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The award-winning podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life.

The award-winning and critically-acclaimed podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life through a mix of storytelling, music and fiction.

Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Chapter 4: After Empire: 31. Lumumba Pt. 2

31. Lumumba Pt. 2

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Lumumba's vision for Congo was halted by hidden agendas. George the Poet explores why.

Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first elected PM, aimed to uplift his nation. Yet, covert US and Belgian moves thwarted his plans, revealing the lengths empires will go to for power.

With enemies lurking in every corner, Patrice Lumumba is trapped in his own home. As the first democratically elected prime minister of the Congo, he planned to use the country’s natural wealth to improve the lives of its people, but secret actions by the US and Belgian governments stopped that from happening. These actions give a small indication of how far empires will go to hold onto power.

Written by George the Poet
Produced by Benbrick and George the poet
Original Score by Benbrick, recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra
Sound Design by Benbrick.

Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Chapter 4: After Empire

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Critically acclaimed Have You Heard George's Podcast is back for Chapter 4: After Empire

Since its rise to international acclaim, the multi-award-winning "Have You Heard George’s Podcast?" has remained famously undefinable. In its explosive new season, however, this finally changes, as George the Poet pieces together fragments of the African and Caribbean independence struggles. 

Poignant tales of strength and sacrifice frame some of the most important yet least discussed events of the last six decades, from the perspective of history’s unsung heroes.

George's verses flow over an evocative soundtrack, composed by long-time collaborator Benbrick, and brought to life by the BBC Concert Orchestra in Abbey Road. The season is peppered with timeless music from all corners of Black life - from Africa to the Caribbean and beyond.

The fourth season of HYHGP? brings to light the hidden tragedies and triumphs that have shaped our world.

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