The impact of WWII, and the thirst for self rule among other factors triggered African nationalists between the 1950's and 1970's to fight and lead their countries towards independence. Collectively known as the Fathers of African Independence, they led movements and struggles to free their countries from European colonisers.
In this ongoing class, students will learn about the lives of the leaders whose remarkable contributions led to the decolonization of the African continent. We will also learn about other great leaders like Nelson Mandela and Haile Selassie. 

Lessons are presented via nearpod presentation and time for discussion. It will be kept interactive. Each class does not build on each other; so students are welcome to join in at anytime. Below is a breakdown of the weekly schedule.

Week 1: Kwame Nkrumah
Week 2: Jomo Kenyatta
Week 3: Patrice Emery Lumumba
Week 4: Ahmed Ben Bella
Week 5: Samora Machel
Week 6: Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Week 7: Thomas Sankara
Week 8: Nelson Mandela
Week 9: Habib Bourguiba
Week 10: NO CLASS
Week 11: Nnamdi Azikiwe
Week 12: Sékou Touré
Week 13: Kenneth Kaunda
Week 14: Félix Houphouët-Boigny 
Week 15: Emperor Haile Selassie
Week 16: Hastings Banda
Week 17: Seretse Khama
Week 18: Gamal Abdel Nasser