Documentaries - Sabi Africa Network

How Ethiopia’s Monolithic Churches Solved Logistics, Drainage, Acoustics, and Structure

Do you know that in the highlands of Ethiopia lies a city carved not with bricks or mortar, but directly into solid volcanic rock? A place where builders didn’t build at all, they sculpted entire churches from the earth itself. Welcome to Lalibela, a medieval engineering masterpiece that still puzzles and inspires the world.

Rock-Hewn Engineering at Lalibela

African Industrial Forum

Africa to the World Series

In this second edition, the conversation will focus on "The Professional Code: Stories and Strategies from Africa."
It will be an enlightening discussion on a transformative framework that decodes the mindset, resilience, and adaptive strategies of African professionals across science, education, and innovation ecosystems.

This webinar will explore real-life success stories, cross-sector research, and insights from pan-African programs on how African professionals can navigate local challenges and global opportunities to thrive ethically and excellently.

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Centuries before digital design tools existed, African artisans were already creating with precision, meaning, and math. 🧠✨

In this Sabi Africa Network feature, we dive into the powerful world of Ashanti Adinkra Symbol Printing, a technique that marries philosophical expression, artistic craftsmanship, and scientific structure.

From carved stamps to natural dyes, every symbol tells a story. Every design is intentional. And every print proves that Africa has always been a land of deep innovation and creativity.

🌀 In this video, you’ll discover:

The cultural origins and meanings of Adinkra symbols

The indigenous printing process passed down through generations

How this tradition reflects modern design systems and thinking

Whether you’re a tech lover, artist, or heritage enthusiast, this is a reminder that African brilliance didn’t start with the West — it’s rooted in our story.

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Ashanti Adinkra Symbol Printing: Merging Indigenous Innovation with Technical Mastery

When we talk about ancient wonders, Egypt's pyramids or Rome’s aqueducts often take the spotlight. But hidden in the highlands of East Africa lies one of humanity’s most sustainable agricultural innovations Ethiopia’s terracing systems

In this captivating episode, we journey through centuries of indigenous knowledge, exploring how Ethiopian farmers carved harmony into the hills, turning steep arid slopes into thriving self sustaining ecosystems.

Discover how:

Ancient terracing preserved soil and water for generations

These systems offer modern solutions for climate resilience and food security

Local communities are reviving these practices to adapt to today’s environmental challenges

🎥 Brought to you by the Sabi Africa Network, this story is more than a history lesson, it is a call to rethink innovation by looking backward.

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Terraces of Time: Ethiopia’s Ancient Engineering and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

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Do you know that in the heart of the Sahara Desert, where rain is a rare guest, an African city once built one of the most advanced water systems the world has ever seen? Welcome to Timbuktu, not just the city of gold and scholars, but a beacon of African hydrological genius.

Timbuktu’s Water Harvesting Systems: Africa’s Innovative Hydrological Legacy

Do you know that long before 5G towers and fiber optic cables, Africa was already transmitting data?
Before binary code ruled our world, African women were weaving color, love, and intelligence into wearable messages.

Welcome to the world of Zulu Beadwork Coding—Africa’s ancient algorithm for human connection.

Zulu Beadwork Coding: Africa’s Ancient Algorithm for Human Connection

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