Africa And War: Remembering African Soldiers

The video explores the overlooked role of Africans in WWI, highlighting their significant contributions and the racism they faced. It discusses the UK Arts program's efforts to bring attention to this history through art, including the SS Mendy disaster's portrayal in musical theatre. Filmmaker John Akomfrah's work on African soldiers in WWI is also featured, emphasizing the historical and contemporary relevance of these narratives.

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