Although active before then, Bro. Ldr Mbandaka dates his entry on to Liberation Road from his first attendance at the Pan African Congress Movement Umoja-day (Sun) meeting at 25 West Green Road, Tottenham in March 1983. As energised as he was, he felt that what was lacking in the ‘conscious’…
Category: Afrika Speaks
Weekly synopsis of Afrika Speaks with Alkebu-Lan Radio Shows.
March 20, 2023
Alkebu-Lan
When Alem Abay returned to his central London flat 30th June 1990, he expected to find his younger brother Mogous relaxing. Instead, he was confronted by a scribbled note from the police informing him that his brother was dead. (1) The police version of events contends that Mogous Abay committed…
March 13, 2023
Alkebu-Lan
On a day globally referred to as International Women’s Day, we witnessed the cruel irony of Sis. Ngozi Fulani, founder and CEO of Sistah Space, the charity supporting Afrikan women victims of domestic violence, announce that she is temporarily stepping down from the role after receiving a torrent of abuse…
March 6, 2023
Alkebu-Lan
The issue of Educationally Subnormal (ESN) or ‘Special’ schools as highlighted by Lyttanya Shannon’s 2021 documentary, as well as an Afrika Speaks show last year is back in the news amid the launch of a new campaign. (1) The launch took place on March 1st in a packed Committee Room…
February 27, 2023
Alkebu-Lan
Recent press reports have revealed that: “The family of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X marked on Tuesday the anniversary of his 1965 assassination by announcing plans to sue agencies including the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role…