Afrikan philosophy validity is not a question — it is a declaration. For too long, colonial frameworks have attempted to erase, dismiss, and delegitimize the profound intellectual traditions of Afrikan people. However, that erasure ends here. In this landmark 2016 lecture, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon — Pan-Afrikan linguist, scholar, and architect of Abibitumi — delivers a masterful defense and affirmation of Kmtyw philosophical thought. Furthermore, he grounds that affirmation in thousands of years of documented Afrikan genius.

This is Week 9 of the Foundations of Kmtyw (Afrikan=Black) Thought course series. In nearly three hours of rigorous instruction, Ɔbenfo Kambon draws from essential texts by Chukwunyere Kamalu, Théophile Obenga, Emmanuel Eze, and Kwasi Wiredu. Most importantly, he centers Kemet — ancient Black civilization — as the philosophical bedrock of Afrikan people globally. As a result, students walk away with an unshakeable intellectual foundation. In addition, the accompanying 32-slide secured PDF reinforces every key concept presented in the lecture.

Why This Lecture on Afrikan Philosophy Validity Belongs in Every Black Scholar’s Collection

This lecture does not ask for permission to exist. Instead, it commands intellectual space for Afrikan thought on its own terms. Obenga’s African Philosophy: The Pharaonic Period grounds the discussion in pre-colonial truth. Moreover, Wiredu’s comparative framework sharpens students’ critical analysis across traditions. Ɔbenfo Kambon synthesizes these texts with extraordinary clarity and purpose. Consequently, this course session equips scholars, students, parents, and community builders with the tools to dismantle anti-Afrikan intellectual attacks. Abibifahodie — Black Liberation — demands this level of philosophical grounding.

Abibitumi was built precisely for this work. Every product on this platform serves the liberation of Afrikan people worldwide. Therefore, this lecture is not merely academic — it is an act of resistance and reclamation. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or beginning your journey into Kmtyw thought, this session will sharpen your mind and strengthen your commitment to Abibifahodie. Do not wait to secure this resource for yourself and your community.

Watch and get it here: Foundations of Kmtyw (Afrikan=Black) Thought #9 — Abibitumi.com