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Mobuto Sese Seko
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Mobuto Sese Seko, once described by Ronald Reagan as “a voice of good sense and goodwill” was one of the most powerful and controversial figures of the post-colonial era in Africa. From humble roots, his charisma and intelligence propelled him from obscurity to power of halls of Kinshasa.
Music and sound:
Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi, "La Zaïroise" United States Navy Band, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Intro from Dorsey Jackson - https://youtu.be/DxFyjYpKUVE
of Dorsey Jackson Global
at Compound City
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