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Kitawala sect tale mirrors Congo’s four years of independence
In Leopoldville a Congo east sect called Kitawala uses a Genesis fable where three sons become white, Arab, and black, with America as a descendant who brings gadgets. The piece laments independence chaos, graft, ill-trained black officials, and foreign influence, while noting US aid and Chinese presence amid regional turmoil and looming Vietnam comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Pett
Leopoldville
the Congo
Congo
Europe
Tan
Zanzibar
Beccame Black
God
America
Africa
Laweyer
Belgium
United States
Moise Tshombe
Viet Nam