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.
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 professor examines what the future holds for the African mechanic, the local engineer, and the dream of an “African-made” car.
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 visionary, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Join us as we analyze how this darkest moment in Ghana’s history plunged the nation into decades of political instability.
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.