DR.Hastings Kamuzu Banda: The oddest dictator in Africa

Dr Hastings Banda is one of the most underrated African dictators. During His 33 year rule, the country experienced the worst human rights violations and paternalistic control of the Malawians.
He controlled every aspect of their lives, treating his people as children and addressing his ministers as my boys
He banned televisions, beards, dreadlocks and long hair among men. Any sort of political dissent was ruthlessly dealt with through his secret police and Militia.
Though he never had children, he relied on the support of his official hostess and former secretary Cecilia Kadzamira and Kadzamira's uncle John Tembo, who saw themselves as his successors when he left power.
He is remembered on the continent as the only leader who maintained ties with the Apartheid South Africa and Portuguese regimes; backed Nixon in Vietnam and refused to support an armed struggle against the Ian Smith regime in Southern Rhodesia.

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  • @qovothabethe6790
    @qovothabethe67903 жыл бұрын

    Proof that academic education alone does not make you a good person

  • @mabinaephriam8398

    @mabinaephriam8398

    3 жыл бұрын

    With more western education system it makes you to hate your black self it doesn't make you to be independent but to be dependent example how many African investors and entrepreneurs are produced by this western education in Africa

  • @oichemra

    @oichemra

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually on the contrary it’s proven that formal western education mostly produces block headed, repetitive parrots, completely bereft of any ethics or humanity.

  • @alecgurney9305

    @alecgurney9305

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mabinaephriam8398 how?

  • @thatsTylerDurden

    @thatsTylerDurden

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alecgurney9305 pull your head out of your ass and do your research with an unbiased perspective. That’s how.

  • @vorynrosethorn903

    @vorynrosethorn903

    Жыл бұрын

    Many of the less westernized African dictators made this chap look like a girl scout and almost all of them had less to show for it.

  • @trainskitsetc
    @trainskitsetc Жыл бұрын

    It's nice to see history from the African continent being presented by people from the continent rather than another American or European led history channel telling it again. Thanks for the video on this very interesting and complex man.

  • @CheNoriega

    @CheNoriega

    Жыл бұрын

    so hop on and start telling your stories. Stop letting whites be the majority, flood the market with the truth. Take Cleopatra, who in America they teach had snakes for hair and was a monster who turned men to stone, when anyone who knows history can prove that a lie. stop letting white men change your story.

  • @trainskitsetc

    @trainskitsetc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CheNoriega not my story to tell, I'd just be another person with no connection telling you how it is or was. You wanna hear about dumb train related stuff though then sure I'll tell you

  • @quaytashon

    @quaytashon

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually, yes I would love to hear about trains and stuff. Just subbed to your channel. I am one of these people that love to learn about EVERYTHING! Sad thing is, I had an infection in my brain and no longer retain as much information as I used to. Still love to watch these videos though. 😘

  • @trainskitsetc

    @trainskitsetc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@quaytashon thank you.

  • @progression8646
    @progression86463 жыл бұрын

    This is so well researched, thank you. My grandma and people who lived under his dictatorship are still scared of him to this day!!

  • @haddingtoniangcp2464

    @haddingtoniangcp2464

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh boy! He must have scarred them bad.

  • @muchmuleya9651

    @muchmuleya9651

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kamuzu was a scared man in his times

  • @epicdepapichulo

    @epicdepapichulo

    Жыл бұрын

    I hate this. As a kid, I took him as my hero but I've seen that he is the root of all the evils of Malawi.

  • @rorojara001

    @rorojara001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@epicdepapichulo So sad to hear that. Kamuzu commited mistakes like every leader but he never allowed Malawi to be ravaged by famines like Muluzi. He developed agriculture with ADMARC and subsidized fertilizer. He promoted national industries unlike his sucessors who sold even Malawi's flag to the foreigners who took the profits out of Malawi. Crime, drug abuse, daily rapes and attacks were almost unthinkable under him. He buit hospitals, the first University (the professionals of the country studied and have titles and grades because of his policies) and Airport (dinamized trade). Life expectancy also was raised. Ask why Malawi is bad? Because of the globalist incompenents who succeded him.

  • @salomegondwe1322

    @salomegondwe1322

    Жыл бұрын

    When he was sixteen, he want to south Africa on foot by that time he was able to speak his language. Can someone forget there language. He was kind as medical practitioner but late turned in to a dictator. How?

  • @barryvj171
    @barryvj1713 жыл бұрын

    I was born in Malawi... such a beautiful country and the people are amongst the friendliest...

  • @clintnettechnologies4782

    @clintnettechnologies4782

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the case of Malawians its not humbleness, its lack of education. Uneducated people tend to be overly nice and worship people they see as better than them.

  • @harryb7149

    @harryb7149

    Жыл бұрын

    Malawi is often called the "Warm Heart of Africa".

  • @rosslynemaina4714

    @rosslynemaina4714

    Жыл бұрын

    @@harryb7149 after 🇰🇪

  • @epicdepapichulo

    @epicdepapichulo

    Жыл бұрын

    I may hate Malawi for it's state. But i see it as the most peaceful country in the whole of Africa. Malawi had never seen real war. Only dictatorship and slavery.

  • @mtimajere2008
    @mtimajere20083 жыл бұрын

    As a Malawian of 42, Kamuzu’s reign was bitter in many ways but strangely sweet in others. The man was clearly a control freak who took no for an answer when demanding what he wanted. I remember being harassed by the ‘youth’ in red uniform and performing at independence celebrations as a primary school kid. For all his flaws, the country lacked nothing in terms of food, jobs and security. We never knew armed robbery until democracy came. His main message was, my people should never lack food, clothing and shelter. Everything was affordable and the streets were clean. His good side will never be enough to cover his flaws but as I look at my country now, one of the most poorest countries in the world, we have done so much damage in the name of democracy. Great video by the way.

  • @Bozewani

    @Bozewani

    2 жыл бұрын

    moni ndine lapeh lakhe roman soiko ndizyankhulo chibwenzi chimalawi Precious she is studying photography in South Africa and yes ndiaphina Chichewa yankhulo chibwenzi

  • @MinieO746

    @MinieO746

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you.

  • @andym6256

    @andym6256

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great insight - thanks for sharing

  • @meumnomen

    @meumnomen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I understand how you feel but crime has always been around and has nothing to do with democracy. Self governance is always better.

  • @mtimajere2008

    @mtimajere2008

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@meumnomen Let me clarify. Democracy in itself did not bring industrial level crime in Malawi, but those who were elected by the democratic system allowed crime to flourish. Don’t know where you come from, but I only speak from personal experience.

  • @chandraly5792
    @chandraly57923 жыл бұрын

    Please, we have the worst from Cameroon. He has been in power from more than 37 years and he is still there

  • @ems7623

    @ems7623

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rise up and overthrow him. Demand a free and fair democracy. And don't make the mistake of so many other African countries of then replacing him with another strongman dictator.

  • @lynak4942

    @lynak4942

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are not alone dear..we have a dictator too in Uganda who has been in power for over 35years and has just stolen victory to rule us again for more 5years 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Thepourdeuxchanson

    @Thepourdeuxchanson

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ems7623 First find a Seretse Khama to lead you.

  • @mrgonzalezspeedy6708

    @mrgonzalezspeedy6708

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂🤣😂😂

  • @tesfitkubrom8730

    @tesfitkubrom8730

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lynak4942 you are not alone intelligent we have bad parasite more than 30 years in eritrea 🇪🇷 eastAfrica his the most parasite aggressive:: ma country is restaurant of parasite one group

  • @MrEsbon
    @MrEsbon3 жыл бұрын

    I love your well-researched African Political history documentaries. African history by Africans. Keep it up!

  • @chikosinalo
    @chikosinalo3 жыл бұрын

    This is just amazing. I am Malawian 35, I believe not many Malawians know of this such detailed information. I impressed on how much information is in here. Very educative and insightful. Thank you.

  • @babyliam6874

    @babyliam6874

    3 жыл бұрын

    The man will be missed, wish kamuzu was here in malawi

  • @chimwemwemoyo9374

    @chimwemwemoyo9374

    3 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @rossbank7248

    @rossbank7248

    3 жыл бұрын

    But some of this story it's fake..kamuzu never imposed to Malawians for shaving their hair that's not true

  • @chimwemwemoyo9374

    @chimwemwemoyo9374

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rossbank7248 oh but he did. My grandad told me a funny story about being almost arrested because he wanted to buy a TV

  • @chikosinalo

    @chikosinalo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rossbank7248 Maybe not long hair per say but I remember as a policy even in school you would not be allowed to keep long hair. More so the young pioneers would give anyone a hell of time for keeping deadlocks.

  • @chanjubanda
    @chanjubanda3 жыл бұрын

    this is well researched, i hope everyone watching will press the like button. it took a lot of effort to make this. Kamuzu archives are difficult to find even in Malawi.

  • @ahmedketsane4979

    @ahmedketsane4979

    2 жыл бұрын

    l

  • @ahmedketsane4979

    @ahmedketsane4979

    2 жыл бұрын

    l

  • @Qibilii
    @Qibilii2 жыл бұрын

    This is a true definition of an educated fool who didn't use his knowledge for the better of his country. I am Zambian, when I traveled through Malawi in 2017, it is undoubtedly the most impoverished country I've been to. I thought we had it bad in Zambia but Malawi is on another level. These silly political leaders use their powers to enrich themselves and have the masses they're serving begging just to live another day. Good documentary, really appreciate the depth of knowledge here.

  • @magaretekwin3659

    @magaretekwin3659

    Жыл бұрын

    It's tragic that most African dictators mirror Banda's gross and diabolical rule! And he died saying he's so lonely! He killed and jailed thousands but died lonely and left millions of dollars in his bank accounts! Where is he now? Human beings should just treat their fellow human beings like human beings should be treated, regardless if whatever powerful position they have in this life! We all will die so why kill others just because you can? God will require some answers after each of us, both great and small die and live this earth.

  • @mariej6962
    @mariej6962 Жыл бұрын

    The colonial era had some serious impact on the minds of our early leaders, only few leaders managed to avoid this kind of brutal leadership. Unfortunately, most of our current leaders are totally unable to detach themselves from these sick ideas, the biggest, long surviving problem is selfishness, our leaders can hardly see beyond themselves. One can imagine that as an educated man, Banda was supposed to act that direction, but no, he was one of the deadliest and distrubing leader Africa has ever had. I sometimes I wish we gained independence through step by step release of power, making sure these people don't go nuts, it would have helped Africa differently, perhaps more positively, may be.

  • @kwameaddo-obiri9455

    @kwameaddo-obiri9455

    Жыл бұрын

    I could not agree with you more. It's 2022 and majority of African nations still feel the footprints left of these initial post-colonial dictators. I can only hope for a better future for my African brothers and sisters

  • @theupwardlook4703
    @theupwardlook47032 жыл бұрын

    Wow. An excellent production. I am a Malawian myself and whatever said here is truly on point and more.

  • @chrismorris6865
    @chrismorris68653 жыл бұрын

    Between this channel and New Africa, this white American is learning about African history topics I've never heard of before! Thank you for making this.

  • @SillyUwUBilly

    @SillyUwUBilly

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also see African Biographic

  • @chrismorris6865

    @chrismorris6865

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Black Magic It's not just Africa, I like learning about the history of various countries throughout the world, and there aren't as many documentaries made about African history so appreciate these channels who do it.

  • @robertlevine2827

    @robertlevine2827

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Black Magic Why not be interested in Africa?

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrismorris6865 i am same. I worked in IRAQ in 1980s and seen SADDAM HUSSEIN POWER . Much same in most AFRICA STATES POWER and DICTATORS...cheers

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrismorris6865 i thought it was CHUCK NORRIS ha ha ha I bet YOU hate trump....

  • @LandmineMac
    @LandmineMac3 жыл бұрын

    A good recount. Well done. A further truth should include the fact that his relationship with South Africa and Mozambique was based on the fact that open trade with these countries were vital for a continuation for his country. He did not like South Africa in particular but the relationship was vital to keep his economy afloat.

  • @josephinempundu4205
    @josephinempundu42053 жыл бұрын

    Am 60 year old Zambian. This is history we learnt in secondary school.

  • @thebrotherhood227
    @thebrotherhood2273 жыл бұрын

    Much love from an Afrikaner, we are all Africans ❤️ 🇿🇦

  • @siruranos9172

    @siruranos9172

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great Message, Even greater username.

  • @bertrandmomoh3255

    @bertrandmomoh3255

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beste liefde, my mede-Afrikaan .. groete uit Minnesota USA

  • @mrcapybara3579

    @mrcapybara3579

    3 жыл бұрын

    We're all Africans boetie

  • @mtshedamarunyane5465

    @mtshedamarunyane5465

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your are Europeans that came to Africa. Maybe European African.

  • @pendonikos2596

    @pendonikos2596

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are not African please don’t say that again. You are European African okay. No African is white and no black is European my friend. Get that in your head!

  • @kapambwekapambwe4131
    @kapambwekapambwe41313 жыл бұрын

    Afristory productions and New africa definitely went to the same school or are acquainted somehow...lol You guys are teaching us everything highschool failed to teach us. Im hoping to see more well researched documented stories from both channels.

  • @rawnsleychege5033

    @rawnsleychege5033

    3 жыл бұрын

    also Risen Africa

  • @naturallight4745

    @naturallight4745

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kapambwe Since these are stories of atrocities, isn't it abhoring to have "lols" here?

  • @kapambwekapambwe4131

    @kapambwekapambwe4131

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@naturallight4745 You clearly didnt get the joke. look up new africa and compare his style of narration with what is done on this channel then come back and read the first paragraph of what i said

  • @ShottaKenya

    @ShottaKenya

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@naturallight4745 they are not all stories of atrocities 🙄

  • @andrewngwenya8150
    @andrewngwenya81502 жыл бұрын

    As a young person living in Zambia during the 70s Malawi was known for its No bell bottom trousers,mini skirts and hippie hair style which was the fashion style of our time. We wondered what caused a leader to ban such petty things in a country, instead of moving with times only to realise that it was a way of stopping outside influence in his rule like most African leaders who want to keep their masses uneducated so that they rule forever.

  • @bororobo3805

    @bororobo3805

    Жыл бұрын

    Those effects are still there today. People are very superstitious and ignorant because of lack of exposure. When Zimbabwe and Zambia were moving ahead with the times, this guy decided block access to things. He was somewhat a communist

  • @deoglemnaco7025

    @deoglemnaco7025

    Жыл бұрын

    Because they were stupid. He was great Man and his was ultimately right don’t you agree

  • @muhamed7955

    @muhamed7955

    Жыл бұрын

    Sad, sad, sad.

  • @ritasjourney

    @ritasjourney

    Жыл бұрын

    Your customs and traditions will fade away if you have too much Western influence. Should the whole world be like the west? I do not think so.

  • @franciscoarmando2237

    @franciscoarmando2237

    Жыл бұрын

    This was his aim: keep people uneducated so that they could not see his flaws

  • @webville12
    @webville123 жыл бұрын

    The ending could not have been any better. That quote is legendary.

  • @brianmkwanazi3601
    @brianmkwanazi36013 жыл бұрын

    These traitors and dictators should never be remembered for anything good cause their selfishness and greed continue to have a dire impact on current generations

  • @donavanmhlongo6435

    @donavanmhlongo6435

    2 жыл бұрын

    Emotional idiots like you are the reason why aftica will suffer.

  • @Edgesofnowhere008

    @Edgesofnowhere008

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @ishb109
    @ishb1092 жыл бұрын

    Very good insight into what happened in Malawi . As someone growing up in Malawi , having been born there , this is very much what happened and it was horrible to witness his cruelty especially in Dzeleka prison where his opponents were sent never to return and some of the things the guards told us were were sad. He ruled with an iron fist from the start and ousted the very people like Chipembere who invited him back to Nyasaland to fight with them. He amassed a lot of wealth in a very poor country. Kadzamira who was not even well educated nurse was his assistant and even ministers were terrified of her.

  • @kabascoolr
    @kabascoolr3 жыл бұрын

    I'm addicted to this channel!

  • @hamomba1

    @hamomba1

    3 жыл бұрын

    same, LoL !

  • @chiblackjesus
    @chiblackjesus Жыл бұрын

    Wow 🥺, it has just hit me. I'm Malawian and even though we know this we don't learn it in school. The horrors, nothing about them. And this clearly reduces their severity 💔

  • @muhamed7955

    @muhamed7955

    Жыл бұрын

    History is not taught in most of African countries especially WAfrica.

  • @chiblackjesus

    @chiblackjesus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@muhamed7955 it's taught actually but also censored. The dark political parts are barely taught

  • @muhamed7955

    @muhamed7955

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chiblackjesus hmm, I C.

  • @isoboy1000
    @isoboy10003 жыл бұрын

    He reminds me of Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier the dictator of Haiti, he was also a doctor then became a president.

  • @Thepourdeuxchanson

    @Thepourdeuxchanson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I entirely agree.

  • @thelugiest

    @thelugiest

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was not as wicked or crazy like Papa Doc.. Papa Doc was mad

  • @edwinotieno9470
    @edwinotieno94703 жыл бұрын

    Many similarities among the founding fathers of Kenya, Malawi and Ghana

  • @mrcapybara3579

    @mrcapybara3579

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kweli

  • @mstevens832

    @mstevens832

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kabisa!

  • @marcusshabazz3978

    @marcusshabazz3978

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many of the semi-independent afrikan states were led by black europeans NOT afrikans with a decolonized mind that explains why afrika lags behind Asia in development.

  • @peoplesperson4132

    @peoplesperson4132

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have never been a fan of founding fathers. They all felt like people owed them a lot!!

  • @likemike6862
    @likemike68623 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this historical background of Malawi 🇲🇼. Dictatorship is wrong and it’s still ruining African nations which are rich in minerals. Instead of concentrating on how to build our countries with such resources, we’re diverted to fight dictatorships whereby the smarter west take advantage of the whole situation.

  • @elizabethsohler6516

    @elizabethsohler6516

    2 жыл бұрын

    And yet there are a large number of Americans who seemingly support dictatorship. They are Trump followers

  • @micheletotton9342
    @micheletotton9342 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for a very interesting post. As an African from the south I really am enjoying these stories

  • @yotoronto12
    @yotoronto123 жыл бұрын

    It's kind of interesting to know how wider circumstances can change people's fate and lives, and how power can really affect otherwise unassuming people.

  • @Libikuroi

    @Libikuroi

    3 жыл бұрын

    The dude shunned his mistress and his kid before he had any power. He was a selfish piece of shit long before.

  • @eddieokojie5425

    @eddieokojie5425

    3 жыл бұрын

    A total monster! Watch them, especially if they have no children or anything to do with them.

  • @johnr797

    @johnr797

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@eddieokojie5425 but he was said to be especially kind to the children at his practice.

  • @jamesmadalitsomchenga5308
    @jamesmadalitsomchenga53082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother. The whole Malawi was on its knees because of Banda. Many wrong things happened and we had good things as well. When he visited any town for any reason; shops, schools, markets and all events were forced to be closed or stopped. Singing the songs of praise when he was passing in his convoy. He was a good economist though. He payed school and university fees to many Malawians and the jobs were without corruption. We had a currency which was selling one to one with SA Rand........ His legacy only few are bringing it out. ....not even a single President is talking about him to teach his wrongs and little goodness......you reminded my old days my brother you worked hard. Thank you.

  • @magaretekwin3659

    @magaretekwin3659

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately the bad things done usually over shadow the good we do, especially when lives get destroyed, and majority suffer for years.

  • @hervecheuzeville
    @hervecheuzeville3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this documentary, which brings all kinds of old memories to me: I lived under Dr Banda's regime during his final 4 years.

  • @harrietjamesworld1901

    @harrietjamesworld1901

    3 жыл бұрын

    How was it like?

  • @hervecheuzeville

    @hervecheuzeville

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@harrietjamesworld1901 It was an experience I will never forget. The new Malawian generation cannot even imagine how it was, by then! In those years, it was impossible to discuss with the Malawians: they were too afraid and there were spies eveywhere.

  • @ncumisagarishe2733

    @ncumisagarishe2733

    Жыл бұрын

    How long did he rule?

  • @hervecheuzeville

    @hervecheuzeville

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ncumisagarishe2733 30 years.

  • @chinjimweo2816
    @chinjimweo28162 жыл бұрын

    Sadly that was the golden era for Malawi 🇲🇼. Quality education, Real development, No corruption and Hard working and patriotic civil service

  • @richardrwizamlendo843

    @richardrwizamlendo843

    Жыл бұрын

    You don't know what you are talking about; a golden era of 33 years leading to perpetual poverty

  • @sekoaib
    @sekoaib3 жыл бұрын

    This video made me understand the minds of Malawians, till today Malawians shun women wearing mini skirts and men having beards and having long hair, now I know the origins of this. It is said that white South Africa during apartheid era used favour Malawians over their fellow black South Africans, saying Malawians are cleaner and smarter than the black South Africans. Now I know the real reasoning behind this, the Malawian President supported the apartheid. I really appreciate this video

  • @tightcamper

    @tightcamper

    3 жыл бұрын

    Malawians provided a huge labour pool in Southern Africa. To support their nationals Malawi had to have diplomatic relations with Rhodesia.

  • @sekoaib

    @sekoaib

    3 жыл бұрын

    @VITU I heard to watch this documentary again to confirm, then why did he receive R3 million from the apartheid regime so that he can support apartheid policies

  • @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    3 жыл бұрын

    The apartheid regime gave him a lot of support, eg her received r300million rand as a soft loan which he used to build the capital city . They also built him a palace and trained his youth militia the MCP as well as the army. And yes all this wasnt just good will he was expected to the defend the apartheid govt among other African leaders at the time when every leader was boycotting and sanctioning southafrica. Now this move earned him respect from people like Margaret thatcher , Nixon and Reagan

  • @sekoaib

    @sekoaib

    3 жыл бұрын

    @VITU So he was all nice to the white man's face so he could get money for himself but didn't really support them, then finally when apartheid regime ended played nice with the ANC. Even died in our hospitals. He was odd indeed

  • @sekoaib

    @sekoaib

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AFRISTORYNETWORK I again I say this documentary really opened my eyes as to why Malawians were preferred to Black South Africans

  • @randallrona9618
    @randallrona9618 Жыл бұрын

    Damn. The last part of the video was so shocking. He predicted the current situation about Africa today.

  • @mataaimasiku7530
    @mataaimasiku7530 Жыл бұрын

    "if history makes you angry; good. that's even better so that people see to it that the same mistakes aren't repeated."

  • @wilsonsilasmkandawire
    @wilsonsilasmkandawire Жыл бұрын

    Well articulated and researched. So much love from Malawi ❤❤❤❤.

  • @Kittygacha_playz
    @Kittygacha_playz2 жыл бұрын

    Around 1988-89 as a university student in India my friends and i sat down with some Malawian students and the subject turned to Africa. At once us Kenyans attacked and criticized Kamuzu Banda openly. The Malawians were horrified. They quickly got up and fled the restaurant ha ha ha! Such was the fear of Banda by Malawians, even when they were outside Malawi.

  • @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's funny.

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    2 жыл бұрын

    What about MOI???

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    2 жыл бұрын

    IDI AMIN

  • @Kittygacha_playz

    @Kittygacha_playz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tuforu4 What about Moi??

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kittygacha_playz anothee HIGH TECH SKILLED genius.

  • @gotalk6874
    @gotalk6874 Жыл бұрын

    There is the longest serving dictator worst than Banda and is currently ruling with iron fist,Paul Biya in Cameroon 🇨🇲 😊

  • @zcanine
    @zcanine2 жыл бұрын

    In Zambia, we sometimes hear that the man was an imposter. Even the intro to this great documentary starts with a tale of how this identify may have been lost

  • @ncuthukaziwebber1890
    @ncuthukaziwebber18903 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this channel. Shout out from South Africa

  • @samuelalfredsokoya9014

    @samuelalfredsokoya9014

    2 жыл бұрын

    08u N

  • @kevingitau9230
    @kevingitau92303 жыл бұрын

    Funny how the founding fathers were well educated, how they became dictators, is something you would know if watch this documentary

  • @blessingbikinya3373

    @blessingbikinya3373

    3 жыл бұрын

    true their love for power increased

  • @joemulwa1694

    @joemulwa1694

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect example. Jomo kenyatta

  • @mackisbrocklesnar

    @mackisbrocklesnar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

  • @chillininthesunshine5447

    @chillininthesunshine5447

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Under the table deals are made during transfer of power. In that case, materialism and narcissism becomes a weakness. But also, it doesn’t help that modern western style democracy, is not inclusive, or as transparent to the general public as it is meant to be. So in Africa, where only the educated or military inherited western style power, there was no chance for the masses. Monopoly of power 101.

  • @mrcapybara3579

    @mrcapybara3579

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joemulwa1694 True bro. That bastard planted the seeds of corruption and tribalism in our country.

  • @stevencharles9115
    @stevencharles9115 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. You're doing a great job of researching African political history. Keep it up. Maybe you should start talking about our current politicians, who are too comfortable in their zones of comfort when poor Africans are dying of hunger.

  • @alfredngadade2500
    @alfredngadade25002 жыл бұрын

    Good narrations.So typical of the Zimbabwean Zanu regime. Its so shameful that politicians are untouchable, only tried after power, and acquitted on age.

  • @samuelademeso9041

    @samuelademeso9041

    Жыл бұрын

    This isn't video isnt Zimbabwe leaders though.

  • @deangayle9433
    @deangayle94333 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. Another great narrative on an African leader I've not hear much about. This man amassed a fortune i cant wait to hear what happened to it and his host partner. Well done 👏 ✔ 👍 👌 😀 I salute the way you narrated the show well done.

  • @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @brianlam1663
    @brianlam1663 Жыл бұрын

    I loved Dr Hastings Banda: he once fell asleep at a dinner given in his honor in South Africa. He was just a sleepy chappy!!!

  • @stephenkbanda598
    @stephenkbanda598 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! well narrated, unfortunately Malawi was a better country economically than now, everything has got two sides good and bad.

  • @Daniel-bw6tg

    @Daniel-bw6tg

    Жыл бұрын

    Was Banda your granddad?

  • @yesmali9612

    @yesmali9612

    Жыл бұрын

    I think k looking at "good" at the expense of people lives and humanity is a waste. Malawi suffered while he rode in his fancy cars malawi was his plantation

  • @songeish
    @songeish3 жыл бұрын

    I am Malawian and sone of this stuff is news to me. Thanks a lot.

  • @anonimus648

    @anonimus648

    3 жыл бұрын

    How’s life there now?

  • @anthonysimoko1921

    @anthonysimoko1921

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anonimus648 Lots of rights and freedom but economically very shameful

  • @clehanavi9562
    @clehanavi9562 Жыл бұрын

    Its obvious that academic education alone doesn't automatically qualify you or makes a good political leader. Love from Namibia🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦

  • @ewen666
    @ewen6663 жыл бұрын

    I’ve learnt so much from your channel- well researched and you have an excellent presenting style and voice. You should definitely have a Patreon!

  • @MrUmxhosa
    @MrUmxhosa3 жыл бұрын

    Love your work! Much love from South Africa. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @xolaniclifford2248

    @xolaniclifford2248

    3 жыл бұрын

    We are learning everyday

  • @stevenelson6438

    @stevenelson6438

    3 жыл бұрын

    you are a racist bastard from s a... it is a BLK country

  • @nataliella97
    @nataliella973 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making these videos! Coming from the states sometimes it's hard to know where to start with the history of african countries.

  • @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @ephraimphiri5789
    @ephraimphiri57893 жыл бұрын

    Damn I was excited to see this!!!

  • @shemsedinsalih7740
    @shemsedinsalih77402 жыл бұрын

    Once again a well researched episode. Thanks!

  • @culturepocast
    @culturepocast3 жыл бұрын

    This is a nice documentary!

  • @zulubeatz1
    @zulubeatz13 жыл бұрын

    Again this channel tells the story in an easy to understand way. Knowledge of African History and Politics is sparse and this channel fits the gap very well. I am becoming a big fan.

  • @festusmichira2727
    @festusmichira27272 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a well researched African history

  • @jackyx2293
    @jackyx22933 жыл бұрын

    The bander banned everything 😀😀😀😀big ups, u are doing so well with your research.

  • @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, thank you

  • @BashiyrDouglas
    @BashiyrDouglas3 жыл бұрын

    We are Global African Indigenous people!! Love and Unity is the best key for us all together!!💯 Also Giving thanks to the Great Mother's/Goddesses and Great Father's/Gods and the Ancestors and Guardians!! Saying from Snefer aka Bashiyr!!🤴🏿👸🏿

  • @cc35506
    @cc355062 жыл бұрын

    At least he accepted defeat and stepped down gracefully. Unlike Mugabe in 2008 he held on to power though Tsvangirai had 72% of votes

  • @quaytashon
    @quaytashon Жыл бұрын

    So glad that I have found this channel. I have never heard of this man. Thank you x

  • @andym6256
    @andym62562 жыл бұрын

    This series of biographies is excellent - thank you 🙏

  • @kyngnick8723
    @kyngnick87233 жыл бұрын

    When the government starts dictating what to wear or how you should have your hair, you know something is wrong.

  • @mtshedamarunyane5465

    @mtshedamarunyane5465

    2 жыл бұрын

    South african former white school only are like that.

  • @dd.y3524

    @dd.y3524

    Жыл бұрын

    Especially what to read 📚 😕

  • @SillyUwUBilly
    @SillyUwUBilly3 жыл бұрын

    I see similarity to Haiti's Papa Doc.

  • @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    @AFRISTORYNETWORK

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was about to say the same while making the video

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AFRISTORYNETWORK watch LAYLA MCCALLA FROM HAITI

  • @hamsinisitini6613

    @hamsinisitini6613

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kamuzu was a choir boy compared to papa doc.

  • @Martinovic91

    @Martinovic91

    3 жыл бұрын

    They where both Doctors whom were humble and generous when they practiced medicine

  • @Martinovic91

    @Martinovic91

    3 жыл бұрын

    Francois Duvalier aka Papa Doc

  • @Albertonification
    @Albertonification2 жыл бұрын

    I've always dreamed of Africa, the cradle of humanity. Like I've always dreamed of dying-out of the dictators all over the world, including our bitterest one - V. Putin. Greetings from Moscow, Russia. Great analytic channel. Do not stop!

  • @talk-supersix-seven6021

    @talk-supersix-seven6021

    2 жыл бұрын

    lets hope for that! A lovely comment from you, my best wishes to you in the east. Survive and prosper!

  • @xifamilynetflixaccount7450
    @xifamilynetflixaccount74503 жыл бұрын

    Very high quality content- you should consider getting a patreon

  • @dennisbrown5206
    @dennisbrown52063 жыл бұрын

    WOW. Interesting history. We are our worst enemy.

  • @nomancube602

    @nomancube602

    2 жыл бұрын

    Say that again

  • @youssefcamara3916

    @youssefcamara3916

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course!

  • @pearl5565
    @pearl55652 жыл бұрын

    I pray for God fearing leadership in Africa

  • @lbrlrsfdj8895

    @lbrlrsfdj8895

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't. Many countries who tried that failed their people hard. Pray for people living leadership instead of God fearing.

  • @kynismos
    @kynismos Жыл бұрын

    He had his flaws, but not a bad leader as far as African leaders go.

  • @greyfells2829
    @greyfells28293 жыл бұрын

    Been learning a lot from your channel, an important perspective to cover.

  • @jealousmuganda5709
    @jealousmuganda57092 жыл бұрын

    The question is why does Africa always get thr worst dictators heartless ones never caring. Why???

  • @prospermulambia9514
    @prospermulambia95143 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bro, it's sad that most celebrate this man here till date but honestly speaking 85% of the problems we facing today have their roots the way he preyed on the ignorance of the innocent to his personal benefit. Please do one on his foreign assets and who has inherited them as am sure those debts he got are still haunting us directly or indirectly. Africa needs a serious reset....

  • @jesusinablackman2675
    @jesusinablackman26752 жыл бұрын

    You deserve an award! This is so well done! The calmness and clarity is great! 👍 ! I’m surely subscribing to this channel!

  • @mydrmz
    @mydrmz Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this informative and well-researched documentary. It's brought back memories of some of the things we used to hear about Banda and Malawi when we were growing up in Zimbabwe in the 80s. Little did we know that we were headed in a similar direction with our own leader. You've gained a new subscriber here.

  • @kool2493
    @kool24933 жыл бұрын

    Love this keep it up ❤❤

  • @anjanani
    @anjanani3 жыл бұрын

    True reflection of my country's history

  • @kennethndiraya8015
    @kennethndiraya80152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video with us. We did not hear much about the bees. But indeed I acknowledge that we owe Africa a lot of attention

  • @joshuadaniels3797
    @joshuadaniels37973 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO WATCH THIS AND I FOUND MYSELF SUBSCRIBING TO THIS CHANNEL

  • @angiekachi123
    @angiekachi1232 жыл бұрын

    What a great documentary. The Cecilia part is hilarious, am sure some parents didn’t even dare give their daughter the name Cecilia.

  • @Mr2real2real
    @Mr2real2real3 жыл бұрын

    From the North to the south African hostory is like a horror movie. KZread is like a time machine that cannot be stopped. The knowledge that we acquire will shape our future not only in Africa but the world.Future voters, make sure that you scrutinize your leaders and hold them accountable.If not the poor foundation that was used by the founders will lead Africa to poverty and lack of self reliance. eg food security,medicine and jobs. Choose your leaders wisely and not by their tribes or money that they give you as handouts.

  • @bonniea1channel518
    @bonniea1channel518 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Now this is history!

  • @Hilirion
    @Hilirion2 жыл бұрын

    To look beyond the glory is the hardest part for a true hero's strength is measured by his heart.

  • @peterchaloner2877
    @peterchaloner28773 жыл бұрын

    I taught school in Malawi 1971-72 and never locked my door, 60 miles from town. A very peaceful place for mzungu-- white folks-- since most men who might have caused trouble were off digging gold in South Africa, earning little.

  • @abdirizakshire18

    @abdirizakshire18

    2 жыл бұрын

    Half of the populace were in jail and other half was in South Africa as u mentioned, so u did taught in there ? While u enjoyed save Malawi, it’s own people were exiled or jailed old asshole 😆

  • @abisonchitukula6986

    @abisonchitukula6986

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abdirizakshire18 that may make you happy but 99% of the people were never arrested. Security was tight

  • @talk-supersix-seven6021

    @talk-supersix-seven6021

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abdirizakshire18 Why are you attacking the man, he admitted the truth and expressed his sympathies, he experienced what he experienced and he tried to help by teaching our young folk, the new generation. Life is hard man, I will appreciate someone telling the truth 10x over someone telling what you'd want to hear and leaving out important facts.

  • @chimwemwemoyo9374
    @chimwemwemoyo93743 жыл бұрын

    Love from Malawi

  • @etiennenobel5028
    @etiennenobel50283 жыл бұрын

    Great programmes

  • @mmali854
    @mmali8543 жыл бұрын

    Loving this channel!!

  • @musengademiassinkala7290
    @musengademiassinkala72903 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this well elaborated biography of HKB and the many other politicians mentioned here. You have put alot of truth against the myths that I held..and we have a road in Longacres, Lusaka-called Dunduza Chisiza..now I know who he was. Thanks as always 👏

  • @mwanakazi

    @mwanakazi

    2 жыл бұрын

    At which point in the video was he mentioned? Can you share the timestamp?

  • @trisgilmour
    @trisgilmour3 жыл бұрын

    I used to live in Malawi 🇲🇼 and he’s definitely an interesting leader

  • @SuperKwame1

    @SuperKwame1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kamuzu was a typical candidate of the western puppets, sold his people for his own achievement. Lied to his people, and when he came to office with intent, but failed to keep his promise! Why would a mother take her food and give it out.

  • @justinamusyoka4986

    @justinamusyoka4986

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperKwame1 With their education and religion,thats what to expect.

  • @jaykar-issa706

    @jaykar-issa706

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperKwame1 just like Late Kagame Paul. He was a sell out to white impelialists!

  • @kool2493

    @kool2493

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperKwame1 all politicians are most liars than lawyers

  • @ritaokigbo1297

    @ritaokigbo1297

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaykar-issa706 is he not still alive and the President of Rwanda.

  • @piusbayo7278
    @piusbayo72783 жыл бұрын

    Very Interesting !!! Ignorant have I been .

  • @gladngwira2636
    @gladngwira26363 жыл бұрын

    Well researched documentary about our former leader

  • @frederickngwenya4082
    @frederickngwenya40822 жыл бұрын

    The sad part is that he did not receive a befitting punishment for his evil deeds and for his sins. Lots of love from South Africa

  • @toyinayetigbo4570

    @toyinayetigbo4570

    Жыл бұрын

    My friend, take comfort in the fact that he will surely face the judgement throne of God that cannot be bribed! They (dictators) will get what they deserve forever!

  • @frederickngwenya4082

    @frederickngwenya4082

    Жыл бұрын

    @@toyinayetigbo4570 100% true 👍

  • @MrKiwuuwa
    @MrKiwuuwa3 жыл бұрын

    Has M7 ever heard a word of this history of Kamuzu Banda????

  • @mstevens832

    @mstevens832

    3 жыл бұрын

    😄😄😄😄

  • @innocentmalomo8664
    @innocentmalomo86642 жыл бұрын

    This is quite deep and well researched.

  • @ShottaKenya
    @ShottaKenya2 жыл бұрын

    “The Government Barber💈” actually sounds more fearsome than a govt executioner

  • @elizabethsohler6516

    @elizabethsohler6516

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a part in a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta.

  • @ems7623
    @ems76233 жыл бұрын

    It is incredibly disappointing that men such as Mr. Banda squandered the opportunities for a free and prosperous Africa after decolonization. Such men should be remembered by all Africans with anger and condemnation.

  • @marcusshabazz3978

    @marcusshabazz3978

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't be surprized, many of the semi-independent afrikan states were led by black europeans NOT afrikans with a decolonized mind that explains why afrika lags behind Asia in development.

  • @lilliannine4843

    @lilliannine4843

    Жыл бұрын

    If you come to Malawi you can not talk about development without mentioning kamuzu banda. He was a bad person yes but economically he a great leader. Until 1992, 1 Malawi kwacha was equivalent to 1 British pound.

  • @ocayaro
    @ocayaro3 жыл бұрын

    I blame the traditional doctor who gave his mother the enchanted root.

  • @matthewswila2327

    @matthewswila2327

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet he was his real dad

  • @chijiokeokafor983

    @chijiokeokafor983

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matthewswila2327 hahahahaha

  • @upendo.3570

    @upendo.3570

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@matthewswila2327 🤨🤯

  • @samuelademeso9041

    @samuelademeso9041

    Жыл бұрын

    Well even if he didn't give it, it wouldn't stop another person like him being born

  • @jasperasave6173
    @jasperasave61733 жыл бұрын

    Awesome research kudos 👏

  • @chrisonthisone82
    @chrisonthisone823 жыл бұрын

    Good work #afristory team. God bless your effort. Please upload more content

  • @mzilangwenkosi3533
    @mzilangwenkosi35332 жыл бұрын

    He was a very WISE human being with so much WISDOM

  • @abdulmalikissah6979

    @abdulmalikissah6979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wise who!? the dictator who killed his own ministers and exiled them??

  • @jackholman5008

    @jackholman5008

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a fool look at Malawi today a shithole

  • @allanisted2733
    @allanisted27333 жыл бұрын

    strangely it was Malawis Golden Era

  • @abdulmalikissah6979

    @abdulmalikissah6979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya for kamudzu and his servants not the people who were forced to obey him

  • @Saidoromo2024
    @Saidoromo20242 жыл бұрын

    phenomenon detailed research kudos 👏

  • @user4290
    @user42903 жыл бұрын

    Very good documentary

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