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I just finished this book on Patrice Lumumba.. or should I say this DISS track on Lumumba, because that’s exactly what it sounded like. I was suspicious of reading a book on a legendary Afrikan leader written by whytes but I decided to give it a chance. Big mistake.
-First of all, the introduction and first chapter was this DRAWN out history on the European nations’ scramble for Afrika. The Tyrant Leopold II was barely criticized. As a matter of fact, by the tone of the book, it felt as if he was someone to be admired. His decimation and torture on the Congolese people was lightly scratched, and to make it worse, they did not once mention the most popular punishment: cutting off hands if a Congolese did not meet their daily ridiculous quota of picking rubber. Many Congolese women were raped as well l. And did you know that a Congolese chief confronted the Belgians because they killed off his whole village?? He laid down a stick and for each one he gave a name; the stick represented a member of his village who was slaughtered. They murdered the Chief…/
-When the author finally mentioned Lumumba, he mentions that Lumumba often got into it with his teacher at the missionary school. He referred to Lumumba as a rebellious youth and dismissed the fact that this Catholic religion and colonization was having an effect on him at an early age. Mental health was not considered. Typical dehumanization of the black man.
-He also says that Lumumba was of “average intelligence” and that he was a bit overplayed.
-His accomplishments were not spoken about in the same praiseworthy tone as Leopold II received in the beginning of the book.
-he referred to Lumumbas ideologies as outdated because he only had access to whatever literature the Belgians provided, but wasn’t as educated as other great Afrikan leaders who had the chance to attend university
-Honestly, after a while the book became an eye sore and i lost focus.. I learned nothing.Would love to know your thoughts/if you have any questions, family!!
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Im not surprised that the book was not praising Lumumba given the fact a cavebeast wrote it. He’d probably write a less than flattering account of Kimathi or Garvey or any other pan African who wasnt shucking n jiving for massa. The caucasoid’ s agenda is globalism if you are not cosigning on that you will not be one of their favorites. That’s just a brief summary of how I see it.-
Well said.. yes, you know they love to destroy the image of black men who actually stood up for their people.. your summary is accurate.
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You are on point, strong black men are a threat to the white supremacist regime. Thx for sharing the book and your commentary.
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Anytime sis!! I am working on my book reviews, it is not something I am good at yet. But with practice, I will improve.
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I love writing too. Anyway, keep it up.
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I would recommend ‘The Congo Betrayal’ by Orwa Katete. It explains in detail the 1960 Congo Crisis. You will get a good perspective on Nana Lumumba though I should give a disclaimer that the story is very heartbreaking-
I tried looking for it but no one seems to have it in print or even an ebook.. I’m surprised
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I read it in a library a while back. It was published in Kenya maybe that’s why
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When I get the chance, I will look for it and scan the pages to make an ebook
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Please do! I want to find out more about this intriguing man.
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I gatchu. Libraries have been closed since march due to the plandemic but I’m sure they’ll open soon
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@obadelekambon here is my review on the book.
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116,118
Abibisika (Black Gold) Points
@makiyasmack, meda wo ase. I read it when you posted it. No surprises there.
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