Pan-Africanist Leaders
Pan-Africanism is a massively popular ideology centered on the unity of Africans, whether they are Africans from Africa, Africans from the diaspora, or African Americans. According to sahistory.org, it is the belief that Africans of African descent have common interests and should be unified.
Throughout modern African history, there have been leaders who rose to the occasion and fought for the continent. They believed in a free Africa, a continent capable of greatness and excellence. Several of these leaders fought against oppression and made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our liberty. It is critical for us to remember who they are. We are Africa's activist generation, and it is critical that we learn from those who have come before us.
We have included a cross-section of Pan-Africanist Leaders from Africa, America, and the diaspora on this page.
All articles are written by Jaysen Musonza and edited by Kamdi Okonjo
Robert Sobukwe
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe : “The wheel of progress revolves relentlessly and all the nations of the world take their turn at the field-glass of human destiny. Africa will not retreat! Africa will not compromise! Africa will not relent! Africa will not equivocate! And she will be heard! Remember Africa!”
Colin Legum
Colin Legum : Well-known South African author, journalist, and writer who focused on African politics for the majority of the twentieth century.
Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki : “Our experience over the last 20 years has shown that indeed people must themselves become their own liberators. You cannot wait for somebody else to come and rescue you.”
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Nelson Mandela : “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”