Kemi Seba: the controversial face of modern pan-africanism

As South African courts prepare to rule on the fate of Kemi Seba, detained in Pretoria in mid-April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe illegally, journalist Venance Konan questions whether the social media sensation—with over 1.5 million followers—truly embodies the spirit of pan-Africanism. This moment invites a deeper look at the movement’s evolution and its contemporary expressions.

By Paul Ndongo — Grand reporter politique