El Discurso de 7 Minutos Que Le Costó la Vida | Patrice Lumumba

Voces Africanas

Voces Africanas

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A seven-minute speech changed his destiny. Six months later, he disappeared. His body was never found. Only one tooth survived.

At 35, Patrice Lumumba left an indelible mark on the history of Congo and Africa. In this documentary, we explore the extraordinary life of the Congolese leader, from his childhood in Kasai to his historic independence speech on June 30, 1960.

📌 IN THIS VIDEO:

Lumumba's childhood and his quest for knowledge.

The colonial legacy in Congo.

Independence Day, 1960.

The 67 days of his rule.

A legacy that transformed African history.

📚 MAIN SOURCES:

"The Assassination of Lumumba" - Ludo De Witte

"Lumumba: Africa's Lost Leader" - Leo Zeilig

"King Leopold's Ghost" - Adam Hochschild

Church Committee Report (1975)

United Nations Historical Archives