What's in a name? For Africa, it carries centuries of colonial legacy. On this episode of Read Between the Covers, philosopher Edmund Terem Ugar challenges our assumptions about one of the most commonly used names in global discourse - that of the African continent itself. While nations across Africa have shed their colonial labels, the continent's name remains untouched - a linguistic artifact of European exploration that raises profound questions about identity and self-determination. This conversation ventures beyond academic theory to examine real consequences: How do inherited names shape young Africans' understanding of their heritage? What happens when we try to reclaim linguistic sovereignty while preserving diverse indigenous naming traditions? Could reimagining Africa's name reshape its place in global politics?Join us for an eye-opening hour that transforms a seemingly simple question - 'What should we call Africa?' - into a window onto power, identity, and the future of a continent.​​​​​​​

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