A Journey Through Burkina Faso’s Living Legacy

Accra, Ghana — In a stirring and deeply personal presentation, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon took audiences on a journey into the heart of Burkina Faso, sharing his “Reflections on Revolution” after a historic trip that honored the legacy of Nana Thomas Sankara and reconnected the Kmtyw Diaspora with the living spirit of Black liberation.

From the very beginning, the presentation set the tone with a powerful libation poured at the exact site of Nana Sankara’s assassination. “Did y’all feel that? Indeed. Very powerful,” Ɔbenfo Kambon declared, as he called on the names of grandcestors like Nana Malcolm X and Nana Steve Biko. The energy was palpable, weaving together spirituality, memory, and revolutionary urgency.

Honoring the Grandcestors, Continuing the Struggle

Ɔbenfo Kambon drew poignant connections between Nana Sankara’s vision and global Black Power traditions, from Nana Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s unfurling of the red, black, and green flag in 1920, to his own marriage date chosen to honor Nana Garvey’s living legacy. He reminded listeners: “We must dare to invent the future.”

At each turn, the presentation emphasized that Nana Sankara’s ideas were not relics of the past, but alive in the daily practices of Burkina Faso’s people — from community development projects and schools teaching Pan-Kmtyw curricula, to tree-planting initiatives advancing Sankara’s dream of a “Great Green Wall” against desertification.

Revolutionary Encounters in Burkina Faso

The replay captures unforgettable moments:

• High-level meetings with ministers, advisors, and traditional rulers where Ɔbenfo Kambon emphasized the importance of rejecting colonial labels like “tribe” and “chief.”
• Exchanges in French, Twi, and even Mooré that demonstrated the power of Kmtyw languages in breaking barriers and opening hearts.
• The humbling realization, shared by Burkina officials, that global support from the Kmtyw diaspora had protected President Ibrahim Traoré from assassination.

The trip was also filled with symbolism: a libation poured at Nana Sankara’s assassination site, planting baobab trees to symbolize future strength, and seeing the revolutionary spirit reflected in the bright eyes of Burkinabè youth.

Lessons for Today

The presentation highlighted key takeaways:

• The Revolution is Alive — not just a memory.
• Black Power Requires Structure — whether in politics, environment, or education.
• Diaspora and Continent Must Unite — with resources, expertise, and shared vision.

As Ɔbenfo Kambon put it, “Put your money where your Liberation is.”

Why You Should Watch the Replay

This is not simply a travelogue. It is a living call to action — a reminder that the struggle for Abibifahodie ‘Black Liberation’ continues, and that the voices of our grandcestors guide us still. The replay features nearly 900 photos, videos, and reflections, bringing you inside the memorials, forums, schools, and sacred spaces where revolution is not a slogan but a way of life.

For those who missed the live presentation, the video replay is available now. Don’t just hear about history — witness the energy, the lessons, and the inspiration that will strengthen our collective journey toward freedom.

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