EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 3 MIN
The War That Finally Opened Africa’s Eyes
from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode
African Soldiers in World War II (1939–1945). African soldiers helped defeat fascism in World War II. When they returned home, they questioned the colonial systems that denied them basic rights.Their bravery abroad inspired independence movements across Africa.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_
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African Soldiers in World War II (1939–1945). African soldiers helped defeat fascism in World War II. When they returned home, they questioned the colonial systems that denied them basic rights.Their bravery abroad inspired independence movements across Africa.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_
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