Presented by Maysles Documentary Center, Friends of the Congo, and True Walker Productions Series Artwork Courtesy of Théo Mwamba & Gallery Article 15
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Patrice Lumumba, a towering figure in Congolese history and icon of the global struggle for liberation, dignity, and self-determination. Born July 2nd, 1925 in Katako-Kombe in the Sunkuru district of Kasai Province, Lumumba rose to prominence as Congo’s first elected Prime Minister, guiding the country through its fractious transition from Belgian Colonial rule to independence. Though his life was tragically cut short by a brutal assassination, Lumumba’s unwavering vision of a united, sovereign Congo – free from foreign domination – remains a source of inspiration for generations around the globe. A century after his birth, we honor his legacy not just as a revolutionary leader, but as a symbol of African power and a beacon of hope in the enduring fight against oppression.
