Lumpa Church Pt. 2 – Alice Lenshina

By 1960, the Lumpa Church was the most influential religion in Zambia and seen as a political threat by Prime Minister Kenneth Kaunda. To avoid escalating violence, the Lumpa Church moved out of the villages to establish new settlements, but Kaunda demanded they return. When they refused, Kaunda destroyed the settlements and murdered its residents.  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices