As Afrikan people face global genocide, those engaged in the fight back are tasked with finding ever more innovative ways to raise the consciousness of the people. One of the key sites of the battle is around information and propaganda. One of the media warriors meeting this challenge head on is Kenya-based activist and broadcaster Dr. Mumbi Seraki. Dr Mumbi, hosts two shows on her Youtube channel: AfricaWatch – The ongoing global war for and over Africa and (Wednesdays) and Prophetic Sundays – an encouraging word for the season. In less than two years she has amassed almost a hundred and twenty thousand subscribers and over ten million views.
Afrika Speaks caught up with Dr Mumbi while on a visit to the UK to explore some of these issues. We looked at the pre-existing information deficit in the Motherland and how social media is making big inroads. We also explored the underlying psychological issues, borne out of generations colonialism and neo-colonialism, that means even when equipped with the information some of us are unable to act to utilise it. Thus we still have to contend with phenomena such as white saviour complex where European values, religions, science and culture still exert undue influence. Dr Mumbi urges us to galvanise our people, based on our Ancestral traditions while utilising modern communication technology to bring our people to the ‘tipping point’ of consciousness.
Our Special Guest:
Dr. Mumbi Seraki has a PhD from the University of Nairobi in African Women Studies. Her research focuses on the evolving self-image of the African people with a special focus on African women. Her Masters was in Human Resources Planning from Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland, where she developed the expertise of helping people identify their purpose and prepare for their careers. Her undergraduate degree was also in human resources and international business, from Loyola University of Chicago
She worked for the United Nations for close to 7 years in Geneva, Switzerland before returning to Kenya to join the national broadcaster the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) for a popular TV show Afternoon Live for 3 years before moving to Nation FM, a national radio station, to host the popular breakfast show State of the Nation.
Her life and career are committed to restoring the stolen identity of Africa and shining a spotlight on the mental and spiritual colonization that still oppresses her people. She is committed to changing the narrative around the beautiful and diverse continent of Africa while encouraging more home-grown conversations about her destiny and future.