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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 5 MIN

The African Leader Who Refused to Serve Foreigners

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

Thomas Sankara and The Burkinabè Revolution (1983–1987)Thomas Sankara ruled for just four years. But he left a blueprint for a continent. He showed Africa what leadership without corruption looks like.The world remembers his death but his ideas are immortal.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

Thomas Sankara and The Burkinabè Revolution (1983–1987)Thomas Sankara ruled for just four years. But he left a blueprint for a continent. He showed Africa what leadership without corruption looks like.The world remembers his death but his ideas are immortal.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

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