A new golden age of african culture has gone even in hollywood black panther was the highest grossing film in the u. S. In 2018 and offered a challenge to western notions of amphora color and its history. Its clout panther was nominated for 7 oscars and won 3 an extraordinary achievement for a superhero film that also features a black majority cast. A. Black panther was immensely popular with audiences around the world that launched a series of new cultural trends. Close to the movie there were viral videos of people dont seem to destruction boards or started to songs in america and in europe. Can watch what they are me its a revolution and afro revel in. There is a generation that suddenly claiming its identity and identity that has always been there that they could not express in the past. The renaissance of african pop culture is underway musicians from the continent and the African Diaspora are working together more closely than ever and storming the music charts. For example pop star beyonce travel to south africa to learn traditional choreography. The world feels like they need to know more about africa. Those other issues have been highlighted up out of africa and people dont see the light to fund side of africa. Its a new dawn for an entire continent for centuries colonize ation and exploitation cast their shadows over it reducing it to being dependent on aid but now decades after de colonialization the power and potential of the continent are plain to see Cultural Diversity and a growing awareness of its own talents have emerged with a desire to compete globally as a result africas star is shining more privately than ever before africa is rising. This is africa rising africa rising is correct because africa is now taking the place that was always rightfully its own. Come up on well take our place and nothing or nobody will be able to stop this movement and thats not a dream for the future were everywhere. And most useful awfully cut africa deserves a renewed focus if europeans do not want to restore our treasures or build museums so what then china will build a museum for black civilization in dakar. The image the west has of africa is changing thanks to voices from the continent the comp theatre in hamburg germany is renowned for addressing postcolonial issues fell away in song from senegal is a frequent guest here along with philosopher ben day the renowned economist is a leading figure in the current discussion on africa. And i mean if you buy vista its not clear currently the 2 most important african thinkers and also well known in europe they deal with post colonial issues both of them also stand for a new africa for an africa. On the move. Off the states. From topia thats the term used by the advisor to the french president emanuel to describe his vision for the african continent a radical call for new african perspectives this is a beautiful that the future is on written and not predetermined by others so this is the most important thing to be able to rethink the challenges facing ones own society in complete autonomy and spiritual independence. In 2100 there will be 4000000000. 00 africans 40 percent of the worlds population europeans will account for only 4 percent of. Which are economists africa is the final economic front because that is the place where there are still vast areas of potential Farmland Minerals and Natural Resources africa rising suggests that when it comes to Worldwide Growth africa will be the next focus for global capitalism that is. Off the coast of senegal lines got a island a former slave trading post today it is a memorial site for one of the most terrible traffickers in human history. The Transatlantic Slave Trade was the cruel beginning of globalization it left behind a continent that is yet to recover from the demographic economic and cultural scars a lasting legacy. And then when i think of enslavement plantation slavery the Transatlantic Slave Trade colonization exploitation and the violence that went with it it had to be justified in some way and that worked very well through the construction of socalled human races. Possibly quickly here the concept of race was created in 1000 century europe alleged the races were organized hierarchically as a pseudoscientific attempt to terrorize asian there on a races they an exist in the mind but individuals and communities were divided into races. Instead of being individuals than seen fast as black or yellow skin color is then associated with supposed character traits which in turn has an impact on their lives no apartment and with no apartment no work with even though there is no such thing as race you cannot deny that the effects of racialization and intercultural pollution surrounding this concept exist and that they have affected peoples lives. In apartheid era south africa racism was a pillar of the state until late in the last century blacks were systematically degraded to subhumans in their own homeland and subjected to the launch of the capitalist economy those who could fled into exile but the remaining black majority had to eke out a demeaning existence on the edge of the ruling white Minority Society they were going to athens you people were robbed of their opportunities and yet they seize those opportunities thats the fascinating thing africa that this effort to force the african other into a position of powerlessness never worked there was always some form of resistance to give my. Right again to the South African. Art i probably. Rocking via. People kept on fighting because the spirit of the music was always on life it was keeping them calling. On the music front the jazz and swing scene was an important source of inspiration for the anti apartheid movement. Its most important figure was South African singer miriam ok about who landed a worldwide hit with pata pata. The. Mackay but was given the nickname bomber africa because she tried in her own way to engage audiences in a range of different african countries she saying in the west african dialect in east african dialect and of course in various Southern African languages. And there 2. She was a style icon and the 1st International Pop star from africa. Miriam the cable remains one of the best known figures from the African Music scene of the 20th century. As apartheid rule continued in south Africa European colonial rule came to an end in many african countries the 1st country in Subsaharan Africa to gain independence was gonna be some tough a new state of gathered all the celebration of marking their day of freedom from colonialism. To 15 british floodwalls changed into lives. In the service of people who are done in the street. Whatever. Good clubs. You know youve. Done a. Good givers. And. You can make. This new area was accompanied by the sounds of life which had been shaping the music scene in west africa since the early 20th century. Boy. Its deemed highlife is the primary music style of gone but not only gonna also in neighboring countries and especially nigeria it was a very popular form of music during the independence era so the music is also very closely linked with independence the emergence of the nation and is a such an expression of selfreliance. The most important time life artists work he does tempos. They were also role models for the young changing played a key witness the birth of african pop music up close. Ever done this music in the word house. Hows that how life can. Look into to. Work in. Africa. For example. In africa and smile. Decades later at temple lay on a sellout 2 or if youre a high life one suddenly popular here to be old records now sell for high prices or being reissued. One of them. Were just. Going to. Order. During his childhood ambling experience the 1st years of ghanas independence from britain the National Hero then was climbing who. Are of course one of the smugglers are for the 1st month. Later still no. In the police if you wish. It was late with their total abrasion of the whole of our from. Our local. Site attention other other countries. And. The royal family of belgium was also forced to grant its colonies their independence 1st and foremost the vast congo its riches had been plundered by europeans for centuries. Said. Enough theyll do Something Back then everyone dreamed of independence on the entire people stood behind their leader. Was the Prime Minister but cassava wants the president the 1st congolese president putin the president of the board to please dont listen. I still remember how all of us the whole of congo. Behind castle and remember. When what is today the Democratic Republic Of The Congo gained independence just a couple sailing better known as like wrong attended the negotiations the singer and band leader guitarist franco and others were among those who made congolese rumba the most popular form of music in Subsaharan Africa. Romber now thats a mixture theres more than a little cuban in it. It was the arrival of the cubans that really got the congolese rumble going all. The positive energy of that era is manifested in music and was captured on film the work of malis malik city one of africas most important photographers once gathered dust in ethnological collections today to be admired in major collections of contemporary art like the phone. In paris. We have a number of photographers featured in our boat congo exhibition including john de palma from the 1950 s. Became a reporter c. D. B. It was also a reporter covering nightclubs and parties. To. This is how they both became portraitist to the. Contemporary art from africa has only recently gained recognition worldwide in contrast fashion from the african continent has been a source of inspiration for european design houses since the independence era. Also Christian Dior to show its former larn of millinery inspiration is drawn from the mystery and allure of this rustic straw is called tribal. d African Queen one of us out of use of the pink some gold oversight. Rise on the dark continent or my halo of light around the way or. Another our broken queen. Or jungle or patio. After independence however congo was unwillingly drawn into the cold war the situation escalated as Prime Minister patrick slew moomba was deemed a Security Risk for its former colonial rulers and the us. He was captured and tortured and shot almost certainly with the complicity of the belgian government and washington. His remains were scattered. So problem offered. The only problem with the number was that from the beginning he stood up to the western powers. From the beginning he aimed to draw a line he said its good that you just let us have independence. But it has to be genuine. I am not stupid. I am educated and i am well aware that you have all the economic strings in your hands. So what do you think we should do and solar member became dangerous to the western powers and their interests are. All those are our hopes were destroyed. He said. Good at that time i was working with musicians who really didnt look at the situation analytically. You know he couldnt very well i just cried for someone who was so charismatic. Who meant something to us. And they took him from us so early. We could not stop crying. Despite the tragedies the spirit of african independence cross the atlantic to the u. S. It provided inspiration for the africanamerican Civil Rights Movement which reached its peak in the late 1960 s. It was the birth of modern afro centrism in the u. S. Dont forget dark morrow for. Africa to talk about. The Chicago Group of african dress their styles and even names are in the american names are rejected because they were given by white slave and so the members have adopted names like ken yet a man who would state. Now afro fashions are already. Sprung up all over the city making some areas look more like a gun when they get it its a revolution in style revolution. The natural is the head style of the black revolution once negroes spent many hours and dollars trying to get the history to look like white now and youre getting it made clearly again for the african. Everything that was white everything bad was black for example jesus christ we see a white man and angels we see white the lords supper we see white miss america we see white Miss Universe we see white miss world we see white even tarzan in the jungles of africa we see a white man rule in africa congo who was subsequently renamed zaire after the members former agents at mobutu seized power. His 3 decade long dictatorship received active backing by the west in 1984 he pulled off a major p. R. Coup when the rumble in the jungle to fight for the world heavyweight boxing title took place in kinshasa on stage at the accompanying Music Festival where you were stars such as b. B. King and james brown. The truth is i think the message was fascinating this fight with muhammad ali took place in kinshasa. And was broadcast globally fucking shot so this is whats interesting because today we forget that there was already this African Renaissance piece this is does this isnt all through also because i dont think. It. Was this is to go from a cultural political point of view the 1960 s. And seventys put africa on the global map to say yes we are here now but then it all fell apart. The. After the rumble in the jungle reality quickly caught up with congo mobutus power clique looted the country together with european and us corporations the people could only look on helplessly. The eclectic sound of rumba provided relief in that dismal everyday life kinshasa papa wemba became a big star of the 2nd generation of rum but in congo. We built the radio my father sang with papa wemba he was in his band. I remember papa wemba myself i met him for the 1st time in kinshasa we even spoke to each other i saw him on stage i was really still a child. To him only later did i understand that it was congolese music. Specifically i was a merced in this music from an early age so i didnt necessarily appreciate its value. I had no real idea of this music it was only later that i discovered how richard. We should just leave. It. Up when there wasnt just a trendsetter in music but in fashion to. Refuse because somebody of. A victim said you dont hold. Up on a cause you should be stupid. Which gender. You depart only. Just tried to tell. You that. Your government both as you can see. Now but suppose i. Can. Be made to play games and the rapper nisco landed a huge hit with a tribute to papa wemba and the lifestyle of the congolese supper. Was the only people talk about metric games but they forget me scot who also sets an african tone. You could say that nice guy is a Congolese Army officer. Our appearance of the society of be also and elegant persons or sop and they are always dressed to the hilt. Only the most expensive brands and the finest materials will deal with their provocative commitment to the various fashion in bitterly poor congo for supper are seen by some as real rebels with ruthless elegance they regain their dignity in the dysfunctional everyday environment. The unconditional splendor of the african has made an impression outside the continent to the irish Brewer Guinness used the sept 1st image of an advertising campaign. Still. Being well dressed was important to them. I asked him about this. You got the feeling that as soon as he looked at his shoes. Thought hed become someone special. Because he wore this particular brand book the. Jazz pianist is presenting his new album in paris. The classically trained musician became the music director of the National Ballet of zaire in the mid 1970 s. The management calls him and says look this is going very well we want to do an opera too. I said operas different from bali for an opera you need a libretto. They said. We have the Popular Movement of the revolution the story of. The study group. So things then became uncomfortable because i told them that i could not spend my whole life singing about mobutu i couldnt have principles so when i was invited to the United States. I never returned to congo. Papa wemba and numerous other African Musicians left the continent in search of a better life the family. Moved to paris. Unfortunately i was born here the congo is known to be a complicated country its been at war for many years because of its wealth its a great misfortune. Since. When you come from a country like this that is in a civil war its always very complicated because everything is out of balance. People are forced to leave the country to seek happiness elsewhere. Or youre. Seeing. Many turn their backs on the african continent but one remained until his death villa cuttin defied adversity in his native nigeria the eccentric king of afrobeat was constantly at odds with the frequently changing military dictatorships. He was a great political mentor despite all the talk about him precisely because he kept coming back to the fact that africa has to take responsibility for itself that it is rich enough to develop its own cultures and Development Models on its own. That it will. Do. You know it only played the music he used the music as a form of information. You know talking about what is happening in origin the countries and what it properly in the vehicle imagine this is over our minds and talking about how the our political leaders are treating the people of their countries thats where we need to change mission for. Our viewers rebel is them straight they recall which will be our referred to in the problems setting off from paper or. In 1967 just a few years after independence nigeria tumbled into a bloody civil war colonial era borders led to rivalries that eventually led to violent conflict the b. After a provinces oil wealth also awaken the interest of numerous governments eager to secure their influence during the cold war the