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The 1921 Pende Uprising: Masks, Messianism, and Belgian Repression
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1921 Pende revolt in the Belgian Congo, a fiery uprising driven by new prophetic movements and oppressive colonial cotton policies. They focus on the role of the muponya mask, a symbol of justice that became a lightning rod for resistance. Lucas details how the Pende people, led by figures like Mukoko, rose up against forced labor and brutal taxation imposed by the Office des Produits Agricoles du Congo (OPAC). The conversation unpacks the spiritual underpinnings of the revolt, the violent response of the Force Publique, and the lasting cultural…
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