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 destruction of kingdoms to the breaking of families, discover how the echoes of this era are still felt in the modern world.
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 headlines of coups and insurgencies, he turns the camera toward the boardrooms and capitals that bankroll the violence.
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.
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.
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.
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 perceptions.