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.
Tirailleurs Senegalais and the Thiaroye Massacre
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor honors the Tirailleurs Senegalais – West African soldiers who fought for France in both World Wars, only to return home to exploitation and violence. He unpacks the 1944 Thiaroye Massacre, where French troops turned on their own African soldiers demanding fair pay, exposing the racism and colonial arrogance behind the slaughter. A gripping lesson on sacrifice, betrayal, and Africa’s long fight for dignity.
The Empire of Zulu
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor examines the Zulu Empire – its rise under King Shaka, its military innovations, and its eventual confrontation with colonial forces. The episode moves beyond popular myth to consider the empire’s political structures, its moments of resistance, and its lasting impact. Professor Lumumba also reflects on what the Zulu legacy continues to offer contemporary African thought and unity.
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.