Lumumba’s Africa focuses on the past and current issues affecting the African continent; Filmed amidst the beautiful landscapes of Kenya and hosted by Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, the show looks at the many dichotomies of Africa: why are some of the economies thriving while others stall; why conflicts emerge and refuse to die down, and why despite colonialism being ‘gone’, it still ruins the prosperity of nations.
British concentration camps in Africa
This week on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor turns an unflinching lens on one of history’s most suppressed atrocities – British concentration camps across Africa. Beyond the Boer War, he exposes a continent-wide system of terror. Tune in for a sobering, defiant lesson on the scars that remain.
Gaddafi’s vision of United Africa
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor takes us beyond the headlines and controversies to explore one of the most audacious visions for the continent: Muammar Gaddafi’s dream of a United States of Africa. Join us for a look at what Gaddafi’s unfinished dream means for the Africa we are building today.
Battle of Isandlawana
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor Lumumba examines the Battle of Isandlwana – the 1879 clash where Zulu warriors handed the British Empire a devastating defeat. The Professor breaks down the strategy, courage, and tactics that shattered the myth of European invincibility, while also exploring the brutal colonial revenge that followed. Tune in for history, analysis, and the unbroken spirit of a continent.
African political philosophy. Part III
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor explores the third wave of African political philosophy, born from Portugal’s brutal colonization of Mozambique, Angola, and Guinea-Bissau. Forced into prolonged armed struggle, these nations turned to the Soviet Union and China out of pragmatic solidarity – leading them to communalism: Samora Machel’s vision of a system where the people, not the state, stand at the center. Stay tuned for a discussion on ideology, decolonization, and Africa’s political future.
The Colonial Story of Cameroon
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor unpacks Cameroon’s brutal colonial story – from German rule to French and British partition. Join us for a powerful lesson on how Cameroon’s colonial past continues to echo in its present.
African Political Philosophy Part II
In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor takes us on another profound journey into the heart of African political philosophy. Today, he dives into Julius Nyerere’s philosophy of Ujamaa and explores Kenya’s unique brand of African socialism. Tune in to discover the indigenous and post-independence political thought that shaped modern East Africa.