One Africa Worldview

Hip-Hop artist, DMX, born Earl Simmons, died on April 9, 2021. The beloved rapper sold millions of records, was nominated for three Grammy Awards and was the first musician whose first five albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart. 

DMX also held several acting credits including his appearances in the 2000 action movie “Romeo Must Die” with Jet Li and Aaliyah; and the 2001 action film “Exit Wounds” with Steven Seagal. He starred with Nas and Method Man in Hype Williams’s 1998 film, “Belly” and was profiled in BET's 2006 reality series “DMX: Soul of a Man.”

We talk with two East Coast black power organizers - Yejide Orunmila, president of the African National Women’s Organization and Dexter Mlimwengu, writer and Information/Education Coordinator for the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement - both long-time DMX fans.

In the midst of Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, police have killed another unarmed black man, Daunte Wright, in Brooklyn Center, just 12 miles from Minneapolis.

Once again, the people take to the streets demanding justice, the media works to criminalize the victim, the lawyers descend on the family to get paid and police departments across the country continue to carry out their mandate to contain the colonized African community and maintain the status quo.

We talk with Jamaal Abegaz from his home in Moorhead, Minnesota. 

In 2020, the city of Moorhead presented Jamaal with their Human Rights Award for his work advocating for the human rights of the African community in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd. 

Jamaal is now an organizer with the African People's Socialist Party, and was preparing to travel to the Minneapolis area to promote the Uhuru Movement's program for Black Community Control of the Police.

Asa Anpu discusses the environmental, biological and psychological effects of pervasive toxic white suburban trash dumps and mining tailings in the black townships of South Africa.

Anpu is the Director of the Better Living Association, an organization working to improve health, economic and living conditions for African working class people in South Africa.

He recounts a struggle waged by Sharpesville residents for the restoration of electricity and the expulsion of white missionaries at this year's commemoration of the March 21, 1960 Sharpesville Massacre.

He discusses the latest initiative of the Better Living Association, Project Thuthukani, organizing residents of Evaton West, a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg, to remove the garbage dumps, separate recyclable trash and turn the land into community food gardens.

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.

We talk with Trini Trent and Elikya Ngoma. Trini Trent is a unique creator from Trinidad and Tobago. Through his works and his popular "Trini Trent TV show" on YouTube, he explores popular culture to dissect matters of music, film, race, sexuality and identity. Elikya Ngoma is the Haiti editor for The Burning Spear newspaper. She's also a revolutionary musician who recently released the extended play album, "Freedom In the Mix".

We review various African musical art forms as unifying influences connecting the African experience and African people worldwide, including Calypso music as a manifestation of the West African storytelling tradition.

We also discuss criticisms of homophobic and misogynist lyrics in popular music, as well as the future of African musical genres and their role in providing popular expression of African oppression and resistance.

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.

Listen in to current and former hosts of The People's War radio show for a recap and celebration of the events, topics and guests of the past year, in our 1-year anniversary broadcast.

We talk with two African women playing leading roles in the work of the All African People's Development and Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) about the group's work to organize African health care providers, scientists, agriculturists and other skilled intellectuals to tackle the crisis of COVID and other colonial assaults on the health and well-being of the African community. 

AAPDEP organized a nurse midwifery school, conducted Ebola community education and built rainwater harvesting in Sierra Leone. They organized disaster relief and rescue operations during Hurricane Harvey in Houston and have initiated backyard and community gardens throughout the U.S. 

Kundai Bajikikayi and Michelle Odom discuss the group's current initiatives that include:

• COVID outreach and public education teaching health and safety protocols in African communities across the U.S. and in Africa.

Kundai Bajikikayi is volunteer coordinator for the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project and an organizer with the group's economic development program, "Zenzele Consignment" in Huntsville, Alabama.

Michelle Odom is the Mental Health Programs Coordinator for the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project and producer of their “Ask the Doctor” series. She is a professional counselor and educator.

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.

66-year-old black political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal has tested positive for COVID-19, is having trouble breathing, has congestive heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver due to delayed hepatitis C treatment.

Mumia joined the Black Panther Party at age 14. By age 16 he was Lieutenant of Information for the Panthers. He served as President of the Philadelphia Black Journalists Association. When the MOVE Family Africa was brutally attacked and their house burned by Philadelphia police under the direction of the notorious mayor Frank Rizzo in 1978, Mumia was MOVE's most vocal defender. 

In 1981 Mumia was framed for the murder of a Philadelphia cop. He was initially sentenced to death, reduced to life in prison without parole in response to public pressure. People around the world continue to demand his immediate release. 

We talk with Mike Africa, Jr., son of Debbie and Mike Africa, two of the survivors of the 1978 police attack on the MOVE house. Debbie and Mike Sr. were among the 9 MOVE members framed for the murder of the Philadelphia cop who died on the scene of the attack. Debbie was 8 months pregnant at the time and gave birth to Mike Jr. in prison. 

The program includes statements in support of Mumia from former San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick and MOVE member Pam Africa, as well as a recording of Mumia from prison and Mike Africa Jr.'s 2020 release "Time to Rise".

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.

On January 27, 2021, Kevin Desir, a 43-year-old black man, died in the custody of the Broward County (Florida) Sheriffs Department - a week after an "altercation" with jail staff had left him in a vegetative state with irreversible brain injury.

Desir had been arrested and charged with possession of marijuana despite the fact that he holds a legal medical marijuana card issued by the state of Florida.

He is survived by a loving family including two young daughters. His brother Mikco said Kevin had "dealt with mental illness for 21-22 years, but he didn’t let that define him. He worked full time. He was an entrepreneur. “

Desir's family has asked Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony to release the a video of the incident that resulted in Desir's death. Tony has so far refused, claiming the video is confidential and exempt under Florida law. 

We talk with Life Malcolm, longtime Tampa community organizer and legal assistant with the Tampa Asilia Law Firm that is representing Desir's family. 

We discuss the legacy of police violence against the African community across the state of Florida, the call for "Black Community Control of the Police" and Desir's family's efforts to obtain video recordings of the actions taken by Broward Sheriffs deputies that resulted in Desir's death.

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.

In this episode we talk with African People's Socialist Party Chairman about the recently released movie, Judas and the Black Messiah, putting it in context of the far-reaching U.S. government counterinsurgency program that militarily defeated the Black Power movement of the 1960s.

Judas and the Black Messiah recounts the FBI COINTELPRO (counterintelligence program) responsible for the assassinations of Illinois Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton and member Mark Clark.

Chairman Omali Yeshitela is leader of the international struggle for the unification and liberation of Africa and African people. He is the founder of The Burning Spear newspaper and the Uhuru Movement, with branches and programs throughout the U.S., Africa and Europe. 

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.

On February 12, 2021, Judas and the Black Messiah, was released in theaters and on HBO. The film recounts the FBI COINTELPRO (counterintelligence program) responsible for the assassinations of Illinois Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton and member Mark Clark.

We talk with L.A.-based activist, hip-hop artist, writer and student Honey Blu about the film and the legacy of the counterintelligence programs' war against the Black Power Movement of the 1960s.

Besides Judas and the Black Messiah, we also touch on Regina King’s motion picture One Night In Miami, 41st and Central and the HBO documentary film, Bastard of the Party.

This episode includes musical selections from former Panther leader Elaine Brown and from Honey Blu.

The People's War radio show is produced by WBPU 96.3 FM "Black Power 96" in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is hosted by Dr. Matsemela Odom and Muambi Tangu, bringing an African Internationalist perspective to the important issues of our world.