Kinshasa Concert Host 1974- Rumble in the Jungle Zaire for Historical & Educational purposes only!
As a young African American, the revolutionary spirit of the previous generation, who lived in the 1960s and 1970s, provided a dynamic picture for contending with the "powers," or the elite hegemony that rules over the American society (& Western World). The international Black Power, Reggae, Salsa, Afrobeat, & Hippie Movements were founded in direct challenge to the White Capitalist Patriarchy Military Christian Supremacy system, and the American Government through the FBI (COINTELPRO), CIA (IRAN-CONTRA), and local socioeconomic structure moved to not only crush its leaders, but also to eliminate the effect of their movement's ideas. In many ways, the American government was successful through the assassination of many of the leaders of the Black Power struggle & Hippie Movement, the flooding of drugs into Black ghettos and poor White neighborhoods to destroy the minds of the generation, and the economic embargo of these individuals trying to live in assimilation. Still, this generation left the message of their sacrifice and fight in their historic riots, Black films, music of Love & Change, community programming, dynamic literature, and most importantly, internationally renown iconic figures. The President & Emperor of Zaire, Mobutu Sese Seko, and Ghana's 1st President & Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah among others opened Black America for the first time to the possibility of an international order, where Black & Latino Americans could access the African Markets, when they are locked out of the American system. This perfect storm of Black & Latin America's return to the African continent occurred during the historic fight between the late Great, Muhammad Ali and the Great, George Foreman, in Zaire. Two Icons, limited by the racial apartheid system of the United States, shook off the chains, under the genius promotion of the infamous Don King, to launched probably the greatest event of the 20th Century. This synopsis is dedicated to the late George Foreman, an American hero, whose life journey served as an example for many Black men, and their struggle in the United States to live a simple life. The Rumble in the Jungle, a major concert Zaire '74 and boxing contest took place from Sept. 22-24, 1974, and the fight held on Oct. 30th. The Zaire' 74 concert remains one of the greatest concerts of all time, with artists like James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, Ike & Tina Turner, The Spinners, Etta James, Manu Dibango, Miriam Makeba, and so many others.
All the frustration, struggle, fight, and triumph of that generation's era accumulated in one event. The Rumble in the Jungle, the fight held on Oct. 30, 1974 in the capital, Kinshasa, Zaire, was the most watched televised event of the era. All eyes were on Zaire for the fight between the undisputed Champion, George Foreman, and his challenger, Muhammad Ali. The rest is history... We love you! George! Sometimes you have to lose to win! Thank you for your great journey and send a butterfly for Muhammad...
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