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.
Liberia – a story of returned
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor journeys to West Africa to explore the complex soul of Liberia. He examines the American Colonization Society’s “back-to-Africa” project, tracing how freed African-Americans established a new republic on ancestral soil. But this is no triumphant homecoming – it is a story of dislocation. Arriving with the language and culture of their oppressors, the settlers became a new elite that marginalized indigenous populations, leaving a legacy of division and lost heritage. Tune in for a sharp analysis of a nation that stands as both the pride and tragedy of the African diaspora.
Ethiopia’s last Emperor
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor turns his gaze to Haile Selassie I—the last emperor of Ethiopia. A reformer and autocrat, a Pan-Africanist and a dictator, Selassie remains a study in contradiction. But for a continent under siege, his symbolic weight was immense. He was the defiant leader who stood up, held the line, and reminded the world that Africa was not for the taking.
This is a story of resistance, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of a people who refused to bow to imperialism. Tune in.
Macron’s Raid on Africa
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor turns his attention to France, dissecting its Africa policy through President Macron’s modern maneuvering. As France faces military expulsions from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, he argues that Macron’s charm offensive is not a fresh start, but a sophisticated rebranding of the old system: Francafrique. Join us for a look at power, history, and Africa’s fight for true sovereignty.
SPIEF: Russia, Africa, and a new world economic order
In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor examines the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the shifting global power dynamics it represents. He explores the Russia-Africa relationship as a strategic vehicle for dismantling neocolonial economic structures. Tune in to learn more.
The situation in Mali
Today on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor delivers a critical analysis of the unfolding situation in Mali. He examines the alliance between the Malian transitional government and Russian forces, exploring how local troops and their new partners are jointly engaged in holding off a relentless insurgent onslaught. Tune in as Professor Lumumba dissects the geopolitical chess game, the sovereignty implications, and what this uneasy marriage means for the future of the Sahel.
Africa, Iran and Hormuz hell
On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor Lumumba connects the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz directly to the wallets of everyday Africans. With global oil routes under threat, he warns of looming fuel price hikes and deepening economic instability across the continent.
Tune in for a sharp, urgent analysis on why Africa must stop watching from the sidelines—and start forging its own path to true self-reliance.