Thomas Sankara: The Revolutionary Leader Who Redefined Burkina Faso | Episode 8 | All Things Africa

How did one man transform a nation and inspire an entire continent? In this episode of All Things Africa, Bisi Akins dives deep into the life and legacy of Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader whose bold vision for justice and equality shook the foundations of neo-colonialism.
In This Episode:
- Uncover the rise of Thomas Sankara and his mission to break Burkina Faso free from neo-colonial domination.
- Explore his radical policies, from environmental projects and promoting self-sufficiency to dismantling class and gender inequalities.
- Learn about the challenges Sankara faced, including international pressures, local opposition, and the betrayal that led to his assassination.
- Reflect on Sankara's enduring legacy and the lessons we can still learn from his fearless leadership today.
Join us on this journey through the life of one of Africa’s most visionary leaders. Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know what other stories from Africa’s rich history you’d like us to cover on #AllThingsAfrica!
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Executive Producer: ⁠‪@BisiAkins‬
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[@yellowhat123]

The Spirit of Thomas Sankara lives on in President Ibrahim Traore. Life is a mystery .

[@EffortOkoukoni]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@trudytriad4574]

So glad y'all covering him again. Such a fan.

[@zozieone7578]

We will not forget the pains of our falling fathers and mothers who stand up for our Nations and we will stand with those who want to develop our Nations to benefit the citizens not to benefit the theif around us!!!

[@ibrahimlawanibrahim6138]

We would like to have a leader like him in Nigeria. May his soul rest in perfect peace

[@lamadlamad3676]

nigeria has had such leaders tafale balewa and murtala muhammad who were killed by nigerians.

[@atuhuriraobed685]

Rainbow Nation..is south Africa.

[@adjeibaffoursamuel2691]

Ibrahim Traore can't you take over Ghana too?

[@lamadlamad3676]

thomas sankara was killed by his own countrymen.