a New Perspective with @lukepepera. youtu.be/pCwQvtmlnvY?feature…

The fest conts this weekend. Great to see #HelenCarr @lukepepera @Longshanks1307 @historywjackson & wonderful fest organiser @NicolaTallis - thank you!

Journeying from deep human origins to the medieval empires of Mali and Ndongo, our video of the week aims to reclaim a usable past for contemporary African and diasporic identities. Feat. @lukepepera at @YorkFestofIdeas buff.ly/LAEQULc

As part of Friday’s programme we are also lucky enough to be joined by the brilliant @lukepepera, who will be talking about his sensational book, ‘Motherland’. Grab your tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/motherlanda… @Southwarkcathed @FellowsAuctions

I spoke to historian @lukepepera to discuss 500,000 years of African history in episode one of History from a New Perspective. youtu.be/pCwQvtmlnvY?feature…

A great book by @lukepepera on the diversity of African history, culture & identity 🌍📚

Two weeks ago, we gathered in the UK Parliament, Westminster, not just to talk, but to connect, reflect and imagine a stronger future for Africa at The HACSA Sankofa Summit 2025. Here’s a look back at some of the powerful moments that made the Sankofa Summit unforgettable.

Can Africa’s creativity power its future? From music and movies to fashion and festivals, the continent’s creative energy is unstoppable. But how do we turn that energy into jobs and real opportunities for millions?

We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating Helen Carr’s brilliant new book, ‘Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century’ last night, with some wonderful company 💜 @DrOwenEmmerson @NicolaTallis @kateemccaffrey @lukepepera @ARJ_Hawkins

Thank you to @lukepepera for popping in today to sign his book Motherland!! It was lovely chatting with you. You can find this book in our hardback history section 📚