Africa and War

The video explores Africa's overlooked role in WWI, highlighting the contributions and sacrifices of African and Asian soldiers. It features three artistic pieces: a musical on the SS Mendi disaster, John Akomfrah's multiscreen installation on African soldiers, and William Kentridge's multimedia performance on African porters. These works aim to correct historical narratives and emphasize the global nature of the war.

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