AfricaNow! October 9, 2024 AFRICOM—Militarism, Imperialism & Neocolonialism

Topic and Guests: October 1, 2007, marks an important date in the increased U.S. militarization of Africa.  That is the day the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) began and was started fully operating the following year on October 1, 2008. Those featured on the show today unpack Western governments’ neocolonial policies throughout the continent; foreign intervention in Haiti under the guise of Pan-Africanism; and the continued U.S. militarization of Africa through AFRICOM (the U.S. Africa Command).

The show begins with a recent conversation with Kossi Paul of the All-African People’s Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) and active member of the Panafrican Brigade for Palestine and is on the Steering Committee of the U.S. Out of Africa Network of Black Alliance for Peace.  

The show then spotlights a portion of Black Alliance for Peace's (BAP) recent webinar launching of the 2024 International Month of Action Against AFRICOM, entitled Resisting Fascism and Neocolonialism: U.S. Out of Africa, #ShutDownAFRICOM.  The show features Booker Omole, National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Secretary, Communist Party of Kenya; Inemesit Richardson, President, Thomas Sankara Center, Burkina Faso; and Leila A., Black Alliance for Peace from the launch. 
  
More information on Black Alliance for Peace’s campaign Resisting Fascism and Neocolonialism: U.S. Out of Africa, #ShutDownAFRICOM and it launch webinar available at  https://blackallianceforpeace.com/. 

MUSIC ON THE SHOW: intro--“ZOMBIE” BY FELA KUTI commemorating his birthday (October 15, 1938—August 2, 1997); break--“AFRIKA” BY JONATHAN BUTLER remembering his birthday (October 10, 1961—); intro to final speaker--“ON FIRE” BY TONY ALLEN commemorating his birthday (October 6, 1938—April 30, 2020); sign-off--“BLACK LIGHTNING” BY ABDULLAH IBRAHIM (DOLLAR BRAND) remembering his birthday (October 9, 1934—); closing song--“CHUCHO’S STEPS” BY CHUCHO VALDÉS & KENNY GARRETT remembering Chucho Valdés’ birthday (October 9, 1941—) and Kenny Garrett’s birthday (October 9, 1960—).

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AfricaNow! Oct. 9, 2024 AFRICOM—Militarism, Imperialism & Neocolonialism

Start your Saturday with this warm and uplifting Afrobeats mix from Lo Cy. With sunshine streaming through the window, a hot coffee in hand, and these warm tunes soaking through the speakers, there's no better way to start your weekend :)

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Havin My Way

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Contains samples of 'Dadie Anoma' by Kojo Antwi.

Kojo Antwi - Dadie Anoma (M.U.T.T. Remix)

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Fifty years ago, the president of Senegal’s nephew was putting together a band for his new, upscale Dakar nightclub, and he recruited a handful of musicians who are still together today. Bringing together elements from their homes across West Africa to the Afro-Cuban style of the time, the Orchestra Baobab became one of Dakar’s top bands. From the rough recordings made in Club Baobab, to their 21st century revival, their music ranges from slow folk ballads to wah-pedal heavy psychedelia. We’ll talk to members Rudy Gomis, Barthelemy Attisso, Theirno Kouyate, Balla Sidibe and more, and hear selections from a truly one-of-a-kind group, the specialists in all styles, half-a-century old and still evolving: the mighty Orchestra Baobab.

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Follow Ayoka's adventuree during a gap year working and travelling in several countries in West Africa.

My name is Ayoka. I am 24years old. I am a graphics designer; I live and work in France. 
I think family is what gave me my travel big. When I was about 13, my family used to take family trips. We visited quite a number of countries when I was a child. So right from then, I guess it's always been in me to travel.  About Zanzibar, Tanzania: Tanzania is a beautiful country. I felt so close to people, such free-spirits they have all over that country. I loved the food; the people were so kind. And oh, the beaches were my favorite.

Exploring West Africa for A Year; all The Way From France: The Story of Ayoka - part 1

his is Part 2 of Ayoka's journey into a volunteering gap year in west Africa from Nigeria, Ghana, visiting Togo and Benin as road trips.

My name is Ayoka. I am 24years old. I am a graphics designer; I live and work in France. 
I think family is what gave me my travel big. When I was about 13, my family used to take family trips. We visited quite a number of countries when I was a child. So right from then, I guess it's always been in me to travel.  About Zanzibar, Tanzania: Tanzania is a beautiful country. I felt so close to people, such free-spirits they have all over that country. I loved the food; the people were so kind. And oh, the beaches were my favorite.


Exploring West Africa for A Year; all The Way From France: The Story of Ayoka - part 2

Conversations and selections around music from the west coast of Africa of the past, hosted by Christian Adofo live at the Tate Britain.

West African Delight ft. Christian Adofo, Ezra Olaoya & Mike Calandra Achode

An interpretation of "Albala" by Samba Touré

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