Lumumba’s Africa

Decolonization of Press
Political freedom was just the beginning. In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor explores the fight for true sovereignty – the battle to decolonize the press. Join us as he reveals why controlling the narrative is just as...
Mar 12, 2026 17:56
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.

Decolonization of Press
Political freedom was just the beginning. In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor explores the fight for true sovereignty – the battle to decolonize the press. Join us as he reveals why controlling the narrative is just as...
Mar 12, 2026 17:56
African Diaspora: the South America and the Caribbean
This week, on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor takes us on a historical journey across two oceans to explore the profound connections of the African Diaspora. From the southern tip of the continent to the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, we trace...
Mar 12, 2026 17:53
French attempts to keep African states under their control
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor delivers a powerful lecture on the enduring mechanisms France employed to maintain control over its former African colonies after they gained political independence. He argues that the...
Mar 5, 2026 14:06
Women in the struggle
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor turns the spotlight onto the unsung heroines of the continent’s liberation. Moving beyond the often male-dominated narratives of history, he explores the critical and multifaceted...
Mar 5, 2026 14:06
African automotive future: Chinese brands or local manufacturers
In this episode, Professor Lumumba dissects the burgeoning relationship between Africa and emerging automotive giants, with a sharp focus on the wave of Chinese brands. With his signature blend of historical context and unflinching honesty, the...
Feb 26, 2026 16:02
The revolution that toppled philosopher-President Nkrumah
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the Professor takes us back to a pivotal and tragic turning point in the quest for African unity: the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, a towering philosopher-king and pan-Africanist...
Feb 26, 2026 16:01
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