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 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 OUMOU SANGARÉ
Oumou Sangaré · The 50 Laws of African Power · Female Voice and Cultural Entrepreneurship OUMOU SANGARÉ ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Engaged singer, cultural entrepreneur, voice of Malian women 1990Album “Moussolou” 5 albumsInternational career 2002Victoires de la Musique WomenStruggle against forced marriage LabelOumou Sangaré SARL “Music is a […]
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 […]
Laws of power by CHARLOTTE MAXEKE
Charlotte Maxeke · The 50 Hidden Laws of African Power · Education & Mobilisation in South Africa CHARLOTTE MAXEKE ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Pioneer of education, political organiser, Mother of the South African nation 1905University degree 1918Founded Bantu Women’s League 1913Anti‑pass march 1939Passed away in Johannesburg “This work […]
Laws of power by SAYYIDA AL HURRA
Huda Sharawi · The 50 Laws of African Power · Pioneer of Egyptian Feminism HUDA SHARAWI ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Feminism, symbolic rupture, social reform 1923Veil removal 1923Egyptian Feminist Union 1879-1947Life Girls’ schoolsFoundation Women’s CongressRome 1923 “Removing my veil at the Cairo station was to say: Egyptian women […]
Laws of power by AOUA KEÏTA
Aoua Keïta · The 50 Laws of African Power · Pioneer of Malian Independence AOUA KEÏTA ⚡ The embodiment of the 50 hidden laws of African power ⚡Midwife, deputy, anti-colonial, pioneer of women’s rights 1946-1958French deputy 1959-1960Malian legislative assembly 1975Autobiography Trade unionistCFTC, USR IndependenceMali (1960) « I never accepted that my skin color or my […]