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The podcast series: "Toto, the enslaved little souvenir from Africa that Prince Bernhard received as a gift from his hunting-minded father in 1907”
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Brief serie synopsis, with the date of first broadcast/publication.

Join us on a compelling journey through the mystery of Toto Hamishi (1901-?), a Swahili boy enslaved in Tanzania in 1907 by the German father of Dutch Prince Bernhard. Toto was sent to London in adulthood and his whereabouts have remained unknown ever since. Follow Rob Muntz and Willem Davids' fascinating podcast as they reveal the life of Toto, Europe's last enslaved man. With humour and surprising twists, they reveal the overlooked legacy of slavery in royal circles, exploring racial prejudice, social complexity and hidden history. This riveting investigation aims to reveal Toto's fate, even if it takes five years. Brace yourself for a probing exploration that confronts Prince Bernhard's intriguing past and illuminates enduring shadows of human exploitation and systemic racism.
Publication date first episode: Jun 8, 2023 (episodes of 8-40 min.) - Home: linktr.ee/berntoto
Podcast is produced entirely in-house and at our own expense and published via social media and podcasting platforms. This podcast is produced entirely independently. Publication via social media and podcast platforms.
Review
The ‘NRC’ (leading daily newspaper in the Netherlands) writes, July 31, 2023:
"A podcast for the advanced listener, but also a breath of fresh air in the increasingly raked audio landscape.”

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Info submitted episode
WILL ROB MUNTZ BE LIVE ON THE BBC NEWS?

In this second episode of the podcast series, programme makers Rob Muntz and Willem Davids search for traces of their protagonist Toto Hamishi.
Research would have revealed (part of the first episode podcast) that Toto would have been shipped from Germany to London about 1916 at the age of 16, where he would have started giving Swahili language lessons.
Now today, it could be that someone in the Swahili community in UK has heard of this story at some point and might have a helping tip.
The best way to reach that community seems to be a targeted call on local radio 'BBC News Swahili' in London. Will Rob Muntz be live on BBC News?

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Script, etc. PDF  (Dropbox)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5ec5ungrgsbar4z3lf8iy/TOTO-2_ASF.pdf?rlkey=evaa6jsc28zniquofor09a871&dl=0

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Copy (Google)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kHowJi_Msy6Zx729eEnSadiy2LjVjm4H/view?usp=sharing

Toto, ... / WILL ROB MUNTZ BE LIVE ON THE BBC NEWS?

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