Laws of power by KIMPA VITA
Kimpa Vita · The 50 Laws of African Power · Prophecy and Sovereignty in Kongo KIMPA VITA ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Prophetess, founder of the Antonian movement, martyr of Congolese sovereignty 1704-1706Antonian movement +10,000Disciples CondemnationBurnt at the stake (1706) Saint AnthonySacred embodiment 1684-1706Life “Saint Anthony spoke to me. […]
Laws of power by Nanny of the Maroons
Nanny of the Maroons · The 50 Laws of African Power · Guerrilla Warfare and Liberation in the Diaspora NANNY OF THE MAROONS ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Spiritual and military leader, national heroine of Jamaica 1720-1740Peak of guerrilla warfare Nanny TownFortified village 1739 TreatyMaroon autonomy 1975National heroine $500 […]
Laws of power by La Mulatresse Solitude
La Mulâtresse Solitude · The 50 Laws of African Power · Resistance to Slavery in Guadeloupe LA MULÂTRESSE SOLITUDE ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Heroine of the anti‑slavery struggle in Guadeloupe, martyr of freedom 1802May 10 revolt 1794First abolition 1802Reestablishment of slavery PregnantIn combat MemorialACTe (Pointe-à-Pitre) “Better to die […]
Laws of power by Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth · The 50 Laws of African Power · Abolitionist and Defender of Black Women SOJOURNER TRUTH ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Former slave, preacher, abolitionist, feminist 1826Escaped slavery 1851“Ain’t I a woman?” speech 1843Became Sojourner Truth 1850“Narrative” memoirs 1883Death, heir of freedom “And ain’t I a woman? […]
Laws of power by Luisa Mahin
Luísa Mahin · The 50 Laws of African Power · Afro‑Brazilian Resistance LUÍSA MAHIN ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Afro‑Brazilian resistance fighter, mother of the Malês Revolt (1835) 1835Malês Revolt 1830‑1840Clandestine activism OriginWest Africa Luís GamaAbolitionist son SalvadorBahia, Brazil “Freedom is not begged for; it is conquered through fire […]
Laws of power by MARIAMA BÂ
Mariama Bâ · The 50 Laws of African Power · Feminist Writing and Social Critique MARIAMA BÂ ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Writer, feminist, critic of traditional power relations 1980Noma Award So Long a LetterEpistolary novel PolygamySharp critique 1981Premature death Translated20+ languages “The African woman is aware of her […]
Laws of power by BERTINA LOPES
Bertina Lopes · The 50 Laws of African Power · Modern Art and African Identity BERTINA LOPES ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Plastic artist, pioneer of modern African art, engaged feminist 1950-2010Career IndependenceMozambique (1975) ExhibitionsWorldwide AwardsMozambique, Italy IconAfrican women’s art “My painting is a cry. A cry against oppression, […]
Laws of power by MIRIAM MAKEBA
Miriam Makeba · The 50 Laws of African Power · Cultural Diplomacy and Pan-Africanism MIRIAM MAKEBA ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡“Mama Africa”, cultural ambassador, voice of the anti‑apartheid struggle 1959Forced exile 1963UN testimony Grammy1966 (with Harry Belafonte) UNESCOGoodwill ambassador 1990Return to South Africa “I do not sing politics, […]
Laws of power by ALDA DO ESPÍRITO SANTO
Alda do Espírito Santo · The 50 Laws of African Power · Poetry and Independence in São Tomé ALDA DO ESPÍRITO SANTO ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Poetess, independence fighter, Santomean stateswoman 1975Independence WorksEngaged poetry 1990-1991Prime Minister AmbassadorPortugal, UN 2010Death “Poetry is a weapon. My homeland is written with […]
Laws of power by ROSE LOKISSIM
Rose Lokissim · The 50 Laws of African Power · Memory and Resilience Against Dictatorship ROSE LOKISSIM ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Chadian resistance fighter, martyr of the Hissène Habré dictatorship, guardian of memory 1980-1986Resistance 1984Arrest 1986Execution 2016Justice (Habré trial) TestimonySymbol of the fight against impunity “I am not […]