One Africa Worldview

Join hosts Akilé Anai and Dr. Mariah for the Season 5 finale of One Africa Worldview! In this jam-packed episode, we deliver incisive anti-colonial analysis on the most critical headlines of the day, including the latest developments in the 'Uhuru 3' appeal case and the ongoing struggle for African liberation.
Episode Highlights:
The Uhuru 3 Case: A deep dive into the legal fight against bogus conspiracy charges and the defense of free speech for colonized peoples (12:18 - 13:33).
Uhuru Bakery and Cafe: We take you to North St. Louis for an exclusive preview of the upcoming grand opening, celebrating the legacy of Marcus Garvey and building self-reliant, community-controlled institutions (18:04 - 56:01).
Community Fundraising: We are in the middle of our July Member Fund Drive to keep Black Power 96.3 FM on the air! Learn how you can help us reach our $10,000 goal for a new transmitter and operational support (3:51 - 9:51).
Get Involved:
Donate: Support the station that supports you at blackpower96.org/africa.
Volunteer: Join the effort in St. Louis by visiting stlahuru.org.
Stay Connected: Follow our future updates on the Burning Spear TV YouTube channel as we prepare for Season 6.

In this episode of the One Africa Worldview podcast, hosts Dr. Mariah and Achille Ahuru bring listeners a deep dive into the Essence Festival in New Orleans.
Episode Highlights:
Essence Festival Report: Dr. Mariah shares an on-the-ground, anti-colonial analysis of one of the largest Black cultural festivals in the U.S. The segment focuses on Black media, entrepreneurship, and community networking beyond just the main stage performances.
Community Support: The hosts conduct their annual July member fund drive for Black Power 96.3 FM, detailing why independent Black radio is a vital institution for the community and offering incentives for donor support.
Tribute to Nolan Wells: The program honors the life and memory of 18-year-old Nolan Wells from Mississippi, emphasizing the need for justice and deeper organizing against the colonial social system.
Movement Updates: Announcements regarding the historic, precedent-setting appeal hearing for the Uhuru 3 taking place in Atlanta.
Join the hosts as they continue to provide African internationalist analysis, promote self-determination, and build the institutions necessary for community power.

Join us for an enlightening journey across the African world! In this episode of One Africa Worldview, we explore the vibrant geographies and rich history of African music. We traverse from the United States to the Caribbean and across the African continent to examine how various musical genres have emerged, evolved, and served as powerful tools for resistance, resilience, and cultural pride.
In this episode, we dive into:
Musical Geographies: An exploration of diverse genres including the Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Reggae, Soca, Compa, Ethio-Jazz, Desert Blues, Kwaito, Congolese Rumba, and Zamrock.
Cultural Continuity: A look at how African people have creatively transformed their experiences under colonial rule into expressions of beauty and liberation.
Music as Unity: A discussion on how these rhythmic traditions, despite being dispersed by the processes of colonialism, continue to bind the African nation together as one.
Expert Playlist: A special segment featuring record collection recommendations and a curated summer playlist from our guest music expert, Comrade Solana.
Tune in to discover how the heartbeat of our music history continues to shape our present and influence our fight for a future of true liberation.

One Africa Worldview Episode 45 joins in making the call to pack the court room in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22nd as the Uhuru 3 returns to court with their landmark appeal hearing. Oral arguments were granted in the appeal for the Uhuru 3, demanding the bogus conspiracy charges be dropped and the right to free speech be upheld. Learn what you can do to mobilize for the hearing, including the list of Atlanta events hosted by the Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Campaign. Read all about the Uhuru 3 case at HandsOffUhuru.org.
Plus, the Whirlwind Weekly Update covers the police murder of 1-year old Kohen Wiley, the rigged World Cup games, and the earthquake in Venezuela. And our For the Culture segments shows a mini-documentary on the revolutionary work happening in Africa under the leadership of the Uhuru Movement.
Don’t miss us live, every Monday at 3:00 PM ET on the Burning Spear TV YouTube and Burning Spear Media Rumble channels.

Join Dr. Mariah and special guest co-host Dr. Matsemela Odom for Episode 44 of the One Africa Worldview podcast. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into critical headlines through the lens of African internationalism and anti-colonial analysis.
Episode Highlights:
Whirlwind Weekly Updates:  A comprehensive breakdown of recent events, including the controversial verdict in the case of Carmelo Anthony, the U.S. surrender to Iran following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, and the ongoing colonial implications of the World Cup.
Latin America Focus: A detailed discussion on the anti-colonial movement in Latin America. Featuring comrades Paulo and Hugo from the Peruvian collective Los Ronderos de las Redes, the panel examines the contentious elections in Peru, the political climate in Colombia, and the broader struggle against neocolonialism and U.S. intervention in the region.
Community Action: Information on upcoming events, including the African People's Solidarity Committee event regarding the Reparations Investment Company and details regarding the upcoming Uhuru 3 oral arguments in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tune in to gain a revolutionary perspective on global struggles and learn how you can get involved in the movement for self-determination and the dismantling of colonial systems.

One Africa Worldview episode 43 discusses the not-guilty verdict of Rick Chow in the murder of 14-year old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, updates on the “whites-only” settlement in Arkansas and the contradictions with AI (artificial intelligence). We bring back Professor Matsemela Odom who offers important analysis on AI’s impact on the intellectual capacity of African and colonized people. We also discuss how AI directly targets and attacks African people through surveillance, poisoning of our communities and colonial gentrification to pave the way for data-centers.
Don’t miss us live, every Monday at 3:00 PM ET on the Burning Spear TV YouTube and Burning Spear Media Rumble channels.

One Africa Worldview episode 42 brings you the latest on revolution in Bolivia, colonial climate crisis news and a training on how to prepare your home in the event of a weather disaster. As hurricane season begins for certain areas, the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project lead a workshop on how to get prepared for an emergency situation, including how to pack a “Go Bag”. And in our For the Culture segment, our show hosts put their cooking skills to the test, walking us through the recipes and steps for preparing some of their favorite dishes. Food is but one of the threads that connects the African Nation.

APOLOGIES FOR OUR TECHNICAL ISSUES... But we couldn't end the day without premiering Season 5 of One Africa Worldview! It’s the Season 5 premier on the anniversary of the One Africa Worldview podcast launch! This show is throwing all the punches, guaranteeing that Season 5 will be the best one yet. For this episode, we’re summing up the latest blow to the Voting Rights Act by the U.S. supreme court, and in our For the Culture segment, we’re talking about more than just “who wore it best”. We’re digging into the reality of the Met Gala, a showcase of theft and colonial exploits. Don’t miss us live, every Monday at 3:00 PM ET on the Burning Spear TV YouTube and Burning Spear Media Rumble channels.

We’re back with Episode 38 of One Africa Worldview – the Season 4 finale! Our Whirlwind Weekly Update takes a look at the latest on Iran, Sudan, and updates from the Uhuru Movement. For our Primary Objective, we’re joined by Hugo Mauricio Ballon Becerra, co-founder of Los Ronderos de las Redes and based in Lima, Peru. He will be giving his analysis on Peruvian politics following a highly consequential first round of elections. And in our For the Culture segment, we celebrate the beauty and utility of the hair styles of the African Nation. All of this to round out a powerful season 4 of One Africa Worldview! See the hosts at the African People’s Socialist Party’s upcoming Plenary, April 17-19 in St. Louis, MO. APSPPlenary.org

Episode 37 of One Africa Worldview mixes it up with a discussion between Dr. Mariah and Director Akilé about the Uhuru Movement’s media apparatus, the Department of Agitation and Propaganda. We break through the negative associations to show the difference between revolutionary propaganda versus ruling class media – and we get a special insider on Burning Spear Media’s report to the upcoming International 2026 Plenary of the African People’s Socialist Party set for April 17-19 in St. Louis, Missouri. Want to learn more about and volunteer with Burning Spear Media? Visit theburningspear.com and see their presentation LIVE at the Plenary, APSPPlenary.org.