Thomas Sankara (Patreon)

In this special episode I look at the life of the African revolutionary Thomas Sankara.  This programme takes in everything from the formation of the old Upper Volta state by French imperialism to Sankaras radicalisation, rise to power and ultimately his downfall.  It is a heroic but flawed example of a sincere man giving his life for his nation but can teach us much the revolution he led and the wider implications of the radical officer movements of the post war world.  

Outro music is from 'Underground System' by Fela Kuti