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Law & punishment in pre-colonial Africa

The common colonial narrative painted pre-colonial Africa as a dark, chaotic place, a “heart of darkness” where savage tribes warred endlessly and the only law was that of the jungle. This week on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor P.L.O. Lumumba dismantles this damaging stereotype, exploring the profound and varied legal systems that governed African societies for centuries before European arrival. Join us as we explore the complex and often misunderstood world of traditional African justice.

9.10.2026
14:4 min
9.10.2026
14:4 min
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Law & punishment in pre-colonial Africa
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.