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First slaves, then gold, always colonial ruination

This week on Lumumba’s Africa, the professor takes us back to the shores of West Africa to unravel the story of the Gold Coast. Before it became the modern nation of Ghana, this land was the epicenter of European colonial rivalry, driven by a relentless hunger for gold, ivory, and human cargo.

26.06.2026
12:56 min
26.06.2026
12:56 min
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First slaves, then gold, always colonial ruination
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.