Lumumba’s Africa

One more word about slavery
This week on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor examines the Transatlantic and Arab slave trades not just as a crime against humanity, but as the catastrophic disruption that unraveled Africa’s social and economic fabric. From the...
Feb 12, 2026 15:40
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.

One more word about slavery
This week on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor examines the Transatlantic and Arab slave trades not just as a crime against humanity, but as the catastrophic disruption that unraveled Africa’s social and economic fabric. From the...
Feb 12, 2026 15:40
The war manufacturers
Conflict casts a long shadow over the African continent. But while we bury our dead and bury our dreams, someone, somewhere, is counting their profits. This week, the professor delivers a dissection of the political economy of war. Moving beyond the...
Feb 12, 2026 15:39
The powerhouses of Africa
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba welcomes you back for another episode of Lumumba’s Africa. This week, we shift our focus from historical narratives to the dynamic engines driving the continent’s present and future.
Feb 5, 2026 16:58
African diaspora: Asia
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, we journey far beyond the well-trodden narratives of the Atlantic slave trade to explore a history often overshadowed: the vibrant, complex, and enduring story of the African Diaspora in Asia.
Feb 5, 2026 16:52
African diaspora - Europe
In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor turns his gaze northward, across the Mediterranean, to unravel the complex tapestry of the African Diaspora in Europe. Join us for an essential exploration of history, identity, and resilience.
Jan 30, 2026 15:53
Hunger
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor confronts a devastating paradox: the persistence of famine on a continent of immense agricultural abundance. This solutions-focused lecture will redefine the crisis and challenge the world’s...
Jan 30, 2026 15:49
African constitutions
In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor looks at the formation of various national constitutions in the post-colonial era of Africa. We look at how the process went through various iterations and how different nations approached the...
Jan 22, 2026 13:23
Conflict Mozambique
In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor looks at the tragic history of the conflict in Mozambique: the causes, the pretexts, and the consequences. A bloodshed scramble between ISIS and various political forces put the country on the...
Jan 22, 2026 13:22
Trade wars
This week on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor unpacks how trade wars reshape global supply chains, commodity demands, and geopolitical alliances, forcing African nations into a precarious position.
Jan 8, 2026 13:33