Send us a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems persist under a façade of morality. Our conversation also delves into cultural identity and community loyalty, examining how capitalism and colonialism disrupt traditional values. We begin by chall...
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Send us a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems persist under a façade of morality. Our conversation also delves into cultural identity and community loyalty, examining how capitalism and colonialism disrupt traditional values. We begin by chall...
Timbuktu: Unveiling Africa's Hidden History w/Sean Solole
BlackFor30
48 minutes
2 years ago
Timbuktu: Unveiling Africa's Hidden History w/Sean Solole
Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the rich and often overlooked history of Timbuktu, a once-thriving centre of learning in the Mali Empire. At its peak, the empire spanned modern-day Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, boasting around 400 cities. We explore the influence of Musa, a renowned ruler who incorporated Gao and Timbuktu into the empire in the 14th century. Timbuktu, founded as a bustling trade hub in the 12th century, became a renowned centre of Islamic learning und...
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Send us a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems persist under a façade of morality. Our conversation also delves into cultural identity and community loyalty, examining how capitalism and colonialism disrupt traditional values. We begin by chall...
