Thomas Sankara's wife: 'He knew he was at risk all the time' - BBC Africa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Mariam Sankara, the widow of former Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, says “justice is needed” as the trial for his murder starts.
Sankara was assassinated in 1987, having taken power in 1983.
He has been called "Africa's Che Guevara" for his socialist and revolutionary beliefs and policies.
His widow says he knew he was in danger from those who disagreed with the direction in which he was taking Burkina Faso.
Interview by Caroline Loyer
Filmed by Sam Robinson
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This man was a pure gem. If Africa has just 10 presidents who think and act like sankara, Africa would be a super power
Yes now support Dr Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia he is the good plan for Africans
@@eluyou7103 right
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Interesting to know that.
The afrikan people in general even the ones who live in the diaspora should know the benefit of Studying and overtand the concept of Pan-African.
It could help most us making a very critical decision who we want to represent us, and keeping us united.
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@@desoticambinza8676 thank you for your good idea and thinking. we African stand together reform our unit..
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No doubt bro.
Keep strong
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One of the best leaders in Africa who tried to support and empower their people.
Facts
Always trying to imagine what his country and the whole of Africa would be like today had he not been killed. We will never know.
@@hellonomasonto We can know if we put in the work. His job was to awaken us from slumber, the rest was/is up to us. The question we should be asking ourselves everyday is "am I the change that I would like to see? Am I putting in the work to achieve the goals that Biko/Sankara/Malcolm X died for?"
@Berhe Tensea One man cannot get the job done, we are all called to play a role. Through knowledge of his work, we grow in awareness, the question then becomes what are we doing to continue his work of supporting and empowering ourselves, families and communities?
@@lekis5975 no one LEARNT FROM THOMAS SANKARA example
The great son of Africa. He will always be remembered for being a fierce leader and an advocate for his people.
Mrs. Sankara, my condolences on the loss of your husband and know his death was not in vain. His blood has nurtured countless Pan African Freedom Fighters committed to bringing his dreams ,hopes and aspirations to fruition. We will always love Thomas Sankara....
I'm from Somalia 🇸🇴 Sankara you will always live in the hearts of Afrikan people true leader never die the sadness is still in our heart may Allah have mercy upon you Ameen!
He is not dead but alive because his legacy lives on forever
This brings to mind the old adage, "behind every great man, there is a great woman."
Mrs. Sankara's composure, fluidity of thought and clarity of speech especially given the aggravating and purposely obscure details of her husband's violent death, is indicative of her strength of character. The captain was blessed to have her as his partner in life, and now unmatched steward of his legacy in death. I'm certain she played a pivotal role in helping him attain his accomplishments.
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Long Live his Spirit and may the day come when Africa will yet again be filled with Upright men!
Absolutely, it's happening
Amen!!!
Thomas Sankara was loved and still love by all africans.
Beautiful woman lost her husband for nothing May his soul rest in perfect peace ❤🇬🇭
His death was not in vain beloved, his spirit will rise again..
Strong woman. Justice shall prevail.
She did not lose her husband for nothing. His legacy lives on and justice must be exacted.
My favourite African president of all time.
Along with Kwame Nrumah !
The World in Chaos Even You, but
"Be Still "
by Gooden and Cohen
I've come a long way still have a longer way to go it's been a Lonely Road but I know I'm not alone sometimes the going has gotten tough and I was down could not get up but when my Sin I had enough Jesus took me by the hand
Be still and know that I am God
With me there's nothing that's too hard
I'll get you through
I've left it all behind
To find the one above
I had to die inside
To Forgive and learn to love
I've found that letting go
Turns faith into a rope and so now I'm holding on to the only one who gives me hope.
Be still and know that I am God
With me there's nothing that's too hard
I'll get you through it
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Don't ever forget Dr John Magufuli, late Tanzanian President. ❤🖤💚✊🏾
AFRICA LEADERS are the WORST
*Vicious Dictator I think you mean instead of president
The Upright man, Great son of Africa. Africa don’t make leaders like President Sankara. I named my son Sankara.
My son call Sankara as well
Why must they kill all the good ones?
@@maggielazarre78 the west always does that.
His own friend killed him. "The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look." Julius Caesar.
Chika, it was the spirit of pride in the friend along with oppressors of black people all over the world, they still killing our leaders who are risking their lives 24/7 to free their people, colonization is alive and well, I often ask myself what do our leaders want us to know, what are our marching orders to keep this train of decolonization moving, we must look deeply and see where we can make a difference in the betterment of humanity and our most vulnerable, Another of God's general's called home to receive their reward for the good deeds done on the earth, the wicked will be rewarded too, none of us will escape what was done on God's earth, none of us are beyond reproach, I will leave it with this No greater love has no leader than this, that a leader lay down his life to fight greed, colonization of his people, I want President Thomas Sankara's family and country family to know, we are with you and thank you for allowing your beloved to fight for the injustices of Mother Africa, his living was not in vain and we appreciate and love you all, now who is ready to fight in every arena to tear down the enemy's kingdom, it can be done because our leaders lead knowing that they are sacrificing their lives 24/7, what are we willing to sacrifice for the next generation who will confront the enemies who for greed, kill steal, destroy and lie about it, To the Sankara's justice will prevail, and new leaders will go forth with the wisdom and spirit of our falling leaders, we are closer to freedom as a people, there is a just God, only what we do for God will last, shalom
Go and ask France
@@tosinowoseni6767As big, educated, civilized and exposed as we are. Why should we allow France or any other country in the West to dictate our internal affairs? We are the cause of our setbacks. Our leaders are responsible for our misfortune.
@@chikanjoku9884 I support your truthful comments. We should not blamed the West. The fucking Africa Political Leaders are the root cause of poverty and suffering on Africa Citizens
@@ebrimasillah2553 Exactly , if u are able to get news from Uganda 😭😭😭. The ruling family and friends have rooted the economy , leaving the common people poor and useless. We have a social fund but the money is no where to be seen. All resources belong to them. The Chinese and foreigners are now becoming citizens owning land. Uganda's back bone had always been coffee and cotton. As I write now, the common man has no where to earn a living. The youth are freeing the country because of lack of employment. Agriculture used to employ many , the educated and uneducated, the youth and the elderly. They regime has emersed a lot of wealth that they no longer invest in the country but overseas. The president is just reinstating himself in power and can't let go of the presidential seat. Hospitals are in a sorry state but we still blame the white man. Is this love? CRY MY BELOVED COUNTRY 😭😭😭
Your husband is a legend all over Africa
Be proud Mama
In Kenya we even have a hotel called The Sankara Hotel
Wow. Hata sikujua hiyo ilikuwa nam efter him! Kweli, aligusa watu wote!
Thats very good,had no idea.Kenya loves African patriots.
First and foremost Happy Independence day ZAMBIA🇿🇲.
Thomas Sankara served his country and africa ,true son of Africa. Rest well Sir.
This woman is dope. She is so calm and articulate. Wow!!!
@Xi Wang He chose well.
@@lekis5975 He most definitely did!
She sounds like our Caribbean mom😊
You can kill a man but not his idea
Sir look at the current world, they did kill the idea. Don’t fool your self. Nothing moves without there consent. Are we blind.
True
A great man assassinated because He was working day and night to take out his people from poverty. He demonstrated in 3 years what Africa can do for themselves. The colonialistes were afraid of his accomplishments and would be example for other African countries.
Very true!
And his best friend assassinated him. Painful.
We grew up hearing this son of the land and his sense of humor and africanism.. Much love from uganda.
Madam lam sorry for your loss. lam from Ghana and always cry when l remember him. No one can replace him!
Even me😴😴
Our hero , rest on Thomas Sankara, you will never be forgotten. Your legacy remains .
France should be ashamed of themselves for killing this man and Cote'd Ivoire should be ashamed for shielding his assassin from trial
Thomas Sankara was a great son of Africa. Like other great ones who were like him- Patrice Lumumba, Ahmed Benbella and Malcolm X - they all refused to SELL OUT at the expense of their people. Those murderous villains who planned their deaths were puppets of superpowers and are long forgotten. But, the name of Thomas Sankara and his messages still ring in our ears. Ā lutæ contīnuà..!
one and only tomas Sankar African Miss you African will never forget you God be with the family of tomas Sankar🙏🇪🇹
Before I could end this interview of mama Mariam Sankara I shield tears RIP Thomas and justice must prevail to all
A brilliant soldier, great son of Africa REST ON.
His legacy lives on and he still inspires the young generation!!!!!
Greate son of Afrika.
I wonder how someone ca dislike this!
BASTARDS AND ENEMIES OF PROGRESS WILL DISLIKE IT.
They are crazy you can't do this to the gift from God
Thom was the gift
A great leader...
The best president Burkina Faso ever had
So underrated.
You forgot to say the best in Africa. What a guy he was.
You’re a hero to so many. love from your Ethiopian 🇪🇹 brother
As a Nigerian, Sankara was and is still worth more than any Nigerian president dead or living. He was and still a great man even in his death. Hope that the old for nothing African politicians will aspire to leave good legacies behind just like he did.
Nobody can stop Reggae., long Live the Spirit of T. Sankara
Why are we not seeing national coverage of the trial?!! Sankara supporters want to informed of all details that are unfolding.
Because they want to showcase propaganda nonsense which aim at promoting their continuous exploitation of the African Continent and beyond.
Is any of the African media show casing this trial
@@muonambali right
@@gibson2675 non that I’ve seen so far…I’ve been on “Sahara TV” and others but I haven’t seen any actual coverage yet. Just snippets of Blaise and others in court
Becoz probably those involved still hold positions as usual
I recall vividly about Thomas Sankara. Really very tragic this young iconic President was taken away in a senseless tragedy.
He is a great man who will be recognised for his efforts and intelligence!
I love her courage. Her spirit still stands strong 💪. You can be forever proud of your husband; he stood up for the oppressed. A leader worth emulating.
Hopefully Thomas Sankara's dreams and aspirations for Burkina Faso, and the African Continent at large, will materialize through Ibrahim Traore. One Love❤from Jamrock🇯🇲
Good to hear from the widow. I hope there were kids involved. And I hope the kids are grown enough to follow when this trial begins. Sankari name is "synonmous" to Patrice Lumumba of Congo who was also massacred in a similar way. Yes, Sankara stayed on longer to show his people what they can do for themselves, rather than depend on outsiders. Such leaders do not stay long because the enemies are always on the look-out. I hope the trial will put a closure to some dark secrets sorrounding his massacre.
This was killed for been a patriot to his people and his country, his name will live on for centuries
Long live the Spirit of Sankara
Brave Woman. So proud of you and of your famous late Husband !
One of the GREATEST LEADERS EVER 🙏🏿 🇧🇫
Yes oh
Blaise, oh Blaise, you were a great chameleon, and you chose your best friend to trade with. Shall you live out a life of fulfilment, no not at all, not when the sun and the stars are there. You killed Sankara out of envy and greed, yet even in death he towers over your life. Rest on our great African soldier and advocate. Rest on Thomas Isidore Sankara!
When u see peace mother Africa
Rest well Thomas Sankara..
I hope many Thomas Sankara will be born in Africa # he is an African Symbol 🇪🇹🇪🇹
I love Thomas Sankara. A true African son that defended the interests of black and Afrikan people.
Africa will forever miss you!
A Total Hero.
Thomas Sankara was a great man. The best leader in the entire continent of Africa. His name will live forever.
We do remember him though we never saw him on TV as those days have very few TVs. He was our then prez's friend and so it was a common name then,Thomas Sankara. May his soul rest in peace.
Our Wow! I did not know that the wife is still alive. She is so beautiful. Thomas Sankara is a Legend and Hero .
Burkina Faso lost a great soul. Africa list a great son . We forever hold his memory dear on our hearts .
Rest in peace , son of Africa.
What a beautiful lovely lady still calm considering what they did to her husband
A pure gem, memories live on
Great man. Rest in Power King. You will never be forgotten
Mama be strong. God bless you. Justice for Sankara.
The king of Africa 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Support from Nigeria.
One of Africa's giants.
Be blessed Mom your Husband was a gift from God
I didn’t know much about this brother whilst growing up. I wish I knew of him more,the more I learn about him,I find myself drawn to his character. It appears to me his pseudo friend was bewitched his enemies ie. I dare say some folks from abroad who love to meddle with other nations in a ploy to extract their resources. Such a tragic story that I wish I could of romanticized. May peace to my brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso prevail.🕊❤️
A Stand Up Man.
Much Respect.
He will always live in our hearts
Charismatic Sankara , wish u r still here sir 🙏 💖💖💖🙏
The problem is that the great African leaders do not led at the same time. He deserves justice in the form of accountability.
Long Live the great Sankara. ✊🏾🇿🇦
Thomas Sankara was lion of Africa he ws planing to give good life and progress in his country but his friend be tried him
Beautiful woman your husband is alive ok. He’s still in our memories forever because hero never die.
It's time Africans came together and kicked out dictators from power.
Is that guy of Cameroon still in power?
I am from Ethiopian, but love Sankara, he was best all times
They won't let us exhale! RIPP!
Sorrow in my heart ❤
He was too nice to his inner circle and trusted them more than he should. RIP fighter!
One the best leaders not only in Africa but in the world. Rest In Peace our hero
He still lives in the hearts of all those that loves him and still do, love and blessings to you and your family ❤❤❤❤from The USA
Descansa en paz Thomas Sankara... An upright man!!!!
WHAT A HONOURABLE MAN HE WAS.
HIS SPIRIT HAS NEVER LEFT US.
REST IN POWER MR PRESIDENT.
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He was a friend to Ghana JJ Rawlings. Ghanaians loved him.
The labor of our Heroes in Africa shall never be in vain...
Punitive Justice may claim to serve as an example, but the best justice which can be given to Sankara and his memory is to keep him alive in the heart. To each citizen of Burkina Faso, Thomas Sankara should live in your hearts through the way you live your lives. Be an embodiment of integrity, truth, honesty, and also be the proudest African. Love and protect yourselves against the enemy, and oust from your society any betrayers. The enemy will mostly come disguised as your brother, or as your brother. Let Sankara live on, so you make Burkina Faso a great nation.
May his soul rest in peace. True son of Africa. Mama you have spoken eloquently!
Thomas Sankara still the top five best leaders Africa has ever had...may his soul rest in peace while he still lives among us...i love him and his ideology of leadership. Amen
Toute mes condoléances Madame Sankara. Votre mari était une légende je suis senegalais et fier de lui. Long live Thomas
Great son of Africa. I am glad I had the opportunity to visit Bukina Faso in 2002. Beautiful country with great culture. From your 🇳🇬n brother
Beautiful soul! god bless you! RIP!
Long live the spirit and dreams of Thomas Sankara and let's embrace them.Happy to see you Mama very strong . Wishing you well and the family
A very good man with unconditional love for his country.
Sankara's murderers unintentionally immortalized him!
Long live Sankara! Africa loves you!
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My hero 💪
Long Live commander sankara ✊
Viva Thomas Sankara.
Legendary!
Absolutely
He was a man of pure light in his time.
Thomas Sankara. He is a great man. I still miss him although I'm from the Caribbean.
Wow justice for our HERO Thomas Sankara #justiceforjovenel
Justice for Thomas Sankara great Pan Afrikanist long live his legacy✊🏾🌍🖤
He is so much loved in Nigeria. Reggae musicians still sing his praise
The assassination of Sankara was one of the greatest injustices carried out in that country, and one of Africa's greatest losses. He had a vision to uplift his country, and his people loved him for it. But the enemy - near and far - hated his popularity and so they killed him. Far too often that was the norm across Africa back then; and even to this day, there are some who have not learned from that chapter in history.
The Honorebel ##thomassankara 👑🕊✊🏿🇧🇫 #TheUprightMan 🥰
Sankara is the greatest.