The Legacy (Africa episode 8) (1984)
Title
The Legacy (Africa episode 8) (1984)
Subject
Imperialism--History--20th century
Africa--Civilization--20th century
URL
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Description
Content description from Worldcat (https://www.worldcat.org/title/africa-episode-8-the-legacy/oclc/818425107):
Looks at Africa in the aftermath of colonial rule, as the continent seeks ways to come to terms with its diverse inheritance. Such issues as the rapid growth of modern cities like Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya and the problems they are facing are featured. The results of failed political institutions of the colonial rule (i.e. the parliamentary system) such as corruption and leaders like Bokassa of the Central African Republic and Idi Amin on Uganda. The issue of tribalism or the internal wars caused by the colonial borders being transferred to national borders is featured. Finally, neocolonialism is discussed and is referred to as the increase in cost of imports while the value of exports falls. Features interviews with various African statesmen, including Ex-President Alhaji Shehu Shagari of Nigeria, President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Chairman Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, President Samora Machel of Mozambique and Prime Minister Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, who discuss the problems and successes of Africa today. Includes archival film footage, stills, and personal narratives which document this period
Ephmera: none available
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Looks at Africa in the aftermath of colonial rule, as the continent seeks ways to come to terms with its diverse inheritance. Such issues as the rapid growth of modern cities like Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya and the problems they are facing are featured. The results of failed political institutions of the colonial rule (i.e. the parliamentary system) such as corruption and leaders like Bokassa of the Central African Republic and Idi Amin on Uganda. The issue of tribalism or the internal wars caused by the colonial borders being transferred to national borders is featured. Finally, neocolonialism is discussed and is referred to as the increase in cost of imports while the value of exports falls. Features interviews with various African statesmen, including Ex-President Alhaji Shehu Shagari of Nigeria, President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Chairman Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, President Samora Machel of Mozambique and Prime Minister Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, who discuss the problems and successes of Africa today. Includes archival film footage, stills, and personal narratives which document this period
Ephmera: none available
Limitations: This page displays video content associated with a videotape in the CCDR Collections audiovisual library recorded by Joann W. Kealiinohomoku. Please be advised that, because this videotape has not yet been digitized for direct access, we cannot guarantee that the video content on this page is an exact match with the content originally recorded by Dr. Kealiinohomoku. We also cannot guarantee function or access for re-hosted video content.
Original Format
TV broadcast recorded off air by JWK: Betamax tape
Creator
Basil Davidson (host)
John Percival (director and producer)
Mick Csaky (executive producer)
Publisher
Channel 4 Television Corporation
Date
1984
Citation
“The Legacy (Africa episode 8) (1984),” Cross-Cultural Dance Resources Collections, accessed July 14, 2025, https://ccdrcollections.omeka.net/items/show/397.